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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09

SOURI,
i'm the war of words-DOlliVer and
Carmack-who cordially shook hands
ana laughed over the encounter. Bur
ton of Kansas referred, as Instances
Of atrociouS cruelty. TO the battle of
Wounded Knee, to the Mountain Mea-
dow massacre. and to the massacre
of Union soldiers at Fort Pillow. and
contended that the action of the United
States troops in the Philippines was,
i'm most instances, entirely within the
regulations of civilized warfare.
Vest Delve Into History.
Vest. in response to some state
ments made by Tillman, made Il his
toricaI contribution with reference to
the Hampton Roads conference be-
tween President Lincoln and Confed-
crate leaders. The statement made by
TiIlman was to the effect that ut this
historic conference President Lincoln
worte upon piece of paper, Save the
Union' then handing it to Stephens,
said. ALEX, take this paper and fill
up for yourselves the conditions of
peace between the two countries"
When Vest took up the subject deep
silence fell upon the chamber, and
every senator on the floor listened with
rapt attention. With great deliberate
ness he continued:
Interpreted by the Missouri Statesman.
IF true. it would mean tnat the
Confederates could have placed in that
sheet of paper the perpetual establish
ment of slavery and the right of sue
cesSion. the most extreme demand that
had ever taken locality even in the
dream of any Confederate From the
lips of Stephens and Hunter had come
20 him. he said, the details of what
took place. Upon the return of the
commissioners of the COnfederacy he
heard their official report, as Reagan
heard it, he being Il member of the
cabinet, and the speaker Il member of
the Confederate senate. Il am today
the only surviving member of the
twenty-SiX gentlemen who acted as
Confederate senator's" he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
WINTER WEATHER
PREVAILS IN NEW YORK

Saranac Lake, y. Y. May 9.-Heavy
snow is raging here today. The tenn
perature is 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
MACHINE IS MASTER
IN STATE CONVENTION
The Yates Lorimer-Hopkins Combine Swings
the Republican
Party
SHERMAN FAILS TO STEM THE TIDE
Auroran Endorsed For United States Sena-
tor---Cook County Con-
trolls.

For United States senator-Albert j. Hop
kins, of Kane county.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court Chris
Manner. of Cook county.
For state Treasurer Fred y. Busse. OF
Cook county.
For state superintendent of Public In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
ERUPTION

bill, admitting New Mexico, Arizon
and Oklahoma to statehood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
THE PRESIDENT SIGNS
OLEOMARGARINE BILL

Washington. May 9.-The president
today signed the oleomargarine bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
Dominion and LeyIand Lines.

The Dominion Line payment ia
exactly the same, and the American
and Transport lines get between them
SIS. 1910 in preferred. $915.1OO in
common. 13,Si4,OOO in cash and such
further cash as may be required, ut Il
rate not exceeding q per cent The
Leyland Line gets S11, ,T36.OO0 cash and
the remainder III capital stock. and the
bonds 20 to the vendors. who. how
ever. contribute to the corporation. as
working capital, $1S6.OOO i'm preferred
and S6,643,OOO in common stock
and are to transfer il TO the Syndi-
cate if and when formed by the bank
ers, namely, the MorglnS. for $50. .OOO,-
600 cash. and in full payment for serv-
ices the said SjO.O0O,O00 in debentures
and also $2.J0O.00O in preferred and
S2J,OO0,000 i'll common stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09

main question now ne puT!~- ana II
was carried-93T to 5611@.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
The Terrible Fate That Has BefaIIen ST. Pierre.
Martinique, and Its Entire
Population.
VOLCANIC
AWFUL
Wipes Out 10000 Souls and DESTROYS All
Property in Its PathShip-
ping Lost

st. Thomas, ID. w. l., May 9.-The
cruiser Suchct arrived at Island Quad
eloupe this morning, bringing several
refugees from Fort De France. The
commander reports the town of St
Pierre was entirely destroyed at S
Thursday morning by violent erup-
tion.
At l the entire town was in flames.
The commander endeavOred to save
about so persons from the vessels in
the harbor. His officers went ashore
in small boats but were unable to
penetrate to the town.
They saw heaps of bodies up on the
wharves. 1T is believed not Il single
person resident in ST. Pierre escaped.
The governor of the colony, his
staff colonel and wife probably per-
ished. The extent of the catastro-
phe cannot be imagined.
All officers except the captain, en-
gineers and crew of the British
steamer Roddem are dead.
Paris, May 9.-The commander of
the French cruiser Suchet teIegraPhs
10 the minister of marine from Fort
De France, island of Martinique:
Have just returned from ST. Pierre.
which was completely destroyed by
an immense mass of fire which fell
on the town about yesterday morn
ing. The entire population (about
$4,000 is supposed to have perished.
/ have brought back few survivors,
about 80.
''AlI shipping in the harbor was de-
stroyed by fire. The eruption con-
tinues.'
Totally Wiped Out.
The Roddam reports that all the
shipping in the port has also been
destroyed. The Quebec Steamship
company's steamer Roraima is men
toned as lost. with all on board. The
ROddam was almost completely
wrecked. Her captain was seriously
burned and seventeen of her crew are
dead.
Shipping Destroyed.
st. Thomas, d. W. l.. May 9.-The
Tritish steamer Roddam. Captain
Freeman. which left st. Lucia
Wednesday for Martinique. returned
there at Hp. m. yesterday, bringing
report that the town of st. Pierre.
Martinique, has been totally de-
stroyed by volcanic disturbances in
the island. Almost all the inhabitants
of st. Pierre are said to have been
killed.
London. May "a former resident
of st. Pierre, now in this city, says
there were about a thousand white
people among the inhabitants of the
'eStroyed town.
a Islands Isolated
King 5amaica. May All the
islands in the neighborhood of Mar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
Are Ante-Dated.

The White Star Lines acquisition is
ante-dated to Jan. 1, 1901, the com
bine, or corporation, as it is termed,
taking all the lines profits from that
date. The White Star Line shares are
exchanged on the basis of ten times
the net profits made by that line in
1901. The arrangement made with the
Dominion Line is similar to that made
with the White Star Line, but on the
net profits for 1901. The American and
Transport lines are Jumped in one val
uation mt S:i4. 1JS.OOO, subject to Sl9.-
6S6.OOO of the American Lines per
cent. bonds. The Leyland Line is val
ued at $11.I36.0OO The method of
payment is rs follows: White Star Line
Twenty-Five per cent. cash. 80 per
cent. preferred mt par, and 3Th per
cent. of the total amount in common
ut par.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09
OCEAN COMBINE
Salient Points of the Deal That
Has Bothered the Brit
ishers Badly.
TO BE A UNITED STATES COMPANY
But, as to the White Star People,
Governed by British
Law.

London, May 9.-The Associated
Press has secured copies of the ship
ping combine agreements. They are
called provisional agreements for the
purpose of the acquisition. on or be-
fore Dec. 81, 1902, of the White Star,
Dominion, American and Atlantic
Transport lines. to be organized under
the director of the vendors, to the sat
isfactiOn of the bankers, namely, the
MOrgans. under the laws. of the state
of New York. or such other state as
shall be selected" The vendors, Is
may. Imire S Co, Mills & Co. Domin-
ion line) and MeSsrs. Widener, Girls
com and Bernard Baker, receive as con-
sideration for their capital stock $120,-
100000, of which $6O,O0O,OOO is pre-
ferred stock. cumulative at q per cent,
and $60,000.O00 common stock, limited
TO 10 per cent, and also $JO.OO0,O00 in
collateral trust AZ per cent. deben-
lures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-09

subscribe for The Argus.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
SISTER SHRIEKS AT
BROTHERS. CONVICTION
Verdict of Murder in the Second De-
gree a Surprise to Spectators in
Pennsylvania Court.

MEDIA. Pa, Sept. 2s.-shrill and
piercing in the midst Of the solemn still
ness peculiar to the occasion, woman's
hysterical shrieks rang out in court
here yesterday when David Murdic was
found guilty OF murder in the second
degree for killing T. Harvey Green in
the latter's Chester poker room.
The woman, whose screams could be
heard square away. was the sister OF
the convicted defendant, who had sat
beside him during the trial. but who
collapsed and lost all control Of herself
when she heard the verdict, which was
almost as much Of surprise to others
in court as 1t was to her.
All had believed it would either be ac-
quittal or first-degree verdict Blood
stains on Murdic's clothes were the only
real evidence against him. 'If 1t was
not the blood Of Harvey Green" said
District Attorney Smith, in summing up
the case. however, counsel for Murdic
would have had witnesses here to say
So" Murdic's counsel at once made a
motion for a new trial.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
AUCTION SALES.
C. C. SLOAN & CO., AucroNEERs.
HOTEL COCHRAN FOR SALE
BY Auction With All Its Contents.

The American Security and Trust Company.
executor OF the estate OF the late George W.
Cochran. acting under the powers upon it con-
ferred by his last will and testament. ap6 in
order to close his estate as by his will is d-
rected. will offer for sale, at public auction,
In front OF the premises, on THURSDAY, OC-
T0BER 2. 1902. AT O'CLOCK p. NJ, all OF
lots numbered one O, two (2) and three (3),
teen (210, in the city of Washington and
District Of Columbia. fronting one hundred and
thirty-ive Q35) feet 14th st. and seventy
two (7O feet on X ST. NV. in said city, con-
tanning e.120 square feet Of ground, and i'm
proved by the well.known HOTEL COCHRAN.
together with all the furniture, carpets, beds
and bedding, elevator and electric light equip
mcnts and all other contents Of the hotel, to-
gether with the good will Of its business, which
IS in active and successful operation.
The hotel is seven stories In height above the
basement, finished in pressed brick fronts with
stone trimmings; has 125 bedrooms, two public
parlors, reception room. dining room, banquet
hall. Office, storeroom, laundry room, cafe. bar
Der shop. fifty private baths, separate public
faths for ladies and for gentlemen on each
floor above the Office, passenger and freight ele-
vators, steam heat, gas and electric lights, Is
fully equipped for both American and European
plan; and is practically ireproof. The house is
completely furnished throughout with high-grade
furniture and carpetings, which are in excel
lent condition. 4 separate roon entered from
both streets, and leased for drug store, forms
part of the premises.
The hotel and Its contents (but not includ
ing any part Of the stock in trade OF the drug
store or barber shop will be sold together as
an entirety.
Terms: onethird Of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on settlement Of sale, and the
remainder to be paid in equal instal'ments at
two and three years with interest at the RATE
of four a. per centum per annum. payable
sem-nnnually from the day Of sale until paid.
secured By deed Of trust on the property sold,
OF all cash, at the purchasers option. de-
posit of five thousand (s5,0o0) dollars will be
required at the time of sale. and ali convey
ancirg will be at the purchasers cost. II terms
are not complied with within thirty (30) days
from the day OF sale the undersigned executor
reserves the right TO resell the property at the
risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser.
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST CO.,
BY CHARLES ]. BELL. President
Attest: JAMES F. HOOD. Secretary, Executor
of the Estate Of George W. Cochran, deceased
1z0, &, ny
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
CHEAPER TO BURN
CORN INSTEAD OF COAL
Western Newspapers Urge Farmers to
Create Shortage and Fofce the End
of the Strike.

OMAHA. Neb.. Sept. 2s-Anthracite
coal, which has been steadily rising
here, has jumped to SIS per ton. aud
dealers say that at that price they can
fill but very few contracts. Council
Bluffs. Iowa, dealers declare their In
ability to sell a pound Of anthracite at
any price. because not pound exi-ts
in the yards.
Newspapers in all parts of the State
contain articles on the coal situation.
and many of them advise the people 10
burn corn. as they did eight or ten years
ago. The Fremont HERALD is espe-
cially vigorous and In flaring lines urges
its patrons not to burn corn only. but to
use wheat as fuel. The idea is that
the use of corn and wheat for fuel will
create such shortage of supply and
increase In price the East will be com
PEELED to end the coal strike
II says corn at SO cents per bushel and
wheat even at 81 is cheaper fuel than
coal at &l5-a fact which has hitherto
been demonstrated.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
MISSIONARY TO PERSIA
BECOMES A BRIDE
Romance Begun in Land of the Orient
Ends in Wedding Ceremony Perform
ed at Swarthmore, Pa.


MEDIA, Pa. Sept 2s-The marriage
OF Miss Anna Gray Dale, NJ. D., to Henry
c. schuler. of Minnesota, at Swarth-
more, yesterday evening, ended pr't-
ty romance that began in Persia. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
S. Harper Leeper, pastor of the Media
Presbyterian Church, at the home of
Calvin I. Leiper, brother -in-law of the
bride.
Miss Dale formerly resided and taught
school in Media, but has been MIS-
sionary at Teheran, Persia. for twenty
years. The bridegroom was laboring III
the snme field as missionary, and the
two met and fell in love. Little less
than a year ago they both came to
America and saw great deal Of each
other.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuler left this even
ing for New York, where they vii
again embark on Monday for Persia.
Miss Dale is the daughter Of the late
Rev. James w. Dale, founder of the
Nsdia Presbyterian Church, through
whose efforts Media was chartered as
temperance town.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

be favorable to the earlier opening of
the exposition. Whatever plan the
State and foreign commissions and the
Government representatives may favor
will prevail.
To have the Worlds Fair in full swing
a month earlier than former expositions
will be, in the opinion of many, a dis
tinct advantage to this enterprise. When
the State commissions are assembled
here on the Both of the present month It
is expected that the consensus of opin-
ion as to the proper date of opening
will be ascertained.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SEWAGE PUMPING PLANT
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. c..
Washington, d. c., Sept. IS. l902-SEALED
will be received at this ONCE until
~ NJ. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1902 for fur
boilers and auxilisries required to
equip a Sewage Pumping Plant at the In
d,istrial Home School in the District Of Co
lumbia. Specifications, general plans and blank
forms Of proposal may be obtained at this
office The right Is reserved to reject any anc
all bids. HENRY B. r. MCFARLAND, JOHN
Commissioners D. c. se23. 6t.exSu
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

BY VIRTUE OF DECREE Of the Supreme
Court oil tic District of Columbia. passed in
equity cause No. 2s242, the Undersigned trus-
tees will offer for sale at public auction. in
front of the premises. the real estate known
as part of subdivision NJ in square GO3. contain
irg about 1885 square feet, ON TUESDAY.
THE BOTH DAY Of SEPTEMBER, 1902. AT
80 P. VI. Terms given on day OF sale.
W. PRESTON WILLIAMSON. Trustee,
Attorney at Law, 14-l6 Atlantic Building.
FRANK l.. WILLIAMS Trustee.
500 5th st. NV.
THos. J. OWEN & son. Auctionecrs.
sel9,d&ds
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

Librarians in the Western States are
compiling bibliographies of the Louis
lana Purchase. The subject is receiy-
ing the attention of culture clubs. and
there is heavy demand for books con-
tanning historical and statistical matter.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
CHEAP MONEY,
LOANS OF $40

AND UPWARn On FUEHiTURE AMI
PIANOS, at lowest rates anu the day you
apply. We are loaning on the Building anu
Loan Association plan. which makes the COS.
OF carrying !oans much less than you pay else
where and allows you to pay it of in any
sized notes you desire, running from to
twelve months. II you have loan with some
other company We will pay IL of and advance
you more money il desired. Rates cheeffully
given and no cost to you unless loan 10 made.
Call and get rates. Front room. first fcor
NATIONAL. MORTGAGE LOAN CO..
625 ST. y. ".
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

Western railroads have made an ex-
cursion rate Of one fare for the round
trip to ST. Louis from the more dis
tant points on account Of the allotment
of State building sites at the Worlds
Fair, September 80. October and 2.
From nearby points the rate is fare
and third. Tickets are good leaving
st. Louis to and including October s. one
day after the Carnival of the Yelled
Prophet
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

The Iowa commission has it's World S
Fair building plans nearly ready. Work
will be begun this fall The structure
will cost $4,000 to $4,000.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
MONEY TO LOAN.

Of 81. COO 10 $1,000, on d. c. real estxte: pay
OF and per cent mortgage and begin anew;
all transactions conducted with economical coz
sdera,ion for borrowers WI. II. SAUNDERS
u GO. Il0. Y ST. NV.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
FOR SALE-PIANOS.

PRIV ATE FAMILY must sacrifice, accornt leav.
ing city. their elegant $3.50 upright cabinet
grand piano: overstrung bass; silver mounted:
. l3 octaves: E:.-pire case; all latest improve
ments FULLY suarantced; used less than four
months; in perfect condition. and must and
will be sold ut once, regardless Of value; price.
$50. inc uding stool. if taken in,niediatei,
Call 1921 st. NV. one door west Of Vermont
ave na7-1
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
Worlds Fair News Notes.

The Crown Prince of Siam will visit
the Worlds Fair grounds. with his suite,
early in October.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
PRIVATE LOANS

On personal notes without indorscr, references,
or security. simply your promise to pay. Our
Iev plan enables everyone TO secure ready casl.
at without Inconvenience or delay. Our
method of conducting a loan business Is base:i
on the word Confidence more than Sc
curity." You have Our confidence; We have your
confidence. You need money; we have money
don't need. When you fail to get accom-
be disappointed. Ii you bare loan now it
will not prevent you from securing further &C.
commodatic.i from the old reliable
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.,
Goa F st. n. w.
Phone, East 2O5. Corner Sixth 81
ju21-u
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
Trans-Paci6c Mails.

Mails for CHINA and JAP.N. via yancou-
yer end Victoria. b. c., close here daily at
$50 p. m. up to September goth, inclusive. ios
dispatch per 5. S. Empress OF India Regis
chapdi.e for -the United States Postal Agency
al Shanghai, China cannot be forwarded via
| Canada. 10Y
Mails for CHINA. and JAPAN. via Seattle.
close here daily. at $50 p m. up to October
Naru. Registered mail must be directed Via
Mails Mails for CHINA. JAPAN. HAWAII and
first-class matter for the PHILIPPINE ISL
ANDS... via ssn Francisco. close here dail~
at $50 D. m. up to October I'd. inclusive. for
disnatch per $. S. Nippon Naru. (oj
Mails for CHINA JAPAN. HAWAII. and
first class matter for the PHILIPPINE ISL
4NDS'., via San Francisco. c'oSe here daily at
80 p. m up to October 10th. inclusive, iof
dispatch per s. Peru. (o)
Mails for the PHILIPPINE ISLANDS,. via
San Frsrcisco. close here daily at 6;3o o. m.
up to October llth. inclusive, for dispaten per
United States Transport to)
Mails for AtJsTRALIA Except those for Wes-
Australia. which dispatched via Enropel
NEW ZEALAND. FIJI. SAMOA and HAW All.
VIA s.u Francisco. close here daily at $3.50 p.
NJ UP 10 October 1lth, inclusive. for dispatch
per s. s. Sierra. (ol
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except those for West
Arstrali,. which go via Europe. and New Zea-
land. mails for which are dispatched via San
Francisco. and FIJI ISLANDS via Vancouver.
and Victoria. r. G. Especially addressed onlv).
close here dailq at $50 D. m. up to October
II,h. inclusive for dispatch per $ $. Mcana. (o>
Mails for CTTSA' and JAPAN. via Tacoma.
c'osc here daily at 6:s0 p. m. up to October
Eth. inclusive. for dispatch per $. $. Glen
ogle. (c)
Mails for TAHITI and MARQUEsAS ISLANDS.
via San Francisco. close here daily at $3.50
M up to October 25th. inclusive, for dispatch
per $ S. Mariposa. (o)
sNsils for COCHIN CHINA are dispatched to
New York. n. V, for connection with European
steamers.
--PHILIPPINE ISLANDS tMILITARY M,ID.
dsnatchcd to San Francisco at all closes for
that office, to connect with Government trans
pcr.s .he sailinss Of whic,, az irregu'~r
RrGISTEPED s close at the MAIN Of
FtCF as follows: (a) at ESQ p. m. same day;
tb) ut :lj p m. same day: (c) at s:45 p. M.
same day; (dD at $50 a. m. same day: (G at
00 u. m. same day; (h) at i:l5 p. m. same
day: (k) at s:45 p. nj. previous day; (o) at
2 80 q. m. same day.
JOHN A. MERRITT, Postmaster.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

WHY PAY 10 PER CENT when yon can get
money from Us At 4 less rate on your furniture,
pianos, etc?
and investigate it,
Loans with other companies paid OF, and
more money advanced.
Private Offices, Ground floor
DISTRICT LOAN TRUST CO., .
se2l-tf 70I G st. n. ".
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

The International convention of plumb
ers in 1904 will be held at the Worlds
Fair, st. Louis.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
Money Loaned Saiaricd People.

Retail merchants. ,eaus,ers, boarding houses.
without security; largest business in as prin-
eipal cities. ToLNAN. Room l0l. SIS 18th e,
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
Judgment vindicated.

The complete vindication of his judg-
ment as to the characteristics and quail
flcations of his choice has followed In a
display. of marvellous ability for states
manship and government
In the Endorsement and recommenda-
ton OF Theodore Roosevelt by the PENN
sylvania State convention of 1902 for
domination In 1904. and pledging to him
the support Of the Republican party OF
Pennsylvania. Senator Quay not only
voiced the wishes of the great mass OF
American voters. but in similar action
repeated by every Republican State con-
vention held since the movement began
has received the Endorsement of the
party as an organization.
The Pennsylvania method" of nomi-
mating a President by State convention.
needing only ratification by the national
rgauization In convention assembled,
invented and led of by Senator Quay.
may te the first step in q new departure
for making Presidents.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

Hot water from the Government Hot
Springs. Ark, will be one of the bey-
erages at the Worlds Fair.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

Sir Richard Poynter. president of the
Society of Art in England. reputed to be
the highest English authority on art,
has been appointed commissioner in
charge of the British art exhibit for the
Worlds Fair
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

~ REAT ATLANTIC AND pA..itN LEA
co. Main store, corner eth and E stx.
VI branches Ill oves the city and In al
DarkstA
The Washington times., 1902-09-29

WE WILL LEND YOU MONEY
On your furniture. pianos. organs. ETC., and
you can pay it back In small weekly or month
~ payments. ABSOLUTELY NO DELAY.
Our business is strictly confidential no EN-
barrassing questions to ask you. Lowest rateI
in the city. Private offices.
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE COMPANY.
6l8 + Street N. W.
The Washington times., 1902-09-29
An Eight Months Exposition.

Some OF the STATE commissions haze
expressed themselves favorable to open
ing the Worlds Fair on April l, and
closing on December /. 1904. Some of
the members of the Government boari
are also understood to be favorable 10
this plan. The argument is made that
the exposition will be SO vast that ,he
longer tine viii be desirable.
Spring opens month to six weeks
earlier at ST. Louis than IL does In the
latitude of Chicago and the New Eng
sand States, apd weather conditions will