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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
are MADE PUBLIC
Notes Exchanged by United States
and Japan Are comprehen-
siye in Scope.
TO MAINTAIN STATUS QUO
Promise implied of Joint Action
Against Any Nation That En-
croaches.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The notes ex-
changed between the United States
and Japan declaring their policy in
the far east" which have been the
subject of correspondence between
Secretary of State Root and Ambassa-
dor Takahira for some months, were
made public at the state department
last night.
Substance of the Notes.
In explicit terms they are as fol
lows:
q. 1t is the wish of the two govern
ments to encourage the free and peace
full development of their commerce on
the Pacific ocean.
"2. The policy of both governments
uninfuenced by any aggressive ten
denotes, is directed to the maintenance
of the existing status quo in the re-
gion mentioned. and to the defense of
the principle of equal opportunity for
commerce and industry in China.
"3. They are accordingly firmly re-
solved reciprocally to respect the ter
ritorial possessions belonging to each
other in said region.
a. They also are determined to
preserve the common interests of call
powers in China by supporting by all
pacific means at their disposal the in
dependence and integrity of China and
the principle of equal opportunity for
commerce and industry of all nations
in that empire.
'5. Should any event occur threat.
ening the status quo as described or
the principle of equal opportunity as
above defined, it remains for the two
governments to communicate with
each other in order to arrive at an
understanding as to what measures
they may consider it useful to take"
Ambassador Takahira, lin a state
ment issued subsequent to the making
public of the notes. declared they
were simply a reaffirmation of what
was declared by the two governments
years ago. 1t was something like a
transaction between trusted friends
Takahira Talks of Notes.
The ambassador added:
1T Is to be noted, however that the
notes which are exchanged between
governments of such moral standing
as those of the United States and
Japan will have great Importance in
the carrying out of their common pol
icy. Japan has entire confidence in
the great moral strength of the United
States government, and the latter
| fully trusts in the strong good faith
| of the Japanese government, as has
been amply proved by past expert
ence.
In this respect it is something like
a transaction between trusted friends
and it is sincerely to be hoped thai
| the people of each country will have
the same confidence as their own gov
ernments in respect to the declaration
of the other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
WIDOW OF RUSTIN
CONCLUDES STORY
Mrs. Abhie Rice, Star Witness for
State, on Stand in Omaha Murder
Case.

Omaha. Dec. 2.-When the trial of
Charles E. Davis, charged with the
murder of DR.. Frederick T. Rustin was
resumed today the examination of Mrs.
Rustin, widow of the victim of the
tragedy, was concluded. Again the
court room was packed and the crowd
showed a larger percentage of women
than yesterday. Mrs. Abbie Rice, star
witness for the state, followed Mrs.
Rustin to recite in court for the fifth
time the story of her life and the sui
eide agreement made with Rustin
which only her lack of nerve pre-.
vented her from carrying into effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
GOVERNMENT FORCES ARE QUICKLY coWED
Alexis Stands Firm in Palace Surrounded by a
HowIng Mob---American Sailors at legation
Landing Party Proves Necessary

Port au Prince, Dec. 2.-Armed salt
ors from the American and French
cruisers were landed at 1880. They
are guarding their respective legations.
PEOPLE OF CAPITAL REVOLT.
Port au Prince, Dec. 2.-The people
of Pert au Prince have revolted against
the government. They are now in pos
session of the city. There has been
no fighting with government troops. A
provisional government has been es-
tabIished and General Legitime has
accepted the presidency of the new
administration.
Turn Against President.
The people of Port au Prince have
turned against Nord Alexis. The pal
ace is surrounded by infuriated armed
mobs, calling upon him to leave the
country. Haytien women, beside them
selves with rage, are calling down
curses upon the head of the aged man
who was today deposed from the pres
idency of the republic, and hurling
coarse epithets at him and his family
Marines May Land.
Sailors from the American cruisers
are at present in the American lega-
tion, where they are arranging sys-
tenn of signals between the legation
and cruisers in order that a demand
for a landing may be communicated
quickly should the occasion arise.
Events Not Expected.
The events ofathe morning came be-
fore they were expected. The depos-
ed president, Nord Alexis, is still at
the palace. Members of the diplo-
matte corps are in conference for the
purpose of taking measures to facili-
tate and hasten the departure of Alexis
from the republic The coup las been
remarkably successful.
Only Nephew Loyal
All the remaining ministers, togeth-
er with the big military officials under
Alexis, have taken refuge in the vari-
Gus foreign legations. The only man
to remain loyal to Alexis is General
Camille Gabriel, his nephew. Gabriel
is at the palace with Alexis.
Were Well Organized.
The movement has been well organ
lied Final preparations swere com
pleted last evening, and in the early
hours of the morning bands of citizens
organized and armed, moved quietly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
MARTIAL LAW TO AWE
PRAGUE STUDENTS
Act by Government Exasperates NAL
contents all the More, and They
Clash With Police.

Prague, Austria, Dec. martial
law was proclaimed in this city today
The action on the part of the govern
ment served to greatly exasperate the
Czech students and they forthwith
started rioting There was sanguin
ary conflict between them and the po
lice and gendarmes at Weinberg. g
suburb of Prague, in which many stu
dents were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02

about the town and took possession OF
various points of vantage. The move
ment was directed by General Canal
member of the senate.
Not a Shot Fired.
1t is remarkable fact not shot
was fired. The soldiers of Alexis saw
the rebels had the upper hand and
they quickly let it be seen that they
had no intention of starting a fight
that undoubtedly would have resulted
in much bloodshed. The presence OF
the American and French cruisers un
doubtedly had a restraining influence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
ALREADY MANY
CATTLE STARvE
ON THE RANGES

Denver, Col, Dec. 2-Thousands of
cattle on the ranges of Colorado are
reported to he starving with the pros
pect that there will be an unpreced-
.ented loss to cattlemen during the
winter which opened early and has
caught a majo rity of the stockrnen un-
prepared Feed is selling at almost
prchibitive prices. The temperature
fell below zero last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
Exercises Abroad.

Vienna, Dec. 1.-THE Dual empire is
today celebrating the diamond jubilee
of the accession of Francis Joseph to
the throne. His majesty became en-
peror of Austria and king of Hungary
Dec. 2, 1S4S. Masses and special
tie deum service in the cathedral and
churches of Vienna marked the pro-
gram of festivities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
COURT HOUSE WILL
SOON TUMBLE IN
Situation at Pine Bluff, Ark, Where
River Is on Rampage, Steadily
Growing Verse.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 2.-The Arkan.
sas river reached stage of 23 feet
early today and is rising rapidly. The
bank of the river in the rear of the
Jefferson hotel and the county court
house began falling into the river in
large sections this morning. The court
house annex has been vacated by Off
cials who consider the building un
safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
OBSERVE EMPEROR'S
GOTH ANNIVERSARY Y
United States Officials Attend Ser.
vices in Honor of Austria's
Ruler.

Washington, Dec 2.-Solemn and
impressive services attended by digni-
taries of the church and state were
held in st. Patrick's Catholic church
today rcomms;naratixs.of of the -6ath anal.
versary of Emperor Francis Joseph s
ascension to the throne as rules of
Austria Hungary. President Roosevelt
Vice President Fairbanks and mem.
bers of the supreme court, cabinet
congress and diplomatic corps were
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
CHEAPER POSTAGE
TO GERMANY NOW

Berlin, Dec. 2.-The United States
and Germany have arranged for a
postal rate on letters between the two
countries of 2 cents instead of the ex-
listing rate of cents, effective Jan. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
MRS. WARDELL
Dies AT LAST;
HAD LEPR0Sy

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2.-Mrs. J. c..
Wardell, leper wife of General Wardell
whose case created such stir in this
community ard in Arizona, died today
of leprosy in the county hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
JAPANESE STEAMER
SINKS WITH CREW

Kobe, Japan, Dec. 2-The Japanese
steamer Ginsei Maru has foundered
off Hei-Wei. The entire crew and all
passengers were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
PITTsBuRG BROKERS' QUIZ
John D. Armstrong & Co. Could Not
Realize on Paper.

Pittsburg, Dec. John D. Arm
strong & Co, brokers, assigned today.
Inability to realize on paper in their
possession caused the suspension.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
FINED $4,000 FOR REBATlNe
Stearns Salt & Lumber company's
Punishment Named,

Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. 2.-Judge
Knappen today fined the Stearns Salt
& Lumber company $4,000 for accept
ing rebates from the Pere-Marquette
on shipments from Ludington. to To-
ledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
CONCLUDE THAN ARGUMENTS

Early Decision on Habeas Corpus Ap-
peal Is Expected.
Philadelphia, Dec. 2.-Argument on
the appeal from the decision of the
United States court at Pittsburg which
dismissed the writ of habeas corpus
to bring Harry X. Thaw from the
Matteawan asylum to Pittsburg to tes
tify in a bankruptcy proceeding, were
concluded today in the court o. ap
peals. An early decision is expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
ohio G. A. r. Commander Dead.

Alliance, Ohio, Dec. 2.-J. H. Sharer.
commander of the Grand Army of the
Republic, died at his home here to-
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
COUNTRY MUST
PREPARE FOR WAR
SECRETARY TAFT IN A SPEECH
At BUFFALO.
Necessity for Preparation for Con-
fiict is Urged by the War
Secretary.

Buffalo, n. Y. Feb. 25.-Secre-
tary Taft in speech at the Elliott
club took up some OF the great po-
litical principals laid down by the
first president and drew parallels
with present day politics to show
how far Washington's precepts had
been followed by those who came
after him
In the course of his address Sec
retary Taft had n word to say as to
the nations unpreparedness for
war.
Washington deemed the prepare
tion OF the nation for war as of
high Importance. Our humiliating
experience with reference to our
army I'm the war of 1912 and the
immense losses which we suffered in
the civil war from lack of prepara-
tion show that in this respect M
least we have not followed the ad-
vice of the first president. We are.
however, making our navy more and
more respectable each year, and |
am very hopeful that congress will
take the steps which will make our
army a proper nucleus for the rapid
enlargement OF a force for national
defense commensurate with the
population OF the country and with
the extent of our Jurisdiction. We
have not completed coast defenses
In Hawaii, in the Philippines es or at
the Isthmian canal. Should war
overtake US our delay in this respect
would justify the severest condem-
nation.
We are slowly improving in the
matter of national defense. and ~
God who seems to have watched
over the fortunes OF his country.
shall avert n war until another de-
cade has passed we shall probably
be In better condition to meet #
than ever before in our history.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
EVEN DAWSON
IS ALARMED
AT THE ATTACHES GRAFT IN
THE LEGISLATURE.
IL is Reported That Tie VIII Veto
the Bill Giving Attaches
Mileage.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 25.--
Even the administration is excited
at the fearful waste OF money and
the governor is lighting the mileage
of attaches which passed the house
and will veto that item of the CON
tingent funds. Heretofore the fund
was not itemized but now arrange
ment will likely go into effect.
Speaker Seamon called John Nu-
gent to the chair and introduced a
communication purporting to come
from the attaches but which Is de-
signed to prejudice the members
against them. Another communica-
tlon signed by the attaches denies
the authorship OF the circular. An
investigating committee was APP
pointed. The corrupt practices bill
went to the third reading in the
house. The county salary bill pass
ed the house.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25

Richlands, Va, Feb. (Spe-
cial) )--The greatest raid ever made
in this part of the state has just
been completed in Buchanan coun-
.ty. Deputy Collector Catron. of
Scott county, accompanied by Depu-
ty Marshall c. w. Mccoy. of Buch-
anan county; Deputy Marshall w
p. Colley, of Dickenson. and Kllgorc
Colley and James Bradley. of Wise,
began a raid on moonshine distil-
leries OF Buchanan county on the
9Th Of February. and have completed
a two weeks raid with net result
of twelve stills destroyed, together
with eight or ten thousand gallons
.of beer ana whiskey and twenty
prisoners. The prisoners were held
by United States Commissioner
Combs. OF Grundy. for the federal
grand jury at Big stone GAP. on
account OF the sparse settlement Of
Buchanan county and the inaccessi-
bility OF it's mountain retreats, moon
shining has nourished there as no
where else In the state n Is thought
that this raid will have depressing
effect on the business " It does not
entirely destroy one Of the countrys
leading industries.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
WANTS INJUNCTION REPORT
CULBERSON WON'T LET COM
MITTEE BURY WEST VIRGINIA
AFFAIRS.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Senator
Culberson yesterday called the at.
tention of the senate to the failure,
SO far, OF the committee on con-
tingent expenses to report on his
resolution directing the judiciary
committee to investigate the issu-
ance, October "a, of a restraining
order in the case of the Hitchman
Coal and Coke company against
John Mitchell in the United States
circuit court for the Northern DIS
tric of West Virginia
Mr.. Culherson said he d!G not
wish to make any charge concerning
the delay, but If there was any pu~.
pose to bury the resolution IN COM
mittee he wanted to proceed in the
senate. Chairman Kean OF the c1n,.
mittee gave assurance that a report
would be made.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
MRS. JED HOTCHKISS
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
WIDOW OF GENERAL STONE
WALL JACKSON'S CHIEF EN-
GINEER EXPIRES IN STAUN-
TON.

Staunton, Va. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Jed
Hotchkiss died last nighr Of pneu-
monia.
She was formerly Miss Sarah
Lane and was born I'm New York
seventy-fve years ago, having cele-
brated her seventy-hfth birthday
FebruEy IL.
Mrs. Hotchkiss was the widow of
Major Hotchklss, who was one OF
the best known men in the state.
During the Confederate war Ma
jor Hotchkiss was General Jackson s
chief engineer
Mrs. Hotchkiss leaves two chill
dren, Mrs. George Smith Holmes,
Of Charleston, S. c.. who as Mrs.
Nellie Hotchkiss Mccullough was
chairman Of the Davis monument
committee, and Mrs. Allen VI. Howl
son; also by one grandchlld, Mrs. FL
len Moore Howson.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
NUNZ|O NASI
IS CONVICTED
FOUND GUILTY OF BMBEZZLE-
MENT FROM STATE TREASURY

Rome, Feb. 25.-The senate. sit
ting as a high court, after ten hours
deliberation, convicted Nunzie Nasi,
former minister of public instruc-
ton, Of embezzlement from the
state treasury. 1t sentenced him to
eleven months and twenty days
IMPRISONMENT and debarred him
from holding public office for four
years End two months.
The punishment OF Nasi is not 50
severe as might appear, for the
court found extenuating circum-
stances and permitted the imprison-
ment the accused had already an
dergone to be subtracted from the
sentence.
This leaves only a few days for
him to serve in prison. Nasrs sec
retary who also was on trial before
the senate, was acquitted FOR lack
OF evidence
WAS GREATLY DISTRESSED.
The former minister was greatly
distressed at the verdict and ex-
claimed: Even after condemna-
ton, / fell like an honest man"
Strong forces Of police and sol.
diers guarded tho building where
the senator's deliberated. armed
guards being placed at all entrances
and even on the roof No one was
allowed to enter or leave the build
ing until the court had reached its
decision. On the announcement o,
the verdict on the streets was a
boisterous demonstration, several
hundred persons crying: Long live
Nasl "
The seyerest measures have been
adopted 10 preserve order in Sicily
Signor Nasi being a sicilian and
very popular with all his people. A
large number of men who are con
sidered dangerous by the police in
the present emergency have been ar.
rested
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
IS fOs YEARS OF AGE.

Easton, Conn, Feb. 25.-Mrs. De-
borah Silliman, said to be the old
est woman in Sew England, is ro-
ceiying the congratulations OF her
friends upon passing her 1Osth
birthday.
She has been q church member
Tor ninety-fvc years. a record. So IS
believed, which has not been
equallcd in this country. Last year
Mrs Silliman's grandchildren gave
a party on her birthday annlyer-
sary, but this year She was too fee
BILE. Her memory has begun to fail.
but She talks cutcrtainingiy with
her friends
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
MURDERED MAN
IN Mines DEPTHS
MINER Is HELD TO THE GRAND
JURY.
Murder Theory Now Instead of Re-
lief That Fall OF Slate
Caused Death.

Logan. w. Va. Feb. 25.-Frank
Hill, miner for the Draper Coal
Il Coke company, at Logan, was held
to the grand jury, charged with the
murder of Ermont Eppling.
II will be remembered that Ep-
pling was killed in the Draper mine
several weeks ago supposedly by a
fall of slate. At the time there
was suspicion that Hill had killed
the unfortunate man. but as no pub-
lie accusation was made no mention
of the suspicion got into the papers.
Now, however. Hill has been arrest
ed and is held in Jail.
Al the time of the killing Ep-
pling and Hill were alone I'm the
mine. At the hearing II was brought
out that there was bad feeling be-
tween the men caused by jealousy
by Eppling OF Hr's attentions to
Mrs Eppling. Many witnesses
have heard Hill threaten to kill ED
pling while he was at work I'm the
mine. The theory OF the prosecu-
ton is that Hin killed the man with
a club and then threw a pile of slate
on the body I'm an effort to hide
the crime.
The chief evidence against the
prisoner is the fact that Eppling &
death was like some Of HiTs
threats, and that Hin was present
and could have carried out his
threats.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
HOUSE BREAKER
IS CAPTURED
PERCY CARTER HELD rs.
GRAND JCRY-JIM CNBMEII
HELD 10 AWAIT DENTfFICt-
TiON.

This morning warrant was
sworn out by Fletcher Gwyn au am-
ployc OF the Vaughan Construction
company for Percy Carter ANA jim
Carmwcll charging them with
breaking into and robblug ns
shanty of provisions. ere. Special
Officer r. J.. Hunt was sent after
the accused and lu % short Willie ha
returned with them They Naro
given a hearing in Justice goIDeys
court The evidence wa. uG.au.
90 hold Carter for tbe grand jury.
but CARMEL could not be connected
with The robbery However from
IBIS general appearance ana certain
scars ON his face. the police believe
him to- bo the negro who escaped
from the Virginia ponitcnuary few
days ago while serving a five year
term for robbery. Ha was turned
over to- the city police department
who have notified The Virginia au.
thorities.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
BubOnic Plague
Prevalent i'm Peru
No ALARM FELT BY AMERICAN
OFFICERS AND MEN-PoIi~E
GUARD INFECTED DISTRICTS.

Lima, Peru, Feb. 25.-Though
the bubonic plague is prevalent here
1t is apparently causing no alarm
among the officers and men OF tho
visiting American battlesblp Acct.
The Peruvian authorities are io'ng
everything possible to segregate
the plague victims so that no Amer
leans will get infected, and the po-
lice are guarding the infected dis
tricts.
The reports sent out that Admirals
Thomas, sherry and Emory left
President Pardo's box at bull fight
yesterday so early as to give omensc
are apparently unfounded, as the adj
mirals explained to Pardo's entire
satisfaction that official duties
called them away.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
RELIEVED BY PoLICE TO HAVE
BEEN THE WORK OF A THIEF
AS THE CELESTIAL HAD SEW
ERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS IN
HIS ROOM.

New York. Feb 25.-A. II. Foon
said TO be New Yorks richest China
Inan. was shot as he lay in bed early
today. and physicians say he cannot
live. 1t is rumored in Chinatown
that the shooting means a beginning
OF another long war. but the police
think 1t is probable that a thief did
the shooting, as the Chinaman had
several thousand dollars in his
room. Before Foon fell mortally
wounded he engaged in a pistol duel
with an intruder who escaped.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
on BOND ISSUES.

Our friends the enemy" have
been cussing Grover Cleveland for
years because he issued a few mil
lions in bonds in time Of peace. "
At the time of issue they said there
was 100000 in the treasury.
What are these same "cussers" go
Ing to do about Theodore Roose-
velt who issue S75,OOO.OO in bonds
IN times OF peace" while he had
S933,OOO.OOO in gold in the treasu-
~? This is conundrum ana we
will give a large prize for correct
solution. Logan Banner.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25
Report
Complete

Richmond, Feb. 25.- Especial -
me Joint committee OF investigation
IN the Rhea inquiry have completed
thelr report which will be presented
TO the house tonight. II is under
stood on the best authority that the
committee exhonerates Judge Rhea
ana recommends that the appoint
ment of the Judge by Governor
swanson to the vacancy on the Vir-
ginia state Corporation Commission
be confirmed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25

Major Jed HOtchkiss was a prom
inent figure in the early develop
ment of the Flat Top coalhelds and
together with Capt l. A. Welch. DR..
James o'Keefe, Col Thomas Gra-
ham and others, was a familiar fig
ure In this section twenty years ago
Major Hotchkiss was one OF the first
men TO direct the attention OF north
ern capital to the immense wealth
OF this section and few men have
done more for the material develop
ment OF the Virginlas than he. Ma
jor Hotchkiss preceded his wife 90
the better land by several years
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-25

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-The
Japanese school question is expect
ed to break out afresh here today
when Sung II. Cho. a Corean. aged
21 applies for reinstatement i'm the
fifth grade of the central school at
Sauslito. The school board SAYS
Cho will be denied admittance ana
they will fight the case. Cho will
appeal TO the courts.