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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28
Around the world In Fifty-four Da

In the November Worlds Work
James Willis Sayre tells how he went
around the world in "a days, hours
and 40 minutes lowering the next pre-
vious record by days and hours. He
covered 1850 miles, and the trip cost
1919. He used no special trains and
made all his own calculations for boats
and trains. Mr.. Sayre left Seattle for
Yokohama June %. He then crossed
Siberia and Russia, visiting Moscow.
Thence the route continued by way OF
Berlin. He reached New York Aug. ID
aud was back in Seattle Aug. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28
Two of a Kind.

"Sir,' said the shipping clerk, 81
should like to attend my mother-in-
laws funeral tomorrow.
you have my sympathy, young
man." replied the manager. with a sigh
long drawn out. Il bave been wanting
to do likewise for thirteen years.'-Au-
gusta Chronicle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28
IS AN OLD CHURCH BELL
1t Came From Lisbon and Hangs in Nantucket
Edifice---Story of its Purchase.

tucket. Moreover 1t would now be
spending its time in elegant leisure in
stead of being very useful bell where
it is. The history of this bell is like a
veritable parable of human life. The
possibilities which occur in the history
of the bell remind US of the possibilities
which abound in every life - Cor.
Springfield Republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28

er, an English missionary. Peters had
married the daughter of an African
chief according TO the rites of her tribe,
and afterward caused her and his body
servant to be hanged. His defense
for the action was that as her husband
he had the right of life and death over
the woman in case of her wrongdoing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28
A COSTUME OF LACE.

Smart and Handsome Gown For the
Theater and Like Occasions.
Batiste, painted chiffon and lace
gowns made high in the neck viii be
popular this winter for theater wear.
Many summer frocks may be furnished
up and will do duty beautifully for
these occasions. As nothing is more I'M
becoming than to be uoticeably cold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28

Smith-AIay I make a confidant OF
you?
Jones-Why, certainly.
Smith-Well, I'm hard up and want
f1O.
Jones-You can trust me. 1 am as
silent as the grave. I have heard
nothing. -Pick-Me-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28

and draped lace form the fun bodice
and bouffant sleeves. A white lace pic
ture hat and moleskin stole are worn
with the lace costume.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-28

these light gowns viii need a heavy
wrap to give necessary. warmth and
comfort.
The charming dress illustrated is of
white lace. The skirt is mounted over
q drop" of white chiffon trimmed
with many light rufles. Three hand
some lace fiounces run with narrow sat
in ribbon complete the skirt. Ribbon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Rebels stil Hold santo Domingo.
ST. THOMAS. d. w. l., April 3.-The
Italian cruiser Guivanni Roussan arrived
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
STILL AFTER FUNSTON
REFORM EDITOR WEIGH REITER-
ATEs HIS IGNORED CHARGES.
Accuses the Secretary of War of Try
ing to Cover Up Alleged Barbara
ties Committed by the Kansan.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25-Herbert
Welch, editor of City and State. a reform
periodical of this city, has written an open
letter to Secretary of War Root concerning
the refusal by the War Department of
Brigadier General Funston's request for a
court of inquiry to investigate his conduct
in the Philippines. Mr.. welch quotes from
a previous letter to the President stipulat-
ing the charge against General Funston,
which was that he had, before the battle
of Caloocan, conveyed verbal instructions
to the officers of the Twentieth Kansas ito
take no prisoners in that battle. Contin-
uing, Mr.. Welch says:
1.-The President placed my letter in your
hands as the head of the War Department
for official action. How did your depart
ment treat it? Did you undertake to dis
prove the facts, which had already been
field Storey, counsel to the Adams-Schurz
committee, in his marked seventies
pamphlet pamphlet which contained a
terrible arraignment OF your oihciai man
ment, and one to which you have given not
a syllable of response? On the contrary,
you contented yourself with the most
shadowy of technical excuses.
Mr.. WEIGH states that on March 10 he
openly appealed to General Funston to de-
mand an inquiry. He received no answer
retary of war that the department is satis-
fed with previous inquiries into the ques-
tion at issue. Mr.. Welch claims TO have
had testimony which would have proven
General Funston's gross military incom-
petence." The letter proceeds: II will
make a suggestion that will give you a fair
chance to show that you are right. Sum-
mon a court i'm Washington, the members
of which shall be named by the command
ing general, Nelson A Miles. Then sum-
mon before that court any witnesses whom
you General Funston may desire, but
also summon Col Edward c. Little, of
Abilene, Kan, VINO organized the Twentieth
Kansas, and Lieut.. John +. Hail. of the
Twentieth Kansas, and William Moore, of
Alicevile, Kar., who was ordered by Col
Metcalf to shoot prisoner at Caloocan on
his knees, begging piteously for mercy, and
who refused. Such court as this should
settle the question.
letter than by respectfully suggesting that,
in order to throw light not only on this
particular question of the Philippine con-
troversy, but on many others OF equally
great Importance which have arisen during
the last year, you will publish and widely
disseminate for public information a re-
port of General Miles made TO the War De-
partment and for which there are con-
stantly increasing calls, that have not as
yet resulted in bringing 1t before the public
gaze"
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hard work of the average man. Nothing
can take the place of those qualities in
the average man." he said. Just as on
who counts most, so in civil life Ii is the
average citizen back of the law who counts
most. In closing let me just repeat one
any more than there Is any royal road 10
good government. Good government does
not come by any special genius or bril-
liancy; good government comes from the
average man showing the qualities which
We recognize making a good friend and
good neighbor. Prosperity comes not by
any juggling with the laws. not by any
effort to show a smartness unaccompanied
by moral sense, it comes by the constant
exercise on the part of the individual of
those qualities which each of recognize
as making a desirable citizen of our neigh
Dor in private life"
The President was given a military well
come at Crawford, Neb.. when his train
reached there this afternoon. The Tenth
Cavalry, mounted. met him with drawn
sabres and the regimental band played
Hail 10 the Chief" He spoke a few words
of greeting to the soldiers and also briefly
addressed the large crowd that gathered
about his car.
Stops were also made during the day at
Gillette and Moorcroft, Wyo., and Ard
more, S. D., at each place the President
speaking briefly. AT all the stopping places
the crowds were enthusiastic and extend
ed warm greetings to the President. To-
morrow will be spent quietly on the train
at Grand Island, Neb.
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OFFICIALS NOT SATISFIED.
No Evidence that All the Abstracted
Papers Were Returned.

Associated Press Dlspatcn.
WASHINGTON, April 25-The two i'm
portant developments to-day in the investi-
CATION Of the sensational abstraction OF pa
pers from the safe OF the Office OF the as
sistant attorney general for the Postoffice
Department, which led TO the dismissal OF
that official, were the submission OF what
purported TO be the papers 10 the inspection
OF postal officials and the decision OF Post
master General Payne to Immediately re-
lieve acting Assistant Attorney General q.
A. c. Chrsstiancy from his Office pending
an investigation of his conduct. The action
In the case OF Mr.. Christiancy was taken at
his own request. He states that he courts
the fullest investigation. Mr.. Christiancy
has held the Office of assistant attorney
since Jan l. 1901. and has been in charge OF
the legal affairs of the department most Of
the time since then. owing TO General Ty-
ner's absence. caused by III health. Gen.
eral Tyner's counsel to-day submitted 20
Postmaster General Payne Ind Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General Bristow papers
which they said the Tyners claimed consti-
tuted all that had been taken away, but q
statement made later by the postmaster
seneral yecitinx the correspondence on the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
DUHMES' SKILLFUL MOVE
Aunt of Moses Fowler Chase Succeeds in Tying
Temporarily the Hands Of Boys Father.

dozens Of federal reports. had been ham,
mering at the nail of federal jurisdiction
For an hour Judge Anderson had answered
the arguments by counter citations SEEM
ing to set out that the court had no juris-
diction In such cases. AS the time dragged
out the judge cast anxious glances at the
clock above his head. Finally, interrupting
Mr.. Ketcham, he said:
Gentlemen, 1t is now o'clock. recall
that / have an important engagement at z
o'clock. one of ten days standing. do not
propose TO sacrifice that engagement for
the purpose of listening to argument in a
matter about which there seems to be no
necessity for haste.
1T occurs to me-" continued Judge An
derson. that the entire matter is one Of
mere money. Perhaps I ought not to say
mere but really, gentlemen, that is about
what IL is. On the one side is the father
Of the young man seeking to retain posses
sion of his person. On the other there is
the aunt, Mrs. Duhme, for instance, seek
ing to secure possession from the father.
hardly think there would be such stren-
uous effort here II a large estate were not
involved. I am perfectly willing to do my
duty, to issue the writ If it be my duty, but
so far"-here he addressed himself to Judge
Harmon and Mr.. Ketcham-"you have not
convinced me that 1t is my duty.
'If you were in my place. Mr.. Ketcham," !"
he went on, what would you DOR
The eyes of the attorney for the Duhmes
held the judges a moment before he an
swered. He tapped a volume of federal
reports for a few seconds and replied with
emphasis: Il believe that If / were in your
place 1 would issue this writ that Mr..
Hoadly asks for and then let the matter
be heard"
Judge Anderson smiled sarcastically.
'You have failed to answer my question" :"
he replied. "I meant would you continue
this argument to-night?'
JUDGE HARMON'S PROPOSAL
Mr.. Ketcham automatically evaded. but
Judge Harmon interposed. I'VE have no
inclination to encroach upon your honor's
time," he said. 1T seems to me'-and he
glanced across the room to where Addison
c. Harris was sitting. impassively twirling
his eyeglasses-"thati IL the opposing coun-
sci would agree to take no further action
in the Tippecanoe Circuit Court-were, in
fact. to agree to ask no further order from
Judge De Hart, we would be quite willing
for your honor to order postponement on
the hearing Of this petition"
Judge Anderson looked at Mr.. Harris ex-
pectantly. The former minister to Austria
remained silent for several minutes, while
the eyes of every man in the room were
fastened on him. Finally Judge Anderson
spoke.
'I think this is reasonable request" he
said. Again he glazed at Mr.. Harris.
The latter arose slowly and addressed
himself to the cotAte<'1 was rejecting on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
Money to BE Used I'm Constructing a
Home for the Permanent Court
of Arbitration.
TWO EXPLANATORY LETTERS
CARNEGIE's CORRESPONDENTS WITH
THE DUTCH MINISTER.
Queen wflhelmina's Government No
leans Munfncent Oner.

WASHINGTON, April 25-Before sailing
for his home in Scotland yesterday Andrew
Carnegie donated sl,500.O00 for temple Of
peace for the permanent court of arbitra-
tion at The Hague. The gift was made
through Baron Gevers, the minister of The
Netherlands to this capital, and was made
with the understanding that the govern
ment of Holland will be responsible for it's
administration. The correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Carnegie and Baron Gevers fol-
lows:
New York, April %.
Baron Gevers, Washington:
your Excellency-Your welcome favor
reaches me on the eve of my departure for
my Scottish summer home. l am delighted
to hear from you that your government be-
lieves that the cause of the peace confer
ence will be immensely benefited by the
erection of a courthouse and library, tenn
pie of peace for the permanent court Of ar
bitration established by the treaty of July
29 1S99 and also that the government will
consider itself responsible for the disburse-
ment of the fund, which 1 esteem 1t rare
privilege to be permitted to furnish. The
sum named to me being ample for the pur-
pose stated was one and one-half million
dollars. / beg to say that the draft of the
duly accredited officials Of your government
upon me for this sum will be honored upon
believe me, your Excellency, this closing
act before my departure has given me pro-
found Satisfaction. DeueVe tndt the cred-
ton of the permanent tribunal for the set
tlement of international disputes is the most
important step forward of worldwide char
acter which has ever been taken by the joint
powers, since ii must ultimately Danish war,
our foulest stain.
ANDREW CARNEGIE"
washington, April 25
Andrew Carnegie, ESQ.,, New York:
Dear Sir-I have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter of the 22d
inst, in which you inform me that you have
decided to intrust to her Majesty's govern
ment the sum Of one and one-half million
dollars for the erection of a courthouse and
library for the permanent court of arbitra-
ton established by the treaty Of the 18th Of
July, 1899. You further kindly state that
upon presentation here the draft of the duly
accredited officials Of my government upon
YOU for said amount will be honored beg
to say that / have not failed to communi-
cate by cable TO the minister for foreign
affairs the contents of your letter, the orig
inal of which 1 will forward to his Excel
lency by the next mail.
awaiting the answer OF my government
1T gives great and intense satisfaction
dear sir to express TO you my personal and
sincere admiration of the truly humane and
noble sentiments which prompted YOU to
show to the world at large in how high an
esteem should be held the institution of
peace, whose seat. by the common consent
of nations, has been placed in the realm of
my most gracious sovereign, Queen Wilhel-
nina.
Accept, dear sir. the assurance of nv
highest consideration. GEVERS."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
Secret Service Men Found Him Be-
tween Two Cars.

GILLETTE, Wyo., April 25.-The secret
service men on the Presidents train had
an exciting mix-up with tramp last night,
shortly after the train left Livingston. A
man was discovered between the baggage
and club cars on the outside of the vesti-
bule One of the officers raised the window
of the front of the club car and started to
grab the man, when the latter aimed q
blow at him through the glass, shattering
it. The officer caught the mans leg and
succeeded in getting him into the car,
where he showed fight. He was a powerful
man, and 1T took some time before he was
overpowered and handcuffed. A card found
on him shows his identification as Edward
Russell, a sailor member of the sailors
union of San Francisco. When the train
reached Billings he was turned over to the
police. When asked why he was on the
train, Russell said he wanted to reach ST.
Paul, where his mother lived.
The Presidents train reached here at 8
o. clock this morning, and remained about
ten minutes while the crowd was at the
station to greet the President, and he made
a brief address.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
sinclair's Shortage.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Manila papers
received at the War Department state that
the shortage of Treasurer Sinclair. OF Rizal
province, amounts to $4,000. They also
state that the Philippine commission has
passed law authorizing municipalities TO
grant franchises for street railway. electric
light and other similar improvements.
Among other news items are the follow
ing: Steps are being taken to court-martial
Captain Hartmann. of the signal corps on
a charge relating TO dealing in government
horses Soldiers are not re-enlisted on ac-
count OF the present excess in regimental
strength. A court-martial is to be con-
vened to try Lieutenant Lee, of the Tenth
Infantry, charged with unlawfully execut-
ing prisoners of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
CORBIN BITTEN BY A DOG.
The Generals Leg Lacerated by a
Common Yellow Cur.

ST. LOUIS, April 25.-While Major Cen
eral H. c. Corbin U. s. A, was inspecting
the worlds fair grounds alone to-day and
thinking over his coming duties of grand
marshal during the dedication ceremonies
next week, a common yellow dog slipped up
from behind and without warning bit the
general in the leg. General Corbin wheeled
around, but the dog again seized his cloth
ing with avidity, which put the warrior to
rout. He ran, and finally outran the dog,
arriving at the emergency headquarters,
where DR.. Moore speedily cauterized the
wound Dr. Moore assured General Corbin
that the wound would not prove serious
and he proceeded with his arrangements.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Said Two Men Told Him He Could
Make Money Out Of the Mueller
Bill If He Wanted IL.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, April S-The
special committee appointed to investigate
the Doodle charge made by Speaker Miller
In connection with the Mueller bill, con-
cluded its session at 1:30 this morning.
Most of the members got out of town OF,
the early morning trains. Those who are
here maintained the utmost reticence as to
the proceedings. The speaker is here, but
committee last night. or to go into details
concerning the matter.
From the meager information obtainable
from various sources. 1T is learned that the
examination assumed very wide range
and went into the entire history of the
proposed traction legislation at this ses-
sion. Questions were asked concerning the
policy of the Republican steering COM
mittee of the House and it is said the
speaker admitted that his action In put
ing through the amendments to the Lind
ley bill under the gavel was in accordance
with an agreement with the steering com
mittee. The speaker was unable to furnish
the committee with the names of any
persons who had told him that there was
money behind the Mueller bill
Regarding the approach which he
based his statement TO the House the
speaker is said to have told the COMMITTEES
that some time ago ne was called upon
by two men who discussed the Mueller
bill with him. and told him that money
would be used to secure its passage and
that If he would grant the roll calls that
would be demanded by its advocates. there
would be a large sum of money in II for
him. The committee, IL Is reported. ex-
amined him at some length at this point.
general description of the men. The speak
er said he had probably met both of them.
but at the time he could not identify them.
IL Is said also that the speaker told the
committee that he had information that
a short time ago lobbyist. In discussine
the Mueller bill. had been overheard to saw
that 1T would be cheaper to buy the
speaker"
The speakers evidence was taken by a
stenographer and will be In readiness for
the committee before the meeting Mon
fore the House on Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
CONTENTS OF To-DAY's JOURNAL
Part One-Ten Pages.

Page
--latest Move in the Chase Case; Devel-
opments in the Tyner Affair; President
Entertained by Cowboys; Carnegie Gives
s1,5OO000 for Temple Of Peace.
2-Indiana News.
4-Uncle Sans Policy in the Manchurian
Case; Slaughter of Somalis; The VAN
derbilt-Rutherfurd Wedding.
5-Educators End Session; Burton Holmes
Heard.
6-Sporting News.
7-Sporting News.
S-Court Record.
9-Local Labor and Classified Ads.
1o-New Burner for Crude Oil; Hotel Lobby
Gleanings.
Part Two-.Ten Pages.
1-Organized Capital; New Naval Stations;
Women as Criminals.
Part Opening for Women.
Groom for Fraud in the Public Service.
Editorial Page.
5-America Their Haven.
6-Personal and Society News.
S-Live Stock and Local and General Prod
uce Markets.
s-Financial Markets and wall-street Let
ter.
1O-Uses of Grain Of Corn: High School
Notes.
Part Three-Hight Pages.
1-Talks on Live Topics; Season for Nov
ing; Celebes Forest Men; AS to Spirit
ualism.
2-Literary News and Gleanings; Salvation
Army Women.
3-Music and Drama.
4-Campustry at Irvington; Patty the Com
forter.
5-Mysteries of the Night; Curious Traits
in Men of Genius.
6-Illustrated Fashions; George AIDES Fa-
BILE.
7-Original Story, "Wanted-A Compan-
ion;' Sphinx Lore.
s-Dedication Worlds Fair; Questions and
Answers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
GERM OF SMALLPOX.
DIR. william Thomas Councilman 1,
Alleged to Have Discovered 1t.

BOSTON. April 25.-The Globe will an
nounce tomorrow that DR.. William Thomas
Councilman. the Shattuck professor Of path
illogical anatomy In the Harvard Medical
School, has discovered the germ that causes
smallpox. The discovery is pronounced by
physicians who have been made aware of
DIR. Councilman's achievements as one of
the really great ones in medical history, and
the most important made In Boston, rival
ing the discovery Of ether as an anaesthetic
The details Of the investigation, how each
successive step was taken. together with
valuable scientific information concerning
the protozoa. the organism that produces
that highly contagious disease. will on Tues
day evening be furnished to medical men
by the discoverer. who refrains from max
ing a public announcement Of it until he
has enlightened the scientific world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
Governor Grant to Resigp.

WASHINGTON, April 25-Unoficial in
formation received at the War Department
states that Governor Grant, of Leyte prov
ince, has been summoned to Manila 10 an
against him, and that, a consequence
ne will resign. Grant went to the Philip
pines as captain In the Twenty ninth Vol
untee. Infantry He was suspended by the
civil Governer OF the island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

here to-day from Santo Domingo city. She
reported that the city was still in possess
sion of the insurgents on April 23 The
government had withdrawn into the coun-
try The reported wounding of an Italian
sailor at Santo Domingo turns out to be
untrue.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-05-06

States. Thousands Of women gather TO
hear her lecture everywhere size goes
The great work she has done for the
Gzecabees Is appreciated BY every
member a the order. Size was 50 abb
sorbed in her wcrK that she neglected
to give Der health proper care-failed
10 take warning that the symptoms Of
approaching kidney trouble rave her.
the sall0w complexion and torpid liver.
Bot Wine Of cardui cured her the same
as it has cured thousands Of others and
Mrs. Mcdonald has written this letter in
order that other suffering women may
secure from Wine Of Cardui the same
relief she got from it.
"for four years ! suffered with torpid
liver until my skin looked yellow and dull
then found my kidneys were affected and
had severe pains across my back. and felt