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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21

only their chiefs. and added that any
recommendation for the advancement
of an employe put in by an outsider,
and with the knowledge of the en-
plOye. would have the effect of debar-
ring the empioye from advancement.
He said that Il repetition of the Of
Tense would have the effect of secur-
ing the removal of the person thus
seeking to improve his fortunes.
Wants the Steering Business stopped.
He stated that he had recently been
compelled to tell a clerk that if he did
not stop steering statesmen up against
him he would be compelled to dismiss
him. Il am determined he said,
that promotions shall be on merit
only, and not because this person may
be the brother-in-law of governor,
or that the nephew of Il senator. No
man can be loaded on to the office
because he can't make a living on the
outside" He concluded by saying
that there are more apples on the
same tree" but that they would not
be shaken into the laps of those who
had rot earned them.
Wants Two Hundred More Clerks.
1t is understood that Auditor Cas-
tie of the postoffice department. in his
annual report. will recommend an in
crease OF approximately 200 clerks to
the 600 already employed in his bu-
reau. During the six years of Audi
tor Castles incumbency the actual
work of the office has increased 60
per cent. and the clerical force % per
cent. Important legislation suggested
by the disclosures of the postal inves-
tigation also will be recommended.
The report will state that there is
great need for very important checks
against enormous possible postal
abuses, which have never been ap-
piled in the auditors Office and which,
it is stated, cannot be applied with
the present force.
Much Business Is Unaudited.
In urging additional clerical force
the auditor takes the position that the
efficiency of the auditors Office is a
prime factor in 4 successful postal
service. as most of the receipts and
disbursements are settled without any
audit or examination whatever in the
postoffice department"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21

with the United States commission
gives, without a cloud on the title, the
whole littral of British Columbia to
the United States. says in his opinion
on the vital point contained in ques-
ton 3:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21
How About Home DispIaysr

He-It seems to me that the practice
of sending clothing to the heather is in
direct opposition to Scriptural teaching.
She-Why, how can that be?
He-It teaches them to take thought
what they shall wear.-Town aud
Country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21
Claim to Ports an Afterthought.


''In my opinion it is correctly point
ed out on behalf of the United States
that the word coast is an ambiguous
term. There is, as far as l know, no
recognized rule of international law
which would by implication give &
recognized meaning to the word
coast as applied to such sinuosities
and such waters different from the
coast itself. After a most careful eX-
animation l am unable to find any
passage in the negotiations connected
with the treaty of 1925 which supports
the view that Great Britain was di-
claim to the shores or ports at the
heads of the inlets.
Agrees with the United states.
81 have felt it my duty to express
the reasons which led me to the con-
clusiOn to which l have come, that
the answer of the fifth question should
be in the affirmative, because l am
constrained to take a view contrary
to that presented on behalf of Great
Britain" The considerations urged
on the behalf of Canada, continued
Lord AlverstOne, "strOng as they are
In favor of a just and equitable modi-
fication of the treaty, do not in my
opinion enable one to put different
construction upon the treaty" This
briefly is Lord Alyerstone's explapa-
siOn of why he decided against the
contentious of his own countrymen and
thereby settled the long standing dis
Dute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21

The hairdresser had done rather a
hasty job on the raven locks of the
young woman.
''Well," she said, surveying the re-
suit in the mirror, ''this is a shampoo,
all right, If there is any such thing as
real poo Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21

band from abusing his family. To
head off such thing among his mem
bership, he has forestalled the possi-
bilities by having his bibulous mem.
bers blacklisted at the saloon. He as.v.
stmes the responsibility of postin. e2 of
blacklisted names and proposes
strike at the root of the evil by SO ne IS.
ting off the source of supply s.
as the saloon is concerned. .trsior i 5TO0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21
Chartered Two Years.

The bank was chartered November,
1901. with a capital stock OF S2,OOOOO0.
Joseph \. Langftt is president and
George w. Eisenbes cashier. In a
statement TO the comptroller of the
currency in September the bank show
ed deposits of 1882 900. cash on hand
$677 900. due from banks S1,131,OOO,
loans and discounts S5.O36.OOO.
In a general way the banking offi-
cials of the city feel confident the
Federal National banks troubles will
be confined to itself and will not dis
turb any other financial institution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-21
Big Pittsburg Bank Does
Not Open To-
day.
CAPITAL $2,OOO,0OO
Order Issued by Comp
tro11er of the
Currency.

Pittsburg, Oct. 21.-Notice was
posted on the doors of the Federal
National bank this morning announc-
ing that the institution is closed by
order of the comptroller of the cur
rency, who appointed Bank Examiner
Cunningham receiver.
The closing of the bank has been
within the possibilities the past two
days, as the institutions stock was
subjected to sharp declines and caus-
ed a determined raid on the Pittsburg
Stock exchange this week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
VIOLATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
Federation Miners Will Garry the Case Of the Telluride
Miners Arrested for VagranCy Into g. S.
Court-fIOax on Gen. Bell.

DENFER, Dec. THE executive
board of the Western Federation
Of Miners. in session in this city,
today sent the following telegram 20
Guy +. Miller. president of the Tellu-
ride (COlO) Miners union:
Advise all men who were ordered to
leave town as result OF alleged va
grancy trials TO remain i'm Telluride
The justice of the peace nor any other
official of county or state can compel
persons u leave any place where they
choose TO live. The constitution of the
United States concerning civil rights
makes III unlawful Tor officers to deny
these rights. Howe Rutan and others
are subject to punishment in United
States courts and the law VIII be duly
invoked. You are assured Of the
hearty support of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners
Bloody Reminder.
Adjutant General sherman ~. Bell
today received from Telluride the fol-
lowing letter. wrapped around hui
man finer.
General Believe send you the fin
ger Of a man who disappeared from
Telluride some time ago. His ears viii
follow and then his head. IF his
friends want 20 see him again i'm any
other way but the way we send him,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02

YOU have got to do one thing. We only
want you to withdraw the troops from
Telluride at once. If you do not you
viii receive his ears in q few DAYS.
Don't try 70 find US. for it is not i'm
the power Of e tin soldier to do it.
(Signed.) IS. n"
Evidently a Hoax.
A physician who examined the finger
pronounced 1t the ring finger from the
right hand and said fl was evidently
cut off shortly before the letter was
mailed as the blOOdstains on the Lett
ter bore evidences Of being fresh and
the blood on the finger was hardly dry
yet.
After comforting with Governor Pea
body. General Bell turned the letter
over 20 the pOstod1ce inspectors. who
VIII endeavor to trace its author. IL
is generally believed at the capitol that
the matter was intended as a hoax
Tt developed tonight that the bloody
finger came from the office Cf local
surgeon. and 10 Is charged tEat it was
sent to General Ben as joke by certain
newspaper reporters.
General Bell tonight issued a statement
I'm which he declares that he has placed
the matter in the hands Of the postal au-
thOrities. and that no effort VIII be spared
to secure the apprehension and punish-
ment Of the parties responsible for the
hoax
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
OFFICERS BEING TRIED
Charges Preferred on Account Of
0smsnted Man Approach
ing Roosevelt.

New York, Dec. Captain John w.
Cottrell three. detective sergeants and
two patrOimCn OF the city police force
were placed on trial TODAY charged with
failure OF DUTY IN not preventing Arthur
p Dar,fnrr ,efio,-ad a., g.. Far,,er,red f,,,-.,.
obtaining access 10 President Roosevelt
when the latter was here last week 10
attend the Oracle funeral. Captain Cot
trel was in charge OF the police arrans
meuts at the church while the others
were specially assigned 20 see that no
unauthorized person entered the church
during the services.
Deming was today released on a bond Ot
500 in the custody of friends who said
they were anxious 10 care for him.
Police Inspector Brooks, at the trial,
which was held before a deputy police
commissioner said that after the prCsi-
dent had been handed the letter by Dem
ing and had left the church and was
about to enter the carriage Mr.. ROOse-
welt had turned to Police Commissioner
Greene and asked: How is IL possible
Tor anyone TO hand me an envelOpe2'
So saying. the witness said. the prest-
dent handed the envelope to Commits
stoner Greene who, in turn. addressed the
witnesses. at the same time handing the
letter Of Mr. Loeb Inspector Brooks
said that Mrs. Roosevelt pointed out
Deming as the man who handed the en-
velOpe 10 the president and Demiug
was thereupOn arrested.
Inspector Brooks declared that neither
the appearance of Deming nor the fact
that he carried a hand satchel wOuNl
have excited his suspicion in the least
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
ZION IN THE HANDS OF THE
UNBELIEVING CREDITORS
Receivers Appointed For the Entire Property Of
John Alexander Dowie, Alias Elijah ILL.,
Trip of the Restoration Host to New York Brought on Crisis
in the Prophets Affairs.

CHICAGO. Dec. Financial diff
dcultics which began during the
crusade OF John Alexander Dowie.
the self-styled Elijah III" and his
restoration host 90 New York. a month
ago. ana which have been ranidly in
creasing since Douie's return. cuImin-
ated tonight I'm the federal courts talk
ing possession OF all the property con-
troiled by DCWie in Zion CITY. Ills
This town. which was founded two
years ago by DOWie. has population
OF over 10000. is the general headQuar-
ters for Dowie's church and is said To
represent an expenditure of S20,0G0 600.
Fred III. BlOunt cashier of the Chi
cago National bank. and Albert u.
Currier, law partner of Congressman
BOutell, were appointed receivers OF
the property. Their bonds were fixed
az 100000 by Judse KOhlsaat Of the
tn,ted states district court who made
the appointment on the petition OF
several creditors. Tho receivers Ieft
for Zion City tonight TO take posses
sion Of the property
Hard Pressed For Money.
The bankruptcy proceedings against
DoWie were based ON the allegation
shat he is insolvent and that while IN
this financial condition he committed
an act Of bankruptcy by making a
preferential payment on Nov. 4 to tbs
=. Streeter Lumber company Of So 40.
Dowic has been hard pressed by his
creditors. and especially since it was
announced that his recent mission 20
New York had proved unsuccessful
financially.
DOwie is known TO have accumulated
a large sum as the head Of the Chris
tan Catholic church. the assets of the
Quo f.arr-r Ton
tween $4,000, 900 and $50 000. 600 There
was a large outlay of money. however,
when Zion City was started. The lace
and candy industries were started. and
as both of these ventures have not
been paying investments. a great de8
more money was tied up. Dowie's dH-
ferences with his brother-in-law. Ste
vensOn. over the management Of the
lace factory. cost more than 100000.
and other suits recently begun in Lake
county by creditors are said to aggrc-
gate a large sum.
Claims of Creditors.
Attorney Ettels, representing the peu-
tioning creditors, in his argument be-
fore Judge KohIsaat said:
The creditors whom ! represent have
reason to believe that DR.. Dowie is in
solvent Judgments have been accumu-
ladng against him for several weeks
pass ana Lnele was every lEQlcdtlOn
that the 0verseer of zion congregation
could not pay his debts In such
crisis the creditors sought protection
for their interests in the bankruptcy
court. Ii is impossible TO estimate the
Liabilities or assets Of DOwie. lions
affairs are complicated, and it will take
several weeks, I believe, before any
idea Of DOwie's finances can be had
Judge kOhlsaat at first refused to ap-
point receiver for the property on the
ground that DOwie should have notice
of so important a proceeding. After
listening to a further account Of Or.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
LOTS OF RED TAPE

Russia Makes it Hard For the Visit
ing Jews
Berlin. Dec. 1-American Jews are
no longer permitted to cross the Rus
sian frontier without a special permit
in each case from 1I. Won Plehwe. the
Russian interior minister. Most Amer
leans travel to Russia hy way of Ger
many. The practice until the last tvs
weeks was for the Russian consul gem
eral here to wise the Jews passports
upon receiving a statement of thoi-
purpose to visit Russia and that their
stay there was TO be temporary
A reputable jew Of san Francisco,
bearing a letter from the state depart
ment at washington. was assured ne
the Russian consulate general here
that he could not be admitted to Russia
now without q special order from Min
lister Won Plehwe The Russian ems
bassy msde The same statement. Au
order was obtained ultimately from 81.
Won Plehwe. through The american
embassy at St. Petersburg. This new
restriction is an extension of the policy
initiated by the recent Withdrawal Of
the wise powers from the Russian cQr-
sulates in America
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
MONTANA LEGISLATURE.

Session Called to Pass a Fair Trial
Bill.
Helena. Mont. Dec THE Iesis-
lative assembly met I'm special session
today 10 consider a bin which wiz give
the supreme court authority to review
facts i'm cases of equity and change or
iudgeship This bin is the outcome OF
the recent copper troubles i'm Montana
which resulted in the closing ~ AN TIE
Amaisamated Copper company's mines
which threw 10000 men our of P,n-
ployment and resumed only on promise
that Governor T1ole would call a sirg-
ciaI session OF the legislature rJ pass a
law known as the fair trial bill."
In accordance with Governor T0Ole s
CALL the legislature met with practi-
cally q full attendance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02

Denver. Dec. Governor Peabody
has decided. after perusing the letters
written by Secretary William D. Hay
wood of the Western Federation Of
Miners, which Adjutant General Sher-
man NJ. Bell declared to be "fncendiary
and discriminating" that there is moth
ing I'm them to make any fuss about.
The letters are as follows.
Denver. Nov. 90, 1903.
90 NJ. Carter. Telluride. Colo.
Il see that the Citizens alliance in
Telluride is doing everything that it
possibly can to urge the governor to
send troops to that locality. II is re-
ported that he has appealed to Presi-
dent Roosevelt for the regulars. but
has been turned down. 1 hope that
this is so. because II we must have
troops there at all it would be much
better for us to have the tin soldiers.
They are not used to a hard campaign
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
METHODIST COLLEGE PROFESSOR
FORMALLY CHARGED WITH HERESY

throughout the Methodist church which
criticises Professor BOwne's teachings
The first specification against Profess
scr Bovine is that the philosophers
20 the plain teachings of the ScriDtures.
the second, that his views of the inspfra-
ton and authority of the HOLY Scrip
lures are also contrary to those Scrip
lures; third that his notion of the atone
ment is contrary. not only TO the Scrip
lures. but also to the ritual Of the Lord s
supper I'M the discipline Of the church
The fourth charge refers to his teach
ings of csChatOlOgy. which, il is declared
are directly contrary TO the Scriptures
and the Methodist standards of faith The
last statement IS that Professor Bo-&ue
dissemtnatcs views of Christian expert
cncc contrary to the plain teaching OF
tho Holy Scriptures and contrary to the
established doctrines OF the Methodist
Episcopal church 90
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02

Boston. Dec. Papers have been
served upon Professor Borden. ID. Browne
of Boston university calling him 10 trial
before the ecclesiastical court of the
Methodist Episcopal church 10 answer
the charge Of heresy.
Rev George W Cooke, pastor OF Trim
ity Methodist church. West Medford. and
a member of the New England confer
euce, Is the formal accuser Of Professor
Browne. The specifications. five in
lumber. are based upon the general al
legation that the professor has dissemi-
mated doctrines which are contrary to
the articles Of religion or established
standards Of doctrines in the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Professor Bovine is widely known as
writer on philosophy, and his recent state
ments concerning the Bible and religious
subjects have attracted much attention.
Mr.. Cooke IS the author Of pamphlet
issued several months ago and circulated
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
COL RADO STRIKERS PREFERRED
STATE MILITIA TO THE REGULARS

and it Will have an equal result in dis
rupting the state militia.
I think it would be well to forward
you mention with itemiZed
bills so that the same can be presented
TO the executive board at the next
meeting; also a summary of the num-
Der Of men that are on strike, the
number that are drawing relief. and
any other information that you believe
viii be of interest. Advise a few days
ahead when you need funds.
Yours fraternauy.
WILLIAM ID. HAYWOOD.
Secretary Treasurer"
90 VI. Carpenter. Telluride, Colo:
BY the time this reaches You the
troops viii be with you Anyone
prominent in the troubles of 1901 had
better leave town. for the Citizens al
lance, backed By the executive, viii
carry things with high hand
"WILLIAM D. HAYWOOD"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
BY THE SENATE
Resolution introduced Calling For All the Documents Con
nected With the Inquiry Into the postofice
Department Scandal.

kequest the postmaster general to send
the committee all papers connected
with the recent investigation of his
department. and if necessary to make
further inquiry into the administration
Of the said department and report
thereon TO congress upon completion Of
said investigation.
said committee shall have power to
send for persons. books and papers,
examine witnesses under oath. employ
a stenOgrapher and sit by sub-cOmmit-
tee or otherwise during the sessions Of
the senate or during the period of its
adjournment, at such times and places
as the committee may determine. and
the actual and necessary expenses Of
said investigation shall be paid out Of
the contingent fund Of the senate upon
vouchers approved by the chairman of
the committee"
The reference of the resolution was
necessary under the rules of the SEN
ate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
MUST MAKE GOOD.
Casper Bankers Have the Alternative
Of Prison.

casper Bankers Have the Alternative
Of Prison.
Casper, Wyo.. Dec deputy Sher-
if Miller has arrived here from Doug
las with Charles Weston. state au-
ditor of Nebraska, who is one of the
officials of the defunct private bank
which failed here Friday Weston bad
been released on bond. but it was not
considered sufficient. so he was re-
arrested. He gave sufficient bond at
Cnce. his bOndsmen qualifying for So
900. Mr.. Weston and his associates are
charged with receiving deposits when
they knew the bank was insolvent N
5. Bristol. one of the banking firm, bas
agreed to take up his notes in the bank
with cash.
Tt is learned that the stockholders
have borrowed enough money to make
good all shortages. This money viii
Zoe placed in the bank Immediately and
depositOTs paid as fast as they aDDly.
The bank VIII not be reorganized, bus
local capitalists have organized q COM
pany TO open a national bank here
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
IMPOSSIBLE TASK
FOR The CLERGYMEN

= Syracuse. n. Y. Dec. I'm his 4
= monthly message. just published.
2 Bishop T.. D. Huntington of the =
= Protestant Episcopal diocese of =
2 central New York, comments
= pointedly upon the behavior of 4
2 ministers wives. He SAYS.
= The clergyman IS apostoiically =
. hidden to order well his household, z
> but there are some wives who, =
y Notwithstanding their marriage Z
= vows. viii not be ordered. The =
= radical and comprehensive fault =
= or sin is worldliness Of mind. =
+ More than one pastor has been =
= displaced. more than one ministry =
= has been sacrificed, by the dressy, =
3 pleasure seeking or silly partner 2
> Of a diligent pastor or hardWork- =
= ing priest"
,4++%%4 %%4ff4$44
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
-.

TTIAsHINGTON, Dec 1-senator
w Penrosa. chairman of the com
mittee on pcstoh1ces and post
roads today introduced a resolution
authorizing that committee 10 request
the postmaster general to send to the
committee all the papers connected
with the recent investigation of the
postoffCe department and, If neces-
sary. the committee is to make further
Investigation and to report to the
senate. The resolution, without ac-
ton. was referred to the committee on
contingent expenses of the senate.
Following is the text Of the Penrose
resolution:
THAT the committee on postoffices
and post roads in view of the charges
OF corruption, extravaganza and viola
lions of law in the administration Of
the affairs Of the pOstofice department,
is hereby authorized and instructed TO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-02
ALLEGED ATTEMPT UPON
LIFE OF MARQUIS ITO

, Yokohama. Dee. IA japanese =
= medical student was arrested to- y
> day on Suspicion of an attempt 20 .
. assassiuate the Marquis Ito. He >
= carried q dagEer concealed under =
y his kiueno when arrested at the >
= marquis villa a. MILO. II is be- =
= lieved this attempt on the states ,
= mans life was the outcome of re- >
= cent suggestions in the sensational ,
> newspapers Of Japan that a r5in- >
= isterial assassination would be q =
= patriotic action, tending to pro- =
> duce a more Warlike policy on the =
= part Of the government. =