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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18
CHAPTER TX.


THE SHOCKING OF HUNNIcoFF.
It was two weeks after the date ei
tho governors fishing trip, and by
consequences Judge MacFarlane's court
had been the even fortnight in session
In CASTOR. when Kent's attention was
recalled to the forgotten Varnum case
by another letter from the local at
torney, Hunnicott.
"Varnum VS.. Western Pacific comes
up Friday Of this week, and they are
going toSpress for trial this time. and
no mistake" wrote the local repre-
sentative. Hawk has been chasing
around getting afiidavits; for what
purpose ] don't know, though Lesher
tells me that one OF them was sworn
by Houligau, the sub-contractor who
tried to fight the engineers estimates
on the Jump creek work.
ALSO, there is story going the
rounds that the suit is to be made a
blind for bigger game. though ! guess
this is an gossip, based on the fact
that Mr.. Semple Falk!and's pri-
vate car stopped over here two
weeks ago. from three o'clock
in the afternoon till midnight
of the same day. Jason, OF the Clarion,
interviewed the New Yorker, and
Falkland told him he had stopped over
to look up the securities on a mort
gage held by one Of his New York
clients"
When Kent had dictated letter In
answer to Hunnicott's, he dismissed
the Varnum matter from his mind,
having other and more important
things to think Of. So. on the Friday,
when the case was reached OF Judge
MacFarlane's docket-but really, 1t Is
worth our while to be present in the
CASTOR courtroom to see and hear
what befalls.
When the Varnum case was called
Hunnicott promptly moved for third
continuance, in accordance with his
instructions. The judge heard his
argument, the old and well-worn one
of the absence of important witnesses
with perfect patience; and after list
ening to Hawks protest, which was
hardly more than mechanical, he
granted the continuance.
Then came the after-piece. Court
adjourned, and Immediately Hawk
asked leave to present, "at cham
bers," an amended petition. Hunni-
colt was waylaid by court officer as
he was leaving the room; and a mo-
ment later, totally unprepared, he was
in the judges office, listening in some
dazed fashion while Hawk went glib
ly through the formalities Of present.
ing his petition.
Not until the papers were served
upon him as the company's attorney,
and the judge was naming three
o'clock of the following afternoon as
the time which he would appoint for
the preliminary hearing, did the local
attorney come alive.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

CorroN.-The London board of
trade reports an increase Of s7.s6s,566
in England's exports of cotton goods
during the month Of March. During
the calendar year 1904 American ex-
ports Of similar goods increased by
81, 500 900 over the sales Of 1908. The
United States supplied most Of the
raw cotton from which the English
goods were made.
The saL e authority reports an In
crease of $s,3O2,655 In export Of woolen
fabrics for the same month. Our to-
tai exports Of such goods for the year
1904 was less than 100000.
Some of our cotton people might go
to England and find out how they do
it.-New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

FOR GODS SAKE, BUCKS! SPARE
ME- THAT"
Id the door-knob until he could launch
himself al chair and be sure of hit
ting it.
What's this Hawks telling me
about you, MacFarlane?" he demand
ed. frowning portentously.
Il don't know what he has told you.
But II Is too fragrant, Bucks; can't
do 1t, and that's all there is about
It," The protest was feebly fierce, and
there was the snarl OF baited aniDial
in the tone
ITS too late to make difficulties
now" was the harsh reply. you've
got to do it,"
II tell you cannot, and will mott"
"A late attack of conscience, eh?"
sneered the governor, who was sober
ing rapidly now. LET me ask ques-
tion or two. How much was that Sc
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

Rojestvensky did not want the COM
mand of the. Baltic feet, though, once
appointed. he never wavered in his be-
lief that II should be sent out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

THE Tools OF GENIUs.-Some of the
greatest discoveries In physics and
chemistry have been made with the
simplest forms Of apparatus and un-
der the most modest conditions of
laboratory equipment. One need only
recall the achievements Of the famous
John Dalton and in later time Of Sir
Gabriel Stokes to illustrate the point
AS regards the latter, comment OF
Lord Rayleigh is Of interest. Stokes
experimental work, he says, was exc
cuted with the most modest appli-
ances. Many Of his discoveries were
made In a narrow passage behind the
pantry of his house, into the window
of which he bl shutter fixed with
slit in 1t anu a bracket on which to
ulace crystals and prisms.-London
Telegraph.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

es In single-handed yachts are con-
stantly referred to In the Russian
press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

S8"A man does not grow himself by
gruntlng at every one else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

Whether the admiral will prove as
good in fighting as he has proved In
organization and discipline remains to
be seen. .. His opinions are definite
enough. He Is an enthusiastic believ-
er In the big battleship. likening each
armored vessel to a separate army
corps, a -unit In itself, which retains
It's value though the fleet Of which 1t
formed part may have been destroyed
or dispersed. When st. Petersburg
vacillated about the dispatch of the
squadron on the ground that a fleet
without torpedo boats and scouting
ships was useless, Rojestvensky re-
piled that he wanted only battleships
and armored cruisers. "A feet gains
In mobility by not being hampered
with small craft" Is one Of his dicta.
He declared that the Japanese sue
&C sses at Port Arthur were not gained
really by torpedo boats and destroyers,
but by the battleships behind them.
His whole conception Of a naval battle
Is a fight between big ships until the
bigger and more powerful, destroy the
smaller and weaker.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

Rojestvensky is stern discipline
rian, but he differs from all disciple
narians, past and, present. Blame In
the form of string Of anathemas
might be expected from silent Ad-
miral," Rojestvensky, however, Is q
humorist. and during the last six
months he has been worrying his Ill
mated officers and men into efficiency
by characteristic methods. Instead Of
storming or reprimanding, he issued
periodically general orders" holding
up careless and ignorant officers to
the derision Of the feet.
1.-THE commander In chief OF the Sec
ond Pacific squadron" runs one Of
these, "has to inform the fleet that
study was the purpose for which ca
de.s D and + were appointed to the
cruiser Aurora. These young gentle-
men have been wrongly given exces-
sive leave, and the commander-in-
chief now purposes to extend their
holdings for such lengthy period that
they will be as weary Of play as they
now are. of work" A whole series Of
similar orders was issued. with the
result that shirkers were terrified into
acquiring knowledge. If the Baltic
fleet has been able to start at all, 1t
Is due to Rojestvensky and to no one
else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

In the course Of the war Togo saw
a great deal Of actual fighting, 80 ht
is a naval man of no little experience
He was present at the first battle
of Phungdo, at the battle Of Haly-
ang, took part in the bombardmen'
Of Tangchow and saw the final over
throw and destruction at Weihaiwe
Of all that was left Of the Chinese
fleet. Nor did his ship, the Naniwa
pass entirely scathless through these
ordeals, though she received no Vita
damage. But ever the fame Of Togo
Heihachiro grew; he was known as
man of resolution and resource, most
of all as a hard and determined fight.
er.
After the war he was raised to the
rank Of rear admiral and promoted
to the third command In the Japanese
fleet.
When the elder statesmen, Thai
powerful coterie Of five men who are
the emperor's chief advisers In nation.
al crises, were mapping out eighteeT
months ago their plan Of campaign fol
the impending war with Russia the
question came up as to who should
command the fleet that would be sen'
to reduce Port Arthur.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

Among his offieers the Russian ad-
miral Is not a favortte. They declare
that they never know his mind. and
that he springs surprisea Of blame up
on them without warning. Many an
officer whose work has been inspected
without comment by the admiral has
afterward found his name quoted In
an ironical reprimand addressed to
negligent officers generally. Rojest-
vensky has mono of the bluff hearth
ness Of manner associated usually with
such genuine seamen. He Ia said new
r to express approval. and he always
issues blame In such way as to
make the culprit feel 1t most.
His men, however. like him. To
them also he Ia reserved and apparent
ly unappreciative. But he Ia redress
er of grievances, and had he lived on
the lower deck instead Of In the ad-
mlrars stateroom would have made an
excellent "sea lawyer" He examines
sailors clothes, eats their food. and
tests their hammocks, and II anything
is wrong never ceases until he has got
ST. Petersburg to set 1t right. He. new
or expresses comradeship with or af-
lection for his men. They are there,
he implies. to do their duty; and he
looks after their welfare only because
1t facilitates the doing Of duty.
Rojestvensky. nevertheless, has his
human side. Neatness Of person and
irreproachable uniforms he regards
almost as important as gunnery and
seamanship. His own appearance Is
not distinguished, though his features
are regular and he has lifelong wart
over the nose, which is the subject Of
much joking among irreverent mitch
men," The admiral, however, Is invar-
iably uniformed like an emperor, and
in this condition he will grub In grimy
stokeholds and pick his way among
greasy cases Of beef for hours in the
hope of discovering something wrong.
He Is intensely punctilious, and Is res
ponsible for the paraphrase Of Bacon,
Manners make seamen." Another
foible Is his love Of pretty surround
ings. His office under the gilt spire Of
the st. Petersburg "Admiralteistvo'
was adorned with photographs, mir
rors, relics of old friendships and cozy
furniture, and resembled a lady's bou-
doir rather than a place Of work. APP
parently these harmless luxuries in no
way demoralized his tough character.
for his long swims and solitary cruis-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

Send Togo" Marquis Ito Is repre-
sented to have said. He struck first
at the Yalu. He will strike first anA
hard at Port Arthur"
Initiative is one Of Vice Admiral
Togo's predominating traits. The ma"
tion's heads know 80 well that Togo
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18
RoJEsTvENskY vs. TOGO.
Short Range Sketch Of Opposing Naval
Commanders.

Rear" Admiral z. p. Rojestvensky
commander of the Russian feet, now
face to face with the Japs In the East
Indies, Land Vice Admiral Togo, the
Japanese Dewey, are nearly Of an age
the former being born In 184S and the
latter a year later.
Rojestyensky first saw the light of
day near Moscow, and after getting
the theoretical. impractical education
Of Russian naval officer. blossomed
out suddenly as a hero. For two un-
exampled feats Of bravery In the war
OF. 1S77-7S he gained the st. Georges
cross He served In the Black and
Baltic seas, gaining a high reputation
as a seaman, and In 1903 abandoned
seagoing for the post Of chief of stan
of the ministry of marine. In a year
he made reputation. He had fought
we'll with his sword, but fought much
harder battle for efficiency. Had that
battle been decided before February,
1904, Russla'a naval disasters before
Port Arthur would probably never nave
taken place,
Rojestvensky In typical Russian
and a typical naval officer His men
call him Admiral Moltchalivi," the
silent admiral and taciturnity goes
well with the reserved expression and
manners of the Russian aristocrat.
The naval man shows himself In his
tastes, for he is devoted to the sea,
not merely as a profession. but also
as a life passion. Rojestvensky Is al
ways at sea. When tied to the minis
try of marines he spent his leisure
navigating experimental craft and
tiny sailing boats In the gulf Of Fin
land; he, has written of the sea, and 1t
Is said taat his society friends dread
cd him because he insisted on talking
Of nothing but the sea. Such a man
ought to prove good sailor. and. In
fact. as a sailor and navigator not
oven Makaroff surpassed him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-18

TO BE CONTINUED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
ROOSEVELT HUNT
WILL BE CUT SHORT
Camp Will be Broken May 8 and Only
Stops Made Will be at Den
yer and Chicago.

Glenwood Springs. Colo, April 2S-
President Roosevelt will break camp
on May 8. a week earlier than he had
intended. and will start for Washing
ton at once. The only stops he will
make will be at Denver and Chicago.
where the dates for his reception have
been advanced to meet the new ar
rangement.
Secretary Loeb returned yesterday
from the camp, where he conferred
with the president. He announced up
on reaching here that affairs in Wash
ington made it necessary that the pres
ident curtail his visit. That there is
nothing alarming in the situation is
manifested from the fact that the hunt
will be continued 10 days more, in
spite of the condition of governmental
affairs which resulted in the altered
plans. The Venezuelan situation. it is
believed here. was the cause of the
order to start home May 8.
Glenwood Springs, Colo, April 2S--
A rumor reached here today the presi-
dent was slightly indispOsed yesterday
and did not participate in the hunt
In response to an inquiry by telephone
to the Smith ranch two miles from
camp Roosevelt. it was said the presi
dent was never in better health in his
life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
NAN PATTERSON'S SISTER REFUSES TO
ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE STAND
F INCRIMINATloN,
-

with her counsel.
still Refused Answers.

ed to do so until she had conferred
with her counsel
StiII Refused Answers.
After she had consulted with her
counsel Mrs. Smith declined to answer
the question. Il must stick to my sis
ter she said. She declined TO answer
the question, Were you in New York
on June So Notwithstanding that Re
corder Con directed her to answer.
Move to QuaSh.
New York. April 2S.-Counsel for J.
Morgan Smith and wife. argued a mo
tion for quashing the indictment
against the couple. for conspiracy in
connection with Nan Patterson's case
before Judge Foster.
The judge said he did not see there
was a scintilla of evidence in the
grand jury minutes on which the in
dictments could be predicated. He
took the matter under adjustment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
STOCKS REFLECT
DECENTRALIZATION
Make Violent Fluctuations Both Ways,
Northwestern Losing Six
Points.

New York. April 2S-The stock
market showed after effects of yes
terday's decentralization today but the
contest was doubtless between the OPP
posing forces and made violent fuc-
tautions both ways. higher opening
helped by buying In London did not
dissuade sellers from unloading in
great volume and a slump followed
Vigorous support rallied the market
but this did not quiet the feverish tone
at once. In the break losses register
ed from points to q points. the latter
Mort hWeslern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
BEATEN To DEATH
MOTHER KILLS FNE-YEAR-Olo
SON AND is HELD ON CHARGE
OF MURDER.

Richmond. Va. April 2S.--A confinu-
ance until Monday was today granted
az the hearing of Mrs. Shepperd h
Smith in the Manchester mayors court
on the charge of causing the death OF
her 5-year-Old son Ralph by beating
him 10 death. The woman alleges she
beat the child in order TO correct him
Of vicious habits. She was charged
with murder in the first degree and
her husband, who left the city the
morning Of the death OF the child. Is
charged with being an accessory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
Going North by Way of
the Pacific
Ocean.
SEEN OUT SIXTY MILES
Japanese Notice Intimates Con-
tempIated Attack OF
kamranh.

kamranh Bay. April 2S.-The Rus.
/ sian squadron with its transports left
its last stopping place Wednesday
| evening for an unknown destination.
The warships were provisioned for
six months. II is thought here they
were bound for Vladivostok by way of
the Pacific.
Four German GOLFERS arrived at
Kamranh bay too late to proceed with
the squadron but they subsequently
sailed in the same direction in an effort
to catch up with it.
Instructions for NehOEatofT.
Admiral Nebogatoff's division was
expected to arrive yesterday in Indo-
Chinese waters where II is believed
the admiral will receive instructions
regarding the place where he Is to ef.
feet a junction with Rojestvensky.
whose squadron. besides % warships
includes a repairing ship and water
tank ship.
laps Serve Notice.
Toxic. April 2S. $ a. m.-Part of the
Russian fleet reentered Kamranh bay
April "a, but the main force seems To
be making Hainan island its base
Japan will reserve the right tn act as
she thinks fit
Sees MaFShIps.
Island of Penang. April 2S.-The
British steamer Catherine Apcar. ar
rived here today from Calcutta and re
ports having passed two detachmentS
of eight and seven warships respec--
tiveiy last night GO miles south of Pen
ang, heading for Singapore.
Estimates Jap LOSSES.
Toxic. April 2S.-Count Okuma. for
mer foreign minister, addressing today
a committee of the progressive party
appointed to succor the wounded. esti-
mated the number of wounded and sick
as a result of the war at 200.0 to
100000. and the number killed or who
had died of disease at $4,000. The
count warned the people to be prepar-
ed for a lengthy war and expressed
the hope that the continuance of the
struggle would not affect the national
sentiment. Nothing should shake their
resolution to continue the war.
Could Have Avoided u.
He criticised the national diplomacy.
expressing the opinion efficient and
timely diplomatic skill would have pre-
vented the Russian squadron from com
ing to the far east. The count also
expressed the belief that the occasion
for great battles had disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
CEN. FITzHUCH LEE STRICKEN;
RENDERED PARTIALLY HELPLESS
AffIiction Overtakes Well known Soldier While on
Train EnrOute to Washington
Left Side ParaIyzed.

ton TO meet him. The general was
conscious and chatted with friends.
He was stricken just as the train left
Fall River
Physicians were taken aboard the
train at Jersey City, Philadelphia and
Baltimore Since the first stroke no
change for the worse has taken place
Had Been in Boston.
The general had been spending a
few days in Boston and was returning
to Washington on his way 10 join Mrs.
Lee. All members of the generals
family have been notified of his condi-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28

Washington. April -2e.-Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee, on the way from Boston
to Washington. was stricken with ap-
oplexy shortly after the train left Har-
lem river His left side is affected.
The train bearing the general arriv-
ed in Washington shortly after 10. and
the patient was removed to Providence
hospital.
Friends To Meet Him.
News of the generals condition had
preceded him to Washington and
many of his army and personal
friends were at the Pennsylvania sta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
GREEN AND GAYNER
ON THEIR DEFENSE
Canadian Magistrate Considers Prima
Faeie Case of Conspiracy
Made.

Montreal. April 2S.-Messrs. Gayner
and Green have been put upon their
defense. Magistrate LaFontaine. ex-
tradition commissioner. announced to-
day he considered prima facie case of
conspiracy had been made between
GayneT and Green and Capt. Carter
and others. for the purpose of defraud
ing the United States government He
therefore announced he was prepared
to hear their defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
ID Follette Wlna Analn.

Madison. Wis. April 2S.-The as
sembly. with but one dissenting voice.
today passed the employe bill recon-
mended by Gov. La Toilette and de-
fning the liability Of the railroad com
panies. The assembly also advanced
the bill to prevent the piracy OF plays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
BIGELOW'S HOME is
TAKEN BY RECEIVER
Family of Former Milwaukee Banker
Goes to Live With Son,
Gordon.

Milwaukee. Wis. April 2S.-The
Wisconsin Trust and Security com
pany. receiver for the Bigelow estate.
today took possession of the home.
stead OF Frank G. Bigelow Only a
few personal effects were removed by
members of the Bigelow family The
former banker and family have taken
up their residence with their son. Cor
don Bigelow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
THE MAN WAS INCOMPETENT
Coroner's Jury Fixes Blame for indiana
Mine Accident.

Princeton. lid. April 2S.-Coroner
Worth returned a verdict today in the
recent coal mine disaster in which
eight men were killed. He holds Ros
coe Hedrick and the Princeton Coal
company which owned the mine. re-
sponsible. The verdict says Hedrick
was incompetent To prepare the shot
which caused the explosion and the
company knew it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
DASTARDLY PLOT
STICKS OF OYNA-
MITE PILED AGAINST MINE
OFFICERS HOME.

Calumet, Mich. April 2S.-A daring
attempt 10 blow up the home Of Supt-
Smith. Of the Wolverine mine. the prob
able motive OF the wOuld-be assassins
being the destruction Of his family, was
frustrated by the timely discovery OF
81 sticks Of dynamite piled against
the house The plot is thought 10
have been the work Of men disgruntled
By the failure OF the recent strike al
the Wolverine mine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
CAPITAL OF YEMEN
TAKEN BY REBELS
Severe Blow to Turkish Troops in
Arabia - Manakha Now
6esieged.

Hodeida. April 2S.-Sanaa, the CAPT
tai city of Yemen province capitulated
to insurgents during the night of Apri.
20 The revolutionists are now pro
ceeding TO Manakha. The latter has
a garrison of 5000 men but the troops
are mutinuous. The scene of the fight
in March whea the Syrian reserves
who went TO the relief Of Sanaa were
defeated. was strewn with
dead soldiers and animals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
SIXTEEN KILLED
DISASTROUS NINE EXPLOSION IN
ELEANORA SHAFT NEAR
DU 6OIS, PA.

Dubois. Pa. April 2S.-Sixteen men
were killed and one will die as the re
suit of an explosion al the Eleanora
shaft. near Big Run. u miles south of
here. The explosion occurred last
night and was not known here until to-
day The mine is owned and operated
by the Rochester < Pittsburg Coal <
Iron company The mine was thought
10 be free from dangerous gases
Three bodies have been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
SPOTTED FEVER MAKES ITS
APPEARANCE AT GALESBURG
Five Deaths in Two Weeks Have
Aroused Health Board to Pre-
ventiVe Measures.

Galesburg, H., April 2S.-Five
deaths from spinal meningitis within
two weeks. and reports of two other
persons suffering from the disease.
have aroused the health board to activ
ity in coping with a threatened cpl
demic The last death was that of Er
win Erickson He was taken i'll in
school Tuesday afternoon and by night
the disease had developed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-28
THE CAPTAIN HAD EXCUSES
Reasons For Refusings to Aid Yacht
SyIph Appear Good.

New Yorl, April 2s.-Because he
considered the yacht in no immediate
danger. and had a Perishable cargo
which would make any delay on his
part dangerous, and bad no towing
gear. are reasons given by Capt. Hot
Vile of the fruit steamer S. Oteri. for
his failure to go to the assistance OF
President RoOsevelt's yacht, Sylph
when she was lying disabled south OF
Bodies island.