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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
PLOT TO BLOW UP A MINE
Told In the Affidavit of a Man Who Says
He Knows.

Charleston, w. Va, March so. =
Deputy United States Marshal Dan
Cunningham returned yesterday from
Raleigh county, where he has been
serving writs upon the strikers who
were indicted by the recent special
grand jury in connection with the
trouble at Stamford. Marshal Gun
ningham states that he has in his pos
session evidence in the shape of an af-
fidavit from 4 former member of the
miners union of an alleged plot to dy-
namite the drift mines of w. 2. Rend,
on Arbuckle creek, Fayette county,
while the mines were filed with men
and mules, and also to surprise and
attack the mine guards on duty at
Rend works.
The affidavit is made by James
Young, a miner Who attended the
meetings of the strikers where the al
legged plans were. said to have been
discussed and adopted. The affiavit
was mae to S. L. Walker, Il notary
public of Fayette county, and the
names of number of strikers who
took part in the meetings are given.
1t is stated that further investigation
will be made :or evidence to present. to
the grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
LATEST NEW YORK FREAK
Dinner Served to Guests on Horseback by
Walters Also Mounted In Sherry's
Ball Room.

New York. March 30.-An equestrian
dinner projected by C. *. q. Billings,
of New York and Chicago. took place
Saturday night in the ball room of
Sherry's, which was transformed into
a rural scene by the introduction of
grassy lawns. thick foliage and beds
of flowers. Here the guests found
thirty-two richly caparisoned horses
bearing on their saddle bows small
tables, two feet fn length by eighteen
inches wide. covered with cloths.
The steeds were perfectly trained
and remained motionless, while at
tendants in hunting costume served the
various courses to the riders. Among
the guests were many of the most
prominent horSemen in New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
DEWEY MAKES EXPLANATION.
Did Not Mean Any Reflection on the Kai
ser or Germany, He Tells the President

Did Not Mean Any Reflection the KaI
ser Germany, He Tells the President
Washington, March 30.-At the in
stance of the president Admiral Dew
ey called by appointment at the White
House Saturday, and made an ex-
PLANTATION of a recent newspaper inter
view in which the admiral was quoted
as saying that the Caribbean sea
maneuvers were an object lesson to
the kaiser, more than to any other
person." He also criticised the Ger
man navy, and compared it unfavor-
ably with that of the United States.
The admiral assured the president
that he had 10 intention of rejecting
in the interview upon Germany, her
emperor or her navy, and that while
the statements credited to him were
substantially what he said, he neg
lected to caution the interviewer
against quoting him. At the White
House it was stated that the admirars
explanation was satisfactory to the
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
MOLLIE MOTT HELD
FOR CHICAGO CRIME
Notorious Woman Thief is Now in
Jail for MUIR
der.

Chicago, March 3O.-Mollie Mott,
alias Mary Fogarty, the notorious
thief and pickpocket who for 80 years
has been Il terror to the police of
Chicago, added murder to her long
record of crimes last night. Shortly
after 10 o'clock she shot and mortally
wounded Fred Hart, 21 years old,
during a quarrel at Thirty-third
street and Wentworth avenue. In the
presence of several others the Mott
woman is said to have drawn revol-
yer from the folds of her dress and
deliberately fired two shots at Hart.
One bullet struck him in the abdo-
men, causing a wound which resulted
in his death a short time after he
had been removed to the Provident
hospital
The shooting was done at time
when many persons were on the
streets and several who heard the
shots found Hart lying ON the side
walk. The woman was placed under
arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
A Similar Occasion,
SEXTON HANGS HIMSELF
TO CHURCH BELL ROPE

Fort Wayne, Ind, March 3O.-The
bell did not ring for mass at St.
Johns Catholic church at New Haven.
six miles east of this city. yesterdty
morning. and investigation revealed
that Joseph Kroch, the aged sexton,
had climbed to the organ loft and
had knotted the end of one of the
ropes that hung from the belfry and
taken his life. The deed was prompt
ed by i'll health. and in the selection
of the instrument of death the sexton
had chosen the rope attached to the
clapper of the bell and used only
when the bell is tolled for funerals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
0 MAIL TRAIN
LOWERS RECORD
Fast Mail Sets New Mark Between
Burlington and Chi
cagO.

Galesburg, March 3O.-The distance
of 206 miles, from Burlington to Chi
cago, was covered by Chicago, Bur
lington q Quincy special fast mail in
210 minutes actual running time Sat
urday, breaking the record for that
distance. The 163 miles from here to
Chicago were made in 100 minutes
actual running time, and the so miles
from here to Mendoza in 20 minutes,
counting out Is minutes for stops.
From Burlington to Chicago the run
was made in 1877 minutes. ID. L. Pc
terson was engineer from here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
COUPLES DEWEY AND CoGHLAN
And Evidently Has Little Use for Either
Some Other Remarks.

The paper then goes on to say: ''Ad-
miral Dewey is n worthy imitator of
Captain (now Rear AdmiraD Coghlan,
who at a New York club gave boast
full toast bristling with insults to
Germany and warmed up the exploded
story that Admiral Dewey COMPELLED
the German fleet at Manila to lie to
when it refused to respect the block
ade. Captain Coghlan seems, however,
to have spoken from Admiral Dewey's s
own heart. Captain Cognlan was dis
ciplined and President Mckinley ex-
pressed to the German ambassador his
regret that the incident occurred. The
same thinb must perhaps be done now
in order that superheated Deweys may
be cooled down. Political generals and
adInirals, at any rate, are not sign
of wholesome political conditions"
The Tagebldtt sees in admiral Dew
ey's words confirmation of Its oft
repeated assertion that the United
States easy victory over Spain has
produced a certain exaggerated mill
tary self-conceit" The Tagliche
Rundschau, Nationalist, is vituperative.
1t says: '.Since the Americans licked
the Spaniards their hereditary pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
water Encroaohing on Yazoo City.
WATER HITS NORTH CAROLINA
Newburn Streets ImpassabIe-FeaFs for
the Safety of Fishermen.

the Safety of Fishermen.
Newburn, n. G., March 30. = y
severe wind and rain storm struck
this city Saturday night and ragged all
yesterday. The Neuse and Trent riv-
ers present scenes almost equal to the
Atlantic on rough ay, being white
from shore to shore. In some pOr-
tions of the city streets are impassa-
bic, and on Union point people have to
be taken from their homes in boats,
the tide covering the first floor of their
houses.
Grave apprehension is felt for the
fishermen who left the city Saturday
noon, as it is thought they We're struck
by the gale when they were miles from
land. All prospects for successful and
early truck season as are doomed. y
little snow fell early in the morning.
Reports from LaGrange, about forty
miles from this city, say snow was
falling fast at 0:30 a. m. yesterday.
Much damage was done to small craft
around the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
ELECTION COUNT BEGUN
IN LORIMER CONTEST

Chicago, March 30.-The board of
election commissioners this morning
decided, in the face Of the objections
of Lorimer's attorneys. to count the
ballots in one precinct and make up
an agreed case to be carried to the
supreme court. The counting began
behind closed doors, guarded by so
policemen.
The counting of the ballots pro-
ceeded without interruption. When
finished adjournment of the hearing
was taken until April 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
BODY OF GEN. MACDONALD
Is BURIED AT EpINBURG

Edinburg. March 3O.-The body of
Maj. Gen. Sir Hector Macdonald was
buried in Dean cemetery shortly after
the arrival of the London train at 6
this morning. About 500 people were
present, who uncovered as the cort-
ege passed through the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
WARRANT FOR S3,OOO,OOO
FOR PHILIPPINE RELIEF

Washington. March 3O.-The secre-
tary of the treasury today signed n
warrant for So 5000. 600 in favor of the
United States Guaranty Trust com
pany of New York for the account of
the treasurer of the Philippine isl
ands to cover an appropriation for
that amount made at the last session
of congress for the relief of distress
in the Philippine islands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
ADVISE THE DISMISSAL
OF FIRE COMMISSIONER

New York, March 3O.-Comptroller
Grout today sent letter to Mayor
Low recommending the dismissal of
Fire Commissioner Sturgis for alleg-
ed violation of the city charter in
awarding contracts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Express Company Has to Pay.

Harlan, Ia. March 30.-In the dis
trict court here the Bank of Irwin, Ia,
secured a judgment against the Ameri-
lean Express company for $1,000.
Some time last fall the First National
bank of Des Moines shipped a pack
age containing $1,000 in bills to the
Bank of Irwin. When the package
reached the bank it was found to con-
tain nothing but brown paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
t,.tofthe Rebel xeaders killed.

Manila, March 3O.-The report that
San Miguel. the Filipino leader, was
killed in Fridays light near Mariquina,
is confirmed. His body has been
identified aud elivere to his relatives
for burial he was the last of the
insurgent leaders. SO far as known and
he died lighting to the last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
ANTHRACITE PRICES ARE
REDUCED FIFTY CENTS

Philadelphia, March 3O.-The Phila-
delphia & Reading Coal and Iron com
pany today, through circular, gave
official notice of reduction of 80
cents per ton in prices prepared or
domestic anthracite coal for the
month of April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
SILENCE IN
MANY MILLS
Seventeen Thousand PeO-
pie Affected by Low
ell Lockout.
HEAD OFF STRIKE
Owners Thought They
Saw Trouble Coming
and Closed Down.

Lowell, Mass, March 3O.-Seven
large cotton mills closed down today
because Of the strike order passed by
the textile council TO enforce the de-
mard of 10 per cent increase in
wages. Everything is quiet.
Lowell, Mass, March 3O.-With a
long mill holiday ahead yesterday was
busy one for union labor in this
city. Interest conferred i'll the textile
council, which for hours was in ses-
sion at labor headquarters working out
plans for controlling the army of tex
tile operatives enlisted under its ban
ne- for Il 10 per cent. increase of
wages. Labor men declare that the
shut down has done more tostrengthen
the union cause than any other Incl
dent Saturday and yesterday hum
dreds of new members were admitted
to the unions. urged on probably by
the prospect Of strike benefits.
Conroy Expects n Long Siege.
After the textile council meeting
President COnroy stated that plans
were perfected for a long siege" in
dicating that he believed the shut
down would not be one of a few
weeks. He also said that he had been
asked to furnish thirty or forty weav-
ers for n mill outside the state. and
he would send married weavers there.
The use of labor halls has been given
without cost TO the textile council and
these places will be fitted up as read
ing rooms. Fourteen meetings are
called for today and speakers from out
of town are expected at several of
them.
Arrival of the Crisis.
The crisis in tie higher wages move
nent indicated by the foregoing came
Saturday when, in preference to fight
ing the textile unions, the agents of
seven big cotton mills ordered an en-
tire suspension of work for an in
definite period. -Four days ago these
agents officially announced that a can
vasS of the help showed that upwards
of so per cent. were non-union, and
were opposed to a strike. This senti-
ment changed Friday. and when Il sec
ond canvass was taken of the loom
fiXers muIe-spinners. carders, nappers,
weavers and beamerS Saturday NOM
ing it was seen that the textile Coun-
Gil was able TO fulfill it's threat and
strike in the mills today.
Shutdown Is Promptly Ordered.
Without delay notices of Il shut
down, to take effect at once. were post
ed on the gates, and as the piece hands
completed thei work they were told to
leave. When speed went own at noon
fully 1900 operatives had been forced
into idleness. The length of the shut
down is problematical, but It is likely
to last many weeks. One of the agents
said the shut-down would last until
the operatives wanted to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
JERUSALEM SHAKEN:
PEOPLE PANIC STRICKEN

Jerusalem, March 3O.-An earth
shock of unprecedented violence was
experienced here today. The entire
population is panic stricken, but the
damage done was slight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
FAMILY OF PRESIDENT
OFF ON PLEASURE CRUISE

Washington. March 3O.-AIrs. Roose-
welt and children left on the yacht
Mayflowser this morning for weeks 5
cruise along the South Atlantic coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
DIFFERENCES SETTLED
BY TWO REPUBLICS

Panama, March 30.-A dispatch
from San Salvador announces that
the presidents of Guatemala and
Salvador had a conference Sunday
and arranged satisfactorily the diff
ferences between the. two republics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
PILLSBURY HAS DECIDED
SIXTH CABLE CHESS GAME

London. March 3o.-Referee pills
bury has decided the sixth game in
the inter-university cable chess match
in favor of England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Admiral Dewey's Obser-
VatiOns in Naval
Comparisons. :.
PRESS is STIRRED
American Sea Fighter
Makes Explanation
to President.

Berlin, March 30.-That the recent
remarks by ADMIRAL Dewey, speaking
slightingly of the German navy and
of the kaiser, are certain to strain
the good relations existing between
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
DAMP UNDER FOOT
At GreenviIIe, Miss, Just Now
and Likely to Grow Much
Damper.
TOWN MIGHT BE MUCH WORSE OFF
Rain, Snow and Wind in North
CaroIina-Fisherman Fail
TO Return.

Greenvillc Miss, March 80. - The
Lackwater from the eLaGrange cfevasse
is slowly rising, and nearly all of city
is submerged. Business is paralyzed,
and people are moving about the city
in the southern section in skiffs. The
sensational reports sent out from here
that the city is in danger of destruc-
ton are highly exaggerated, and the
facts do not warrant such statements,
While rumors of great loss of life are
absolutely. without foundation. so far
as is known. Relief parties with boats
have been at work reScuing people in
the path of the food, and the refugees
are brought here.
Trains All Running on Time.
All trains left here yesterday after
noon promptly on schedule time. The
shutdown of the electric light plant
is u serious inconvenience to the peo-
pie, and lanterns in skiffs may be seen
throughout the town at night. The
flood situation outside of Greenville
remains practically unchanged. The
waters have covered thousands of
acres of the fine delta farms, and is
sweeping south to Vicksburg. The
loss will be heavy, but it is impossible
to give anything like a correct csti-
mate of the damage wrought by the
flood.
Water Encroaching on Yazoo City.
Vicksburg, Miss, March 80. - The
flood situation i'll this immediate sec
ton is unchanged, but YaZOO City is
beginning to feel the effects of water
from the LaGrange crevasse. The
backwater is rising at the rate of two
inches a day and the eastern portion
of the town is partly submerged. One
fatality occurred there yesterday. u
negro by the name of Stephens losing
his life by the capsiZing of a skiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
AS SPONSOR AGAIN
Miss Roosevelt to Act For Sui.
tan's War.
ship
AT PHILADELPHIA IN MAY
Clever Stroke of Diplomacy on the
Part of the Turkish
Ruler.

Philadelphia, March 3O.-Not to be
outdone i'll diplomacy by Emperor
William, of Germany, the sultan of
Turkey has asked Miss Alice Roose-
Welt, the daughter of President Roose-
welt, to christen the Ottoman cruiser
Medjidia when that vessel is launch
ed from the Cramps ship yard early
III May. The authority for this in
formation is Lieut.. Sabri Rey, of his
majesty's Turkish Ottoman navy. who
has charge of the construction of the
Medjidia, in conjunction with Lieut..
NJ. Ali Bey, naval constructor in the
Ottoman navy.
Miss Roosevelt Gives Consent.
1t is said that Miss Roosevelt has
given her consent, on the advice of
her father, and that most elaborate
arrangements are being made by the
Turkish officers at Washington to
make the occasion more notable than
the launching of the German emper-
or's yacht Meteor more than year
ago, when Miss Alice Roosevelt was
the sponsor.
\ Similar Occasion.
Only once before has an American
woman officiated as sponsor at the
launching of foreign warship. The
exception was Miss Helen Long.
daughter of the former secretary of
the navy, who christened the Japan
ese cruiser Kasagi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
That Have Been Found
Against Postmaster
of St. Louis
SHOW IMPROPERLY
But No Criminal Con-
duct and Will Not be
Reappointed.

Washington, March 3O.-The gist of
the recommendation Of the civil ser
vice commission in the case of Post
master Baumhoff has been made
known. 1t is reported by the civil
service representative who investi-
gated the case that he has found no
evidence of criminal conduct in the
office, but that did find evidence of
grave impropriety on the part of the
postmaster; and in conclusion stated
that he could not recommend the re-
appointment of Mr.. Baumhoff 1t is
not probable that final action will be
taken until the return of the presi-
dent from his western trip. The mat
ter Will remain in its present status
until the administration has had am
pie time to copsider all the applica-
tions and Endorsements which are ex-
pected to be filed for the appoint
ment.
There is strong desire to appoint
a man fully qualified 10 furnish very
efficient and satisfactory service for
the city during the pressure of bust
ness which will be upon the postoffice
during the worlds fair. The admin
istration will not be governed entire
lv by political Endorsements in decid-
ing the matter, but Il republican viii
be chosen, of course.
The Candidates.
Former Representatives JOY and
Wagner and State Chairman Allins
Will be among the candidates, and. as
the matter stands now. the first
named appears to have the best
chance. But a man not yet mention
ed may be selected from among the
numerous applicants who are expect
ed to appear in due time
If the administration does not ap-
point Mr.. JOY to this office. it is rea-
sOnably certain that he will be ten
dered some other good place. He
stands well with the postoffice, and,
although Mr.. JOY is not making any
effort to secure a place. il is known
that his name is being considered at
the White house. The reports of all
who have inspected the st. Louis post
office have been to the effect that it is
efficiently managed. but, as stated,
certain charges of impropriety on the
part of the postmaster have not been
cleared up to the satisfaction of the
White house. In due time the matter
will be taken up and decision reach
ed upon the case as now made up. 50
far as Mr.. Baumhoff is concerned. al
though. of course, all new dpplica-
tions will be considered carefully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

Germany and the United States, was
admitted Saturday at the foreign Of
flee. What the result. will be no one
here can foretell. The diplomatic way
of expressing the feelings at the for
eign office was that Should it prove
true that Admiral Dewey had made
the statements credited to him it
would prove disturbing to the pleasant
relations with the United States"
These are the exact words of one au-
thorized to speak for the foreign Of
fee.
Explanation Doesn't Explain.
Now, it is known here that Dewey
did make the remark that the recent
maneuvers in the West Indies should
prove an object lesson to the German
kaiser" and questioning Germany'S
ability to assemble as formidable Il
fleet. Dewey himself has admitted it,
according to 4 message received here
Saturday night. Now the question is
how seriously will "the pleasant rela-
tions be disturbed?" Admiral Dewey's
explanation that while he did use the
language quoted. he only neglected to
request that it be kept out of print.
uOCS liOl StillS1 lOI llllL lllt lt1O Va tue
United States navy should hold such
views of the kaisers marine power and
should talk of them so plainly is in it
self a most irritating feature of the af-
fair.
Thinks We Lack Modesty.
The press is especially bitter in its
denunciation OF Dewey, and caustic
things are said concerning the United
States navy and the feeling in the
United States toward Germany. Dew
ey is likened to Coghlan, who won
unenviable fame here with his ''Hoch
der Kaiser" song The Vossische Zeit-
ung says: 1.-THE American navy is evil
IDENTIFY suffering from a disease of in
fancy-lack of modesty. It's leader
evinces something unspeakably i'm
mature. One can only stand amazed
that such intensified self-complacency
should take root in a people of Ger
manic origin. Such behavior would
not excite wonder if it had occurred
in some Central or South American
republic or Hayti''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-28
CAVIOTA WINS
NASSAU STAKES
Takes Race from Favorite.
Stolen Moments, by ahead
in Driving Finish.
fBy Associated Press.).

NEW YORK. Oct e7,-Gaviota.. at 8
to l. won the Nassau Stakes at Aqueduct
to-day by a head from the favorite.
Stolen Moments. Rostand made the run
ming to we'll In the stretch, where Fuller
on Gavlota brought his mount up on the
rail and won driving. Summary:
First race-selling; six and half fur
longs-King Pepper e to y first, Alpaca
(1oo to y second. Vanness I'll to 81 third.
Time, 1:22 3-5.
Second race-selling; one mile-Gravina
l$ to 81 first, Sweet Alice & to p sec
,ond, Ella Snyder III to - third. Time,
-1:il 80.
Third race-five fhrlongs--Silver Dream
Q3 to 10) first, NJ, Thee. a? to y secoud.
Eomombo az to y third. Time, 1:ol 10.
Fourth race--The Nassau; one mile and
a observation-disclosures g to y first, Stolen
Moments (even) second. Rostand e to %
third. Time, 40 4-5.
Fifth race--fipe .turlongs-Briar Thorpe
% to y first. Riyerdale Is to . second,
Belle Of Portland Us to y third. Time.
l:0l lis. 49,.
Sixth race-hand'cap: one mile and a
furlong-Cnrbuncle Is to % first, Tribes
Hill Is to 81 second, Sabot 40 to y third.
Time l:54 3-5. :i-t aL-i