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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Sale Of Property in london.

London. Dec. 2-Eighty-two acres
of freehold property in the district of
Kensington, this city, was sold at auc-
ton yesterday for 81, So, 900. The
property contains 1,450 residences,
shops and hotels, the rents ranging
from $40 to $4,000 per annum. The
name of the purchaser was not di-
vulged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Believed to Have Been Murdered.

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 2.-Mystery
surrounds the death of William Gill-
lam, of Sioux Falls, who it was
thought committed suicide at Rock
Rapids few weeks ago. The coro-
ner's jury rendered a verdict that
Gillian was murdered, but did not find
any clew to the murderers. 1t is
thought robbery was the motive for
the crime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
owner Gets the Conscience watch.

Chicago. Dec. 2-The watch that
was sent to Police Lieutenant Rohan
bv some person who signed himself
"a conscience stricken thief" has been
identified by Charles Ward, Forty-third
and Halsted streets, as the timepiece
which was stolen from him while he
was riding on a street car. Il have no
idea who took the watch" said Ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
CONTEST OVER THE TERRITORIES
Begins as Soon the Disputants Get an
Opportunity to Talk.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The contest
over the omnibus statehood bill began
as soon as The senate adjourned yes
terday. There was a conference held
at once in Senator Hale's commltuee
room. attended by Allison, Aldr1ch,
Hale, Platt of Connecticut, Cullom,
Lodge, Hanna and Beveridge, the lat
ter the chairman of the committee on
territories These gentlemen repre-
scented the Republicans who are op-
posed to the omnibus bill admitting
Oklahoma. New Mexico and ARIZONA:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
STORM WRECKS A HOME
WITH SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES

New Orleans, Dec. "A storm
struck this city about daylight and
wrecked the house of Prof. John De-
nier, brother of Tony Denier, the
clown, fatally injuring him. Mrs. De-
nier was dangerously hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Fell Under n Freight Traiu.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 2.-Norval
Wright, aged 40, formerly of the sta
ton force for the Pennsylvania COM
pany in Chicago, fell under a freight
train east of Fort Wayne and his skull
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Carrnean Did Not EmbezzIe.

Marshalltown, Ia, Dec. 2. = n. A
Carmean, president of the Carmean
Buggy company, who was arrested on
charge of embezzlement last week,
was found not guilty at the end of his
trial yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Immicration Commissioners Confer.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The commits
sioners of immigration stationed at all
of the more important ports of the
country, called together by Commissioner
General Sargent, began a series of con-
ferences here yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
ON TRAIL OF THE TRUSTS.
Where Statesmen Are Csmped. But Ques-
tion Is What VIII They Accomplish.

Where Statesmen Are Camped. But Ques-
tion is What VIII They Accomplish.
Washington, Dec. 2. - The senate
was in session twelve minutes yester-
day. the first day of the session, an
adjournment until today being taken
out of respect to the memory of the
late Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan.
The custom of placing flowers on the
desk of senators on the opening day of
a session is one which long has been
followed, but the display yesterday
was admittedly the most magnificent
of any that heretofore have been seen.
The absence of Rev. DIR. N1ilburn, the.
blind chaplain, was particularly no
ticed. His place was taken by Rev.
J. +. Prettyman, of Washington. No
business was transacted beyond that
of organization.
Speaker HendersOn's Reception.
In the house Speaker Henderson re-
ceived a cordial reception as he as
sumed the gavel, but beyond this there
was no demonstration. The proceed
ings We're purely perfunctory. a num-
ber of bills We're introduced in the
house affecting commercial combina-
IlOnS, DuI llOHc WAS an
measure. Several had been shown to
Attorney General Knox, but he neither
approved nor disapproved any of the
proposed measures. 1t is expected that
when the judiciary committee takes the
bills up, Knox will be invited to state
his views. y joint resolution offered
by II. G. Smith of Michigan proposes
an amendment to the constitution con-
ferring on congress power to define,
regulate, prohibit and dissolve trusts,
monopOlies, etc.
Hepburn's Trust-FIghting Bill.
Hepburn of Iowa, chairman of the
committee on commerce, introduced
bill appropriating S5OO.0O0 to be ex-
pended under the direction of the at
torney general in the employment OF
special counsel and agents of the de-
partment of justice to conduct proceed
ings. suits and prosecutions in the en-
forcement of the Sherman antitrust
law. A bill introduced by Shook of
Ohio aims at securing evidence in such
suits, and provides that no one shall
be excused from testifying. All meas
ures on this subject We're referred to
the committee on judiciary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
rriaI for WIG aIurder.

Boston. Dec. ii Wilfrid Blondin
was placed on trial here yesterday
charged with the muruer of his wife,
whose dismembered body was found
at Chelmsford on June 10 last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Well Known Actress
Killed in PhiIa-
delphia.
HOME In AURORA, ILL.
In Private Life the Wife
of Everett Beck
with.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Kate Hassett, the
actress who was shot and killed in
Philadelphia last night, was the wife
of Everett Beckwith, employed by the
road machine manufacturing house
of this city.
Parents Live in Aurora
Her parents live in Aurora, ILL.,,
where her father is real estate deal
er. Mrs. Beckwith retained her
maiden name on the stage
They have been married 10 years,
and are said to have been very de-
voted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Terrible Rumor at Brussels.

Brussels, Dec. 2.-There is an un-
confirmed rumor that the Belgian
steamer Leopold has foundered in the
North sea and twenty-eight persons
have been drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
SECRETARY ROOTS
FATHER-IN-LAW PASSES AWAY

New York, Dec. 2.-Salem II. Wales,
father-in-law of Secretary of War
Root, died this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
VENEZUELA TO SETTLE
She Will "come Down" Before
There IL Any Shooting Done,
Like Boone's Coon.
HAS MADE AN OFFER TO GERMANY
Who Continues, However, to .'Grind
Her Knife"-Uncle Sam and the
Blockade.

Berlin, Dee. 2.-President Castro, of
Venezuela, handed to the German min
lister ut Caracas a written acceptance
of part of Germany's claims, suffi-
ciently comprehensive to delay the
presentation of a joint ultimatum by
Germany and Great Britain. if not rem
dering it altogether unnecessary. 1t is
also understood that Great Britain's
demands will be satisfied Foreign
Secretary Won Richthofen and the Brit
ish foreign secretary, Lord Lansdowne,
are now in correspondence over Vene-
zuela's change of front
Got No Help from Uncle Sam.
This government considers that a
peaceful settlement of the questions
in dispute is quite probable, and at
tributes President Castro's yielding to
the fact that he has become aware
that the United States would not inter
pose any obstacle to the forcible collec-
ton of the claims of Germany and
Great Britain. President Castro tried
by every means to keep Great Britain
and Germany apart in discussing the
settlements, intimating or promising
first one thing and then another. Ger
many having entered into general
agreement with Great Britain to exact
Il settlement Jointly will not make u
separate agreement. Consequently the
two powers may yet conclude ii neces-
Sary to disregard President Castro's
qualified offers and present an ultima
tum to Venezuela.
Cruisers Continue to Fit Out.
The German cruisers AmaZone,
Ariadne and Niobe continue fitting out
at Kiel for prolonged absence. The
view in navl quarters is that the cruis-
ers will be sent to the West Indies. ir-
respective of the Venezuelan affair;
hence it is believed they will sail even
though President Castro may yield.
1t is understood that the squadron will
touch at the AZOnes and thence go to
st. Thomas, where it will receive Com
modore Scheder's instructions. This is
the commodore's first command prom
ising action beyond routine sea duties.
He is reputed to be Il cool, sensible
man, who will do nothing harshly.
Castro ConsuIts with Bowen.
Caracas. Dee. 2.-Prosident Castro
has twice sent for United States Min
lister Bowen during the last few days,
and has had prolonged interviews with
him, at which the minister of foreign
affairs was present Both the president
and Bowen refused to be interviewed
on the subject.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

grayish green, and the hearth is a
contrasting shade of yellow. Over
each window seat is stained glass
window, designed by the eminent art
ist, John La Fargo. A large mahog-
any buffet is built into the wall and
all the woodwork is mahogany, panels
of the wood crossing each other along
the gilt frescoed ceiling.
One block distant, on Lafayette
Square, is another famous mansion,
the old Cameron home, on the Cream
White House" as is was known when
occupied by Vice President Hobart.
After his death, Senator Marcus Han
ma took it, and will doubtless keep it
as long as he remains in Washington.
It's dining room has nothing impress
sive about it, except unusual size, rich
draperies and fine paintings. The
house is always leased furnished, and
the great, round mahogany table and
uonderous chairs which served during
the Hobart regime are still used by
the Hanna family. Nobody has ever
entertained here more elegantly than
the Hobarts. Among their many cost
ly services, was a set of twelve plates,
originally made for the Austrian En-
peror for which Mr.. Hobart paid ST.
900. The decoration of each plate was
a fac simile of some famous paint
ing. and as the set had been intended
for royal use, they were of the finest
Austrian ware.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

ception her callers had the pleasure of
seeing the new portrait of herself,
which has just been hung in the ball
room. The artist, Mrs. F. w. Horton,
has caught a vivid likeness of the
handsome wife of the Ohio senator and
painted her in life-like, graceful
pose. She is seated, wearing a gown
of wine-red silk, which opens over a
petticoat of rich tan velvet, embroid-
cred with red roses. The low bodice
and elbow sleeves are finished with
lace and the hair is arranged high, in
pompadour fashion, crowned with an
aigrette, of small white plumes. Fall
ing back from the chair is wrap
of silver fox fur, which melts indeti-
nitely into the dark color that forms
the background-silk, velvet, lace, fur,
all exquisitely brought out in pastels
that seem to combine the delicacy Of
water colors with the richness of oils.
Speaking of the Forakers-the dining
room of their Washington home is one
of the most palatial in the city. In
stating that the prevailing colors are
green and yellow, one might be in
clined to doubt their harmony, but the
tones of both colors are in perfect
taste and blend exquisitely. The oval
table, high-backed chairs and wood
work are of Flemish oak, so dark that
it is often mistaken for black. The
walls are done in hunters green, with
panels of oak, above which is a wide
border of deep buff. ornamented with
branches of autumn leaves. inter
twined with loops of cream ribbon. The
ceiling is a delicate canary color, with
immense chandelier of wrought iron.
The high rnantel is severe and of an
odd design, suggesting those represent
ed on the stage in plays of old Eng
land. Another quaint feature of the
room is the buffet, which stands to one
side and is also OF Flemish oak. The
draperies and plush cushions of the
chairs are brown. and the handsome
rug which almost covers the inlaid
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

on account of the illness and subse-
quent death of Mrs. Harrison.
Mrs. Depew has recovered from the
attack of grip which kept her so long
indoors and upset most of the plans
for bridal festivities. Last Sunday,
tempted by a few hours of sunshine,
she and her smiling husband took a
long walk through the streets of
Washington, arm in arm, evidently
fattering themselves that they were
incognito. But that they We're recog-
nized by every person they passed was
evidenced by the surprised stares that
followed them. Even the street
gamin recognized the master of ora
tory and eloquence at glance
and INDUCED in such remarks as Gee!
Here comes dat big-bug what just got
married." They strolled through La
fayette Square, past the crowded pre-
cincts of the Riggs, Fairfax and Raj
eigh Hotels, and on down Pennsylvania
avenue, three-quarters of mile or
more. Mrs. Depew gazed into every
shop window between Fifteenth and
Fifth streets, and the Senator, hold
ing tightly to her arm the while, car
rying her parasol and otherwise So
licitously attentive, seemed equally in
terested in the hats and gowns, wraps
and Jewels that claimed his young
wife's admiration. Finally they hailed
a passing car and swung into the open
trailer for the long ride homeward
Presently the Senator discovered that
he had boarded the smoking section
and when the fumes of three-for-hvers
began to blow into their faces, they
hastily changed to the closed car IN
advance As the Senator passed
through the imposing archway INTO the
courtvard of his residence. he re-
marked. quite a Sunday frolic, my
dear. 1 don't know when | have en-
toyed a walk so much; and l don't be-
lieve we met a soul who knew US
A. A. rro,a l,e,'s last Thursday re-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

The Hay dining room is another very
handsome apartment. Its most con-
spieuous feature is a massive mantel
and fireplace of Irish marble. On each
side are window-seats Of a peculiar
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe-
VILE, N. e., May sis.

The Southern Railway announces a
rate of one fare to Asheville and re-
turn account of the above occasion.
Tickets to be sold May to 10, inclu-
sive. with final limit May II. but which
can be extended to June upon pay
ment of fifty cents. Hotels at that
point are offering reduced rates during
the convention. Excellent opportunity
to visit the famous Land of the Sky
and Sapphire Country" Southern
Railway is only line operating through
sleepers. For complete information
address E. G. Thomson, c. P. & T. A,
141 Bull street; phones s50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
CORSET COVERS.
KNIT
UNDERWEAR.

Ladies Union Suits, Corset
Covers, Vests and Drawers in
plain or fancy rib. Cotton or
Isle. Boys and Children's
Drawers and Vests in Balbrig-
gan, flat rib, plain or fancy
Isle and cotton. Boys Jeans
Drawers, great wearers.
Lightweight STUTTGARTER,
Etc.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
mo Ailzen and Augusta.

Best schedule via Southern Railway.
Leave Savannah 4:30 p. m, arrive
Aiken 1927 p. M; arrive Augusta, 1920
D. m. This service daily except Sun
day. Pullman cars all the way.
Through schedules from south of Sa-
vannah. e. G. Thomson, City Pas
senger and Ticket Agent, 141 Bull
street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

Savannah to Richmond is via Seaboard
Air Line Railway. Double daily serv-
ice. No change of cars. Leave Savan-
nah 1855 D. m, railroad time. and ar
rive Richmond 6:35 a. m; or leave Sa-
vannah 1915 a. m. and arrive Rich
mond 4:55 p. m. Ticket Office, corner
Bull and Bryan streets. Phone Is
cd
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe-
Vile, n. C., May sis.

The Southern Railway announces a
rate of one fare to Asheville
and return account of the
above occasion. Tickets to be
sold from May 6 to 10. inclu-
sive,with final limit May 21. but which
can be extended to June upon pay
ment of fifty cents. Hotels at that
point are offering reduced rates during
the convention. Excellent opportunity
to visit the famous Land of the Sky"
and Sapphire Country" Southern
Railway is only line operating through
sleepers. For complete information
address r. G. Thomson, c. p. & r. A.,
141 Bull street; phones S50.-aG
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

:. Many ladies who are in no sense
sporty" have always been addicted to
soa seDack riding and are frequently
III III IN the quieter suburbs attended by
pn eT grooms. Among these are the
IT, e9luents wife and eldest daughter.
80 mas trusty mount of her own
IN nv soes when and where she pleases,
~. s%Iuiess of eminent position. Soon
Nlrs: Roosevelt gets back from the
oi5 south, she is going to revive the
WI wv; old fashion of garden parties,
lo a!eh Tor years past has been quite
80 80 sight of and forgotten; and it is
i Iie 10 say that whatever the first
~ OF the land DEGREES, will be 'all
e go throughout the summer. We
CO.. promised that early in May, and
sD Doilef II capricious spring permits, the
aIeous White House grounds will be
tt with colored lights and amid
NJ Shrubbery and flower beds. The
o ttl me sand will breathe dreamy mel
So $50 upon the evening air to lovers
,0aSu1iIterlng in sequestered rocks, and
IONS liohs and maids will serve tea,
s;5 ees and ices on snowy tables set be-
tir'. the little lake. 1t will be the first
- IN the history of the White House
pi,.o lue mistress of the mansion has
of ~ ms kind Of a function. A series
A.. sareen parties was projected by
d.. Mckee, President Harrison's
eer' but the idea was abandoned
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
Festival, spartanburg, s. c., April
:sO-May 2.

Account of the above occasion. the
Southern Railway will sell to Spartan
burg and return at rate of one fare
for the round trip. sos. Tickets on
sale April 20 80 and May 1. with final
limit May g. only line operating
through cars City Ticket Office. 141
Bull street. Depot Ticket ONCE, Plant
System station.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13

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Dallas, Texas
Via.
seabonrd Air Line hallway.

seabonrd Air Line Railway.
Account Confederate Veterans reunion.
Only one change of cars, at Montgom-
cry. Ala, where close connection Is
made with special trains to Dallas, via
New Orleans and Houston, or via Biz
mingham and Memphis, or via Mobile
and Ohio RAILROAD, and at Memphis
three different routes from there to Dali
las: seventy-two miles the shortest line
to Montgomery, with double daily serv-
ice. Parlor cars on day trains and
Pullman sleepers on night trains. Tick
cts on sale April IS, 10 and 20, limited
for return until May 2. but by deposit
ing ticket with joint agent on or be-
fore April 80 and upon payment OF so
cents fee, same will be extended until
May Is for leaving Dallas. Round-trip
rate from Savannah, $21.20. Complete
information upon application at ticket
office, corner Bull and Bryan streets.
Phone 2S.--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
Best Route to Columbia.

Southern Railway: Three trains
daily except Sunday, two that day.
Leave Sunday 1856 noon, 4:S0 p. m. and
1890 midnight.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-13
floor, reflects all the greens, yellows
and browns in the decorations.

floor, reflects all the greens. yellows
and browns in the decorations.
The most famous dining-room in
Washington is undoubtedly that of
Corcoran House, which has been
landmark of social Washington nearly
ninety years and is now occupied by
Senator Depew and his bride. The
spacious dining-room, in which more
under any other roof in Washington,
excepting the White House, is entirely
in white and gold, the woodwork of
white polished oak. with frescoing of
rich, dull gold. Handsome mirrors
panel one side, and on the other are
stained-glass windows looking out into
the entrance hall. The unique center
piece of stained glass in the ceiling
throws rosy glow over the room,
which, on special occasions, is il
lumined by a shower chandelier and a
myriad of tiny electric lights. Only
thirty-two guests can be comfortably
seated in this apartment; so the So
cially inclined Depews have to give
small dinners and many of them. 1t
was in this historic house, you know,
that Lucille was written, while Owen
Meredith was an attache of the Brit
ish embassy which then occupied it.
Before that day it was leased by the
French embassy for term of years
and was the scene or many inter-
national entertainments. Earlier yet,
it was Daniel Webster's home and
was visited by all the great
ones of his day. The Brices
lived here in unparalleled mag
nificence during the late senators
lifetime, and their lavish entertain
ments are still fresh in the public
mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
DEMOPOLIS
Report About Many Negroes Being
 Registered Was Erroneous.

Demopolis, June S.-(Special)-The re- port that has gone over the state about Marengo County registering a number of negroes, or as some say more negroes than whites, Is positively denied. The facts in the case as near as can be gotten Is that a few old and trustworthy Demo- cratic negroes have been registered in each beat. None but this sort got a cer- tificate. The registrars of this county are a set of high-tone honorable and straightforward gentlemen, and 1t is very much to be regretted that such erron- eous reports have gotten out, as three better men could not have been selected for this laborious task.
 It appears that the people of Mobile think that Marengo Is registering a large number of negro voters to offset her large white vote in the Congressional election. From all the beats so far heard from, about ' per cent of negro voters nave been registered, and in no beat in Marengo County, so far as your corre- spondent can learn, has there been more negroes than whites registered Never the-less, a report has gone out from Mc- Kinlcy beat, this county, that there was being registered more negroes than whites, but this is a mistake.