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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
BIG STEEL FREIGH1ER CYPRUS
FOUNDERS IN LAKE sUPE-
RIOR.
ONLY one LEFT TO Tell TALE
WASHED ASHORE LASHED TO
LIFE RAFT-cRAFT ON ITS
SECOND TRIP.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Oct. Is. -
Bound down from the head of the
lakes on the second trip she had
made since being launched at Lorain,
Ohio, on Aug. II last, the fine steel
freighter Cyprus, 440 feet long, found
cred Friday night in Lake Superior,
of Deer Park. taking down with her
twenty-five members of the crew.
Second Mate C. J.. Pitt, washed
ashore dashed to a life raft, is the
only person left alive of the ships
people.
Tells Story Of Wreck.
Recovering consciousness after
graphic account of the last moments
Of the crew on board the Inflated
vessel.
The mate said that the Cyprus was
making fairly good weather in the
storm when suddenly the cargo shift
ed, giving the craft a heavy list. This
was about Z p. m, when the vessel
was off Deer Park in the regular
course Of vessels bound up and down.
Water began pouring in the matches
and a panic ensued, many OF the crew
putting on life preservers.
Capt. Huyck, however, felt conf
dent he could reach shelter behind
Whiteish Point, and the boats were
not lowered.
Four on Life Raft.
But suddenly the freighter rolled
over on her side and almost instantly
plunged to the bottom. When the
vessel rolled over the first and second
! mates, a Waterman and wheelsman
were close to a life raft, which they
cut loose and cast off just in time to
escape the whirlpool caused by the
Cyprus as she plunged beneath the
surface Of the water.
The boat sank about Z o'clock in
the evening. and until 2 o'clock in the
morning the four men chung to their
frail support while the waves drove
them toward shore.
Fighting Angry Surf.
Five times in the angry surf of the
COChy buOIO ZIG INAI ubeCL, luc Lucu
each time having to fight the heavy
undertow for their lives. Each fight
weakened the benumbed and disheart-
ened sailors, and after the fifth battle
with the surf only one OF the quartet
remained upon the raft.
But the next time the raft was
caught upon the surf it was thrown
upon the beach. Mate Pitt had just
strength enough left to crawl out Of
reach of the waves before he fell ex-
hausted, where he was later found by
the patrol of the ~life-saving station.
Cause Of Disaster.
There seems now to be little doubt
that the sinking of the Cyprus was
due directly to the failure of the cap
tain and crew of the wrecked vessel
to the matches with the canvas
t%arpaulins designed for that purpose.
The Cyprus took In SO much water
through her uncovered matches that
her pumps were unable to carry it off.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
SELLS oVERPRoDUcT THROUGH
COMPANIES PUBLIC BELIEVE
TO BE INDEPENDENT.
CLOSE TAB ON COMPETITORS
KELLOGG GETS LONG-SOUGH1.
FOR FACTS-W, G, ROOKIE
TELLER NEXT.

New York, Oct. 16.-Hampton G..
Wescott, vice president of the Stand
ard Oil Company of Kentucky, testi-
fed yesterday in the hearing of the
federal suit against the oil combine
that in several of the Southern states
the Standard had found it expedient
to sell much of it's products through
companies which the public believed
to be Independent. The practice Of
selling through so-called independent
companies which were owned by the
ago, according to Mr.. Wescott.
Sell Through Independents.
Mr.. Kellogg, counsel for the govern
ment, drew from the witness hat the
Standard Oil Company of Kentucky,
which acts as selling agent Of oil in
Kentucky, Georgia, Mississippi, Louis
lana, Tennessee and Alabama, had
purchased numerous small independ-
ent selling companies, and through
many Of them sold oil to the consum-
err. Some of the plants of these indie
pendents were dismantled and the
S"h>A oNSl Wy luC
Mr.. Wescott threw a sidelight on a
business department of the Standard
concerning which the federal counsel
has been seeking information since
the beginning Of the inquiry. Mr..
Wescott testified that each month the
main office of the Standard Oil CON-
pany OF Kentucky at Covington sent
to him not only the reports Of the
business operations of the Standard.
but statements concerning freight
shipments and sale of oil by all COM
petitors.
Keep Tab on Competitors.
These statements according to Mr..
Wescott, gave the name of the con-
signor, the consignee, the amount OF
oil shipped and any information that
might be available. Mr.. Wescott said
that after examining these statements
he filed them with the statistical de-
partment in the Standards office in
the city. The statistical department,
Mr.. Wescott said, was in charge of
w. E. Bemis, who kept compilations
and records of the business of both
the Standard and it's competitors.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Woman Takes Deadly Acid.

st. Paul, Oct. 15.-Mrs. Minnie VOL.
colt, who was staying with a sister at
81 Twelfth street, died at st. Joseph's
hospital last evening as the result OF
sulphuric acid poisoning. She drank
the poison about II o'clock in the
morning, and from then until the end
suffered terribly. She came from
Chicago last August to take treatment
for nervous trouble.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
WOUNDED ACTRESS SINGS,

After Accidentally Shooting Herself,
Woman Completes Song.
Gallapolis, Ohio, Oct. 13.-Miss Tex
as Guinan, leading player with a the.
atrical company, accidentally shot her.
self in the side during the perform
ance In a theater here last night. How
the revolver came to be loaded is a
mystery. Miss Guinan finished the
song she was singing before being car
ried from the stage. She will recover
II blood poisoning does not set in.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
SLAYER SAYS GUILTY,

William Stout Agrees to Accept Pen.
atty for M~ansIaughter.
Waterloo, Iowa, Oct. Is. - The trial
of William Stout at Vinton on the
charge Of murder In the first degree
had a sudden termination. when by
mutual consent the charge was made
manslauEhter and the prisoner plead.
ed guilty. He will be sentenced next
week.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Stays in SeIf-defenae.

Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. Is. - Elmer
Pratt was acquitted of the murder of
William Connell. Pratt claimed self
defense. The killing, which occurred
last summer when they met in a pub
lie house, was the result of q long
standing feud.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
NEWS OF THE WEEK N fPITOMf
IMPORTANT EVENTS At HOME
AND ON FOREIGN SHORES
ORIEFLY TOLD.
Washlnaten.

Attorney General Bonaparte has de.
edded that foreign ships carrying coal
Tor naval use from one American port
20 another are not subject to any port
charges or lighthouse dues.
The secretary Of the interior has ex-
ocuted. q contract with Devore Bros. &
barlow Of Vale. s. d., for the con.
0truction Of a portion Of the Belle
yourche irrigation project in South
Dakota. The amount OF the contract
y sos, 500.
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CHEERS FOR LUslTANIA.
Nearly a Thousand Tons Of Coal Uses
Each Day.

Nearly a Thousand Tons Of Coal Used
Each Day.
New York, Octt. 13.-All New York
afloat and ashore, made welcome to
the record-breaking Lusitania as she
swung into her dock yesterday, bear
ing the title of Queen Of the Seas"
wrested from her German rivals by
making the voyage from Daunt's Rock
to Sandy Hook lightship in four days
nineteen hours and fifty-two minutes.
Three hundred and twenty-three
fremen, under orders to work to their
limit, fed the furnaces between $50
and 1000 tons of picked British navy
Welsh coal each day in order that the
Cunarder might become the first four
day ship to cross the Atlantic.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
HOLDS RAILROAD LIABLE.
coroner's Jury Charges Great North
ern With Criminal Negligence.

Rugby, N. D., Oct. Is. Andrew
Iverson Haugen was instantly killed
by a Great Northern switch engine,
He was crossing the tracks in a buggy
when the engine struck the vehicle
and demolished it. One horse was
killed. The coroner's jury brought in
a verdict declaring the Great North.
ern criminally responsible for the
death of Haugen.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Killed bv Train.

Marshalltoown, Iowa, Oct. 16. -
Ernst Neidert, nineteen, son of Chris
Neidert, a wealthy retired farmer Of
State center. was instantly killed by
being struck by a North-W Western fast
passenger train.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Robber Mills Policeman.

Peoria, ILL.,. Oct. 15-During a pistol
duel with a burglar who had robbed a
residence OF several thousand dollars
worth of diamonds, Ed Barrett, a DO.
nceman, was shot and killed early
yesterday morning. The man who
fired the shot escaped.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Children and Matches,

Huron, 8. D., Oct. ia new barn
and contents in the ear Of the resi-.
dence Of E. G. Kneeland was destroy.
ed by fire, together with a new sur.
rey, harness, etc. The loss is $500.
The fire was the result of children
playing with matches.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Three Negroes Lynched.

Tunica, Miss, Oct. 13.-Three me-
groes we're lynched here yesterday for
q series Of burglaries. Two were
hanged to . telegraph pole and the
other was shot to death.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Steamer Sunk: One Dead.

Detroit. Mich, Oct. 15.-One man
was killed and the steel steamer John
w. Moore was sunk early yesterday
In a collision between the Moore and
Queen City in the Detroit river, Just
above the Lime Kilns crossing.
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circumstances Indicate Suicide.

Grand Rapids, Wis, Oct. 16.-Wil-
liam Murphy, an unknown stranger
identified by an employment agency
check from Chicago, was killed on the
Wisconsin Central under circum-
lance indicating suicide.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
4,25o Want RruIe Lands.

Pierre, s. D., Oct. 15.-Registration
for Lower Brule lands was closed Sat.
urday, the last filing number being
1880, going slightly over the esti.
mate.
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Father and Two Sons Drown.
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. Is. - While
trying to cross the Cumberland river
= short distance below this city in a
skin T. ]. Warmack and his two sons
were drowned.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Blcodhounds Trail Ohio Robber,

B~Ioodhounds Trail Ohio Robbers.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Oct. IS. -
The bank Of Wharton, Ohio, was loot
ed last night by cracksmen who, it is
said, secured a large sum of money.
Several stores were also robbed
Bloodhounds are on the trail OF the
robbers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
OPERATOR IS ARRESTED.

ciaI Messages.
St. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 13. joseph
Powers, a Burlington telegraph opera
tor of Waldron, Mo-, has been arrested
by United States authorities charged
with interfering with commercial
messages and train dispatching. The
officers expect to make further arrests
The operator, it is said. harassed
Western Union and Associated Press
operators who took strikers places.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Grimes and Criminals.

The fourth trial Of Caleb Powers on
the charge Of completely In the MUIR
der Of Gov. Goebel Of Kentucky has
bsen fixed for Nov. II.
Hyrnan Hungerleider, aged ifty-two
pears. . manufacturer Of Philadelphia,
committed suicide last night BY cutting
his throat. He Vas in financial din.
eulties.
erased BY drink. John Rcndeau, an
old resident Of vadeau. Mich, commit
led suicide BY hanging in his barn. He
vas wealthy farmer and IL survived
By his wife and three children.
Arthur Johnson, q we'll known negro
pus1list, who recently defeated Bob
Utxoimmons, has been arrested In
Chicago on the charge Of obtaining
noney under false pretenses.
inspectors from the Ohio state bu.
reau Of accounting report Z total Of
190,338 has been taken from the coun-
u treasury Of Highland county In va
s1ous ways without warrant Of law.
Dofendantt In the Pennsylvania
capitol prosecutions will be arraigned
4 the Dauphin county court for trial
Jan. 81 next. Counsel for tho defense
formally entered pleas waving all
moves for delay.
Joseph H. Wood, aged sixteen years,
Who was arrested on suspicion in con-
nection with the murder Of nine year.
old Ethel Nevins, whose body was
1ound IN Z thicket not far from her
home IN East Camden, N. j., on Sat
urday, made q confession in which he
admits that he murdered the child.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
From Other Shores.

was editor Of Macmillans' Magazine
nom 1863 to 1866.
The Paris-Rome express was wreck
% 1t st. Pierre d'Arena. One passen-
ger was killed and six injured. No
Americans yer hurt.
Herr Bebel. the socialist leader in
the German reichstag. intends to visit
the United States next year and de-
liver : series Of speeches on social
Ism.
The body Of Prince Tzereteli was
eound hacked to pieces In the suburbs
- 0ori, Russia. The police have EVIL
Asnce that the crime was committed
~ peasants.
The custodian Of the library ct st.
German. France, has discovered the
theft of Z number Of valuable manu-
scripts. These robberiss are attrib-
utod' TO Antoine Thomas.
II. Decutsh Do II Nouthe. the aero
nAut. has notified the French govern
ment that he has placed his dirigible
balloon, Vile de Paris, at the DISPOSE
Hon Of the war department In the
ov1nt Of war.
The American line steamship st.
PAUL srrivsd at Cherbourg seven
hours late. She encountered terrific
storms. during which heavy seas
swept her .decks clean. The tunnels Of
the St. Paul were thickly enorusted
with salt
Casualty.
Engene II. Bourne. thirteen years
old, died - the result OF injuries re.
ceived In ! football game 1t Salt Lake
City.
Four men were killed and several
othersr4njured By the falling Of . der
rick where . new railway bridge Is be.
] ing built at Cleveland.
The home Of Harry Mitchell. near
Holland, Ohio. was destroyed by fire.
Mn. Mitchelrs aged mother and three
<kiIdEeh were burned to death.
Js1n =. Daly, United States survey
- general, slipped on the stairs in the
1sIatsCrfIisSch building at Portland.
~, - broke his neck.
u nGfssssD viils hanging to the side
q ~ ~ wtgh his foot on the brake
- 1s&Efy sost r. D. Walker, an I'LL.
161t CeAee1e bsskSman, his lie 1t Fort
Nt1& - foos slipped and went IN.
Asl1Ft66 W1sSsE 4 VS. served between
U1mkn1a6 - lnett HI v1ll recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
SAYS POPE FEARS
AMERICAN IDEAS
Loath TO Create Cardinal.
Honor May Go to
Frisco.

ROME. Dec. 1.-The United States
would have a new cardinal this month
but that the Pope fears the country's
atmosphere has fairly saturated many
Of American prelates with the idea or
modernism.
For the assertion that such an ap-
prehension exists. a diplomat at the
Vatican court, man in close touch
with re papaI secretary OF state. Car
GinAl Merry pel Val is Authority.
HIS Holiness is anxious to show his
affection for the American Catholics, %
this authority continues. but though
he Sc convinced that Archbishops Far
ley. Quigley, and Ireland are ex-
emplary and orthodox clergymen, he
feels that the atmosphere IN which they
live may nave its effect despite their
inclinations
MOI has il Deen forgotten that Car
dinaI Gibbons and other church dig
nitaries participated in a religious gath
ering IN Chicago IN 1893 at which other
religious bodies were represented. There
are those at the Vatican who think
the cardinal fraternized too freely with
leaders in these other denominations.
I am assured. too. that when an
American cardinal is finally selected
he will not be one OF the candidates
whose names have been most promi-
nenuy mentioned among the candidates.
bat Archbishop Riordan Of San Fran
cisco"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
It's Unz0lSe to 'MOnRey"
With the Majesty Of Laa0,
DalYV71aa arnold Learns

Borne upon the mind of one August
Arnold, dairyman Of the Shepherd road,
is the conviction that he who monkey
eth" with the majesty OF the law.
though he may escape yet little wEtle,
ir the end will he be ''stung."
Dairyman Arnold $50 say the officials
OF the Office Of the collector of taXes)
owed to Che District Of Columbia the
sum Of 1885. the amount OF his per
sonaI tax bill for the last three years.
That this is excessive is denied by Col
lector L. G. Davis. but so It was re-
garded by Dairyman Arnold, VINO. It is
alleged. laughed 10 scorn the suggestion
that he contribute one iota Of his earn
ings TO the support Of the District gov
eminent
DaIryman Arnold demanded to Go
shown by wha. right the Collector Of
Taxes should separate him from any
portion of his savings. and. # is said.
engendered a similar feeling Of dissen-
sion among his neighbors.
Encouraged by his success, they, Il
is said. when asked for their pe;sonsl
taxes. put forth the pertinent question::
IF NeighbOr Arnold escapes, why
not r.
AIleT Forwarding 20 DalryInd ATnOlQ
many letters, none or which. Il Is said.
resulted in the desired effect, Deputy
Collector G. W. Collins determined TO
convey to him the ocular demonstra-
ton ne craved. Thereupon he invaded
the precincts OF the dairy farm and.
Dairyman Arnold not being at home,
sat him down TO wait.
His patience was soon rewarded.
Whistling a merry tune and happily IN
conscious Of the presence OF a tax col
lector. Dairyman Arnold drove in and
greeted his visitor. Upon learning his
identity. the reception accorded his
guest, il is said, was not Overburdened
with cordially.
Collector Collins prOpOunded the usual
query and received the usual reply.
Nothing doing At once, and In a
manner that could almost be termed
"brusque," Collector Collins, by virtue
OF the authority vested in him. laid
hands upon Dairyman ArnOlds horse
and wagon and drove the same into
town. there to be held until there was
received into the District Golfers the
sum OF 1885. The amount was not long
in forthcoming. Dairyman Arnold was
vexed, as was only natural. but he need
ed the team in his business The fol-
low day he appeared at the District
building and the account between him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
PEACE DELEGATES
ACCOMPLISH TASK
Conference Will Soon Adj
Journ Says Ambassador
Creel.
Arbitration Will Be Tried
For Closer CONNER
cial Relations.

The Central American Peace Confer
ence. in session in this city, IS now an
assured success. Asked today whether
the delegates would accomplish before
adjourhing all that for which they had
been called together. Ambassador
Creel. Of Mexico. said.
Yes. and more, much more. We
have already accomplished a great deal
and in a short time we viii be able to
conclude our session and make public
cur Conclusions. Everything has been
harmonious, and we think that the con-
ference has done much toward the es-
tabhshment Of peace upon a perma-
nent. lasting basis in Central America %
While there are still some minor
points upon which final, definite agree
ments as to the language in which
they shall be framed have not yet been
reached, the main object Of the confer
ence has been accomplished and the
delegates expect 20 be able 10 conclude
their labOrs next week
A definite agreement has been reached
FOR the submission of all disputes be-
sween the FIVE Central American re-
public 10 impartial arbitration, and the
plan adopted is such that 1t Is hoped
that war between these sister states
has been forever banlshed. Other agee-
ments for the promotion OF closer com
mercial relations between the states
represented have been agreed upon by
the conference. and a firm foundation
laid for the establishment Of d feeTa-
ton OF Central America, in spirit
which may become a fact in the not
distant future.
Ambassador Creel viii entertain the
delegates at dinner tonight.
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TWO OFFICERS ORDERED
BEFORE RETIRING BOARD

Major Richard NJ. Blatchford, Elev-
enth Infantry, and Major George T.
Holloway, paymaster, have, by direc-
hon Of the President, been ordered be-
fore the Davis retiring board for ex-
animation, with view 70 their retire
ment for inefficiency in horseback rid
mF.
These two additions TO the number OF
officers brought before the Davis board.
brings the total 20 tho neighborhood
Of twenty.
Reports are not in from many OF the
military departments. and II IS expected
that fully fifty officers will be tried be-
fore this one board. 1t is the intention
TO have the same board try all OF them
to have complete uniformity. Ont of
this number il is expected that a score
Or more will be placed upon the retired
list Many vacancies will be created
snd the younger officers conceal well
heir approval
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
MRS. ELLIS FUNERAL
TAKES PLACE TOMORROW

The funeral OF Mrs. Mary A. Ellis
who died Tuesday morning at her
home. 90 Sixth street northwest, will
be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
at St Patrick's Church. The services
VIII be conducted by Fathers Stafford
Michigan, and Carroll. Interment will
be IN Mount Olivet.
Mrs. Ellis was the widow OF John +.
Ellis, who was for many years a resi-
dent OF Washington After her hus-
bands death she conducted the Ellis
& co. piano and music store at gST
Pennsylvania avenue.
Mrs. Ellis vase noted for her cOu-
triouuons 20 local churches ana de-
serving charities Of all kinds. For
many years she had been a member Of
St PRtrick's Church She leaves an
only daughter. Miss Raphael Ellis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
TARIFF IS TOO LOW,
CANNON TELLS POTTERS

Speaker Cannon addressed the mem
bers Of the United States Manufactur-
ing POtters' Association behind closed
doors at the Raleigh Hotel last night,
assuring them OF a continuation OF the
high tarif- THs Speaker said that IN
his opinion the present tariff was not
high enough, and that Il IS very prob
able that no serious attempt at revision
viii be made.
Senator Foraker addressed the as
sembly also, and was given a warm re-
ceptlOn. Officers were elected at the
afternoon session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
PENNSYL RAILROAD
Bulletin:
sroP-oVERs GRANTED AT PHILADELPHIA
Bulletin:

An important feature of the regular $1,000 excursion
tickets from Washington TO New York via the Pennsylvania
Railroad, the sOpover privilege at Philadelphia. All such
tickets good to stop off at Philadelphia both going and
returning within the limit of the tickets which eleven days
This feature should appeal especially TO the people of
Washington having transactions in Philadelphia and New
York. obvaes the necessity of repurchasng tickets at
Philadelphia. It also affords opportunity to down to
Atlantic City between business engagements.
The regular rSt-class unlimited one-way tickets from
Washington TO New York are also good to stop off at Phil
adelphia.
The morning express train which leaves the New Union
Station, Washington at zoo NJ weekdays and arrives il
New York at :t5 P M should also appeal strongly to tie
Washington business man. enables him to transact his
business in New York and return home the same evening He
may spend two hours in New York and be in Washington at
$50 P M or he may spend four hours New York and be in
Washington at f055 P. NJ
There are other convenient express trains between Wash
gon and New York and express trains frequently be-
tween Washington and Philadelphia via the Pennsylvania
Railroad
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and the collector OF taxes is now closed
Furthermore, II IS said that the good
example of Dairyman Arnold has been
followed by many Of his neighbors,
whereat there is rejoicing among the Of
flcials or the Office OF collector. Averse
as they are 10 giving pain. they say
that their action in the case OF Dairy
man Arnold VIII be followed by similar
seizure OF personal goods and chattels
IL the circumstances demand.