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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
Giot ron Years for Attempted UxoricIde.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan 1.-Elijah
Eathcote was yesterday sentenced to
"a term of ten years in the pcnitentiary
for breaking into his wife's room and
shooting her three times because she
would not live with him. Her recovery
WIS almost miraculous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
RETURN In STATE
Imperial COrtege Reenters Forbid
den City at Pekin Amid
Great POmp.

Pekin, Jan. THE imperial cort-
ege, including the emperor and the
dowager empress, entered the forbid
den city this afternoon. 1t was the
most brilliant scene Pekin ever wit
messed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
New Assistant p NJ General Proposed.

Washington, Jan. THE creation
of another assistant postmaster gem
eralship. TO have charge of the free city
and rural delivery service, is contem-
plated in bill shortly to be introduced
i'm the house by Watson of Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
Shaw Getting Pointers.

Washington. Jan. Z. - Governor
Shaw. of Iowa, recently appointed sec
retary of the treasury, yesterday made
the rounds of the executive depart
ments. and called on the several sec
retaries. He left for home at q D. IN.
YESTERDAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
Six TO Hanr i'm ODeDav.

Raleigh, y. c., Jan. 7.-Governor
Aycock yesterday named Wednesday.
Feb. %, for the hanging of six white
men. such 4 wholesale execution in
one day being without precedent in this
state 4 -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
SOLDIERS SPECIAL WRECKED
Train Conveying Recruits Meets Accident
In Rock Island Yards In Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 7.-Thc Rock Island
special. bearing 300 recruits for the
Philippines from Columbus. was
wrecked in the yards here today.
Three men were injured and the other
passengers jolted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
Fiftb Dividend for Bank Creditors.

Washington, Jan. THE comptrol-
Ter of the currency has declared n fifth
dividend OF per cent in favor of the
creSitors of the National Bank of ILL
nojs at Chicago -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
For vindication of Ad-
miraI SchIey in APP
peal to President.
OBJECTOFCONFERE ICE
The Prosecuted Officer
Prays Consideration
and 1t is Granted.

Washington, Jan. THE object of
Sehley's visit II the White House yes
terday was torequest the president to
entertain and considera an appeal for
a reversal of the action of Secretary
Long and disapproval of the majority
Judgment of the court of inquiry.
The interview was satisfactory, the
president granting the admirars re-
quest. Raynor and league today will
assist Schley in preparation of the
appeal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
HAD LONG JOURNEY
That of a Bottle From the In
land Sea to the
Ocean.
WAS SET ADRIFT IN ILLINOIS
1t Turns Up in the Far Away Pa
cific-Around the
Cape.

Bloomington, Ills, Jan. An un-
precedented journey OF 4 bottle from
central Illinois to the Pacific ocean has
just come to light through the receipt
of q letter by Walter Roeder, 4 grocery
clerk, from Jesse Wilson, of Santa
Monica. Cal, stating that he had found
a bottle off the coast of California
which contained a letter written by
ROeder and asking the finder to inform
him when and where 1t was found.
The letter was written Jan. %, 1900,
and after being placed in the bottle
the receptacle was cast into the water
of the Mackinaw river ten miles west
of here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
Farnous Chef Is Dead,

San Francisco. Jan frederick
Merganthaler, chef of the Palace hotel,
whose reputation 10 international, is
dead. aged 62 yeaFA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07

Washington, Jan. IA bill to re-
establish the army canteen was intro
duced yesterday by Representative
Kern, of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07

Washington, ian. 7.-Secretary Root
has been informed that Judge lde, of
the Philippine commission, is i'll from
an attack of dysentery, and has gone
to Japan to recuperate- He is the sec
ond member of the commission to sue
pImb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
MORE OF THE SAM E.
Kitchener Reports a Number of
Battles in South
Africa.
THE BRITISH SUFFER HEAVILY
Although They Succeeded by Su-
periOr Force in Driving
on the Beers.

London, Jan. Kitchener reports
that number of skirmishes occurred
at various parts of Warfield. The
most serious were at Amersfoort Jan.
and I, when -aaj. BlOmer and Col
Spens were in contact with Comman-
iantuX, Botha and OPperman's com
mands. They drove the Beers from
their positions after considerable
fighting, during which the Somerset
light infantry suffered severely. Maj.
Valentin and Is men were killed and
five officers and 2S men wounded.
Beers Loss Lighter.
The Beers left nine dead on the
field. Col. COlanbrander surprised
Field Cornet Louws' laager at Water
vale Jan. ), killing five men and cap
turing 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
Wont Around the Horn.

Tne bottle must have followed the
river until the confluence with the IL
linois was reached and thence fiOated
to the Mississippi and through the gulf
of Mexico to the Atlantic ocean. The
remarkable currents of the ocean are
supposed to have carried the bottle
around Cape Horn and thence up the
Pacific coast. The journey exceeded
10000 miles. The bottle and message
betrayed little evidence of the long
tourney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-07
SAILORS In FIGHT
Series of Serious Clashes Be-
tween American and
Russian Tars.
THE CzAR SUBJECT WOUNDED
Matter Taken Up BY Representa-
tives of the Two Gov
ernments.

Washington, Jan. "A serious
clash occurred between American
sailors of the United States ship
Vicksburg and Russian soldiery at
Niouchang, China. There have been
three fights and as a result one Rus
sian soldier is reported Wounded.
The matter was made the subject
of complaint by the Russian ambas-
sador at Pel1in to Minister Conger,
and Conger in turn has informed the
state department.
To Prevent Further Trouble.
Secretary Long cabled Commander
Perry of the Nicksburg to use every
effort TO prevent further collision.
The Vicksburg is in quarters in the
mud dock at the mouth of the river,
and cannot be released before spring.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
CREDENTIALS IN.
German is Prepared to Represent
Maryland in the Senate.
SHIP SUBSIDY ELL.

Washington. March Ex-senator
Wellington presented the credentials
of Arthur Pue German, who was elect
ed senator from Maryland for the six
years beginning March 4, 1903.
Mr.. Hale presented the conference
report upon the diplomatic and con-
sular appropriation bill, which was
igreed to without comment. In report
ing the Hepburn bill for the construc-
tion of the Isthmian canal. without
amendment, and with the recommen-
dation that it pass. Mr.. Morgan said
the report OF the committee will be
ready In day or so.
At 2 O'Clock the ship subsidy bill was
taken up. Mr.. Berry, of Arkansas.
spoke and denounced ii as class leg
islation, which he believed to be con
trary to the constitution.
Senator Patterson of Colorado, gave
notice of the following amendment,
which he proposed to offer to the bill:
That no compensation, subsidy or
allowance herein provided for, shall be
paid to or upon any vessel for any
voyage thereof, that employed in its
crew any Chinese person not entitled
10 admission to the United States or
the territory thereof"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
R0DEY AT WORK.
Fighting Detestable Dam Scheme at
El Paso. .
LETTER TO SECRETARY HAY.

Delegate Rodey wrote the following
letter to Secretary of State Hay, on the
proposed international dam at El Paso,
few days ago:
The Honorable, the Secretary of State,
Washington:
Sir: ! notice by this evenings Star,
that delegation of Texans including
Representatives Landham and Slayden
and Judge Nicholson, called on you
this morning to urge that steps be
taken to reach an agreement with the
Mexican government, respecting the
joint control of the waters of the Rio
Grande.
If the visit of these gentlemen in any
manner referred to the proposed treaty
between the two nations, involving the
building of an international dam at FL
Paso, Texas, then on behalf of the peo-
pie of the Territory of New Mexico, l
must respectfully ask of you an oppor-
tunity to be heard before any such
treaty is entered into
took occasion about a year ago, as
| remember it, to file brief before you
against the entering into the treaty in
question, at least in the form then pro-
posed. | desire to call your attention
again to everything l stated in that
brief or argument.
On yesterday ] made an argument of
about an hours duration before the
committee on foreign relations in the
house of representatives, against the
favorable reporting of house bill No.
lis, which is bill purporting to be
one for the equitable distribution of
the waters of the Rio Grande between
the two nations at Ell Paso and Juarez
desire to say that New Mexico has
fought this measure for some seven or
eight years, because it's passage or the
negotiation of any treaty such as has
been heretofore proposed in reference
| thereto, would forever paralyZe and
stagnate the agricultural interests of
New Mexico. Any treaty or law that
prohibits the impounding the waters of
the Rio Grande by the people of New
Mexico, which are gathered from its
own catchment areas, would practic-
ally ruin the territory.
The people of New Mexico most re-
spectfully contend that this nation is
under no obligation, either under the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, or other
wise, to burden its surface ground and
catchment districts to the great injury
of its own citizens with any servitude
in favor of the people of the republic
/ OF Mexico; and In this contention they
are supported by the opinion of Attor
ney General Harmon, which is to be
found in volume 21. of the opinions ol
Attorney General. 274, when this very
question was referred to him in De
cember. 1895.
The people of New Mexico sincerely
hope that through no mistake or mad
vertence will their rights he lost sight
of in this regard. and. therefore, | re
spectfully make the request herein con
tanned of you, If such a request is
proper under the rules of your depart
ment.
With assurance to you of my most
distinguished consideration, have the
honor to be, sincerely yours,
b. S. RODEY.
Delegate to Congress from New Mex
leo
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
METHUEN RELEASED.
Is In the Hands of British Medical
Officer.

Is In the Hands of British Medical
Officer.
London, March 13.-War Secretary
Brodrick, announced in the house of
commons today that he understood
General Methuen, who was captured
and severely wounded by General De-
larey on March 10, has been released
and was expected to arrive at Klerks-
dorp, in southwestern Transvaal, to-
day. The generals condition is favor
able. Mr.. Brodrick added that the ex-
change of Methuen for Commandant
Kritzinger had not been contemplated.
The trial of the commandant has been
postponed because the consideration
of evidence to be presented is not COM
pleted.
Timothy N. Healy, Irish nationalist,
amid nationalist cheers, invited the
government to show equal magnamin.
ity and release Commandant Kritzing-
er. Mr.. Brodrick said subsequently the
telegram received did not specifically
say General Methuen had been releas.
ed, but from the fact that he was in
the hands of the British medical officer
it was presumed the general had been
released.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13

Special to The Citizen.
Santa Fe. N. NJ, March 13.-Col.
Thomas w. Harrison of Topeka, Kan,
arrived yesterday and today conferred
the 33d degree Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry on Col.
Max Frost, who was elected by the SUI
preme council, to the 33d degree in the
southern jurisdiction of the United
States, at Washington, last October.
Col. Harrison Is an active member of
the supreme council and inspector gen.
eral for Kansas. Col. Frost Is the first
Mason TO receive the 33d degree and
honorary inspector general In New
Mexico and the only one in the terri
tory.
Colonel Max Frost is a native of
Louisiana, and will be 49 years Of age
on January 4 next was educated in
private schools and at college in his
native state; read law in Washington,
d. c., for two years; came to New
Mexico in 1876 as chief clerk of the
United States military telegraph lines
then in operation in the territory; was
clerk in the surveyor generals Office
for two years; adjutant general Of the
territory, holding commissions from
acting Governor w. G. Ritch, Governor
Lew Wallace, and Governor L. A.
Sheldon; colonel of the first regiment.
New Mexico National Guard for six
years; register United States land Of
fee, of the Santa Fe land district un-
der the Arthur administration; admit
ted to practice law before the district
and supreme courts of the territory in
1884; served as member of the board
of county commissioners 1892, and
was also member of the city board OF
education for one year. Has been sec
retary of the bureau of immigration for
ten years, a position which he still
holds. Is a charter member of the
Santa Fe board Of trade and served as
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13

its secretary for two years. In 1883 he
becam& connected with the New Mex
ican P1inting company, and has been
editor Of the Santa Fe Daily New Mex
ican, the Weekly New Mexican Re-
view, and Nueva Mexicana. since
that time with the exception of three
years, namely, 1S94-5-6. By profession
he Is atlawyer and journalist. Wher-
ever thu publications above named are
known, and wherever copy of the
numerals publications of the bureau of
immigration, In the past thirteen
years. has been seen and read, Colonel
Frost Is wen known.
Colonel Frost received the Ancient
Craft degrees Of Masonry in Monte
yuma lodge No. /, having been raised
to the sublime degree of master mason
by the grand lodge of New Mexico
August 10, 1877. He received the Chap
ter degree in Santa Fe Chapter No. 1
September, 1877, and the orders of
knighthood in Santa Fe Commandery
No. in October, 1878. He received the
Scottish Rite degrees from the 4th to
the 32d In 1885 and is a member of the
Santa Fe lodge of Perfection, 14th de-
gree. He is past master Of Montezu-
ma lodge No. 1, past high priest of
Santa Fe Chapter No and past emf
nent commander of Santa Fe Com
mandery No. 1. He served as such for
twelve years, and is also past master
of Santa Fe lodge of Perfection
He was grand master of the grand
lodge of New Mexico for the term
1886. Since 1887 he has been deputy
of the Supreme Council of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free
Masonry for the southern jurisdiction
of the United States for the territory
of New Mexico, and during his term OF
service has conferred the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite degrees from
the 4th to 32d on over forty aspirants.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
lMETRlC SYSTEM.
Committee Fayors It as Standard fol
United States.
HOUSE WILL INQUIRE.

Washington, March 13.-The resolu.
ton of Representative Burleson, OF
Texas, asking the secretary of state
for information as to requests by Rev.
Hiram w. Thomas to bear relief funds
TO Boer concentration camps, was or
dered reported by the house committee
on foreign affairs today.
The bill to adopt the weights and
measures of the metric system as the
standard for the United States, as in
troduced by Representative Shafroth,
OF Colorado, was today ordered favora-
bly, reported by the house committee
on coinage, weights and measures. IL
provides that after January /, 1904, all
departments of the governments in the
transaction of all business requiring
the use of weight and measurement,
except in completing the survey of
public lands, shall use only the weights
and measures OF the metric system.
and after the first of January, 1907, the
weights and measures of the metric
system will be the legal standard of
weights and measures of and in the
United States.
The house resumed consideration OF
the postoffice appropriation bill.
The committee on foreign affairs to-
day voted against considering the bill
of Representative Sherman. of New
York, continuing the existing Chinese
exclusion law and then voted to pro-
ceed by continuous sessions with the
consideration of the Mitchell-kahn
rigid exclusion measure, having the en-
dorsement of the Pacific coast sena'
tors and members.
1t was agreed the general debate
should close in three hours. The an.
nual discussion of items for additional
compensation for special mail facili
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
THE STRIKE SITUATION.
Boston is More Hopeful But Pittsburg
Has Trouble.

Boston, March 13.- With the labor
leaders in conference with Secretary
Easley, of the Civic Federation; with a
prospect of general meeting of rep
resentatives of all the leading business
interests, at which Easley should be
heard. after having learned the work
mems side of the case; and with indi-
cations that teaming is to be resumed
by some concerns after tie up of two
days, Bostcn's strike situation was
more hopeful this morning than it has
been since the trouble began Monday
morning. Still $1,000 men were on
strike, and threats that hundreds OF
others would join were freely made.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
REFUNDINo SCHEMES.
United States Steel Corporation Con-
sidering Several Propositions.

New York, March 13.-George W.
Perkins, chairman of the finance COM
mittee of the United States steel cor
poration, said today that several prop
ositions to convert large block of
steel preferred into per cent bonds
are now under consiueration, but none.
he said, have taken definite form.
The latest reports as to the refund
ing scheme are that 100000. 900 pre-
ferred stock, which pays per cent
interest, be retired against an issue of
$3.50 900 900 bonds, the extra $50 ,0O0,-
900 of bonds to be used for the pur-
chase of other properties or for addi-
tional working capital
Mr.. Perkins said: I'VE are giving
the matter serious consideration and
any action we may advise will be for
the best interests of the stockholders. "
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
Basket Ball.

The Star team of the Albuquerque
guards have accepted challenge from
a picked team taken from the Univer-
sity and High school teams. The game
is to be played at Colombo hall, week
from tomorrow night. These will be
the heaviest and strongest teams that
have ever played in the city. and the
game is sure TO be a crackerjack. After
the game the usual enjoyable dance
will occur. Mrs. Rose Berry will be
secured to furnish the music.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
District Court.

The court this morning tried the
case of j. NJ. Martinez VS.. Francisco
Martinez, and granted an absolute di-
vorce. giving the custody of the minor
child to the mother, and dividing the
property between The parties.
In the case of Albuquerque Land &
Irrigation company VS.. M. Balcomb
and Town of Algodones, the defend
ants abandoned appeal and accepted
the award granted by commissioners.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
A WORTHY CASE.
Benevolent Society Wants to Sell
Table Cloths and Clock.

Table Cloths and CLOCK.
A handsome hammered brass clock
and two table cloths of good quality
and comparatively new, have been sent
TO The Citizen Office by the ladies of
the Non-Sectarian Benevolent society,
to be placed on sale. The articles are
the property of family here which is
now in absolutely destitute circum-
stances. but they desire to exhaust all
resources before accepting aid. The
Benevolent society has investigated
the case thoroughly and has under
taken to help the family in this man
ner. The case is warmly and heartily
endorsed by the society as worthy
one. The articles are on sale at the
office of The Citizen.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
Mccormick Will Accept
the Secretaryship.
General Methuen is Probably
Released.
United States Steel Corporation Con-
sidesing Plans for Refundiug.
TAI MAGE NO BETTER.

Los Angeles, CAL, March 13.-Wil-
liam c. Mccormick has telegraphed to
Senator Thomas Kearns at Washing
ton that he will accept the position of
secretary OF the interior should va
cancy occur through the resignation of
Secretary Hitchcock. Mr.. Mccormick
was aked before he left Salt Lake on
March / If ne would take a cabinet
portfolio, but would not then make a
positive reply.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
WILL IGNORE 1T.
No Attention will be Paid to Ameri
can Association Dates.

Denver, Colo. March 13.-The West
ern Base Ball league decided today
that the playing season will open April
23 and close September %. Dates OF
the American association will be ig
nored in preparing the schedules. The
meeting adjourned sine die. every,
thing being in readiness for the open
ing of the season.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
THE PAINTERS.

Pittsburg. Pa. March 13.-The paint
ers strike is growing serious on ac-
count of the importation OF non-union
men. Over 100 came in yesterday, and
many more are on the way Several
men were badly beaten.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
SPANISH CRISIS.
Cabinet Resigned and Sagasta De
cIined to Form New One.

Madrid, March 13.-When Premier
Sagasta informs the cabinet today that
the resignation of Senior Urzaiz. as
finance minister is irrevocable, all the
other ministers will resign.
Premier Sagasta today notified the
queen regent the cabinet had resigned.
Her majesty asked Sagasta to form a
new cabinet. to include all sections of
the liberal party, but he declined.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
Pauncefote at AshcviIle.

Asheville, N. c., March 13.-Lord
Pauncefote is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. George X. Vanderbilt at their Bilt-
more home, having arrived late last
night. Lord Pauncefote is suffering
from asthma.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
TOWN DESTROYED.
Earthquake Wipes Out kyankari,
Town of 2Q.QQQ People

Town of 10000 People.
Vienna, March ia dispatch to
the Neue Freie Presse from CONSTANT
nople today announces that the town
of kyankari, Asia Minor. was destroy
ed by an earthquake on March 10. No
details of the disaster have been re-
ceived. Kyankari had 10000 inhabi-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
COMPROMISE COMMITTEE.
Republicans Will Try to Get Together
IN Recinrocitv.

Washington, March 13.-The house
republicans who oppose reciprocity
with Cuba, at conference this after.
noon, selected a committee consisting
of Metcalf. of Calfirnia; Taylor. of
Ohio; Dick, of Ohio; Fordney, of Mich
igan': and Morris, of Minnesota, to
meet a committee selected by the
friends of reciprocity. with the view
10 compromising the differences be-
tween them.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13

national president at the Dallas reun-
ion, I. S. Stone, of this city, now COM
mander of the Texas division. Judge
r. b. haughton, of st. Louis, will not
be an aspirant for reelection.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-13
Indemnity Ready,

Pekin, March 13.-The bankers com
mittee today announced the February
installment (amounting to 1.S20,O00
taels) OF Chinese indemnity to be
ready, greatly to the satisfaction Of
the ministers of all powers.