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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
AMERICA AS cHlNA's FRIEND.
Accepts Indemnity on Silver Basis
European Powers Demand Gold.

The new bond given to the United
States for payment of the Boxer in
demnity stipulates that payment shall
be in the equivalent of gold dollars at
the rate of exchange provided for in
the protocol, which, according to the
American Interpretation OF the pro-
tocol, makes 1t practically a sill
yer bond. The bonds of the other
nations specify that the payments be
in the equivalent of gold at the rates
of exchange prevailing on the dates
of payments.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Tariff Against Our Rails.

A duty of 81 per ton will be i'm
posed by the Dominion government
on steel rails as soon as It is estab-
lished that sufficient rails can be made
In Canada to supply home demand.
George e. Drummond says that the
tariff will be effective within 60 days,
as by that time the Clergue enterprise
of the Consolidated Lake Superior
Company will be manufacturing in ex-
cess of the demand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
p. r. r. Awards Contract.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has awarded the contract for the grad
ing and masonry of the ship road sec
tion of the new double track between
Glen Loeb and Thorndale to Gorder
& Brownback. Of Strasberg. Pa. The
work embraces 10000 cublc yards OF
smbsnkment and masonry for three
undsrgrade bridges.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Money for Filipinos.

There are ready for shipment to the
Philippine islands 2,500,000 pesos,
which were coined at the Philadelphia
mint in the last 25 working days. Dur
ing this time the mint also added to
the Philippine coinage 100000 pieces
of bronze. valued at $1,000. and 3,6U0.-
900 nickels, valued at $1S0.000
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Cement Plant at Indian Harbor.

The Illinois Steel Company has
bought from George T. Kline 33 acres
of land at Indian Harbor as a site for
a Portland cement plant. on which
work will cost. when completed. 49,
100000. The new works will have
capacity of 1000 barrels a day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Asbury Park Buys the Boardwalk.

The purchase of James A. Bradley's
boardwalk was completed at Asbury
Park, N. j., and bonds for S150,000
were turned over to George w. Rob-
ertson, of Pottsville, Pa. representing
Pennsylvania bankers. The price was
only about oneseventh OF the real
value of the property.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
STATE OF OHIO, CIrY OFT oLEpo,
Lucas COUNTY. '''

FRANK J. CHENEY, make oath that he is ths
senior partner OF the firm OF F. J. CHENEY 4
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF cArARRH that
cannot be cured by the use OF HALLS
CArARRH CURE. FnASK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed In my
49,, presence, this 9th day OF December,
SEAL. A. D., 1886 A. w. GLEASON,
'O' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of tho system. Send for testimonials.
Tree. +. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, ,7jc.
Hall's Family Pills are the best
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Mitchell to PacIfy Miners.

John Mitchell. president of the
United Mine Workers. will make his
headquarters In Wilkesbarre ON his
arrival In the anthracite region on
April 20. The three district boards
are arranging to hold series of ses-
sions. commencing the day after his
arrival. and will continue their bust
ness until such time e. the Affairs oi
the dissatished miners are permanent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Kansas Is No Longer PopuIist.

The bank deposits OF Kansas now
amount to $3,OG0,000 more than any
previous high water mark. The pre-
vious high record was on September
30, when they aggregated $87. 7.1S1, ,194
They are now more than $4,000, 900,
or more than $50 for every man, wo-
man and child In the State.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
CARNEGIE TO PAY Al.
Desires to Pay Expenses Of Students
Stricken With Typhoid.

OlTTcKcH WITT TypHuTu.
- A further communication was re-
celved by President Schurmann, of
Cornell, at Ithaca, N. Y. from Andrew
Carnegie in which Mr.. Carnegie
urged that the students fund sub
scribed to aid those who became i'll
with typhoid fever during the epidemic
be returned to subscribers and that
he be allowed to pay all expenses in
Cured by students on account of the
epidemic. including those of the 27
who died. Each surviving student and
the families of those who died will
send to the treasurer's Office an item
lied bill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Van Tyne to Succeed Mclaughlin.

VdH fyHe 20 0uccceu HcEdu8HTH'
1t was announced at Ann Arbor,
Mich. that Claude van Tyne. of the
University of Pennsylvania. will be
offered the chair Of American history
in the University OF Michigan. to sue
oeed Prof. Andrew c. Mclaughlin,
who goes to the Carnegie Institute.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Driven south by the storm buzzard
hawk measuring nearly four feet
across its outspread wings, has been
shot at Mumbie Head, Dumfries, Scot
land.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

FITS TSpermanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NerveIiestorer. S2trlal bottleand treat scfree
DR.. Il. II. KLINE. Ltd. gYl Arch St. Phila.. Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Ex-Gov. Taylor of Kentucky. at In
dianapolis. Ind. characterized the
story that he had offered Frank Cecil
ea,600 TO shoot 0oebel ~ 'tnfamously
falss."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Mrs. wipslow's Soothing5yrup for children
teething soften the gums, reduces inflamma
,ion allnys spain, cures wind collie. 25c. abottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

riso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF throat and lungs.-WM.
Y. ENDsLEY, Nanburen. Ind. Fob. 10. 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

A redcolored solution now obvates the
need of dark room in photography.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
aevlew OF 1aApE.
Rains interfered With Retail Trade
ovement-HaiIway Earnings
Continue to Increase. J.

r. @. Dun & Co.'s weekly Review
of Trade says: Cold and wet wealth
er during the past week In many sec
tions retarded retail trade in spring
and summer weirlng apparel. Jobbers
felt the effects In a lessened activity
and agricultural operations made ir-
regular progress. Production of farm
staples may not be curtailed by the
latter planting, although In some cases
there will be greater danger Of logs at
the end of the season through carly
frost Traffic conditions are steadily
improving. yet some complaints are
still heard, and further additions to
motive power and terminal facilities
must be made II another congestion
is to be averted at the next time of
pressure. Railway earnings thus far
in April exceed last years by 1875 per
cent and those of 1901 by 24.1 per cent.
Several factors tend to delay the plac-
ing of contracts for pig iron deliveries
after July /, which weakens the tone,
and 1t is reported that Bessemer is
freely offered at 500, Valley furnace.
without attracting purchasers. Such
small concessions as are offered in
crease the disposition of prospective
buyers to wait as long as possible. An
output of over 100000 tons of coke
weekly and sufficient traffic facilities
to keep furnaces supplied remove the
alarm regarding future scarcity. and
the situation has become more normal.
which makes 1t possible to ascertain
tn xxho hnnr y,
flated by special conditions. Thus far
no accumulation of material is re-
ported, Notwithstanding unprecedented
production, and the prospect favors
continued activity In demand after the
present uncertainty Is past. Contracts
for structural steel are also placed
with great caution. not because OF
light business in sight, but owing to
the fear of labor troubles. II Is hoped
that controversies in the building
trades will be settled by May 1. in
which case large orders for steel
shapes will be offered. as plans for
many new bridges and structures are
under consideration. Failures for this
week number 212 In the United States
against 261 year ago, and 16 in Can
ada. compared with "a asst year.
ada, compared with "a last year.
Braistreets says: Wheat. includ-
ing -four, exports for The week ending
April 16. aggregate 2,977777 bushels.
against 2.G3S.2S5 last week. 4.11S10s in
this week a year ago. and 5.306.217
in 1901. Wheat exports since July 1
aggregate 1S1.190,551 bushels. against
206. 6.S05,744 last season, and 16737S, ,209
in 1900. Corn exports aggregate 1,677,.
621 bushels. against 2.654.732 last
week, 400,733 a year ago. and 2.136..
401 in 1901. For the fiscal year ex-
ports are 51,669.SS9 bushels. against
25,023,7S5 last season and 152,921 ,SS9
in 1901,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES produce the
brightest and fastest colors.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

We sell the Chinese about 5000, 900 a
year more than we buy from them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

a woman doesn't have to be conjurer
TO change her mind.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

The unexpected seldom happens to the
people who are always looking for it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

A little lie generally travels faster than
a great truth
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

The value OF the wheat crop is 81 per
cent. less than that OF the cotton crop.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Look for this trade mark: "rhe Klean. Kool
Kitchen Kind" The stoves without smoke,
ashes or heat. Make comfortable cooking.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Ask Your Denier For Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes: rests the
feet. Cures Corns. Bunions. Swoollen. Sore,
Hot, Callous, Aching. Sweating Feet and In
growing Nails. AlleI's Foot Ease makes new
or tight shoes easy. A. all druggists and
shoe stores. 25 cents. sample mailed FnEE.
Address Allen s. Olmstcd LEROY N Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Herr Krupp's income, the largest ever
known in Germany, was 81, zoo, 900 year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

An iceboat is now propelled by an cleo
trio motor driven fan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
JOHN G. SHANKLIN DEAD:
APPOINTMENT INDIANIAN

Evansville. Ind. Aug. John Gill
bert Shapklin. for many years a lead
ing Democrat of Indiana. is dead aft
er Il long illness, He was formerly
editor of the Evansville Courier. He
served one term as secretary of state.
He was once the Democratic nominee
for governor of Indiana, and at sew
craI successive senatorial elections re-
ceiVed the Democratic minority vote
of the legislature for that honor.
In the campaign Of 1892. 1896, and
1900. he was national committeeman
for his state, and was one of the
earliest and strongest champions OF
the free silver movement. He is sur
vived by a widow and two daugh-
tprS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
He PREFERS PRISON
TO STARVATION
ParOled Man Fails to Get Work
and Surren-
ders.

New York. Aug. Hungry, with
his last cent gone. Charles ]. Davis,
under sentence for forgery in the IL
linOiS state reformatOry. who had viO-
lated the parole under which he was
released from that institution, gave
himself up and asked to be taken back
o prison. as he had no hope of m;:k-
ing an honest living. Inability to get
work at his trade as a stone cutter be-
cause not n member of j union is the
reason. he declares, for his despOnd-
eucy.
Davis said he was sentenced to an
indeterminatet term of from one to four
teen years in the Illinois state refOrma-
tory at Pontiac, Ill. in December. 1897,
for forging pay checks on the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad. Because
of good behavior he was paroled aft
er serving fourteen months. He failed
to report one month and was rear
rested and returned to the reforma-
tory, where he served nine months
more and was again released. He kept
his parole for while, but finally drift
ed to this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
BOLD SAFE CRACKERS
OUT IN WASHINGTON
Take 1t to the Street and Open
It'll But Are Scared
Away.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. T.-Robbers re-
moved the safe from the bar of the
Washington hotel (furmerly the Denny
and rolled it down the side Of the steep
hill on which the hotel is situated into
Stewart street. PasSersby, including
street car men going to work, saw the
men. but paid no attention to them.
The robbers drilled the safe and plant
ed dynamite and stepped out of harms
way.
Several hundreds people stopped
within 100 yards to look at the safe ly-
ing III the street, and the possibility
of safe-cracking was suggested. While
they were looking the safe exploded.
People came running from al ldirec-
tiOns. The safe crackers Of whom
some say there were two and some say
three, made a dash for the safe to get
its contents, but were frightened by
people who came running down from
the Washington hotel and bOlted and
left the $500 which 1t contained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
CHANGE is SHOWN
IN PUBLIC OPINION
People of Bunker Hill Beginning to
Believe Mrs. Cutler Not
Guilty.

Bunker Hill H., Aug. Sentiment
here is slowly changing from convic-
tiOn that Mrs. Ida Cutler is guilty
CT numbering little Ewart Checksfield
to a conviction that a grave injury
has been done the woman The theory
OF the defense is that the child ate a
milk tablet composed of poison, and
that his death was due to his own ig-
norance and the carelesSnesS of his fa-
ther.
1t is firmly believed by Mrs. Guller's
friends that when the echemicalanalysis
of the lads stomach is completed ii
will be announced that, instead of
strychnine being found therein. only
such poisons will be discovered rs
make up the composition of the pink
milk tablets used in dairies. Mrs. Gul
Ter is still in precarious condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
PLAYED THE GAME
MUCH TOO TRUE
Gus and Succeeded to Won
derful Degree.

Detroit, Aug. At an early hour in
the morning Il cry for help aroused the
sleeping guests of the GlenwoOd hotel
at Mount Clemens. The cries caT8s
from the room occupied by Mrs. Frank
Case. of Chicago When the door was
forced the rescuerS found Mrs. Case
being beaten at the hands of an infu-
rated man. Her night clothes were
stained with blood from wounds caused
by his blows and her neck was black
from finger marks wnere he had
chOked her.
Sheriff McInniS soon arrived and
placed the man, who proved TO be the
woman'S husband, under arrest. He
had arrived at . o'clock in the evening
He had letter in his possession that
had aroused his jealousy. Mrs. Case
said she wrote the letter for the pur-
pose Of making him Jealous, but had
not expected such serious conse-
quences. He efforts at making her hus-
band jealous, she said, was in the ma
ture of retaliation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
MODIFIEs IER STATEMENT
mrs. Hodge Now Says. She Did Not FIrO
the Shot That Killed the Spec
tacIe PeddIer.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. Mrs.
Aurora Hodge, who confessed in Grand
Rapids, Mich, that she was implicated
in the murder of William q. Ryan, an
aged spectacle peddler. near Murray,
Utah, a few weeks ago. and who has
been brought here for trial, has con-
Sidernbly modified the statement that
she first made in regard TO the killing,
and now declares that she did not fire
the shot that killed Ryan. Ryan's re-
mains were eXhumed and large bull
let hole found in the top of the head.
When told of this Mrs. Hodge appeared
much surprised.
IF he died from that wound 1 did
not kill him." she said to her attor-
neys. Il admit that shot at him.
tied his hands over by the big tree, but
he got loose and started after me.
had to protect myself and fired at him.
l fired at his side. 1t would have been
impossible for me to shoot him in the
crown of the head when he was up
and running. He was not tied when 1
shot at him, and if he was found tied
some one else did it." Mrs. Hodge per-
sistently refuses to give any informa-
tion as to the identity of her accom-
Dlice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
CORONATION NEXT
Great Preparations for the Cere-
mony at St. Peters
Sunday.
PLACING TIARA OVER Plus HEAL
Expected That 10000 Will Be
Present-Yesterday
Events.

Rome, Aug. cardinal Gibbons
was received by the pope today in pri-
vate audience. The pOntiff charged
him to carry the apostolic benedic-
tion to all the faithful in America.
Rome, Aug. THE attention of
Rome is now centered upon the solemn
coronation ceremony which is to occur
on Sunday, and for which great prep
arationS are being made. The throne
of st. Peter, which Plus Y will oc-
cupy, will be surmounted by canopy
forty feet high. The function will con-
sumo five hours. AT the conclusion of
the ceremony the pope will confer his
blessing upon the people. Although it
is expected that 10000 tickets Will be
issued for the event the demand for
them is already very great.
Yesterdays Events.
a unique honor paid to The election
of the pope was the ringing of all the
church bells at Rome for an hour,
masses being said at the same time in
celebration of the election. The re-
ception of the diplomats accredited to
the Vatican followed and was Il bril-
liant event. All the splendor of the
Vatican was in the procession that
moved TO the Hall of the Throne,
where the reception took place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Terrible Disaster 0Vertakes Wallace Bros.
Show Train.
TWO SECTIONS ARE IN A COLLISION
TWO
Many Wounded in Addition the Number of
Lives Lost.

Durand, Mich, Aug. I'm n rear
end collision between two sections of
Wallace Bros. circus trains in the
Grand Trunk yards early today %
men. mostly employees of the circus,
were killed and II more injured,
seven fatally.
According 10 the statement of the
engineer of the second section, the
wreck was caused by the failure of
the air-brakes to work. Much valua-
bile circus property was destroyed.
Among the dead are:
The Killed.
JAMES MCCARTHY, trainmaster of
the Grand Trunk.
\. w. LARGE, special officer of the
Grand Trunk
JOHN PURCELL. Peru. Ind.
LAFE LARSON. Cambridge, Ohio.
JOHN LEARY. Springfield, Ill.
ANDREW ROWLAND. New York
FRANK THORP, Dundee. Mich.
CHARLES SANDS, Peru. Ind.
JOE WILSON. Pittsburg.
W. j. MCCOY. Columbus. Ohio.
EDWARD YORK, Terre Haute. Ind.
q. THOMAS.
HARRY ST. CLAIR.
ROBERT RICE.
GEORGE SMITH.
Seven unidentified.
These were all circus employees.
The Injured,
Among the injured are:
w CONE. Dubuque. Iowa
JOSEPH PATTERSON. Grand Prai-
rie. H.
JAMES COFFELNGIRE. Orio, Iowa
JOHN COLLINS. Des MCines. Iowa
Fifteen injured were taken to De
troit on a special train for treatment
Lays 1t to the Engineer.
An official statement issued by the
Grand Trunk road says the air-bra kes
were not applied by the engineer of
the second section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
PECULIAR ACCIDENT:
SERIOUS RESULTS
Likely to- Cost Lives of Three Persons
and Perhaps
Five.

FGirmont, w. Va, Aug. IA ter
rifle explosion of powder at Monon-
gahela mine No. resulted in injury
to eight miners. three of whom can
not recover and probably two others
will die. The injured are: Tony Tusch,
Joe MonSe, Frank FaZzeo, Nick FGZ-
geo. Albert Paddull, Pat Monger, An
gelo DuSento. In addition to these
four United Statesans suffering slight
injuries.
The accident happened in a pecu-
liar manner. The men were in mine
car going down the slope of the mine
entrance. One man on the rear of the
car c-rried some cans of powder strung
from a coal auger. This rested on his
shoulder. A short circuit was formed
when he accidentally touched the cleo
tric trolley wire over his head with
the auger and the powder exploded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
STORM Damage Near LaCrosss.

Lacrosse, Wis, Aug. 7.-Reports
from various points in this vicinity
show that the recent storm damage.
outside of that done to crops. amounts
to about $4,000 within a radius Of
tweney-seven miles of the city. The
wind unroofed many farm buildings
and lightning set fire to others. In
Yucatan, Mimi, the Tarrier general
store was completely demolished, en-
failing a loss of $1,000. Near White
hall, Wis, lightning caused the burn
ing of two barns, 100 tons OF hay and
fifteen head of cattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
PRICES EVEN
LOWER TODAY
Practically No Demand for Stocks
on Change
Today.

New York. Aug. 7.-Yesterday' late
Improvement in the stock market
continued at today's OPENING, no lit
tie encouragement coming from Lon
don. where prices for Americas were
geAerary higher.S The better tone
was not long sustained. however. the
profit taking and further liquidation
for week accounts causing recessions
in all active stocks till IN many in
stances prices went way below YES
terday's closing. The demand for
stocks was extremely light, in fact.
there was next to none. Shorts were
made especially aggressive, but took
advantage of the general heaviness
to keep prices down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
DEFENSE BY WARE
|. IN FACE OF CHARGES
That Have Been Made Against
the Pension CoBnmis-
sioners.

Topeka. Kan, Aug. T-United States
Pension Commissioner Ware was at
Topeka for a twenty-four-ho hour stop en-
route to the G. T. r. reunion at San
Francisco. In reply to a question as to
the charge that Albert Martin was dis
missed from the Topeka pension Of
flee in violation of the civil service
rules. Ware said:
Il have not seen the newspaper ac-
counts of the charges, but understand
L am charged with promoting my
coachman in the bureau. AS l never
had a coachman or q coach, think
this must be a mistake.
court the most rigid investigation by
the ciYil service commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
MEETING TO TALK FINANCE
Senate Subcommittee on Finance Assem-
bling at Senator AIdrich's Resi-
dence at Warwick, X. /.

Providence, II. l., Aug. THE men,
bers of the subcommittee of the United
States senate committee on finance are
assembling. at Senator Aldrich's coun-
try residence at Warwick, preparatory
to discussing the details of the fnan-
cial bill which is to be presented at
the next session of congress. The sub
committee includes Allison, Aldrich,
SpOoner and Platt, of Comm 1ticut.
Allison arrived last Tuesday. and
Senator Platt has since reached here,
proceeding Immediately to Warwick.
Senator Spooner is not expected for a
day or SO. In discussing the visit of
the members of the subcommittee Aid
rich said that no formal meeting would
be held, but the finance question would
be discussed informally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
RACE LINE in NAVY
Officers on Cruiser Columbia Re-
ject Idea of Negro
Equality.
WILL NOT EAT WITH HIM
Quit Mess When He Takes His
PIace-Isaac NIiIIer's Pre-
motion.

New York. Aug. THE race ques-
ton IN the navy, which the leading Of
ficers have endeavored 20 fight shy
of for 50 many years, is responsible
for the deadlock existing on board
the cruiser Columbia at the Brook
lyn navy yard since Wednesday that
may result in obliging the Washing
ton authorities to inaugurate some
definite policy.
When Chief Carpenters Mate Isaac
Miller, colored, took his place at the
table of the chief petty officers mess
on board the Columbia for the first
time Wednesday noon-his promotion
to that grade having gone into effect
only the day before-eight other pet
ty officers, all white men. who had
taken their places few minutes be-
fore. got up with one accord and left
the table