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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
GIJLFPORT ASHAMED.
More apologies for Vordaman-His
Friends Explanation.
fnY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR!PuNE. I

New-Orleans Dec. 1.-The citizens OF Gulf
mort Miss. together with the commercial bodies
of that city, to-day sent telegram of apology
TO President Francis of the St. Louis Worlds
Fair for the insulting telegram which was sent
10 Mr. Francis by Governor Vardaman. The
telegram was as follows:
am authorized, as secretary of the Progress
sive Business League of Gulfport. to say in be-
half of that body that We disapprove of Gov
ernor Vardaman's response to your courteous
telegram concerning President Roosevelts visit
and kind remarks relative to our State Gov
ernor Vardaman does not voice our sentiments
We esteem the Presidents remarks and are
pleased at his appreciation.
e. j. YOUNGHAM Secretary.
In answer to the criticisms which have been
made for the famous telegram, close per-
sonal friend of Governor Vardaman says:
There vas 40 discourtesy 10 President Fran
els a calm perusal of the message shows that.
But when Governor Vardaman thought or the
Decorating spectacle of Theodore Roosevelt
entering the replica Of the home of Jefferson
DaVis-that gentle old man whom he DETAINED,
about whom be cold deliberate untruths in ms
published works; to whom. when the poor OLD
MisSissippian eX-President Of the Confederacy,
after being called by this same Roosevelt the
arch traitor, chief repudiationist of
brutal race"-ventured to call RooseVelts at
tention in courteous terms to the glaring mis-
statement as to his being "repudiationist re-
ceived a typewriter communication, not even
signed, not even addressed ordinary letter.
follows: Theodore Roosevelt desires no COM
munication with jefferson Davis" - say,
when Governor Vardaman recalled all this
and thought Of the blatant Roosevelt stamp
ing through the rooms hallOWed by the mem
cries of the heart of the Confederacy, VINO,
when feeble weak. old and broken in heart and
spirits. he had gratuitOusly msulted and wan
tonly DETAINED, il was natural and human, as a
Mississppiaa who resented the Dissertation. to
have given expression TO something not exactly
complimentary TO the Rough Rider.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
ROBERT ADAMS.

Robert Adams, who died suddenly from heart
disease at the Manhattan Square Hotel No 20
West Seventy seventh-st., yesterday morning was
the son OF the late William Adams who was one
OF the pioneers of the manufacturing of nosouito
netting. Robert Adams was one of the foremost
men in advancing the hand process to its present
state of perfection. He was first engaged In bust
ness In New-York City, but removed his factory 70
Paterson n. j.. where he and operated four
large factories Later he extended his operations
TO Connecticut and Rhode Island He al on tin,a
presented to the Japanese government a machine
for the Keeling of silk. which was most keenIv an
preciated by that government. In return NJ
Adams received elaborate pair of vases 49,
He was Scotchman by birth born on JuIv %
1893 The funeral will be private, and the h,riai
will be in the family plot at Woodagn Cemetery
tomorrow. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
DI4Z REIN4UG{R4TED.
President Of Meaico Takes office for
.SeTenth Time.

City Of Mexico, Mex, Dec. 1.-The Inaugural
tion of General Porfiro DiaZ as President OF the
Republic of Mexico for the seventh time, and of
Senior Don Ramon Corral as First Nce-Presi-
dent took place to-day in the hall of the Cham
Der of Deputies. Preparations for the inaugu-
ration have been going ever since the cleo
ton on June I. but have actively extended over
a period of about a fortnight, beginning with the
grand ball given in honor of President and Nine.
Diaz November 20, which attended by the
Mexican and Spanish aristocracy Of the capital!
There a huge procession to-day The
pageant was made up of federal troops. the re-
serves bands societies, political organizations
and many prominent political personages in
Guiding the Governors of States. The process
sion marched to the Hall of Congress, where.
amid great enthusiasm, the President and Vice
President received formal notice OF their cleo
ton and took the oath of allegiance. The after
noon was devoted TO field sports and merry
making.
Tonight there music on the various
plazas by military bands and inaugural bail.
to which over thousand persons had re-
ceived invitations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
DANCED JIG ON TOP OF THE PIANO
The Cook Broke Into the Wine Cellar, Too,
Her Mistress Alleges.

% paa in The Yorkville court yesterday ON charges
of assault after she had, 50 It was decEl'e"
..caused a rough house ON "Wednesday evening
q telephone message had reached Police tieduq"'''
tiers asking that policemen be sent 10 'he l'o''e
-, NJ II w fight at No l3S East Nineteenth
az When the police arrived they found Mrs wright
and a maid locked in their respective rooms IN rear
r the cook The latter. ii alleged, was uA1eF
the influence of liquor. and according 20 Hl'S-
Wright and the maid. the cook. in the absence OF
the former, had broken into the wine cellar ana
begun To empty various bottles. had danced jig
ON the top OF tho pianO and had pursued her ms
tress with a kettle OF boiling water.
"A no proof was given Ihat the cook mad broken
into the wine cellar and as her actions seemed 10
be only attempted assault and diaordegly cond2ci,
she was discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
UNREST IN TENEZUEIIA.
Foreigners alarmed State Depart
ment Watching 4fdirs Closely.

Washington Dec. 1.-RepOrts reach the State
Department of an unsettled state of affairs in
Venezuela Many citizens have been imprisoned
for alleged political offences, public opinion is
nfamed and serious apprehension for their
safety prevails among the foreign element. The
State Department is closely observing the sit
uation there. 1t is patiently awaiting the final
decision of the Supreme Court of Venezuela in
the case Of the American asphalt concern When
that decision is handed down the policy to be
pursued by this government will be announced.
Frequent reports reach the European embassies
and legations here Of the troubles of foreigners
in Venezuela and the slOwness with which the
foreign governments obtaining their indem-
nifty awards because of the action of President
Castro in opening ports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
JAUREs CHALLENGES DERoULEDE.
An Outcome of the Joar Of Arc Discussion
in Pario

Paris, Dec. deputy Jaures, the Socialist
leader, has teiegraphed a challenge TO fight
duel to Paul Deroulede, who has been in poiiti-
cal exile since his participation in the plot to
overthrow the government The challenge grows
out of the agitation of the students resulting
from alleged insulting remarks about Joan OF
Arc made by a professor of history at the Lycee
Condorcet NJ. Derouled" telegraphed from
Spain declaring that the Socialists were respon-
sible for the attacks on Joan Of Arc, and adding
that she was the most sublime figure In history
whereas NJ. Jaures was the most contemplate of
her detractors. The challenge expresses NJ
Jaures's readiness TO meet NJ. Derouleds at the
place and time he wishes.
The student demonstrations in behalf of Joan
( of Arc continued to-day. party of stu
dents attempted to attack Socialist newspaper
office but were prevented from so doing. There
was another noisy demonstration in the Place
de Ia Concorde.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
BURGLAR EYCITES PITY.


Nearly exhausted FOR want OF food. an unknown
burglar who pleaded pitifully TO be allowed TO keep
his family name a secret, was caught hiding be-
hind the furnace in the home Of c. c. Nichols in
The Post Road, Pelham Manor. late "Wednesday
night The cook. who had gone downstairs to put
coal the furnace, saw the burglars glistening
eyes. Grabbing the man by the throat. she yelled
for help.
DON'T hurt me-" the burglar cried for I've not
had ANYTHING 10 eat IN week ] have been in this
cellar for three days without a drink mouthful
or nourishment. ! TOO weak To force entrance
TO the upper ioors and waiting nay opportunity
for door 10 be left open"
The burglar was taken TO the Pelham Manor
police station and Or. Washburn found the pris-
oner IN a weakened condition and administered
Testoratiyes.
When arraigned in court yesterday morning the
burglars peadugs sympathy for him, and,
although he admitted his guilt he was discharged.
Spectators furnished meal for him before he left
town. yowing never to return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
EARL GREY STARTS FOR CANADA.
TIC Succeed to the Place of Lord Mimic as
Governor General.

London, Dec Earl Grey, who succeeds Lord
Mimic as Governor General of Canada started
this morning for his post, accompanied by the
countess. their two daughters and two aides
de-camp. Among the many persons who gath
cred to bid them farewell at the railroad station
were Foreign Secretary Lansdowne the Earl
and Countess OF Mimic Lord Srathcona and
Mount Royal, the Canadian High Commissioner;
the Duke of Abercorn Colonial Secretary Lytte4-
ton and the American Charge d'AffaiTes, Henry
White The travellers will embark on the Allan
Line steamer Partisan, after an official reception
by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
CAPTAIN AND A MATE CENsURED.
Board Finds Them to Blame for Grounding
of the Sicilian Prince. ....

The findings Of the board OF inquiry hat has
been sitting for the last two days at the British
Consulate Investigating the cause of the grounding
Of the steamer Sicilian Prince at Long Beach
November % announced by Sir Percy Sander
son, the British Consul General, yesterday The
board declares that both Captain Hanks COM
mander OF the vessel and Second officer L. w II
Lewis at fault. The second officer did not
call the captain when he failed to the Fire
Island Light. Captain Hanks is found have
erred in not Stacking speed of the vessel when
it found that the ship only IN eleven
fathoms OF water. He is also criticised for not
using the lead frequently. Both OF these
officers were officially reprimanded The captain
was compelled to pay the OF the inquiry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
PANAMA AGREEMENT IN SIGHT
Conference in Secret-Banquet for Secretary
Taft.

Panama. Dec. Negotiations still in
progress between Secretary Taft representing
the United States. and the Panama Govern
ment looking TO the settlement of points in dis
pute regarding the government of the canal
zone and an agreement may be said TO be in
sight In order that any possible complications
may be avoided the conferences are being con-
Quoted in secret and nothing VIII be given out
until both sides agreed.
President Amador gave a banquet tonight
in honor of Secretary Taft Speeches We're made
by President Amador Minister Guarda, Minis
ter Arosemena Secretary Taft and William
Nelson Cromwell. counsel of the Panama Canal
Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
HOSTILITY TO HUNGARIAN PREMIER
Sympathizers with His Opponents Jeer at
Him, but His Supporters Rally.

BUDAPEST Dec Premier Tsza met with
hostile reception on the part of the supporters OF
the Opposition while attending meeting of LIB
eraI electors at Gyoer Hungary, to-day. The
sympathizers with the Minister'S opponents
thronged about his carriage, jeered, hooted and
threw some rocks at him. They eventually
dispersed by the police. ana several persons were
arrested. Count Tisza's supporters then rallied
around him and the Premier received ovation
In the course of d speech he declared he was. un-
able longer to tolerate the technical obstruction
which for years had clogged the wheels of Parua-
ment Cancellation had failed, and IL was neces-
sary therefore adopt other measures -
THE nation" concluded the Premier, viii de-
eide beween and will crush any attempting
to deprive it of conditions Indispensable 10 its
progress and development"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
TRAINS CRASH IN TUNNEL.
Two Dead and One Injured-SmOke 0bscured
Flagman's Signal.

Wheeling w Va Dec. This evening. in the
tunnel near Fairpont seventeen miles west of
wheeling on the Cleveland, lsoran and Wheeling
Division of the Baltimore and Ohio. occurred
fatal freight wreck by the collision or two sec
tions of vestbound freight. The dead W.
White engineer of the second section. and J. :.
Remington a brakeman one man was injured.
The trains We're running about thirty car lengths
onart when the first section held up in the
Fairpont tunnel Before the haSman could emerge
from the smoke the collision occurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
PORTUGUESE TRANSPORT WRECKED.

Island of Perrin, Straits of Bab-el- Mande5. Dec
1.-The Portuguese transport Sac Thome. which
sailed from Lisbon November TO- with troops
and passengers bound for East Africa has been
wrecked in the Red Sea and abandoned. The Brit
ish steamer Clan Mackay from Liverpool for Bonn
bay which passed Gibraltar November 10 rescued
all board the transport.
The Sac Thome was of Lass tons net was 80
feet inches long, had 81 feet l inch beam and
% feet deep. She was built at Hun in 1882 and
owned by the National Steam Nauga ton
Company. of Lisbon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
TRANSIT FEES IN CHINA.
Joint Protest by Foreign Ministers Against
Their Levy.

Picking De-. 1--Tha foreign Ministers have
lodged with the government Joint protest
against the levying of additional transit fees
as being contrary to treaty understanding. Here
tofore the Chinese authorities levied 212 per cent
on goods sent to and from ports. but latterly
additional amounts have been levied under the
plea of working expenses. The Joint document
OF the Ministers is most emphatic in tone and
unusual in form The diplomats considered ths
occasion an urgent one, and their decision TO en-
ter a protest was unanimously arrived at. No
answer has vet been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
CHAPMAN WAS TEMPORARILY INSANE.

London. Dee 1.--"Suicide during temporary in
sanity" was the verdict of the coroner's inquest on
Ekerton r. Chapman of. New-York city who
committed suicide in the evening of November rs
at the Carlton Hotel by throwing himself from
the third floor landing to the vestibue. The eri-
dence of friends showed that Chapman while in
Paris exhibited signs of arrangement. He there
fore was closely watched at the Carlton. but
eluded the vigilance of his attendant. Prior TO
committing suicide his last act to hand his
banker letters addressed his father and sister
expressing regret if they had any disagreement5
In the past and wishing them long and happy lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
vcE-PREsIDENT OF CUBA RESIGNS.

Havana. Dec. l.-Presiient Louis Estevez has
resigned on account of i'll health. Senior ks-
tevez, who recently returned from extended
trip abroad, seldom presided in, the Senate or
Participated in governmental affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02

ment the handsome buildings and churches in New
York and other cities Mr.. Horan's family consists
of a son and three daughters. He was born IN Iulla-
more ireland. a grandson Of John Koran. coadJu--
tor to Daniel O'Connell, and great-grandSon o.
Lad, Molly Nageoghen. Of the MageOghen clan OF
WeStmeath. ireland The funeral viii be held IN
the Roman Catholic Church in TuckahOe to-mOf-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
JOHN D. O'C. KORAN.

John Daniel O'Conner Koran. sIxty.etebt vear.
old died at his home In Tuckahoe yesterday Mr.
Koran was a marble carver, and regarded as the
greatest artist in that line in this country He was
employed by the marble quarrying firms al Tuck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
KILLED BY POISONED BRANDY

Berlin. Dec. IA dispatch to the "Lokal-
Anzeger" from Kien, Russia. announces that
twenty persons have lost their lives there
through drinking poisoned brandy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
JOHN MONROE.

CITY died this afternoon at St German, after a
long and painful illness. He was in his MY
fourth year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
Rats COMPLETELY AnnIhIIatsd,

II needs but A lew months more use Of
Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste to
completely free the city from the rats and
mice with which it was afflicted year or
50 ago. Stearns' Paste has been used quite
freely in the best residences and in many
stores. In all these places there are today
no rats. mice or cockroaches. This Paste
drives the rats and mice out of the house
% die. and can be depended upon to rid the
home of these pests. 1t is sure death and
gives universal satisfaction. Dealers gen
orally have the Paste for sale or II will be
sent. express prepaid on receipt of price.
By the S;earns Electric Paste Co. Tribune
Building. Chicago. Ill Small size. 25c. Hotel
size, eight times the quantity. $l.00. 81
SOLD By T. Ii. THOMAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
The Size of Siberia,

Few persons realize the size of this
immense country, and as an illustra-
ton it is said the United States, with
its possessions, and all of Europe eX-
cept Russia could be put into Siberia
and considerable territory would be
left over. AS an illustration of the
value of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
we point TO its 80 years record of
cures and the thousands of letters re-
ceived from grateful people every
where. Have You ever tried it for
stomach, liver or bowel disorders? If
not. take our advice and commence to-
day. Good health always follows. It
never fails in cases of sick headache,
bloating, indigestion, dyspepsia, CON
stipation, cramps. insomnia, nervous
ness, malaria or bowel complaints
Delicate women. too, are soon restored
TO health and strength by the Bitters.
Try it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Your best route is over the Chicago
& Alton railway. All lines of railway
Will sell you tickets over this line
whether you decide to go via Peoria
or via Chicago. The rates are as low
as by any line, and your home ticket
agent will be pleased to sell you a
ticket over the Chicago & Alton Short
Line if you ask for it. Direct cOnncc-
tions with all railroads at Peoria and
Chicago. Superb day coaches and
Pullman parlor cars, Pullman sleeping
cars and both cafe and dining cars
Ask your home ticket agent for a
ticket via the Chicago & Alton Short
Line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
Dewitt Is the Name.

When YOU go 70 buy witch hazel
salve look for the name Dewitt on
every box. The pure, unauthorized
witch hazel is used in making De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. which is
the best salve in the world for cuts,
burns. bruises, boils. eczema and piles.
The popularity Of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, due TO its many cures,
has caused numerous worthless coun-
terfeits TO be placed on the market.
The genuine bears the name E. c. De
Witt & Co, Chicago. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
FARMERS EXCHANGE GROWS
Local Branches Being Formed-Some
of Its Benefits.

Residents of rural districts learning
of the benefits TO be derived from the
Farmers National Exchange, recently
organized, are rapidly organizing local
branches in the northern part of the
state.
Applications are coming in to the
officers more rapidly than they can
readily be attended to for member
ship in the exchange and hundreds
of letters of inquiry are being sent. The
organization now controls II elevators
entirely and is receiving consignments
of grain from large number of other
elevators which are owned by farmers
in different parts of the west. The
average now is 20 carloads of grain
a day shipped by the exchange eleva-
tors into the market at Kansas City,
Mo. The exchange is prepared to pay
about S cents per bushel more than
the railway line elevators pay and
still there is a good margin for the
association.
The plan of the big corporation is
TO treat all its members alike, allow
ing each member only 500 worth of
stock and making representation, in
terest and profits equal to every mem
Der The interest will be s per cent
on the stock and the balance of the
profits will be divided equally.
Among the officers who will be
present and assist in the Organiza-
ton of the locals are: President II.
y. Gaines, of Topeka, Kan: Treas
urer A. G. Van Patten and Attorney
F. E. Andrews.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
Cholera Infantun1,

This disease has lost its terrors
since Chambcrlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoaa Remedy came into gen
cral use. The uniform success which
attends the use of this remedy in all
cases Of bowel complaints in children
has made it favorite wherever it's
value has become known. For sale by
all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
81. Louis ond Return s4.S5.

Daily during the month of August
the Chicago. Peoria & st. Louis rail
way will sell excursion tickets to st.
Louis and return from Peoria at the
above low rate. Tickets will be good
for return passage seven days from
date of sale. This is the best oppor-
tunity yet offered TO visit the great
worlds fair.
For map of worlds fair grounds. To-
cation of hotels and boarding houses,
and further information, call on c., F.
X St. l.. railway agent, or address T.
y. Williams, general passenger agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Cheap rates to St. Louis, Mo, on ac-
count of the exposition, via the Illinois
Central Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
office, 329 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G.
A. Smith, general agent Phone NJ,
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
Sion and Think.

II you want to go to Chicago you
can take one of the c. M. & st. P.s
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At Ais a. m,
arriving at Chicago at S:55 Il. IN,
and at 11:50 p. M, arriving at
Chicago at 1855 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

The Davenport school board held
continuation of Tuesdays meeting at
the secretary's Office on Sixth and
Main streets last night and discussed
the various bids until late hour. At
last that of II. B. Walters of Dan
vile, H.. was accepted. He was the
lowest bidder, and his bid was $751;
90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
boston and Return.

Very low rates to Boston and return
on sale via the Rock Island, Aug. II
for through tourist sleeper to leave
Chicago Saturday evening, Aug. Is at
$50 arriving in Boston at 7:30 a. M.
Monday, Aug. Is. For berth rcscrva-
ton or further information call or
write. +. II. PLUMMER,
G. Il. a.
1929 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
Montreal. Que,
Only $1o.65 more than rate to Niagara
Falls.

Stop-oycr allowed at Wcsthcld, for
sidc-trip 10 Chautauqua Lake.
Tickets good returning, - days in
Guiding date of sale. Elegant trains OF
Pullman sleeping cars and superb day
coaches. personally conducted by repre-
sentativcs Of the Big Four who will
look after the wants of the passengers.
These excursions need no Introduction
to tho public and the popularity Of the
Big -Four. the natural route to Niagara
Falls via Buffalo, well known. Full
information in pamphlet form can be
obtained from Big Four ticket Office.
325 Main Street, Peoria, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. =. at
1890 p. m, or the early morning train
at $50 You will be assured of Il
pleasant and safe journey.