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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
JETT'S CONFESSION.
Alleged Details of Noted Kentucky
Assassination

LOUISVILLE. KY, June 13.-The Cour-
ier-Journal today in a dispatch from Gym
thiana, KY, prints the confession of Cur
tbs Jett which gives the alleged details OF
the assassinations of James b. Marcum
and James Cockrir and also throws new
light on the murder of DR.. B. d. Cox, the
three crimes having been committed during
the reign of feudism in Breathitt county.
The confession is authorized by Jetts at
torneys.
Jett says he, John Smith and John Abb
ner killed James Cockrill; that Robert
Deaton went after Abner and Smith TO aid
In the murder, and that Ebert Hargis,
James Hargis Ed Callahan, Jesse Spicer
and Bill Brtton are the men who formed
the conspiracy.
Starting out with these statements Jett
enters extensively into details of the MUIR
der and lays bare every feature OF the con-
spiracy and the events before and after
the murder.
He then confessed to the murder of James
B. Marcum, which, he says, was at the
instance of James Hargis and Ed Callahan.
declaring that the pistol with which he did
the shooting was furnished him by Cal ahau
for the purpose. He says B. ]. Even told
the truth about the killing.
Jetts statement In regard to the assas-
sination of DR.. Cox is little less sensational
than his assertions In regard to the other
murders. He says he was at the jail and
heard three Shots after which the tele-
phone rang he went 10 Alex Harels
house and Hargis asked what the shooting
was about. Jett continues the story in
these words:
IT said / did not know, and Uncle Alex
said: Let's go down and see II Jim or any
of them are hurt" Uncle Alex stopped at
Jm's garden fence; l guess he was afraid
to run In, but ! was fearless and did not
care, you know, and went into the YARD,
and in the shadow of the smokehouse-
moon as bright as day; l shall never for
get it-stood Ed Callahan, Jim Hargis, Bill
Britton, Jesse Spicer and Elbert Hargfs,
with two shotguns; saw no pistols"
Jett closes his confession by saying that
he has told the plain truth; nothing more
and nothing less" He relieves Alex Har-
gis of all completely In the Cockrin ana
Marcum murders, saying, He is an inno-
cent man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
Several Former Philadelphia Officials
Arraigned Today.

PHILADELPHIA, June I3.-Abraham L.
English. former director of public safety
OF this city; Philip II. Johnson, former
city architect: James d. Finley, building
inspector. and Henry A. Baton OF the firm
OF Henderson & Co. contractors. were
placed on trial today charged with con-
spiracy to defrsud the city in connection
with the construction of municipal hos
pitai.
The defendants were arrested shortly
after Mayor Weaver's break with the re-
publican organization. English was di-
rector during Mayor Ashbridge's admins
tratlon and Johnson and Finley are rela-
tiyes of Israel w. Durham former leader
OF the republican organization in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
7 FOR GOVERNORSHIP
MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN CON-
VENTIoN AT DULUTH.

DULUTH, Minn, June 13.-When the re-
publican state convention was called to or
der here today the delegates faced situa-
ton more tangled than any convention OF
Minnesota republicans has ever had to
struggle with ger
There were seven active candidates for
the nomination for governor. seven for sec
retary OF state. two involved in a contest
for state auditor and three for treasurer.
There were contests for every place on the
ticket, each aspirant having strongly COM
mitted delegations The situation had fail
ed to clear itself up to the time the con-
vention opened this forenoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
MARBLEHEADON GUARD
WILL SEIZE THE EMPIRE IF SHE
LEAVES coRINTo.

No news came to the Navy Department
over night from Commander Mulligan Of
the cruiser Marblehead, so it Is assumed
that he is still closely watching the steam
er Empire, in the harbor of Corinto, Mica
ragua IT. has been decided, and Com
niander Mulligan has been so advised, that
there is no warrant for the seizure OF the
Empire by the Marblehead as long as the
former vessel remains within Nfcaraguan
territorial waters, so there is nothing for
Capt Mulligan to do but lie In wait for
her quarry when she starts out to sea.
1t is stated that as Nicaragua is at peace
with the world there is no reason why the
Empire should not remain there indefinite
Iy, so far as the Nicaraguan government IS
concerned. The Empire landed men ana
arms and ammunition at San Jose, Guate-
maa, several days ago, SO that she mas
completed the work for which she was
chartered. The matter practically resolves
Itself into a case of endurance, unless the
Empire tries to leave the Nfcaraguan port
while the warship remains on guard
Mr.. Corea, the Nicaraguan minister.
called at the State Department today ana
discussed the situation at Corinto with AS
sistant Secretary Bacon.
Nicaragua is maintaining an attitude of
absolute neutrality and strict orders nave
been given that the Empire Is not to lie
given any coal at Corinto," Mr.. Corea SAID
after his visit to the department There
is no truth In the alarmist rumor that the
movement against the Guatemalan govern
ment Is international in character. In my
opinion all the Central American powers
are maintaining neutrality"
Mr. Munoz, the Guatemalan minister to
this country, late last night received a
cablegram from President Estrada Cabrera,
dated Yesterday confirming previous ad-
vices that the government troops had won
an overwhelming victory. and stating that
the report that they had met any reverses
Is not true.
Minister Munoz stated today that he has
every evidence that the Guatemalan cabi-
net has not resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
AGREEMENT OF CoNFEREEs.
All but Six Of Senate Amendments to
Lighthouse Bill Retained.

Conferees on the omnibus light house bill
reached a complete agreement today. All
of the Senate amendments were retained ex-
cept six. The amendments stricken out
provided for light keepers dwelling at
Stonington breakwater, Conn, 5000; light
and fog signal in New York bay, at the
entrance of the dredged channel at Green
Vile, city of Bayonne, N. j., $4,000; light
and fog signal on Horseshoe shoal, Della
ware river, $75,oO0; light and fog signal on
Red, Rock, San Francisco bay, $4,000;
steam tender for light house service in
Hawaiian and Pacific waters, $15O.O0O and
steel steam light vessel Off the entrance Of
Juan de Fuca strait, Wash, $15O, ZOO.
The appropriation for establishing the
Superior piefhead range lights, Duluth har-
Dor, was reduced from $4,000 to s2O, 600
The appropriation for the light and fog sig
nal at the Cape Hinchinbrook entrance,
Prince William sound, Alaska. was increas-
ed from $4,000 to s125, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
MAY ADJOURN BY 28TH
SUBJECT coNsIDERED BIZ SEM
ATE STEERING coMMITTEE.

The republican steering committee of the
Senate met today and considered the Ques-
tion OF an adjournment of Congress as soon
as possible after next week. The commit
tee was In session for an hour and ad-
journed convinced that nothing stands In
the way of such a program. 1t was stated
that every important matter before either
branch practically Is ready for conference
except the sundry civil and general def
cheney appropriation bills and the isthmian
canal type bill. If rapid progress is made
by the House with the appropriation bills
Senator Hale, who will have charge of both
of these measures in the Senate, believes
they can be disposed of by Monday. June 25,
or Wednesday, the 9th, at the latest. That
would permit of an adjournment on the
9th or 2Sth
The Canal Question.
The program thus arranged contemplated
vote on the canal type bill in the Senate,
but no further action until the next session.
Senator Spooner, with seeming authority,
made the statement at sthe meeting today
that the appropriation for the canal, carried
by the sundry civil bill, can be expended
with equal advantage during the coming
year for lock canal or a sea-level canal,
and that Chief Engineer Stevens can go
ahead doing work which would be necessary
to either type. 1t is agreed that Congress
cannot dispose of this question at the pres
ent session in view of the contrary opin-
ions Of the two branches.
The vote in the Senate, 1t is believed. Will
result in a decision In favor Of sea-level
canal. In this event it is expected the ad-
ministration In work done on the isthmus,
would not commit itself to either type.
No Obstacles to EARLY Adjournment.
Statehood, railroad rate meat inspection
and bills relating to number of other SUBJ
jects of great public interest were constd-
cred by the steering committee, but It was
the opinion that all Of these matters nad
reached stages that will offer no obstacles
to adjournment at an early date. The meat
inspection bill is the only one of these that
is not already in conference. and the House
committee has about finished Its consid-
been done 1t will go to conference. There
are no bills on the calendar, scheduled cor
consideration at this session, that are re-
gerded as likely to lead to prolonged DIS
cussion.
An understanding was reached In the
Senate today that vote probably will be
had on the canal type bill on Friday or
this week.
In view of the practical certainty that
no vote could be had on the Senator Smoot
case at the present session, Chairman Bur-
rows, chairman of the Senate committee
on privileges and elections, after confer
eBces with friends and opponents of the
Utah senator has decided that he will not
call up the case for consideration until
next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
CONTROL OF PANAMA ROAD.
Resolution introduced by Senator
Morgan, but Consideration Prevented.

Senator Morgan today introduced In the
Senate a resolution directing the Senate
committee on interoceanic canals to make
inquiry as to whether the control of the
Panama Railroad Company should continue
in the New York Company or be trans
ferred to the isthmian canal commission;
whether the United States should assume
the outstanding debts of the railroad COM
pany; whether the directors Of the COM
pany hold their offices under lawful tenure,
and also whether the United States has
any right to the stock in the new Panama
Canal Company, representing 5,0o0,O00
lombfa.
He made an effort to SECURE immediate
consideration of the resolution, but Senator
Hopkins objected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
BRYAN IN ST. PETERSBURG.
To Study at Close Range the New
Parliament

ST PETERSBURG, June 13.--William j.
Bryan and Mrs. Bryan arrived here today
from Berlin. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan will remain
here until Friday, when they will leave for
Stockholm and Christiania on their way to
London, where Mr.. Bryan will deliver an
address on the Fourth of July. He expects
to witness the coronation of King Haakon
al Christiania, and is due to arrive at New
York August %.
Mr.. Bryan came to st. Petersburg in or
der to get a glimpse of the Russian pariia-
ment and study at close range the epoch
making political struggle which is con-
vulsing Russia. He has arranged to visit
the house tomorrow and confer with the
leaders of the popular movement. Today
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan were the guests at
luncheon at the Kleinnichel Palace of Am
bassador and Mrs. Meyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
DEGREE FOR VICTOR EMMANUEL.
University of Pennsylvania Bestowed
Honor Today.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1S-The both
commencement of the University of Penn
sylvania was held today and the degree
of doctor of laws was conferred upon King
Victor Emmanuel of Italy. There was no
representative of the king present to ac-
cept the degree in his behalf. but Provost
Harrison said he had received a cablegram
from the king today. in which he said that
he would accept the honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
INDEPENDENT OIL MEN.
Ask for Special Session Of Ohio Legis-
lature.

today says:
An extra session of the Ohio legislature
Is asked by the independent oil men of the
state A formal request for the issuance
of the special call is being prepared for
Gov. Pattison, while letters bearing on
the subject are to be sent out from Cleve-
land to every members of the legislature.
Should the special session be called the
independent oil men win urge the enact
ment of two laws which they deem neces-
sary to insure them fair play as against
the Standard Oil Company. The first is
the anti-discrimination law now in opera
tion in Kansas and Iowa. The second Is
the maximum freight law which has en-
abled the independent nil operators in
Kansas to obtain equal rates from the rail-
roads, thus placing them on the same COM
petitive basis as the vast combine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
Employment Agencies.

The Senate has passed House bill 1887
to regulate the keeping of employment
agencies In the District of Columbia. I'm
der this bill persons must be licensed by
the Commissioners of the District Of Co
Iumbia In order to conduct an employment
bureau. The form that is to be complied
with Is outlined in the bill. A license fee
O: SIS is to be charged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
MUST QUIT FREE SILVER.
Bryan Endorsed by Washington
Democrats With Contingency.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEATTLE, Wash, June 13-Wiiiiam
Jennings Bryan received the indorsemen.
OF leading Washington state democrats last
night, the only qualification being that he
must shed his free silver coat
The pronouncement was made at dollar
dinner in Seattle at which about 800 of the
faithful had gathered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
Baron Rosen of for Summer Home.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BOSTON, June 13.-Baron Rosen, the
Russian ambassador at Washington, Will
arrive today on his way to his summer
home in Magnolia. While in this city ne
will stay at the Hotel Touraine where
Baroness Rosen and her daughter have
been staying for several days. The Rosens
are greatly delighted with Magnolia a
place Of summer residence. and during their
stay there last season they became very
popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
Wisconsin Prohibitionists to Name
Ticket.

MADISON. Wis. June 13.-The prohibit
tion state convention opened at the state
capitol this afternoon to name a full
ticket. Addresses were made by the Rev.
Z. l. Eaton of Madison, candidate for
governor, and by Alonzo f. Wilson of
Chicago.
The woman's Council of Prohibition
Clubs was addressed by Carrie Nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 13.-Elihu
Root. Secretary of State. was today an
nounced as the Dodge lecturer at Yale for
1907 His general topic will be The Re-
sponsibilities of Citizenship" The Dodge
course was given this spring by Secretary
of War Taft. The course was founded
five years ago by William e. Dodge of
Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
Return Of secretary Taft.

Secretary Taft. who attended the grad
uating exercises at the West Point Mill
Department today as usual. having re-
turned to this city lato last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
$4,000 Fire at Bluefeld, w. Va.

BLUEFIELD. w. Va, June 13.-A fire
at Williamson 'this morning burned an
entire block, causing loss of $4,000.
The fire is supposed to have been of in
cendiary origin. Several persons in the
Hotel Wilford had narrow escapes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-13
NO BARRYMORE WEDDING.
Rumor Of Cancellation Of Engagement
Confirmed.

Special Cahlegram to The Star.
LONDON. June 13.-Miss Ethel Barry
more and Capt. Harry Graham are not go
ing to be married. This announcement was
made here today on the highest authority.
Their engagement was announced last
July, and today's statement confirms re-
cent rumors that 1t had been broken on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

THE two-story brick store building,
situated at 1917 Second avenue, now
occupied by Dindinger, the printer.
This is a good investment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
TO Whom Ii May Concern.

Public notice IS. hereby given. that
the undersi gned, w. G. Maucker. liquid b
ator OF the Home Building & Loan as
ISOLATION OF Rock Island. by. virtue Of
a resolution duly passed by the vote Of
more than two-thirds of it's share hold
ers, on Nov. 20, A ID. 1903, has collected
all claims. demands and debts due said
association and has fully settled all
claims. demands and debts owing 10y
said association, and said association
has completely discharged all it's liaDii-
tiles; and that the undersigned has dis,
.tributed among all persons entitled
thereto all the corporate assets. and
property of said association. Notice 81
therefore given that the undersigned
has filed in the office OF the auditor OF
public accounts in the state OF Illinois.
"A report OF his acts and doings as such
liquidator required by law, and thar
on the 10th day OF January, a. ID. 1906,
said association will be dissolved ac-
cording to the laws of the state OF liz
linois governing building. loan and
homestead associations.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 26th
day of December, a: u: 1893;
Liuuidator of the Home Building d
Loan Association OF Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of John Schave, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
day led her final report and settlement
as such in the county court or ROCK
Island county. and hearing on said re-
port has been set for Jan. %, 1906, at
o'clock, a. m. at which time persons
iections thereto, and if no objections
are fled said report win be. approved
at that time, and the undersigned VIII
ask for an order of distribution. and
win also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island. ILL.,, Dec. 81, 1905.
MARY SCHAVE, Administrative.
McEniry & McEniry, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

WANTED-Persons everywhere to dis
tribute samples: $40 weekly. Address
Manager" Wells street, Chicago,
Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

Estate of Charles w. Lafrentz. de-
ceased.
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed eXecutriX of the last will and
of the county of Rock Island state OF
Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county, at the
county court room. in the city OF. Rock
Island, at the March term. on the nrst
Monday in March next. at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 10 at
tend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to
said estate are requested 10 make inn
mediate payment TO the Undersigned
Dated this 4th day of January, 1906.
MRS. LILLE d. c. LAFRENTZ.
F,Xecufrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
A Modern Miracle.

r, Truly miraculous seemed the recoy.
cry of Mrs. Mollie Holt of this place."
writes J. o. r. Hooper. Woodford,
Tenn. ''she was so wasted by cough
ing up puss from her lungs. Doctors
declared her end so near that her fam
lily had watched her bedside As hours !;
when. at my urgent request DR.. Kings
New Discovery was given her, with the
astonishing result that improvement
began, and continued until she finally
completely recovered, and is a healthy
woman today" Guaranteed cure for
coughs and colds. soc and s1OO at
Hartz & Ullemeyer. druggists. Trial
bottle free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of John II. Norris, deceased.
: Public notice. is hereby given that
the undersigned. Andrew O'Brien. has
this day filed his final report and set
Element as such in the county court OF
Rock Island county. and hearing on
said report has been set for Jan. %,
1906. at o'clock a m, at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto, and if no OBJ
jections are fled, said report Will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for order of dfstrf-
BUTTON, and win also ask to be dis
charged.
Rock Island, III. Dec. &c, 1903.
ANDREW O'BRIEN.
Administrator.
McEniry & MeEniry, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
Notice of Einnl settlement.

Estate of Thomas Fender, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned administrator has this
day filed his final report and settlement
as such in the county court OF ROCK
Island county, and hearing on said re
port has been set for Jan. 10. 1906, at
o'clock n. M. at which time persons in
terested may appear and make objec-
tons thereto, and if no objections are
filed, said report Will be approved at
that time and the undersigned Will ask
for an order of distribution, and will
also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. 81. 1905:
DANIEL CORKEN,
Administrator of the Estate of Thomas
Fender deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of David Call, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned. eXecutriX of the last Will
and testament of David Call. deceased,
has this day filed her final report and
settlement as such in the county court
of Rock Island county, and hearing on
said report has been set for Jan. 10,
1906. at o'clock a m, at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objec tions thereto, and if no OBJ
jections are filed, said report Will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order of dis
tribution, and will also ask to be dis
ROCK Island, ILL.,. Dec. 13. 1905.
ELLEN CALL, EXecutrix.
Murphy & Witter, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Jacob Deis. deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Jacob Deis, late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased, here
by gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room, in
the city of Rock Island. at the Febru-
ary term on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend. for
the purpose of having the same. adj
justed. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated 14th day of December, A. ID.
1905 L. +. HELPENSTELl-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08

FOR SALE-Acre and town lots just
outside of city limits on bluff near
street car line, cheap on monthly pay
ments. Inquire of John T. Campbell,
1929 Seventeenth street. Phone 322
West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Hulda Ludwig, deceased

estate of Hulda ludwig, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator with the will an
neXed of the estate of Hulda Ludwig,
late of the county of Rock Island. state
of Illinois, deceased, hereby. gives no
tice that he will appear before the
the county court room, in the city of
Rock Island a the March term. on the
first Monday in March next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested TO
attend for the purpose OF having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 23rd day of December. A.
ID. 1905.
AUGUSTA HILL,
Administrator, with will annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-08
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