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Rock Island Argus., 1902-01-28
Supreme Court Hears
Northern Securities
Merger Suit.
is UNDER ADVISEMENT
Only Tribunal in Which
Service Could be Had
on Defendant.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The case of
the state of Minnesota against the
Northern Securities company, in
which it is sought to prevent the con-
solidation of the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific railroad companies
through the agency of the holding
company, was argued yesterday in
the United States supreme court. Af-
ter the hearing, which turned almost
entirely on the matter of iurisdic-
tion. the court took the matter under
advisement.
On It's Merits.
Questions asked by members of the
court of counsel upon both sides CON
vince Attorney General Douglas, of
Minnesota that the court is prepared
to recognize the right of the state to
proceed with the case on its merits.
The fact was emphasized, i'm reply to
question from one of the justices,
that the suit could not be brought
elsewhere. because in no other court
could service be obtained upon n New
Jersey corporation. Attorney Gen
eral Douglas made it plain that pro-
ceeding under the laws of the state
of Minnesota. he could not hope to
have the Northern Securities COM
pany appear in the courts of Mime
sofa to defend the proposed merger.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-01-28
HOW THEY TALK AT CHICAGO
Those Who Say Anything Condemn the
Gotham Reformer's Stand.

Those Who Say Anything Condemn the
Gotham Reformer's Stand.
When seen at Il meeting Of Presby-
terians yesterday Rev. w. Z. NIer-
rill. moderator of the Chicago presby-
terry. refused to discuss the case on
the ground that he had not read of it.
Rev. Edward II. Curtis, pastor of the
WoUdlawn Avenue Presbyterian
church. said: This idea of the soul
not being immortal is not new. al
though it is not in accordance with
Presbyterian doctrines. Nor do | be-
lieve in il. DIR. ParkhurSt has taken
Il stand that is heretical. although he
does not say in his sermon how long Il
soul might live or what his conception
of immortality il. / anticipate no ac-
ton among the Chicago clergy. Com
ing from DIR. ParkhurSt. who is con-
sidered more or less of Il free lance,
the statement is not as exceptional as
if it had been made by some other
minister"
DIR. w. s. Curricr. professor at Nc
Cormick Theological seminary. was
unwilling to talk about DR.. Parkhurst's :
views. of course they are not ac-
cording to Presbyterian doctrine" said
he. However. / do not think the
New York preSbytery will take any ac-
tion. 1t VIII undoubtedly stir up Il
great deal OF talk among other Pres
byterians."
The stand of Or. Parkhurst is not
logical. reasonable or scriptural, and L
do not hesitate to say So" said DIR. T..
ID. Ewing. president of Corning col
lege. who is a visitor in Chicago. Not
only this. but it is absolutely against
the belief of Presbyterianism, ana
therefore herctical. According to his
argument Il good soul as well as a bad
soul is subject to death. for it is ad-
mitted every one sins. DIR. Parkhurst
is erratic. and to be looked upon some
what as Beecher was in his addresses.
1t may he better to let man like that
alone and allow him to work out his
ends. Tomorrow he viii probably
preach Il sermon which is eloquent and
full of the Presbyterian belief
Previous to the regular meeting of
the Presbyterian ministers yesterday
there was much discussion over the
stand OF DIR. Parkhurst, but no one de
Tended lis views.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-01-28
sCHLEY LEAVES CHICAGO
Goes to Louisville After Three-Days'
Visit in Windy City.

Chicago. Jan. 2S.-Admiral SchIey
left Chicago for Louisville today af-
ter a three days visit.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-01-28
Mexico Is Progressing.

City of Mexico. Jan. 2S-SOme big
supply companies here are sending
goods to the west coast and northern
Mexican cities formerly supply by San
Francisco, Denver. Kansas City and
st. Louis. and to southern and SOUTH
east Mexico, which were formerly de-
pendent on New York and New Or
leans. In many Mexican ports native
print cloths have driven out European
prints almost entirely
Rock Island Argus., 1902-01-28
IMMORTAL SOUL
Rev. Parkhurst Stirs Presbyterfans
Like Prof. Pearson Has the
Methodist Brethren.
HIS NEW DEPARTUREIN THEOLOGY
Does Not Agree with Plato, So Far as
Wicked Souls Are Concerned
Some Chicago Comment.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-NIembers Of the
Chicago presbytery condemn the stand
taken Sunday by DR.. Charles II. Park
hurst II the Madison Square Presby-
terian church ut New York when he
asserted the soul is not necessarily
immortal. Chicago ministers of the
same church denOunce his views as
heretical. according to the doctrines OF
Presbyterianism. yet they assert no
action will be taken in the west in the
matter. and are doubtful whether any
official notice will he given his state
ment by the preSbytery governing
New York. To all orthodox interpret
ers of the Presbyterian creed it has al
ways been assumed that the souls of
wicked and just men We're alike i'm
mOrtaI-the one in everlasting punish
ment. the other in everlasting happi-
ness.
He Quotes Few Passages.
DIR. Parkhurst took for his text Job
xiv. II: IF a man die. shall he live
aCain?' He spoke in part as follows:
1T appears to be imagined that if one
can get past physical death without
mis- soul ceasing to exist the everlast-
ing duration of his souls existence is
thereby insured. That is taking
good deal for granted. The express
sion. y live soul is rather immedi-
ately suggestive of Il dead soul, and
there is a great deal in the Bible. even
about dead souls. souls that have been
alive but have died. The soul that
sinneth. it shall die 'Sin when it is
finished hringeth forth death'-not the
death of the body. but the souls death.
The wages of sin is death
Immortality of the Soul Not Biblical.
Il assume that those expressions
mean what they say. y live thing Will
live just so long as the coalitions are
kept up that IFS life depends upon. The
Bible. in teaching that. teaches exact
ly what nature teaches. There is
nothing in scripture or i'm things that
encOurag geS us to feel that soul can
he kept from dying any more than Il
body. unless it is taken care of. There
IS no warrant from the Bible or from
nature for suppOSing that a soul car
rieS within itself Il policy of insurance
against its own eventual ObliteratiOn."
Rock Island Argus., 1902-01-28
BOERS STILL BUSY
Kitchener's Reports Indicate a
State of Continued
Activity.
IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
Military Operations Generally Quiet,
But YeOmanry Have
Trouble.

London, Jan. 2S.-The government
of Holland in n communication sup-
gests to the British government that
il might be permitted to act as a sort
of diplomatic agent for the Boer del
egates in bringing about peace in
South Africa. The British replied in
friendly terms, but initiated Inquiries
in order to ascertain the extent of
the power delegated the Boer repre-
sentatives in Europe to act in behalf
of the burghers in the field. If sat
isfactory guarantees are secured ne
gotiations will be begun Immediately.
Yeomanry in Tight Place.
London, Jan. 2S.-A dispatch has
been received from Kitchener giving
details of the military operations
since Jan. 21. They are mostly unim-
portant but indicative of continued
activity on the part of the Beers.
Menthune's Yoemanry got into
trouble near Rietolei, in western
Transvaal, and lost eight killed, five
wounded and Al prisoners. The lat
ter were released.
BaIfour Offers Another soother.
London. Jan. 2s.-Government Lead
er Balfour announced in the COM
mons today that no overtures for
peace had been received from any
one authorized TO speak in behalf of
the Beers. Communication was, how
ever. received late on Saturday from
the Dutch government which is now
under consideration. and Balfour
hoped shortly to lay the communica-
tion and reply to it before the house.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
UNIDENTIFIED DIPLOMATS.
Fall Over Zach Other I'm E~aEerness
to See DownEer Empress a.d ED-
pcror.

Pekin. February 20.-The dowager
empress and the emperor granted a
new years audience to the diplomatic
corps today. The dowager empress
was seated IN a throne, with the en-
peror occupying a chair at her left. a
step lower down. Baron Czikann Won
Wahlborn, the Austrian minister to
China, addressed a congratulatory
speech to the emperor. and Prince
Ching, head Of the foreign Office. read
the emperof'5 reply. The dowager EN-
press and Baron CZikann Won VAIL
born exchanged impromptu remarks.
This second audience. like the first.
was undig iified. because Of the lack or
order. The diplomats, on entering the
hall, rushed toward the throne. scramb-
ling for a Sight Of the imperial party.
The officials said the emperor sneered
noticeably several times. AS In the
case of the first audience. their males
ties were subjected to the operation of
cameras. which the Chinese consider
undignified.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
wEYLEa,sx IN SOUTH ArRIc
Some OF the Harsh Regulations
der Martial Law.

Under the headline Christmas az 4
Cape" Miss Hobhoase communicated to
the Manchester Guardian early LAST
January the, first installment Of q series
Of pen-pictures OF life In Cape Colony
under martial law. Miss Hobhouse 10
was who visited South Africa last year
to inquire into the real condition OF the
Boer women and children held In Lord
kitchensr's detention camps. The re-
suit Of her inquiries and personal OBJ
servations Is already known Il created
a sensation in England and opened
many eyes In this country. Miss Hob
house Is n daughter OF Lord Hobhouse.
a member OF the British PRIV Council
In London. and could not. theref ,re. be
disposed o. with a contemplate ges-
ture by Mr.. Chamberlain's agen IN the
house OF England iisu aed to
her. and believed. Now Miss Hobhouse
is writing for the Manchester Guar
dian certain sketches OF life In Cape
Colony as IL is under martial law. and
she is making IL quite clear that the
regime Is one OF such petty and child
ish tyranny as must Inevitably nj the
Cape population with q burning rage
and hatred.
Her first letter begins thus
"'Wirl the calves o. allowed to bel
low now. mother7' asked an anxious
small boy when he heard. with awe. OF
mortal Law being proclaimed in the
Cape district. n ones impulse ia
laugh at the childish QUESTION II check
ed by the uncomfortable recollection
that one has read OF d proclamation
f~orbidding the Growing OF cocks under
military law in a certain district and
still more by the long. sad vista or
thoughts which awake at the idea OF
detailed regulations OF the lives OF a
people. and those peppie our own fell
low-subjects."
Farther along Miss Hobhouse gives
the text of the "cock-crcwing order:
NOTICE.
August IL. 1901.
For obvious reasons the present
continued cock-crowinS by night must
cease. Residents OF the town will
more than one male fowl Of a
age I'm their possession after the 18th
instant.
1T is also notified for Information
that all dogs found loose aftsr 6 .. m-
are liable TO destruction.
BY order G.. WIGRAM. Lieut.
Acting "CUmmandant
GAINESVILLE"
And here is another enlightened proc
lamation calculated to endear the Brit
ish military authorities TO the people OF
Cape Colony:
THE circulation OF unauthorized re-
ports OF military operations. whether
true or false. is strictly prohibited.
Any person either originating or N-
peating such reports in writing or by
word OF mouth will be severely dealt
with.
Authorized reports are those only
which have been passed by the censor
n. SHUTE. Maj. C~onmandant.
"Graaff Reinet, nth August. 1901"
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
A DRAMATIC COURT SCENE
The Murdered Mans Valet Relates
the Cfrcum<rances Leading mp TO
Death-rhe Slow Process Adopt
ed too Slow for Patrick, who Urges
Chloroforru-Jones Tells How This
was Used.

New York. February 2o.-A very dra
matte point in the trial Of lawyer AL
bert T. Patrick for the murder Of the
Texas millionaire. William Marsh Rice,
was reached this afternoon. Charles
F. Jones. the valet, had been relating
the circumstances leading up to the
somewhat sudden death of Mir. Rice Ia
September. Then p%lung1ng at once into
the details he held the attention of bis
audience to the end Of his recital. Freed
of minor points. his story follows:
In August Patrick grew impatient!
Mr.. Rice. though an invalid, was living
too long to suit the lawyers plrpose.
Patrick said he would come to the
house M kill him himself If necessary.
He suggested chloroform. and cones
said he would get some. The idea OF
chloroform as a means was gotten by
a magazine article. 1t was determined
On after Jones talked with a physician
who said a person whose heart was
affected. az was Mr.. Rice's, could be
most easily killed with it. and that lit
tie trace of the drug would be left.
sNAASo " q " 0iS Wal VI IL -
writing to his brother in Texas.
Jones then branched off into the al
legged plan adopted to weaken the al
ready sick old man. This was by CIV
ing him mercury and iron pills. The
pills brought on facilitating dirrhoea.
Then unwittingly a friend brought Mr..
Rice a present of bananas. OF these
the old nan ate line. The fruit made
him exceedingly ill and yet the weak
ening doses Of mercury were kept up.
By Saturday. being about the eighth
dav of the last illness. Mr.. Rice became
delirious. This testimony brought the
events up to Sunday. the day Of death,
n the witness had said that during
these ten days of illness he had kept
Patrick informer of the details person.
ally and by telephone.
William Marsh Rice's quick death,
declared the witness. was decided at a
conference betwee Patrick and Jones
held Saturday night. Jones had told
the lawyer of the arrival Of a draft for
s25. 900. Patrick told him it was time
to apply the chloroform. now that the
draft had come and Captain Baker was
coming, or they would lose all. Jones
agreed.
Jones here told his story of the actu-
al killing. He made a cone Of a towel
in the small end of which was a chloro-
SOdhCo SpOiSC. NiSCPiiS Ahto lhS
room where Mr.. Rice lay sleeping he
quickly covered the sleeper's face with
the large end of cone. Jones rushed
out of the room. In half an hour he
came back. He removed the cone. MIR.
Rice vas dead.
Jones swore he telephoned to Patrick
the words: Mr.. Rice is very ILL.," the
agreed signal between the two of de0t'
Jones' story of the end was concluded
by the statement hat Patrick came to
the house and removed all of Mr.. Rice's
papers,.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
PRINCE HENRY AT THE CAPITOL.
Programme for His Reception by the
Two Houses of ngres

Washington, February 20.-After con-
ferences between state depal tment of
ficials and members CT the senate and
house of representatives. arrangements
have been completed fol tue reception
nf Prince Henry when he comes to the
rapitol on next Monday afternoon. The
prince will be accompanied by Ambas-
rador Won Holleben or Count Quadt.
and by the members of the staff.
The party will arrive at The eastern
main entrance abo 1 O'Clock and will
enter the building by the rOtunda. Here
a committee Of members Of the house
will be in waiting to receive him. Rep
reSentatives GroSVenor and Hit and
nne democratic member. probably Rep
rasentative Dinsmore. the ranking dem
ncrat On the foreign affairs committee.
will consti ute the ~coDiinitt+~
The prince will be escorted, first to
Speaker Henderson's private office.
where greetings will TIC exchanged and
the speaker then will invite the prince
and his party to occupy the speakers
reserved seats in the gallery.
After looking down upon the business
Of the house. Prince H.nrv will return
To the main loor Of the house and will
occupy the ways and nranS
room for a time in order that members
Of the house may be presented to hiiu
in person..
1t is understood that this part of the
programme lriss out a wish expresse
bv Emperor William that his brother
should not only sea the Legislative
branch in session. but also should meet
I'm a personal the members of this
branch Of the government.
At the conclusion Of the presentation
Of members to Prince Henry. the CON-
mltteD will escort fha Glinpp and his
party through the corridor 10 he rotun-
da where a COMMITTEES, OF senator's will
meet them and give the visitors tn.
courtiSieS Of the senate
On the following Thursday. When
Prince Henry a tends the Mckinley
memorial exercises In the house OF rep
resentatives. he will occupy a seat i'm
mediately alongside OF President ROose-
welt.
On entering the chamber the prince
will be announced as prince Henry of
Prussia, Admiral of the German Navy"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25

In b Schley Case Certified to the
Navy Department.

Washington. February N.-Secretary
Long. referring to h presidents state
ment upon the appeal Of Admiral Schely
todav. said:
II have no comment 10 make on the
presidents ruling upon the appeal Of
Admiral Schley. excep to express my
appreciation OF its Thorough. conscien-
tious. straightforward character. IL Is.
nj course. gratifying that h navy de-
par ment Is sustained The decision will
be read as no other document would he.
and. L believe, will direct public opinion
and tend to chose the whole matter"
Secretary Long has received the fol-
lowing personal note from the White
house. announcing the presidents ac-
ton in the case Of Admiral Schlev:
White House. February 1s-
MY Dear Sir: The president re-
quests me to state mat after a full
and most careful consideration Of the
appeal Of Admiral Schlev n Of the
answer admitted thereto by the navy
department through YOU. he has made
the enclosed memorandum on the case
which he directs shall be filed Herewith
and the case treated as closed.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE B. CORTELYOU.
Secretary to the President"
Members of the Mar Wand delegation
In congress were in consultation today
regarding the latest phase OF the Schlev
case. but reached no conclusion as to
whether any move Will be O. can hs
made.
Baltimore, Nd. February 20.-Isador
Rayner. counsel for Rear Admirai w. S.
Schley, left for WASHINGTON this norm
ing. He declined tn comment upon
President Roosevelt's decision Ii the
matter of Admiral Schiey's appeal from
the findings OF the court of inquiry
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
COAL OF FIRE IN POWDER KEG.


Owingsville, KY, February 2o.-Three
children OF John Thompson were in
stantly killed, another and the mother
were fatally injured tonight by the ac-
cidental explosion of a keg of blasting
powder. Thompson was moving, and a
keg Of powder was among some things
put in the kitchen temporarily. A fire
was started il. the Kitchen stove.
The children were playing around the
room. and in some manner one of them
dropped a coal of fire In the keg OF
powder. Instantly. there was a terrific
explosion. and the roof was lifted from
the room When the smoke cleare
away, three little bodies. mangled be-
yond recognize n. were picked up. while
the mother and another CHILD were
more dead han alive. The dead chill
dren were aged eleven. eight. and three
years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
BREAK IN THE CABINET.
Secretary Long to Retire Unless Con-
gress Takes mp Schley Case.

Washington. February 20.--Now that
the Schley mater has been settled otG-
cially it is understood that Secretary
Long feels that he is at liberty to carry
out the project cherished by him in the
last year Of President McKinley's ad-
ministration. and retire to private life
However. this is not expected to en-
sue al once. for there Is no certain
knowledge Of what may follow In con
gress. Notwithstanding a strong belief
by the administration that the case Is
settled beyond revival. Therefore, 1t is
understood THAI the change in h cab
net circle rul not take place before
the adjournment Of the present sessio1 4
81 congress and perhaps not until next
fan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
CONCESSION TO u
VIII be Made in Regard to our Tariff
Duties.

Washington. February 21.-The Gu
ban reciprocity problem was again be-
fore the republican members of the
WAYS and means committee today, who
were in Drlvste conference for two
hours. then a~Giourning until tomor-
row. without reaching an agreement.
1t developed today that an informal
vote had b Gu taken early in the ON
ference, not On any specific PROPOSE
ton. but on the general question as to
whether anything should he done. re-
sulting in an expression favorable '"
action so long as existing American IN
dustries were endangered by the ab-
Sence of concessions.
After today's conference it was stat
ed with 6efiniteness bv those II
4 position to know, that there would
he an agreement later, and the heiir'
was expressed that the concession -,
Cuba would he about 80 per cent. prob
ably as a rebate
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
Something That Will Do You Good

We know of NJ way IN which we LaI
be Of moro service to our readers than
to tell them of something that will be
of real good to them. For this reason
we want to acquaint them with what
we consider one of the very best m
dies on the market for coughs, colds,
and that alarming complaint, Group.
We refer to Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. We have used it with such good
results in our family so long that it has
become a household necessity. BY its
prompt use we haven't any doubt but
that it has time n again prevented
Group. The testimony is given upon our
own experience, and we suggest that
Il readers, especially those who have
small children. always keep 1t in their
homes as a safeguard against Group
Camden IS. c. Messenger. Fol sale
by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
THE rRIZE FIGHT TONIGHT.
All Arrangements Completed for the
Recommendations Contest.

Louisville. KY. February 21.-All ar
rangements for the fight between Terry
McGovern and Dave Sullivan tomorrow
night before the Southern Athletic Club
in this city have been COMPLETED and
reports from the youngsters indicate
that they are In prime condition. Both
men have finished their training and
o'clock. when. according to the agree
ment. who ove tips the scales at 12s
pounds will forfeit S10n.
McCiovern will reach here at 8 o'clock
tomorrow morning from C~iac1nnati.
Sullivan is in st. Lous where he has
been preparing for the contest under
the training of Tom Sharkev.
Rob Fitzisimmons who will referee
the contest arrived in the CITY tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25
BIGGEST AMERICAN SHIP AFLOAT.
Launch of the KrOonland from the
Yards of the Cramp Company.

Philadelphia. February 20.-The new
steamship Ki1onland was launched at
Cramps shipyard this afternoon. The
tallow on the way had frozen. and the
Kroonland stu;k to such an extent that
draulic jacks in order to slide her into
the water. She is of the same type as
the Vaderland and iceland. The con-
tract speed is ent knots an hour
and the boat is $50 feet long, sc feet
wide, and II feet deep. Loaded, the
craft will have a displacement Of 20, 600
tons. with accommodations tor 300 first
cabin, $50 second cabin, and $50 steer
age passenge
The . nd is the largest vessel
thus far buii. in the United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-25

Bears tia a TIE Mind You Have Awag porygt
s's, # &MMzzM
INSURANCE. RATES INCREASED
On Certain Risks by the Southcast
ern Tariff Association.

Atlanta, Ga. February 21--The
Southeastern Tariff Association today
decided hat 25 per cent. increase in In
surance rates be made on all stocks of
merchandise without exception and OIL
frame store buildings, also on all man.
ufacturing risks and other special haz-
ards which have not been rated under
revised schedules within a yeai.
This action went into effect today
and was caused by the extraordinary
fire losses which they have been called
upon to bear during me last two wears
and especially since the beginning of
the present year.