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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
THE CANAL TREATIES
Those Relating to Colombia, Nicar-
auSua and Costa Rica
Ready for Senate.

Washington. May 1G-The nogotia-
tiOns between Secretary Hay and min
listers from Colombia. Nicaragua and
Costa Rica. looking to the acquire
ment of the necessary rights for the
construction by the United States gov
ernment of either the Panama or the
Nicaragua canal. have at last been
concluded and today the secretary of
state will he able to send To the senate
three treaties covering the ground.
The treaty with Colombia was COM
pleted some weeks ago. but has been
held mp in order that no sign of pref
erence might be gathered from the
laying of one before the senate in
advance of the others. The ministers
from Nicaragua and Costa Rica were
ut the state department yesterday and
were able to announce that the last
obstacles had been removed. so that
all three treaties viii be sent in ut
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
shares Go Up In Consequence.
PRESBYTERIANs IN COUNCIL
General Assembly Convenes and Elects
DIR. Van Dyke Moderator.

General Assembly Convenes and Elects
DIR. Van Dyke Moderator.
New York. May 16.-Dr. Henry Van
Dyke. professor of literature ut Prince
ton university. was elected moderator
of the general assembly of the Pres
byterian church. which body began
its deliberations here yesterday He
was elected on the second ballot The
result of the first ballot was: DIR. Van
Dyke. 21T; DIR. Kerr. SO: DIR. Holmes,
90; DIR. Moffatt. 144; DIR. Duffield, 81.
There were 5gS votes east. 300 being
necessary TO elect. The result of the
second ballot was: DIR. Van Dyke. 29G;
DIR. MOffdt. 221; DIR. Holmes. 30.
After the result was announced the
retiring moderator. DIR. Henry G. Min
ton. moved that DIR. Van Dykes cleo
tion be made unanimous. and this was
done. Amidst cheers. DIR. Van Dyke
was escorted TO the mOderatOr's chair.
and as he took il DR.. NIinton well
coined him in few words to which
DIR. Van Dyke made brief response.
and he then declared the session ad-
iourned for the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
GOES TO AN ASYLUM
Preacher Who is Accused to BE
Given Course of Treat
ment.

Lansing. Mich. May 16-The prob
able disposition of the case of Rev.
J. II. Andrews. until recently pastor
OF the First Baptist church here.
against whom charges have been made.
will be the minister's commitment to
an asylum for the insane This course
aaS been decided upon by the unfor-
tunnte preachers relatives. who be-
ffeve that he can regain his normal
condition by rest ana careful treat
ment.
Their decision has been communi-
Gated TO Rev. Andrews. He at first
rebelled. but finally was persuaded
that such is the best course. Since
the prostration that resulted from the
charges against him of delinduencies
In money deals, he has been able to
sleep barely three out of twenty-four
hours. and attendants have had al
most Il constant watch over him for
fear he would ATTEMPT to take his life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
Playful Scuffie Results in Breaking
Young Woman's Neck
BY Her Brother.

Oregon. Wis. May 16.-Wh:le she
was enga ged in n playful scufile with
her brother. Miss Pearl NetherwOod's
neck was broken. The two had been
playing for some time when the young
man caught his sister around the neck
and tipped her head bS.k. she made
an Outcry for him TO stop, but he sup
posed it was all in play and paid no
attention for the moment
When young NetherwOOd did let go
his hold his sisters head dropped to
one side and he found that she was
unconscious. y physician found that
Miss Netherwood had sustained Il par
tial fracture of the neck. 1t is feared
she will not recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Higher salary or a Resignation.

Oshkosh. Wis. May 16.-C. G. Nc
Laughery. warden of the Wisconsin
state prison, must be given a higher
salary or he will look for another job.
He has so notified the state board of
control McLaughery came to Wis
consin from Indiana in July. 1899. He
was receiving S1.S00 n year and his
expenses in Indiana. He gets $1,000
and his living expenses here. This.
however. he declares nets him less
than the Indiana stipend, owing to
the fact that he has to contribute to
more outside projects, charitable and
otherwise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
ROBBED AN AIMS BOX
Several Hundred
Pennies.

chicago. May 16.-Under guise of
attending services 4 man entered the
st. Mary's Roman Catholic church,
Lake street and Oak avenue, Evanston,
and broke open the aims box, i'll
which were several hundred pennies
and nickels. Two girls saw him before
he had secured all the money and he
fed. Father Smith. pastor of the
church. ut once notified the police and
gave them Il description of the man.
Bicycle patrOlmen SAW n man run
ming away and after Il chase of ten
blocks captured man. 30 years old,
who gave his name aS James Porter.
The girls identified him us the thief.
Porter declares that he is not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
FOR POOR, SICK CHILDREN
schwab, the steel Trust ATan, Buys a Big
Beach Property.

New York, May 16.-In order to cor
rect numerous misStatements in regard
to his recent purchase of Ocean Beach
property on Staten island for the ben
eft of poor children. Charles NJ.
Schwab, president of the United
States Steel corporation. has made
the following statement: Il have pur-
chased Richmond beach. facing New
York bay. on the south shore of Staten
island, near TOttenville. for the bene-
nit of poor and sick children of New
York. The land comprises about Il
quarter of Il mile of fine beach. also
Il fine fresh water lake, a grove, and
high land. The building on the prop
erty will he altered to suit the pur-
poses of the purchase after CONSUL
tatiOn with charitable institutions of
New York.
1t is expected that from 1.500 to
1000 children daily can he provided
for at the beach. and they will be
by means of bathing, boating on the
lake. and games in the fields. The
children viii he conveyed to the bea oh
probably on large steamer. and the
outings will continue during the open
air season. Every child will receive n
good dinner Mrs. Schwab is closely
interested with me i'm this undertaking.
and we both have our hearts in it. We
shall proceed carefully in all respects,
availing ourselves of the benefit of the
experience of charitable orgapiZa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16

Deen consulted" This refers to Il cable
from President Roosevelt sending the
sympathy of the United States to the
British government for the terrible dis
aster at st. Vincent. and asking to
share in the relief work.
Governor Given "A Free Hand.
BalfOur referred to the opening of
the relief fund at the Mansion House
by the lord mayor. Sir Joseph DimS-
dale, in behalf of the sufferers of the
island of st. Vincent. and said that
Canada, Jamaica and the other West
Indian islands. and the island of Maui
ritius, in the Indian ocean. had prom
iSed to help with money and goods.
Il have no doubt" he added. that the
other colonies will be just as generous.
In addition. the governor of the Wind
ward islands has been authorized to
spend whatever sums are necessary.
and the Imperial government is pre-
pared TO supplement the contributions
from other sources to whatever extent
may be necessary.
With Reference to Martinique.
AS regards the island of Mar
Unique. Lord Lansdowne. the foreign
minister. May II instructed his maj
eSty's ambassador at Paris. Sir Ed
mund MOnsOn, to say that it would
give the government great pleasure to
offer assistance in any manner most
convenient to the sufferers from the
calamity. and to say that if this coun-
try could help by the loan of doctors
or the gift of medical comforts and
provisions we were prepared to act
forthwith. The French government re-
piled. accepting with gratitude the Of
fer Of his majesty's government" He
said there was Il distinction between
the British colonies and those of an
Other power i'm the expenditure of
money. Dillon objected to the distinc-
ton but the house overruled him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Performed n FiIla1 DUTY.

Joe was such n pathetic little man.
He came from a quarter of the city
where crime and misery had formed
n background for the five weary years
Of his unnatural little life He was late
to kindergarten one morning and was
asked to sit by the door until the morn
ing exercises were over. Before being
restored to grace the teacher asked him
why he was so late. We'll" replied
Joe, ''the patrol came after my mother.
and 1 waited TO see her off."-Chicago
Tribune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16

Washington. May 16.-An extended
speech by McLaurin of Mississippi in
opposition to the pending Philippine
government bill was Il feature of yes
terdav's session of the senate. The bill
providing for the erection of Il union
railway station in Washington and the
Notifications appropriation bill were
passed. An executive session was
held.
The house was plunged into an eX-
citing debate on Philippines affairs.
The debate came as part of the 'lati-
tude of debate when appropriation
bills are up. the naval appropriation
being the bill under consideration on
this occasion. General debate thereon
closed mt 4 p. m, and reading for
amendment had been began when adj
journment was reached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16

bloomington. May 1G.-Isaac Lash,
Mclean county's oldest settler. died
Tuesday night. aged 81. He was
known by every man, woman and
child in the county. lie was born in
Licking county. o., Jan. IS. 1920, and
came to bloomington with his parents
in 1883 With all his odd characteris-
tics lie was shrewd and thrifty and by
investments i'm land he amaSsed for
tune. When he came to Mclean cOun-
ty the Indians were supreme in this
Dart of the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
PREACHER Was Poor Shot.

Wymore. Neb.. May 16.-Rev. s. z.
Benbercoke. pastor of the Christian
church, went into the office of DIR. w.
III. Johnson and fired five shots ut him
without effect. Mrs. johnson. who was
in the office, grasped the preacher S
arm and diverted his aim until her
husband got away. Benbercoke was
arrested and is i'm jail. Both men are
prominent and the affair has caused a
great sensation. The cause Of the as
sault is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
George Gould in Serious Trouble.

David City, Neb., May 16.-Gecrge
Gould, one of the three brothers ar
rested last February for completely in
the wrecking of the Platte Valley bank
at Bellwood. and later released. has
been rearrested on a similar charge.
Nearly S1j0.0O0 of forged notes were
discovered for the forging of which
\. II. Gould was convicted. George
Gould was released for lack of evil
dence. When arraigned on the new
charge he pleaded not guilty and was
remanded to Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Apostle womb BE a senator.

Provo, Utah, May 16.-At recep-
tion rendered United States Senator
Kerns by the Ladies' Republican club,
Reed Smoot, an apostle of the Nor
mon church. announced his candidacy
for the United States senate to sue
ceed Senator Rawlins. Smoot said. in
part: There are some who have criti-
cized the suggestion of an apostle ac-
cepting the honor. should it be ten
tiered; but I desire to state that l was
a Republican before l was an apostle. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Did He Murder His Sweetheart? p

st. Joseph. Mo. May 16.-The body
of Miss Emma Moore. n beautiful
young woman of Clarinda, Ia. was
found in ravine near that place yes
terday with n pistol bullet in her
brain. william Lucas, Il well known
young man OF Clearmont, Ia, iss un-
der arrest The couple We're sweet
hearts and left the home of Miss
Moore Wednesday evening for drive.
The next seen of the woman was
when her body was found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
LUTHER LEAGUES OF STATE
TO MEET IN GALESBURG

The Luther leagues of the state Will
hold their annual convention at Gales
burg Aug 27-2S. Rev. {. O. Solberg.
of Emmanuel Lutheran church of
Rockford. is president of the state
organization. y large delegation
will probably attend the convention
from this city. The meetings will be
held in the Galesburg Lutheran
Oh,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Meeting of Hotel Employees.

Louisville. May 16.-YeSterday' ses-
sion of the Hotel and Restaurant En-
pIoyes' international Alliance and the
Bartenders' League OF America Phila-
deIphia was selected over Denver as
the place of next meeting of the organ
izatiOn. and Il. y. Callahan. of Boston,
was chosen president, former Presi-
dent Joseph Aichaels, of Syracuse. de-
clining to be Il candidate for rt-elec-
finr1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Never Rains But IL Pours.

Oklahoma City, May 16.-Nearly
five. inches of rain fell in the vicinity
of Chandler in three hours Wednesday
night. flooding the Deep Fork and its
tributaries, drowning stock and de
strOying crops and fences. J. a. Nc
Lain, of Chandler, was killed by light
nin.y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
STATE CHARITIES BOARD
ADOPTS A NEW SYSTEM

The state board of charities has in
Stituted a radical reform in the ac-
counting system in operation in the
various institutions under its charge.
! The new system was approved at the
! Last meeting and specimen pages OF
all different kinds of books and
blanks to be used in the hospitals
have been printed and bound in book
form with explanations and introduce
ton. The system was prepared by
Frank y. Whipp, assistant secretary,
and reflects credit upon his ability
as an expert bookkeeeper and ac-
countant. The manual Will be sent
| broadcast over the state and the sew
eral institutions under the board will
be required TO adhere strictly to the
new forms and methods. Mr.. Whipp
has endeavored to prepare, the intro
duction says. Il system which will be
broad and practical enough, with
some slight modification, for any
class of institutions i'm the state, and
at the same time have uniformity in
forms of books and accounts so that
they can be readily examined. The
size, character and existing condi-
tions of an institution must be taken
into consideration before selecting
a system of bookkeeping. In every
case the books must be made to fit
the business. as the business cannot
be shaped to fit the books.
Twenty-one years ago system of
accounts was prepared by the state
board of charities in this state for
use in the state charitable institu-
tions. 1t was adopted in part by the
institutions then in existence, but
since then the system in vogue has
been changed from time to time
until the books and blanks are no
longer uniform. These changes have
generally been brought about by diff
ferent state administrations and new
institutions, each endeavoring to
make the system as simple as possi-
BILE.
In order to keep the accounts ac-
cording to the system outlined. the
books TO be provided are as follows:
First: To be kept by the gen
eraI bookkeeper and assistants.)
1. Journal.
,. Invoice journal.
,. Receipt book.
4. Nocabular journal.
5. General ledger.
6. Clothing journal.
Z. Individual ledger.
.. Trust fund book, for petty dis
bursements.
10. Trust fund ledger.
Second: (To be kept by the store
keeper)
/. Record of supplies received.
.. Record of supplies issued.
,. Stock ledger.
Third: (To be kept by the treas
urer.)
/. Cash book.
.. Ledger.
Forms for all of the above books
and for blanks and statements will be
found appended hereto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Cumberland Presbyterian Meet.

Springfield, Mo-, May 16.-The sew
enty-second general assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church in
the United States met i'm this city yes
terday. The attendance is unpreced-
emily large. Rev. Il. Il. Morris, of
Marshall. Mo-. the moderator, preached
the opening sermon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
HELP FOR ST. VINCENT.
Statement in the British Parliament of
Measures to Relieve the Suffering.

London. May 16.-In statement in
the house of commons yesterday re
garding the measures proposed by the
government for the relief of the suffer
ers from the volcanic outbreaks in
the West Indies, the government lead
er, BalfOur. after n reference to the
steps taken. added: We have not
taken account of the most sympa-
thtic manner in which the United
States government has. to use it own
language, expressed its desire to share
in the work of rescue As to the
manner in which this generous offer
can be best accepted the government
of the Windward islos alreadv hos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
president invited to IlIinoi..

Springfield. Ills, May 16.-President
Roosevelt has been officially invited by
Governor Yates TO be present at the
Illinois state fair either on Wednesday,
Oct. /. or on Thursday. Oct. ,. This
year marks the golden anniversary of
the state board of agriculture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
PEACE is ASSURED
London Hears Good News From BoeI
Leaders in South
Africa.

London. May 16.-The Daily Mail
this morning says it understands suf-
ficient indications of the attitude of
the Boer leaders at Nereeninging
have transpired TO Justify the asser-
tion that peace in South Africa is alb
solutely assured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
CONC to the Cnban InauguratIon.

Washington. May 10. = Senators
Money. Mason. Jones of Arkansas, ex-
Senator Thurston and Representative
De Almond have left for Havana to
attend the inauguration of President
elect Estrada Palma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16

Lansing, Mich, May 16.-Will 1.
Bartholomew. who came here from
Columbus several months ago to be-
come managing editor of the State
Republican. has resigned. Roy G..
Jones is occupying the desk at pres
ent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
siiIberr nnd fSIIne the Victore,

Ottumwa. Ia. May 16-Fred Gil
bert and Russell Kline. of Spirit Lake.
are the victors of the state shooting
tournament. After winning the first
two places Tuesday and Wednesday
they won the state cup as a team yes
terday. This is the second time they
have won the sttlte trophy, which is to
be the property of the team winning it
three years I'm succession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Young corbett TO FIght Bernstein.

Baltimore. May 16.-"Joe" Ber-
stein. the featherweight pugilist of
New York. who is performing at
local theater this week, and Young
sCOrbctt'' have been matched for =
fight to take place on June = at Chi
cagO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
TO0MBS IS TO HANG
Judge Bretano Denies New Trial and
Fixes Date of Execu-
ton.

Chicago, May 16.-Judge Bretans
today denied new trial to Lewis c..
Toombs. who was found guilty of
numbering Carrie Larson on the
steamer Peerless, and sentenced him
TO hang June 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Murder Hair n Century old Unearth

Fond du Lac. Wis, May 16.-EXca-
vations in the village of Thetis. Dodge
county. have disclosed n human skele-
ton, believed by residents to be the Pc
mains of Paul Ludwick, a wealthy
farmer who disappeared fifty-three
years ago. The skull had been crushed
as IL by blow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
Drowned I'm a Mil Stream.

Traverse City. Mich, May 16.-F. n.
Carroll, well known here. aged about
80. was drowned in the mill stream
al South BOardman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
poupIe crime IN prissouri.

Montgomery City. Mo-, May 16.-
William $. Green shot and killed his
divorced wife and then committed sui
eide. His wife was granted a divorce
few days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-16
STOCK IS TIED UP.
That of the Wiggins Ferry Com
pany by Government
Injunction.
AFFECTS ROCK ISLAND DEAL
Shares Get n Boost in Value in Con-
sequence of Court Pro-
cedure.

st. Louis. May 1G.-One hundred and
thirty-two shares of Virgins Ferry
stock belonging TO Mrs. Mary Bowen,
who is now in Paris, are tied up here
in the office of the United States EX-
press company by an injunction grant
ed on behalf of the Mississippi Valley
1rust company. which claims owner.
ship. The stock had been sent here
from Cincinnati to he turned over to
the Mercantile Trust company, which
is trying to secure control of the ferry
company for the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific railroad
Shares Go Up In Consequence.
Because OF the contest between the
Mercantile and Mississippi Valley
Trust companies for the control of the
Virgins Ferry company. the price Of
stock has risen until it is valued at
anywhere from $500 to $1,000 share.
The sheriff is looking for Mrs. Eleanor
Clubb. to serve writ of injunction re-
straining her from dispOsing OF the
shares of stock belonging to her sister
in-law. Mrs. Bowen.
The Coconino sun., 1902-02-22
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev. J. H. Henry, pastor Sabbath services Sunday school, 10 a. m; preaching service, II a. m.; class meeting, 12:00 m.; Junior League : p. m.; Epworth League. 6:30 p. m.; evening service, 7:30 p.m.; weekly prayer meeting, Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. Every one is cordially welcome.
The Coconino sun., 1902-02-22
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. Geo. Logic, B. D.. pastor. Services: Sunday school and Bible Class, 10 a. m. morn- ing service, II a. m.: Young Peoples meeting 6:4S p. m. evening service, 7:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:50 p. m. You are cor dially invited. Strangers in town are asked to come and make themlseves known.
The Coconino sun., 1902-02-22
ravorits Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means dullness. depres- sion, headache, generally disordered health. DeWitt's Little Early Risers stimulate the liver. open the bowels and relieve this condition. Safe, speedy and thorough. They never gripe. Fa- vorite pill. HI. Timerhoff. f
The Coconino sun., 1902-02-22
CHURCHES.
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY,

Rev. Vaibre, rector. On Sundays: Low mass ct o'clock a. m.; high mass at l0:30 a. m. Sunday school at l:30 o'clock a. m. Rosary and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 1 p. m. On week days, mass at SIS a. m. All cordially invited.
The Coconino sun., 1902-02-22
THE TOWN COUNCIL.

Pursuant to adjournment the mayor and common council of the incorporated town of Flagstaff met in town hall, Mon- day, February F, 1902, at o'clock p. m. Present, Mayor Pollock and Council. man Ellinwood; L. w. Quinlan, clerk. There being no quorum present, an ad djournment was ordered until Friday, February 2l, 1902, at o'clock p. m.
 Approved: T. E. POLLOCK,
 Mayor. Attest: L. w. QUINLAN, Clerk.