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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
ROOSEVELT GRANTS ScHlEYS
REQUEST.
VIII Consider an Appeal for Reversal
of Secretary Longs Action.


Of Secretary Longs Action.
washington, Jan. 8.-The object OF
Admiral Schley's visit to the white
house was to request the president to
entertain and consider an appeal Tor
the reversal Of the action Of Secretary
Long and the disapproval of the major
ity Judgment of the court OF inquiry.
The interview was satisfactory, the
president granting the adniraIs re-
quest. Messrs. Rayner and league
will assist Admiral Schley in the prep
aration of the appeal.
The interview with the president
was arranged in advance, and at it's
conclusion Admiral Schley left the
white house in satisfied state OF
mind He had been given full OPP
portunity to present the case from ms
standpoint and to acquaint the presl-
dent with many details of which the
latter could not have any knowledge.
While Admiral Schley would not make
any statement regarding the matters
discussed, holding that an interview
between q naval officer and his com
mander-in-chief should be regarded as
confidential, it is understood that he
brought to the presidents attention
MANY of the alleged injustices and
discrepancies of the majority report
or the court of inquiry.
Admiral Schley's interview with the
president was the result of his de-
termination to exhaust every means IN
his power to overturn the judgment
which had been rendered against him.
His new appeal will be different from
that submitted to the navy depart
ment. bringing out some new facts
which have an important bearing on
the controversy.
The following statement was given
out by Admiral Schleys counsel at the
conclusion of the conferences:
Admiral Schley has concluded after
mature consideration and deliberation
to appeal the majority decision of the
court of inquiry to the president OF
the United States as COMMANDMENTS
chief of the army and navy. The &C
ton having been determined upon
nothing more can be diyulged at this
time, the regulations of the army be-
ing such that the nature Of the pro-
posed appeal cannot be revealed ex.
cept by the president after the final
documents have been filed with him. .
Mr. Rayner stated that it will take
some time to prepare the appeal. and
that it will not be fled with the pres1-
dent until after the return of Admiral
Schley from his visit to Savannah
about the goth instant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
STRIKES BRUTAL FATHER DEAD
Frank 3. Ferguson Resents Abuse OF
Child With Fatal Blows. ~

Child With Fatal Blows. -
Sioux City, Jan. with three
blows IF his fist Frank B. Ferguson,
a carpenter, formerly of Chicago, al
most instantly killed Leonard Shell
gren of Cherokee, during quarrel at
Sioux City boarding house. The
blows broke Shelgren's nose and
caused conclusion Of the brain, from
which he died forty-fiye minutes later.
Ferguson and Shelgren quarreled
over the latter's 3-year-old child, which
was being cared for in the boarding.
house. Shelgren, who is a widower,
handled the child SO roughly that Fer
guson took it from him and placed it
in another room. On his return Shell
gren showed fight, and made vicious
lunge at Ferguson, who then dealt
the fatal blows in return. He him
self notified the police of the affair,
not knowing his victim was likely to
/ die.
It was discovered late that Fergu-
son served two terms in the peniten-
tiary, the last time for ten years for
robbery of a rich farmer near Otto.
During his first term at Aramosa
prison. he was concerned in an in
surrection among the prisoners.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Shaw Is Nominated.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The president
Yesterday sent the following nominal
tons to the senate: Leslie NJ Shaw
Of Iowa, secretary of the treasury;
Henry c. Payne Of Wisconsin, post
master general; John r. A. Grassland,
Missouri. minister resident and coun-
sui general to liberia.
When William Jennings Bryan ap-
piled for a life insurance policy re-
Gently. ae wrote, in the blank provided
in the application for list of former
sicknesses of the applicant: Had two
severe attacks of the presidential
fever. followed by severe chills. but |
have fully recovered from both.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
| HEPBURN BILL IS PASSED
only TWO VOTES AGAIN5T
MEASURE IN THE HOUSE.
Advocates of an Alternative Route
Muster 1o2 Votes as the Maximum
~ Thar Sfrenath.

Muster 1UE yCtCS dS LII 55s
of Their Strength.
washington, Jan. 9.--Senate.-The
open session of the senate was de-
voted to routine business. After an
executive session the senate, at l:5o,
adjourned until Monday. The senate
In executive session confirmed the
nomination of Leslie III. Shaw, TO De
secretary OF the treasury. ana OF non ~
q PAYNE. to be postmaster general.
Housa-The Hepburn Nicaragua
canal bill passed the house by prac-
t,caIly an unanimous vote. Only two
members out of 30 voted against IT,
Messrs. Fletcher. trep) OF Minnesota
and Iassiter Idenl.1 OF Virginia were
the two voting in the negative Inc
opposition to committing the govern
ment to the Nicarag qua route attempted
to secure amendments to lodge with
the president the discretionary power
10 purchase and complete the Panama
canal, If it could be purchased 1or
SAC, 63D, Ooo. The test came ON the
first vote, when the advocates OF an
alternative route polled l0l VOTES
against ITO. At each succeeding vote
their strength dwindled until MI Gan
nor, of Illinois, under whose Leadership
the fight was made, was unable to get
the ayes and noes on motion 70 re.
commit. All other amendments tailed
and the bin passed exactly as it came
from the committee. None OF the
votes except that on the final passage
OF the bill was record vote. Inc
debate which preceded the taking OF
the flNl vote was made memorable
by a clash between Hepburn. author
Of the bill, and Cannon, chairman OF
the appropriation committee. On saV'
eraI preyious occasions they have
r,aaenred swords over canal
legislation. Two years ago similar
DILL was passed by vote Of pa to %
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Saloon Men Win a Victory.

Des Moines, Jan. 10,-Judge Bishop
rendered an opinion in the appeal from
the board of supervisors in the matter
OF mulct assessor ents renting to six
ty-two saloons an amount represent
ing $500. When the saloons closed
as a result Of the sureme court deci-
sion February IA, 1899, the mulct taxes
for that quarter were RENTED. but
when the saloons opened few days
prior to the beginning of a new quarter
the county treasurer assessed the full
three months tax. The saloons OBJ
jected to this and the matter wa; car
ried to the board of supervisors. The
action of the treasurer was sustained
and it went to the district court on ap
. 5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
sTABs HIMSELF.
Leaves His Wife, Gets to Drinking
and Finally Gives All Up.

Brighton, Jan Civilian Elliott.
q farm hand, tried to commit suicide
with a long bladed pocket knife. He
drove the knife into his chest to a
depth Of four and half inches.
He refuses medical aid and may die.
Elliott has 2 wife ard two children in
Eedrick, but has not been living with
them for several years. He has been
around off and on for the last six
years, and has twice been arrested.
once for carrying concealed weapons
and once for drunkenness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Russe Case Continued.

Waverly. Jan. S.-The trial Of Louis
Busse, the alleged Butler county muir
derer, has been continued until the
next term of the Bremen district court
to be held in April of this year. At the
November term of the district court
OF Butler county the attorneys for Bus
Sc succeeded in obtaining change
of venue to Bremen county. The case
came up for trial at the present term
OF court here and the defendants at
torneys made a motion for cCntin-
uance, which was sustained by the
court .as
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
OUR SAILORS FIGHT.
Serious Clash Between American Sail.
oss and Russian Soldiers. =.

\ oss and Russian Soldiers. =.
Washington, Jan. S.--A serious clash
has occurred between American sail
ors of the United States Steamship
licksburg and the Russian so1diery at
Niechang, China. There has been
three fights and as result a number OF
Russian soldiers are wounded. The
matter was made the subject OF a
complaint by the Russian ambassador
at Picking to United States Minister
Conger, and Mr.. Conger IN tLTn has
notified the state department. Score
tary of the Navy Long has cablei
Commander Berry of the Vicksburg
to use every effort to preves-t further
collisions. The Vicksburg in its winter
quarters in Murdoch at the mouth OF
the river and cannot be released be-
fore spring.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
"a Great january Offer,

The DIES MONIES DAILY NEWS has just adasa
a magnificent Sunday morning edition to us ;A
weekday issues and will therefore raise the suos, r
ton price February LIST to Sl5o year. but yeay
viii be accepted for s. o. Think of it, s.. casy
newspapers for SIO0! Full leased wire disI,a.,ce,
daily Geographic markets an unequaled children
department and all the news of Iowa ana the esa
tive winter in Iowa, and congress and the nSs
president making history every day, Snns' MS
offer without notice if our circulation becomes TOO
large for our press facilities. Address, the News
Des MoineS,S Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Sailed for Manila.

New York, JAM 6.-The United
States steamship Rainbow. formerly
the supply ship of Admiral DeWeys
fleet on the Asiatic station, sailed 1or.
Manila to replace the cruiser Bro2k-
.lyn as station ship near Mania
She carries a crew of $50 men, VINO
will be distributed among the various
ships of the fleet on the Asiatlc stas
ton. Upon the Rainbow's arrlvai d.
Manila the Brooklyn will return mere,
and bring the men whose terms hAse
expired to receive their discharge ser
vice from here.
The man with an orchard neeos ~
watch as well as spray.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
COURT RENTERS PEKlNG
MARVELLOUS SCENE OF ORIENTAL
TInSELLED SPLENDOR.
Top of the Chen Gate Covered With
Foreigners, VINO Gazed Upon
the Corteoe.

Peling. Jan. THE re-entrance OF
tie Chinese emperor into Picking yes.
terday was the most remarkable cpl.
sode in the annals of the dynasty, save
the flight of the Chinese court when
Picking was bombarded by the allied
forces. The spectacular phases OF the
return of the court exceeded eKpec.
tations. The cortege was a sort OF
glorifed lord mayors show, and was
bewildering barbaric exhibition OF
Oriental unse.led splendor.
The imperial cortege entered the
Forbidden City at 1880 p. N. 1t was
the most brilliant scene Peking ever
witnessed. The procession consisted
of a thousand gorgeously attired nobie7
men mounted upon glitteringly ca,
parisoned horses. The emperor, EN-,
press dowager, Prince Chun, the
empress and several princes We're
borne in yellow chairs, their escort
carrying hundreds of gay banners and
silk umbrellas. The troops OF Gen
Yum Shi kai, governor of Chi Ii, pre-
ceded the emperor. The foreign COM
munity gathered on top of the Chiep
gate.
The emperor and empress dowager
entered the temple in the gate and
Jul uSI AhSGIIoS. IN ~
press upon emerging from the temple
saw the foreigners peering down and
bowed double row of soldiers,
kneeling lined the four mile route.
It's chief significance was the com.
plete effacement of the traditional de-
ifcation of Chinese royalty. Foreign.
ers were given greater facilities OF
witnessing the ceremonial than would
have been afforded them at most Eu
ropean courts.
In the meantime the Chinese sol
diers. Manchu bannermen and minor
officials who had crowded the plaza.
were reverently kneeling. The two
arches at the sides of the ancient gate
way framed hundreds of faces OF
Chinese coolies who, emboldened by
the presence of the foreigners, ven
tured to gaze upon their rulers. This
incident constituted a most sharp con-
trast with the old regime, when neitl,-
er diplomats nor natives were per-
mitted to view the passage OF royal
personages along the streets.
The expression of the dowager en-
press seemed almost appealing as she
faced those VINO had humbled her and
brought her down from her former
arrogance, and this confirmed the i'm
| preston that she is returning to Peh.
! ing with anxiety for her safety.
sri n-I0M>. phni STEAMED
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
DEATH IN A TUNNEL.
Seventeen Killed and Forty Injured
in New Work Civ

:
New York, Jan. 1.-TWO local trains
bound for New York, one from South
Norwalk the other from White Plains.
crashed together in the smoke cloud
ed Park avenue tunnel Of the New
York Central line yesterday. Seven
teen perons were killed and forty in
iured. OF the latter twelve were SER
iously injured. The engineer and fire.
man of the White Plains local and a
tower man were arrested. District
Attorney Jerome visited the wreck
and will personally direct an investi-
CATION
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
wasaS1. .Szs;e,41sr IS Ca4smS.

Burlington, Jan. S.-Last summer
a well groomed woman sWindled q
number OF Burlington residents by
means OF bogus checks. it is just
learned that she has been captured at
Springfield, Mo-, on similar charge.
She will be returned to this place as
soon as the Missouri authorities are
through with her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
swindiers FIeecea the Farmers.

Independence, Jan. 9.-Two hun
dred farmers of this county we're TAX
en- in on promissory notes by swind-
lers last fall. The signed petitions
for various causes which We're
received at the First National
Bank yesterday for collection in the
form Of promissory notes for between
$4,000 and S50.OO0, We're replevined
and big law suits are anticipated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Reloian is Killed by Cars.

Belle PLANE, Jan. 10.-Peter VIII.
liams. a Belgian. who came to this
country about one year ago. and who
left his wife and children in the old
country. and was saving his earnings
to send for them, was struck by a
Rock Island train just west of Victo,
and instantly killed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10

w. Washington. Jan. Rear Admiral
Scheyacalledsat the White House yes
terday By appointment and spent near
" an hour in, conference with tht
president The admiral refused tt
! discuss the conversation, saying that
It was of personal character. The
president also declined to intiIuat3
the nature Of the conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Fire on Gang Of Toughs.

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 1.-Two special
officers, sworn in to go to Ely fer the
purpose of preserving order at dance.
were attacked by a gang of ruf1ans.
They returned the onslaught with bull
lets and one of the Gang was shot in.
the knee. H. E. Myers and A. Mason
were the special officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
WiIIinq to Help the Beers.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Rev. DR.. Hiram w.
Thomas. recently pastor Of the Pec-
pies Church, of Chicago, has announc.
ed by letter to Peter Van Vlissingen,
treasurer Of the American branch of
the American Transvaal League, the
Willingness of himself and wife to go
to South Africa in the interest of non
combatants gathered in the concentra-
DO camps.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Killed by Falling Tree.

Mitchellville. Jan. 6.-While work
ing in the timber northeast of town,
Thos. Air1ey was killed by tree fall
ing on him. He was an Industrious
young man and made his home with
his widowed mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
wa Shorten Their Line.

Dubuque. Jan. Cit IS the Intention
of the Chicago. Milwaukee & 81. Paul
company to shorten their line between
Dubuque and La Crosse eight miles
by removing the curves. WcrK VIII
begin early II the spring.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Penn College Is Damaged.

Oskaloosa, Jan. Penn college was
damaged by fire which originated from
an explosion in the laboratory. It was
extinguished, however. before a great
amount of damage was done. The loss
is estimated at 81 600.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
cuban Postal Fraud Cases

Havana, Jan. 1.-THE trials of the
cases arising from the Cuban postoffice
embellishments opened Saturday in
the AudeDcia court before FIVE judges.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
RELATIONS BADLY STRAINED.
Details of the Unpleasant Situation
at NeWchWanq.


Picking, Jan. 9.-While the actual
casualties during the fighting at New
chwang between American sailors be-
longing to the United States gunboat
Vicksburg, which is wintering there,
garrison of that port, are trifiing up to
date, the matter has resulted in un-
pleasantly strained relations between
the American, Russian and British
authorities there. The Washington
and the ST. petersburg governments
are now endeavoring to arrange mat
tiers so that there may &c no further
friction.
The trouble originated in the ac-
ton of some sailors belonging to the
British sloop of war Algerine, also
in winter quarters at Newchwang, in
carrying to shore six rifles for use in
a theatrical performance. The Rus
sian administration sent force of
men to arrest the British sailors. The
Russians, however, by mistake, brooks
inLo a reading room where a party oil
the Vicksburg's men were seated
and tried to arrest them. The Ameri-
cans resisted. defending themselves
with chairs. They were overpowered
after a sharp fight, however. and
handed over to the United States con-
sui, who sent them on board the
Vicksburg.
The bad feeling which arose from
this incident resulted in several fights
whenever American or British sailors
met Russian soldiers, and the latter,
not being accustomed to fist fights.
were usually badly worsted. This
condition of affairs eliminated on
New Years day in a more serious
affray, and the Russian minister here.
M. Paul Lessar, complained to Minis
ter Conger that two members of the
Vicksburg crew had fired revolver
at an unoffending Russian soldier
wounding him in the arm.
Railroad Merger in Supreme Court.
Washington, Jan. S.-Attorney Cen
eral Wallace B. Douglas of Minnesota,
has filed in the United States supreme
court the bill of complaint in the case
OF the state of Minnesota against the
Northern Securities company, defend.
ants. 1t is a long document, about
10000 words, covering thirty-two pages
of printed matter.
Libertador Expedition Lands.
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Jan.
6.-The armed revolutionary steamer
Libertador. formerly the British
steamship Ban RICH, has, it is believed
here. landed the expedition near Bar.
calona, Venezuela. Advices received
here from Caracas show that the Ven
eZuelEn government is without news
of the movements of the Libertador.
The vessels composing the Venezuelan
fleet are without coal and besides their
engines are out of order, and, there
fore, President Castro's ships could
not put to sea and search for the
Libertador.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
Women Burned to Death.

Mount Ayr. Jan. 10.-Miss Adelia
Watts of this city, employed as a
domestic at the home OF Samuel Spur
rier, was burned to death in a fire
which nearly consumed the Spurrier
home. Mrs. Spurrier. who was sleep
ing in the same bed. narrowly escaped
with her baby.
Why is it SO many married men have
r,,nb a cY,bdIlod 1ooS2
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-10
schlsY Visits President.

A foo1 idea is all right If you car
make II Zn
The Washington times., 1902-10-02
DIR. R. l.. SUTTON LEAVES
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
Will Take Examination for Position as
Naval Surgeon-Dr. Morheart Sue
ceeds as Senior Resident Physician.

DR.. r. l.. Sutton. senior resident ply
sician at the Emergency Hospital, re-
signed from the hospital yesterday to
go into the navy. His successor, who
Immediately took up the duties of DR..
Sutton, is Dr. f. II. Morheart, d Wash
ingtonian. who was formerly on the hos
pital staff. DR.. Sutton will remain in
the city preparing for the examina ton
as surgeon in the navy.
''Dr. Sutton has intended for some
time to resign and take an examination
for commission as surgeon in the
navy" said DR.. H. l.. +. Johnson, ex-
ecutve official of the hospital. last even
ing. DIR. Morheart will be with us
temporarily. He has kindly consented
to serve four months. thereby helping
us out of an emergency. The staff is
short, and we needed an experienced
man until we could perfect our organl
Zation'
The Washington times., 1902-10-02
VERMONT LEGISLATURE
ASSEMBLIES TODAY
Democrats and Republicans Making He
roic Fights for Their Respective Can
didates for State House Officers.

MONTPELIER, VT. Oct. / -At cau-
Gus of the Republican men jers of the
house and senate held last evening. j.
H. Merrifleld. of Newfac, was unani-
mously nominated for speaker, and t. c..
Cheney. of Morrisville. for clerk.
The Republicans showed unexpected
strength. and the 152 votes pelled at the
caucus assured the election of Gen. j..
c. Mccullough for governor and q. r.
Stanton for lieutenant governor on the
first ballot, which will be taken either
Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morn
ing. The ClenHnt men last night had
practically given up the struggle for the
governorship. The Democrats also held
caucus. and nominated candidates for
speaker and clerk OF the house.
1t is rumored that the Clement men
will united with the Democrats tomor-
row in the election of these officers, and
should they do this, it Is possible
Democratic speaker. E. II. Porter. oil
Wilmington, may be elected. Both
houses will convene at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
The Washington times., 1902-10-02
M'KEE'S FRIENDS TO
CONDUCT HIS FUNERAL
Body Has Lain Unclaimed for a Week
and Will Be Inferred Today From the
Morgue.

The body of Frank j. Mckee, which
has lain unclaimed in the morgue since
his death in connection with the Golden
Eagle Hotel dynamiting, will be buried
this afternoon by his former friends.
telegram has been received by the
authorities from Mrs. Annie Mckee, of
Philadelphia the stepmother of Frank
]. Mckee. stating that she could not af-
ford to take charge of the body or pay
the funeral expenses. MIR. Q. S. Kehne.
a blacksmith, who was a warm friend of
Mckee. has raised enough money to as
sure a respectable. Christian burial. He
has spent the past two or three days
taking up subscriptions among McKee's
friends.
The funeral will be held at tine
morgue. and will be under the direction
of Mr. William J. Lee. the undertaken
1t will be private. only the intimate
friends of Mckee being present