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The Delta independent., 1902-06-27
FORWARD" is oENvER's MOTTO
Prize Essay on How to Make the Motto
Effective.

Denver. June 2I.-Frank II. Gibson,
vice president OF the International
Trust Company. hnvin. offered,
through the Colorado Bureau OF In.
formation the sum of SD for the best
paper on methods of making Denver $
motto. Forward" effective, there
were a large number of papers sub
mitted and the prize was awarded 10
Wayne G. Williams. n reporter on the
Denver News staff. who was formerly
n student at the University Of Denver
and editor of the University paper. 1t
is believed by the Press Bureau OF In
formation that not only Denver but
other Colorado cities VIII he able 10
benefit by the measures suggested. Ihe
paper Is as follows;
MIR. Thomas u. Parker. Manager Colo
RADIO Press Bureau OF Information.
Dear Sir-The problem OF securing
The general adoption or Denver
motto, Forward" by all Its citizens,
is two fold:
First-Thc people must become thor.
oughly familiarized with II. and 1t
must be brought before them often
enough to make II common. II cannot
become too common.
Sccond--A civic pride and unity OF
interest in the motto must he aroused
among citizens. high and low, which
will make II n motto rcvcred ana re-
spcctcd. and significant to everyone
who repeats 1t.
1-Popularizlng the Motto.
() The newspapers must play the
first and most important part. FER
,aps their owners do not appreciate
their vital relation to the city's growth
md progress Let the papers have IL
iistrated cartoons. place the motto at
the head OF their columns. comment on
II In editorials. and offer prizes Tor
rssnys on. say Five Things that Den
ver's Motto Stand For"
Oh The merchants can do much TO
popularlze the motto. In display VIM
lows. In stationery, In giving out tick
pts Of every sort. the motto can he au
vcrtised to great advantage II could
be inscribed on banners. general
form of Denver stationery. cmbodying
the motto. might he approved by the
chamber OF commerce or the press bu-
reau. and all business men be asked to
iise II.
tc) Street cars could carry the motto
on banners, say for n stated period
Wagons and autos might display It,
Al carnival time and on Labor day. the
best possible chance is Afforded. Clubs
could offer prizes for the best repre-
The Delta independent., 1902-06-27

securing the adoption and use OF the
motto. ON every possible occa sion. and
10 make opportunities for populariZ-
Ing II. The entire city might be divid-
ed into districts. by blocks, and the
people In each strive TO Guido Others.
IN eNcmplifying or typifying the mot
TO. Forward
II Is not too much 10 say that such
efforts as these. OF adopting a motto
and trying to follow 1t. are badly need
ed Denver citizens must he aroused
Ia new sense of unity OF effort. and
common pride in their city. The hum
blest and the wealthiest citizens must
have this one thing in common-a gen
erous and enthusiastic pride for all
that VIII make for Donvcr's welfare
and progress. When this common
pride is fully shared, all things in Den
vcr's future will he easy 10 accom-.
plish.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-27
Miller Held Responsible.

Chicago. June DO. l.. Miller. pres.
ident, and Henry Clark Davis general
manager of the st. Luke Society. wer,
held responsible last night hy the
coroner's jury for the fire ut ST. l.uke's
sanitarium. which destroyed eleven
lives. The four other employees ar
rested after til. fire were released
Miller and Davis were rearrcstei q
few minutes after the verdict OF the
Jury was read.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
MORE TROOPS ORDERED
FOR A STRIKE DISTRICT

Scranton. Pa. Sept. 23. - Adjutant
general and governor held confer
ence at Harrisburg last night to de
eide whether troops should he sent
to Lackawanna county. The COM
mander of the Thirteenth regiment
was directed to report at the nrmory
here and await orders. The sheriff
of Lackawanna county called for
troops last night, saying that covert
and open intimidations and violence
was too prevalent for him to handle.
Later the Thirteenth regiment was
ordered out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
MEETS BAD ACCIDENT
WHILE CUTTING CORN

Minor Mof1itt, aged Il, became the
victim of a bad accident Saturday
while cutting corn fodder at his
home in Bowling tawnship. He was
using a sled or drag provided with
long keen knives on each side that
cut the stalks Il feet or so from the
ground. 1t was the young mans
duty to sit on the drag and take the
fodder as it was cut. Once he jumped
off with an armful of fodder before
the horses had stopped and the knife
caught him in the calf of one leg
making an incision that was stopped
only by the bone. Several arteries
were severed and the wound bled pro-
fusely. He was assisted home and
Drs. &. \. Wiggins, of Milin. and
Peter EcIlhart, of Taylor Ridge, were
telephoned for and arrived barely in
time to bind the arteries and save his
life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
WILL We INTERVENE
Great Britain and Venezuela on
the Edge of Another Real
Estate Row.
BROKEN RELATIONS ARE. IMMINENT
What British OmcIaIs Say-CoIom-
bians Not Taking Kindly to
Our Way of Doing Things.

London. Sept. 23.-The Associated
Press IS a In position to announce that
diplomatic relations between Great
Britain and Venezuela are on the verge
of being severed. Any day - almost
any hour-may bring the announce
ment that the British minister at Car
acas has been given his passport. with
corresponding action toward the Neue-
zuelan representative in London. The
cause OF the crisis does not seem to
be confined to any particular incident.
but consists in various differences
which eliminated IN Venezuela assum-
ing such an angry attitude as to leave
Downing street fully impressed with
the belief that the Venezuelan govern
ment intends to force matters to a
crucial issue. That Al diplomatic rup-
tUre would result I'm hostilitieS is a
contingency thus far scarcely con-
plated.
Cannot Deal with Venezuela.
The present diplomatic relations are
so strained that, to quote responsible
British official. it would make really
very little difference if the fact be
came public property by the absence
of the diplomatic representatives from
Caracas and London. The view of the
foreign office Is that affairs have
reached n stage where il is impossible
TO deal satisfactorily with Venezuela
in any matter which may come up. In
proof of this contention the foreign
office instances the report of the Unit
ed States minister ut Caracas. Her
bert W. Rowen, announcing that the
Venezuelan government had protested
against the British flag being raised
over PatoS (or Goose island. over
which the Venezuelan government
claimed sovereignty.
British View of the Controversy.
According to the British govern
ment'S understanding PatOs island he
longs to Great Britain just as much as
Trinidad, and so far as known no ques-
tions as to its ownership has ever
arisen. Inhabitants of the island have
recently been shot or otherwise endan-
gered through the action of NeneZue-
lans-whether government or revolu-
tionary partisans is not known. For
purposes of protection the local West
Indian authorities ordered the British
flag to be prominently displayed on the
island; hence the protest which the
foreign office says is only of many.
Wants Us to Take 1t Over.
An exceptionally prominent official
said to n representative of the Asso-
ciated Press last evening: Affairs in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
STRENUOUS WAY
IN KENTUCKY
How They Wind Up Quarrels Be-
tween Boys Down
There.

Jackson, Ky, Sept. 23.-As the re
suit of quarrel between two boys
near Callahan'S Store on Longs creek.
this county, Garden Benton was in
stantly killed, Harrison Mcdaniel and
Dutch Burton We're probably fatal
ly wounded. and Willie Burton, Bud
Thompson and Rhodes Hall were
slightly wounded.
According to the story of the fight
received here eight or ten men and
boys were Oh their way home from n
mill. when two of the boys became in
volved in fist fight over some trivial
matter. Others Joined In; pistols were
drawn and the fight became general
Alexander Riley has been arrested
charged with the killing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
DEATH WOUND AT A DANCE
General Right Follows a Refusal to Joir
the Festivities.


Murphysboro, Ills, Sept. 23.-Walter
Putney, of SatO, Ills, was mortally
wounded by being shot Saturday night
by J. Il. Schimpf, of Vergennes. Ills,
at dance at William AIiley's four
miles north of Nergennes. Schimpf
surrendered to Sheriff Rogers at the
county Jail here ut 3 o'clock yester-
day morning, and was locked up. He
claims to have done the shooting in
seIf-defense, but refuses to relate the
circumstances.
\ general fight followed a refusal by
Adam Coffee, ,pf Caves, Ills, to dance
in quadrille being called by a boy
from Soto, with boys from Soto against
those living in Vergennes. Immediate
ly after the difficulty Schimpf started
for home. Putney, who had partici-
pated in the fight, followed. Putney
struck Schimpf with knife twice, cut
ting great gashes in his clothing un-
comfortably close to his throat. When
Schimpf saw his life was in danger he
fired. The bullet entered Putney's left
cheek near the eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Young's Confession as
to the Murdered
Mrs. Pulitzer.
CRIME WAS ANOTHER'S
Suspect in New York'S
Sensation Tells Diff
ferent Stories.

New York. Sept. 23.-WilIiam Hoop
er Young, the alleged murderer of
Mrs. Annie Pulitzer, reached the city
from Derby, Conn, this morning. \
large crowd was at the station, but
no demonstration occurred.
In state of Collapse.
When Young reached police head
quarters he was in a condition bor-
dering on collapse. William F. Hart,
Young's lawyer. said in reply to in
quiries: Young is an innocent man.
The police believe they have got him
on an alleged confession which he
made before he had legal counsel. 1t
Will be proven Young was not even
an accomplice."
Started to Cut Up Body.
At the close of the interview be-
tween Detective Captain Titus and
Young. Titus said Young had made 4
statement To the same effect as the
one made at Derby, Conn. last night.
He claimed a man named Charles
Simpson Filing had done the killing
in Youngs fat during the latter's
absence. In hope of avoiding the dis
grace of the affair if he informed the
police. Young said he started to cut
the body of the woman TO pieces. but
the odor was 50 awful he was forced
to desiSt.
Fate of Nebraska Murderer.
Bancroft. Neh.. Sept. 23.-PetcT OF
sen, who shot and killed Mary Peter
son, in Omaha. on Sept. s.. was Sun
day killed in fight with Il posse
three miles north Of this place. He
murdered Miss Peterson because she
would not accept his attentions. Oh
son came 10 Bancroft Saturday and
stopped that night at n local hotel.
He was recognized while in barber
shop by l.. X. Fletcher. who at once
notified the authorities. Constable
Copple formed Il posse and began
search for Olsen. whom it was learned
had started north on the railroad afte.
being recognized. The members of th>
posse We're on horseback and overlook
Olsen three miles north of town and
Constable Copple ordered him 20 sur
render
lie paid no attention, and on n sec
ond demand from the officer drew
revolver and fired at him. \ general
fuSillade then began and Olsen fell at
the first volley. Memoirs of the posse
rushed TO where he had fallen, when
Olsen raised his revolver and attempt
ed to again fire, but the cartridge did
not explode. A member of the possen
then fired load of shot into his body.
from the effect of which he died a few
minutes later, while being taken to
town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

Venezuela are so hOperessly muddled
that we can get nothing done. There
Is no cOncealing the fact that the Nene-
Zuelan government has made heated
protests to our minister. The chief
grievance appears to be the allegation
that the British government IS aiding
the revolutionary army. 1t IS need
less to say this IS perfectly baseless.
We only wish the United States would
take over the whole country and then.
perhaps. we could get some peace. OF
all the disturbances of the last decade
the present seems to he the worst"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

made so that no false rumors may
disturb the people, and that they
may be authoritativeIy advised of the
exact nature of the case.
y statement to the latter effect has
been signed by George L. Cortelyou,
secretary TO the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
WE HAVE TROUBLES OF OUR OWN
Colombia Doesn't Like Our Way of Keep
ing n Railway Open.

Colombia Doesn't Like Our Way of Keep
ing n Railway Open.
Washington. Sept 23. - The navy
department Is In receipt of the follow
ing cableCram from Commander Nc
Lean, of the cruiser Cincinnati. dated
Colon. Sept. 20, 1902: The United
States guards and guarantees traffic
and the line of transit. Today l per-
mitted the exchange of Colombian
troops from Panama to Colon. about
LOGO men each way, the troops with
out arms, In train guarded by Ameri-
can naval force in the same manner
as other passengers, arms and am
munition In separate train guarded
also by naval force in the same man
as other freight"
Officials of the Colombian legation
here predict that Il storm of dis
APPROVAL will arise In Colombia as n
result of Commander McLean'S action
In disarming the Colombian troops be
fore their passage across the isthmuS.
1t is stated here that ColOmbia's agree
ment With the Panama Railroad COM
pany specifically provides for the
transportation OF Colombian soldiers
by the railroad when occasion arises,
and the commanders action Is regard
ell at the legation here rs Il direct in
frinSement OF ColOmbia's sovereignty
over the iSthmuS.
Commander Mclean. in having the
troops transported in a separate train
from their arms. Is acting apparently
in accordance with his construction of
that part of Secretary MOody's in
strUctionS. cabled on Saturday. which
read: ANY transportation OF govern
ment troops not i'm violation OF treaty,
and which would not cndanger tran
sit or provoke hoStilities may not be
Objectionable. The department must
rely upon your Judgment tp decide
such questions az conditions may arise
from day TO day" Naval officers say
the comma ntieP evidently believed the
transportation of the troops. rifles In
hand and cartridge belts full, might
provoke hOstilities," while en- route
across the iSthmus and create an in
terruption of traffic.
A belief which has grown so strong
that ii no longer can he disregarded
is held I'm Central and South American
diplomatic quarters here In regard tt
the latest and in point of numbers al.
most unprecedented dispatch of naval
force to the isthmus. This belief ia
that the large naval force which h0F
been sent to keep traffic open acrosi
the isthmus has been sent there In an.
ticipation of an early signature OF the
Panama canal CreHIy. ana That Ii VIII
be kept there to maintain order and
quiet along the strip from Panama tC
Colon, which by the terms Of the pros
pective treaty the United States u u
control
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept. ga com
mittee of citizens of Lebanon waited
upon the governor this afternoon and
earnestly requested that he furnish
that place with military protection.
The governor took the matter under
consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

Chicago, Sept %. - The allegation
that the railroads of the anthracite
coal region charge an unduly high rate
for carrying the fuel is to be investi-
gated by the interstate commerce conf
mission. Martin B. Knapp, chairman
of the commission saws so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
KINGBROKE HERHEART
Cause of the Death of Marie Hen
riette, the Queen of the
BeIgians.
her OHILDRENs TROUBLES HELPED
mant - LeOpOld's Quarrel
with Stephanie.

Berlin, Sept. 23.-Baron Guillemant
n former official of the Belgian court
now residning in Berlin, has published
a pamphlet with the purpose of prov.
ing that Marie Henriette, queen of the
Belgians, died of a broken heart. Hell
sorrows were due to the misconduct OF
her husband and her eldest daughter,
Louise, and to the double matrimonial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
LEBANON AROUSED
AGAINST TRUST
For Bringing in Negroes to Take the
Places of Steel
Strikers.

Lebanon. Pa, Sept. 23.-Ihe streets
are filed with excited people this af-
ternoon and the plant of the Ameri
can Iron 4 Steel company is under
guard. There is a most resentful
feeling against the colored iron work
erS brought here from the south to
take the strikers places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Sues a City for Strike Damages.

Paterson. y. J., Sept. 23.-The
Bamford Silk Manufacturing company
has begun suit against this city for
s., 800 damages. The suit is the first
of Il number threatened by silk manu-
facturerS as Il result of the riots of
the striking dyers' helpers last June.
The rioters attacked Bamford's mill
and bombarded it with stones. More
than 400 panes of glass were shat
tered, and machinery and silk in pro-
cess were damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
OPERATION PERFORMED.
President Submits to the Same at Indian
apOIIs.

indianapolis. Sept. -. > o'clock
The operation on the presidents left
leg was performed by DR.. John Oil
YER. assisted by Drs. Jameson and
Cook. at 4:15. Operation finished
the president was removed To his
room. He did not take auesthetics.
He is cheerful. The hospital is
guarded by twenty veterans of the
Spanish-American war. The hos
pital authorities have been instruct
ed To give out no news as To the
presidents condition. All news 10
come through Cortelyou.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
DAMAGE SUITS RESULT.
From Capers of the Carnival Elephant a

From Capers of the Carnival Elephant at
Vincennes.
Nincennes. Ind. Sept. 23.- Two
suits have been entered here for
damages against the Bostocll Carni-
val company. Clarence Duncan and
wife each ask for $1.999 damages for
fright. They alIege that Sunday
night while they slept a large ele-
phant owned by the carnival COM
pany broke open their window.
thrust in its trunk and lifted them
from their beds. As a result the wo-
man is i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Negro Baptist Convention Adjourns.

birmingham, Ala. Sept. 23.-The Ma
tional Negro Baptist convention held
its final session yesterday morning and
adjourned ut noon to meet year
hence In PHILADELPHIA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Death of = Prominent Churchman.

Pittsburg, Sept 23.-Rev. DIR. Will
lam J. Held, pastor of the. First United
Presbyterian church, of this city, and
stated clerk of the United Presbyterian
general assembly for twenty-five years,
IS dead OF pneumonia, aged 6S years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Fire a Machine shop.

Havana, Ills, Sept. 23.-Early Sat.
urday morning fire destroyed the foun-
dry and new machine shop just COM
pleted of the Havana Metal Wheel
company, entailng a loss of 5000,
with 5000 insurance. Two Chicago
Peoria and ST. Louis box cars were
consumed and several partly burned.
The work of rebuilding the foundry
was commenced yesterday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
New York Republicans.

Saratoga, y. y, Sept. 23.-The re-
publican state convention met here
today for preliminary work inciden-
tai to naming the state ticket and
drafting the platform. Outside OF
delegates and alternates the specta-
tors were few. EX-Congressman Lem
uel Ely Quigg was made temporary
chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
VIII BE Buried at Henncpin.

st. Louis, Sept. 23.-Thomas v.
Thompson, president of the Manley &
Thompson Farm Implement company,
died here Sunday night, aged 40 years.
The remains will be taken to Henne-
min Kills for interment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
RESCUED FROM THEIR FOLLY
Manitoba Government Seizes DoukhObOI
Cattle, That Was Turned Loose.

Cattle, Ihat " as Iurned LoOse'
Winnipeg, Man, Sept. 23.-The re-
ported fanaticism of the Doukhobor
colony around YOrkton, and their aban-
donment of their live stock in purSu-
ance of their belief that it IS Il sin to
hold cattle or use any beast of burden
to assist in their labor, has not only
been confirmed but the government it
self has taken steps TO rescue the
DoukhobOrs from their folly.
Government az entS have seized all
the cattle, sheep and horses which
were turned at large by their owners,
and the live stock Will be sold at auc-
tion and the proceeds used to provide
for the DoukhobOrs during the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
LEOPOLD II

unhappiness of her second daughter,
Stephanie. Baron Guillemant repro
duces letters showing that the queen
was fully determined several years
ago to separate from King Leopold and
that great efforts were necessary to
prevent widespread European scan
dol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
CONTRACT Let for a Library.

Houghton, Mich. Sept. 23.-A con-
tract has been let for the construction
of memorial library at Painesdale,
to cost $4,000. 1t is given by Viii
liam A. Paine, of Boston. as memori.
al to his mother, who died in 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
ALL FURTHER ENGAGEMENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
Not is Expected Executive Will
Return Washington
Tonight

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 2a.--Ns the
result Of the trolley accident AT Pitts
field. President Roosevelt received
several serious bruises. One of these
is on the left leg between the knee
and ankle. and has Developed into Il
small abscess. which. in the opinion
of Drs. Oliver and Cook. of Indian
apolis, and Drs. Lung and Richard
son. of Washington, neceSsitates an
operation which they think should be
performed at once at st. Vinccnt's
hospital in this city.
Claim There is No Danger.
As after the operation the presi-
dent viii require entire rest. proba-
bly, for two weeks. it has been neces-
sary 10 cancel all the remaining en-
of his trip. and he will go
directly from indianapolis to Wash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
OF
LATE WAR VETS
Reunion at Detroit Favors Joining
of Two SOcie-
ties.

Detroit. Mich, Sept. 23.-The Span
ish war veterans in convention here
today voted in favor of the amalgam
alton with the Spanish-American War
Veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Italians Fight to the Death.

Chicago, Sept. 23.-One man shot to
death and another dying at the county
hospital is the result here of Il fight
between two Italians. The participants
were Napolitan Giovanni. who was
killed. and AlphOnse Koludri, who is
reported mortally wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Hirb wages for Woodsmen.

Negaunee. Mich, Sept. 23.-Loggers
are getting in the woods early this
fall but report a scarcity of men new
er before equalled. From $50 to $40
a month and board are offered, the
highest wages ever known for woods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
orders His Daughter to Leave.

Spa, Belgium, Sept. 23.-King Leopold.
who was in France when his wife died,
arrived here Saturday. He found his
daughter, the Princess Stephanie, at
the royal palace where she had ar
rived to attend the funeral of her
mother, Marie Hentriette, queen of the
Belgians, who died on Friday The
king not only refused to speak to his
daughter but ordered her to leave the
palace. The princess consequently left
Spa suddenly. She rode to the station
in hired carriage and amid demon
stratiOns of sympathy from the people
took Il train for Brussels.
Different Versions of the Quarrel
There are verious versions of the
quarrel at Spa between King Leopold
and Princess Stephanie the most reiia-
BILE of which is to the effect that the
princess was in the death chamber
when his majesty arrived at the PAL
ace. He refused to enter until she had
left the room. Princess Clementlne, the
kings third daughter. came and TOOK