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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15
~ BY James Carter Beard

NnSOO and recorded, besides the radiance emit
ted by cryptogamic plants. many of
which phosphorescent
In addition to this the experiment has been tried
of immersing these light-giving flowers in jars of
oxygen gas, when. we assured. the light is much
more brilliant while in other gases such nitrogen
or carbonc. no light is visible This seems TO dispose
OF the electrical theory 1t has been suggested that "a
slow combustion may account for the light. though
1t Is impossible to ascertain what substance is con-
surned. and there is, of course, sensible heat
Can be possible that the light given by plants
Is analogous to the Rontgen, X-ray those that
flow from radum? Perhaps few wcll-contrived
and conducted experiments with regard to flower
light might possibly be not entirely without result
The quality of phosphorescence is much more largely
possessed by some of the cryptogamic howerless
plants than by others There is a charming little
plant (ScSostcga OsmnniIcq) so-called first because
1t gathers the crystalline rocks having oliated
structure called schsts. and also because it resem-
bles in miniature the beautiful royal fern Osmnudu
Like the true cavern MOSES, this plant is emerald
green but the light given out by its root-hars is
brilliant yellow.
But there IS indeed no need to go far for examples
of phosphorescent fungi. dccayng potato or Other
vegetable IS often field for the display of brilliantly
luminous fungoid growth. brilliant indeed that as
assured by a scientific writer. alarm Of fire
raised the streets of Strasburg from a
decaying mass Of potatoes collected in a cellar Most
of us, II may be supposed familiar with fox-re
that shines from decaying wood. sometimes quite
brightly and know that it is not the wood but an
investing growth of fungus that emits the light The
Rev. Mr. VI. Berkely cites an instance in England
where "A dazzling radiance was observed upon a
spruce or larch log. which continued for several DAYS
a byssod mycclinr yielding an usually pungcnt odor
being recognized Thready of root fbers
from fungoid growths pcnc-
~ trate decaying organic mat
or ter. and coal deposits IN mines
EaA..h - give a pale mIrnicry of light
that imparts a weird charm
N 10 subterrancan galleries and
~ chambers. if masses Of
( NJ > moonlight had strayed from
go I'm the world above and lost them
SSxVA EE selves amid UNDERGROUND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15

park, and other flower lights observed
and recorded, besides the radiance emit
ted by cryptogamic plants. many Of
which are phOsphorcscent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
CANADA DECIDES
TO GUARD BORDER
Will Establish Series of Batterie 6
Along Our Lime of
Fence"

Halifax, \. s., May 12.-Captain T.
e. Nash. of the Royal engineers. an
officer of the imperial government. is
In Ottawa assisting the Canadian de-
partment of militia and defense to
prepare plans for new fortifications in
this country. Some of these works of
defense will be erected along the Unit
ed States border. Captain Nash has
been engaged by the Canadian gov
ernment for six months. and during
that time he will act under Lieuten-
ant Colonel Wetherbee, chief engineer
Of the department.
Captain Nash's present duties re-
late chiefly to the establishment OF
new batteries. In conjunction with
Colonel WPtherbee he will prepare
plans of forts for the sites selected
10y the British war office commission
sent to Canada some time ago in con-
nectiOn with fOrtifications in this coun-
try along the border.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
LEFT 1T TO MOTHER
TO DECIDE MATTER
Story Back Of WaIIace's Acceptance
of Position as Builder
of Canal.

Wooster. O., May 12.-It was Mrs.
David y. Wallace, his mother, who
caused John L. Wallace to accept the
position of chief engineer of the Pana-
ma canal After the place had been
offered to him by President Roosevelt
he left Washington for Wooster to
consult his mother, determined to ac-
cept only on condition that she ap-
proved. Mrs. Wallace is ~ ears old.
He told her of the presidents re
quest that he take the engineering post
and spoke of what it involved.
''Shall 1 accept?" he asked, adding,
"It rests entirely with you" Mrs. Wal
lace thought of the eight or ten years
absence, of the disease dangers that
the work involved, of her own years,
and of the probability that she should
never see her son again. But she an
swered: 'It is your duty; 60" There
upon Wallace wired his acceptance,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
TOTAL DEATHS IN
EXPLOSION EIGHT
Result OF Mine Disaster Not so
Bad as Had Been
Feared.

CarboEdale, IL, May I'm an ex-
pIOsiOn at the shaft of the Zig Muddy
Coal and IrCn company, in Herrin, fivo
men were killed outright, three fatally
injured, and tSyenty others slightly in
jured. The dead are: John Miller,
Dick Reins, Fritz Seiberg, Evan Will
Jams and Thomas Green. Fatally III
jured-JOhn SSwofferd, Frank Lazonia
and Angelo ScarOnia. The disaster was
one OF the most serious in the history
Of the coal industry in this section for
many years.
Six kegs Of powder had been placed
I'm the mine during the time lnterven-
ing between the night and day shifts
for distribution to the men in the
morning. John Miller, a driver, had
charge Of the distribution of the ex-
pIOsiye. Then minutes after Miller
was supposed to have accomplished his
task the electric current which runs
the machines was turned on, and the
explosion followed. 1t is supposed that
through some mistake the current was
switched on before Miller had dis
tributed the powder. There were more
than two score men in the mine. Mill
ler's body was literally torn to pieces,
and the injured were found in all parts
of the mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
OF KNOXVILLE ARE AT OUTS

Galesburg. H., May 12.-KnoXville
city officials are engaged in a hot
fight over the waterworks superin-
tendent. Ignoring a petition signed
by most of the business men, Mayor
Jones refused to reappoint the old
superintendent and appointed his own
son. In order to prevent approval Of
the bond, three aldermen remained
away from the council meeting. pre-
venting a quorum, and yesterday
Mayor Jones caused the arrest of Aid.
Harmony, who was fined. The three
aldermen have remained away again,
preventing a quorum, and their arrest
is anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
BANKERS UNION SEES A
STORMY TIME AT OMAHA

Omaha. May 12.-The supreme coun-
ell of the Bankers Union of the
World held Il stormy meeting yester-
day. Supreme Banker Swartz de-
nOunced DR.. f. c. Spinney, the presi-
dent, and his methods of conducting
the business of the order. DR.. Spinney
called the police to eject Swartz, but
the latter sat down and avoided trOu
bic. President Spinney then called
for nominations for president, but
was stopped by the sheriff, who serv-
ed an injunction on Spinney and his
associates restraining them from
electing officers or voting proxies.
Spinney Immediately resigned the
chair to Ezra Howard, and the cleo
tion proceeded. resulting in the choice
of Spinney for another term as pres
ident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
COMBINE
IS APPARENTLY SECURE
A TIEUP OF LAKE
CARRIERS CERTAIN
Pilots Association Votes to Reject
Wages offered by the
Owners.

Chicago, May IA complete and
disastrous tieup of great lakes traffic.
of uncertain duration, but expected to
extend through good part of the
summer. was assured yesterday when
the result of the Masters and Pilots
associations referendum was an
nounced in Chicago. The referendum
had been in progress Tuesday and
yesterday. Chicago workers voted
last night. declaring almost unani-
mously for strike.
Provisional charters for the ship
ment of more than 100000 bushels
of grain from Chicago were cancelled
as soon as the result was known. All
of this will be carried to the seabOard
by rail.
This great contest between captains
of lake vessels and the vessel owners
has been brewing for Il year and a
half. 1t began with the organization
of the Masters and Pilots association
i'm the fan of 1902. At first captains
held off. and when the time came fOI
making contracts Il year ago the un-
ion was still too weak. During the
summer it grew rapidly, and after its
victory over the United States Steel
corporation it brought to its ranks
practically every holder of a govern
ment license as pilot on the lakes.
Preparations were made to force II
fight for recognition on the Lake Car.
riers' association, and after a long de-
lay conferences began. The demands
of the union were pronounced eX-
treme. and the conferences came to a
sudden end. When they were resumed
Il week ago it seemed for Il time as if
an amicable agreement would be
reached.
All went well until the question of
wages was reached. and the lake car
rers offered the same wages as last
season. 1t was this proposition which
was submitted to n referendum vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
GREAT EVENTS IMPENDING
More Russian Troops at Port Arthur-NO
Confirmation of RumOrs.

st. Petersburg. May u, 3:35 a. m.-
Impending events of great Importance
to the military situation in Manchuria
are foreshRdowed in official dispatches
given out late last night by the war
commission. On May s the Japanese
forces cautiously moved from Feng-
Wang Cheng towards Hal ChenG,
which is thirty-two miles east-by-north
of New Chwang. and it is the opinion
OF the general staff that they should
certainly reach their destination with
in two days. If the Japanese occupy
Hai-Cheng. with Port Arthur effective
" cut off, New Chwang, which tine
Russians have already dismantled,
would pass into their hands.
The satisfaction felt at the re-es-
tablishment of communication with
Port Arthur is increased 10y the knowl-
edge that a train load Of ammunition
has BEEN safely delivered to the fort
ress. This was done in the presence
of the enemy's army which landed at
Pitsewo and which is apparently on
the eve of being reinforced by anoth-
er division on board thirty transports
now lying of Port Adams.
With n large force of the enemy le-
fore Port Arthur IL is well understood
here that it is Il question OF days. per
haps hours. before communication is
again cut of No news has been re-
ccivet from the seat of war confirma-
tory of the many rumors of heavy
fighting which are drifting in from
abroad. mainly through japanese
sources. Upon several points. how
ever. specific information is vouch-
safed. The idea that the Russian
squadron at Port Arthur is being de-
stroyed to prevent its falling into the
hands Of the enemy is secuted at the
admiralty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
CORONER'S JURY DECIDES
WRNTZ KILLED HIMSELF

Bristol, Tenn, May 12.-"He came
to his death by accidental discharge
of his own pistol" is the verdict of the
coroner's jury investigating the death
of Edward L. Wentz. the millionaire,
whose body was discovered decayed
and unburied on a spur of Black
mountain last Sunday. The verdict
created surprise. Vents family be-
lieve there was crime in the death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
PRESIDENT WILL SPEND
SUMMER AT OYSTER BAY

washington. May II. - President
Roosevelt's plans for the summer have
been announced by Secretary Loeb.
They are tentative, but probably will
be carried out. The president will go
Oyster Bay about July 1, remaining
there until he receives the official noti-
fication of the choice of the Repub-
lican convention. Then he expects to
return to Washington for a stay of two
or three weeks, returning then to Oys-
ter Bay and remaining there until
shortly after the middle of Septem-
hnp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Details OF Fight.

Toxic. May 12.-Later details of the
Russian attack on Anju last Tuesday
state the fighting lasted all day. The
Russians retreated Wednesday morn
ing at the approach of japanese rein
forcements, the japanese pursuing
the Russians in the direction of Kan
Chong. The japanese casualties at
Anju were four killed and six wound
killed and wounded. \ Russian pris-
oner said the Cossack raiders num-
btr 500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Rnhon.. I.ingnr on ...n nn,...

Washington. May IA. {. Lam
bert. vice consul general ut Daitotei.
which is a new name for Tamsui, the
old capital of FormOSa. reports to the
statedeDartment that during the month
of March there were JJS cases of
bubonic plague on the island, with 369
deaths The consul says that the plague
has been epidemic for the last 1--WE
years in the southern part of the ISL
and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
May Follow the Example
of His Predeces-
SOrS.
IS NEEDED AT HOME
Russians Said to Have
Destroyed Port
Da1ny.

st. Petersburg, May 12.-The Asso-
ciated Press learns from the highest
source that Emperor Nicholas is ex-
ceedingly anxious to go to the front,
but he realizes that the conditions of
state demand his presence at home.
Nevertheless it is now not consider
ed impossible that he will follow the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
GIRL REsCUEs 2-YEAR-OLD
CHILD FROM DEATH ON RAIL

KOkOm0. Ind, May 12.-At the risk
of her life Miss Blanche Keller
snatched from in front of a swiftly
moving train Mary DwyCr. 2 years old,
who was playing on the tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
ALABAMA REPUBLICANS
DECLARE FOR FAIRBANKS

Birmingham, Ala, May 12.-The
Republican state convention adjourned
after electing four delegates-at-large TO
the national convention. nominating
two presidential electOrs-at-large, NAM
ing new state committee largely COM
posed of anti-Lilly Whites, and adopt
ing a platform indorsing President
Roosevelt for the presidency and Sena-
tor Fairbanks for vice president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Ex-Governor Hoard a Delegate.

Portage. Wis, May 12--The Repub-
lican convention of the Second Wis
consin district genOminated Represent
ative Henry g Adams. of Madison,
Ex-Governor William y. Hoard. of
Fort Atkinson, and Frank W. Hall. Of
Madison, were elected delegates to the
national convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
EMPEROR NICHOLAS IS
ANXIOUS TO GO TO FRONT
FOURTEEN MILLION
IN ONE STEAMSHIP
La Lorraine Carries Most Valuable
Cargo That Ever Left
New York.

New York, May 12.-The steamship
La Lorraine sailed for Havre today
with $9,3OO,OOO in gold bars and specie
in the strong room, the most valuable
shipment of gold that has ever gone
out of this port.
The ship is valued at S4.0OO,OOO and
the general cargo S1,OOO,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
UNCLE SANS WARsHIPs
DEPART FROM ST. LOUIS

St. Louis, May 12.The United
States gunboat Nashville and the tor
pedo boat destroyer Lawrence, which
had been here for twelve days in hon
or of the opening of the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition, have departed for
New Orleans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Hearst Loses Indiana by
Large Major
ity.
1904 TO 1853 IN TEST
Will Nominate at an Ad-
journed Ses-
sion.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 12.-The
democratic state convention met here
today. The platform will be adopted
and the state ticket nominated at the
second session to be held July 20.
\ resolution was adopted today to
instruct the delegates named to vote
as unit for Judge Parker, of New
York, for president. The Parkerites
controlled the convention throughout,
the test of strength coming on the
election of permanent chairman.
Alonzo Green Smith being elected by
a vote of 1904 against 46S for Judge
McCabe. named by the Hearst follow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
C NCINNATI RELIEVES
RALEIGH AT CHEMULPO

Washington, Ma L. = The navy
department is advised of the arrival
of the Cincinnati at Chemulpo, where
she relieved the Raleigh. The latter
left Chemulpc for WOosuDg, where she
goes for coal and fresh supplies, also
to communicate with Admiral Cooper,
commander-in-chicf of the Asiatic sta
tion for instruction. She probably
will return to Chemulpo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
THIEVES MAY HAVE SET
FIRE AT CHARLTON, IOWA

Charlton, Iowa. May 12.-Fire of in
cendiary origin damaged all buildings
on two sides Of the public square to-
day. The total loss is $25, 900. Two
mon caught stealing goods are held
on suspicion Of being fire bugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
PedIars Barred from Trains.

Grand Rapids. Mich, May 12.-Su-
perintendent J. w. Hunter, of the Grand
Rapids and Indiana railway. announces
an order which has gone into effect
barring all news agents and pedlars
from business on the trains of the diff
ferent divisions. The company will
provide daily papers, fruits, etc, at
principal stations along the 'i1e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
shnw I'm Route ror IOWA.

Washington. May 12.-Before leav-
ing for Iowa Secretary Shaw ordered
third call on the depository banks. di-
rectiug them to transfer to the treasury
on or before May p approximately
S10.OO0,0OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
In the old Mckinley District.

Canton. O.. May 12.-The Republic
ans of the Eighteenth district, known
as the old Mckinley district. have re-
nominated James Kennedy. of Youngs-
town, for congress by acclamation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
FINING OF COAL
MEN CONFIRMED
Appellate Court Declares Penalty
Imposed at Chicago Was
Legal.

Chicago, May 12.-The appellate
court today affirmed the sentence fin
ing II members of the Northern Hi
nois Soft Coal association $500 for
participation in an illegal combina-
ton to fix the price at which coal
should be sold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
CLINTON sALo0NKEEPERs
PLACED UNDER COURT BAN

Clinton, Iowa. May 12.-On com
Plaint of Mrs. Julia Myatt. who has
been prosecuting liquor dealers for
two years, Judge Wolfe has enjoined
- saloonkeePers from selling liquor
tosa drunkard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
SAYS Railroad Is Not Open.

Toxic. May 12.-Ofiicial inquiry
shows Viceroy AleNieff's report that
thur has been restored since Monday
is untrue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Firing Near New Chwang.

Shan Hal Kwan. May 12.-Firing is
reported to have been heard today
south Of New Chwang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Ment, pied br suicide or Aceident.

Bristol, Tenn, May 12-The cor
oner's verdict in the Wentz inquest is
suicide or accidental killing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
TRIALS FOR HERESY
Prospect OF Some Warm Work in
the M. E. Conference as to
Church Standards.
PROFESSORS ARE GOING AsTRAY
Books Are Also UnOrthOdOx, So Three
Memorials Fear r. Liberals
VS.. Conservatives.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 10. - The
present intentions are that tile heresy
charges wlich have been made against
several individuals high III the coun-
ellis of Methodism are destined to pro-
yoke a spirited conflict among the deie-
gates to the Methodist general confer
ences before a final settlement of the
controversy is reached. The commit
tee on education has appointed sub
committee which will have consider1-
tioE of this important matter. TIE
question as to whether this sub-cOm-
mittee shall have power to call before
1t persons upon whose testimony Will
be decided the charges of heresy and
papers bearing upon the subject evoked
q vigorous contest in the main COM
mittee.
Three Conferences Are Troubled.
After much debate. the sub-cOmmit-
tee was finally voted the power of Il
board of inquiry and will hear all tie
evidence bearing upon this subject.
Memorials on these charges have been
received from the COlumbia river.
southern Illinois, and Swedish confer
ences, asking for an examination into
the orthodoxy Of books in use in
MethodiSts schools, and of the profess
sors in several of the faculties. Mem
bers of the Rock River conference
sent a memorial asking the board Of
bishops to refuse to confirm the APP
pointment of professors of whose
orthodoxy there was reasonable ground
for doubling.
Men Who Lead the Liberals,
Three prominent educators on the
committee insist that theology in
committee insist that theology in
Methodist schools is safe and sound
- Chancellor j. II. Day, of Syracuse;
President Charles ]. Little, of Garrett
Bilical Institute, and Secretary w. f.
Mcdowell, of the board of education.
Their contentious in this matter are
made more interesting by the fact that
the three gentlemen named are all
prominent candidates FOR biShOpric
hoAors They represent the aggressive
element in the educational department
of the church, and as they win or lose
the question of IL liberal or cOnserva-
tive policy in the church may largely
be determined.
Conference Talk Technicalities.
Practically no business was transact
ed by the general conference. The
early morning session was devoted to
a consideration of the report of the
committee on rules as reported by Rev.
DIR. Z. B. Neely, chairman, and in
cluded a lively debate on technical
points. The report was not disposed
of at recess and after recess, the or
der of receiving and welcoming fra
ternal delegates which was not COM
pleted at Tuesdays session, was taken
I'M and continued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12
Rumors of Fight at Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg. May 12.-Rumors
are widely current here that fighting
is in progress at Port Arthur, but
there is no official news confirming
the reports. The Russians still hold
New Chwang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12

blown up and sunk April p OF Port
Art hur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-12

example Of all the Romanoff dynasty
during the last century and undergo
his baptism of fire.