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The Brunswick news., 1912-02-29
owners Of TUG
CONEY MUSTPAy
HEAVY DAMAGES
EXCEPTIONS WERE DISMISSED IN
THE CASE OF SCHOONER
MARIE PALMER.
Judge speer Holds that Findings Of
Judge seabrook, as Special Master.
were Fair-The Damages ara
Fixed.

In an elaborate written opinion de-
llVered in the United States court
Judge Speer has overruled objections.
TO the report of the special master in
the admiralty cause of the master OF
the schooner Marie Palmer against the
steam tug Edgar F. Coney and tae
South Atlantic Towing company of
this city.
Inc exceptions were overruled not
only because they do not conform to
the settled and indispensable practice
but because in view of the entire rec
ord they are unsupported by facts,
and are not sustainable by law"
Judge Paul E. Seabrook was the spe-
cial IN ls'er t, whom the case was re-
ferred, a.;d il was his findings that
Judge So eer sustained.
This last reference to the master
was fo1 the purpose of having him
fix the amount which should be paid
to the owners of the vessel, to the
owners Of the cargo, or to other
claimants who might properly ap-
pear. The master in analyZing the case
fixed the value of the schooner when
she sailed from Carteret at $50, 900.
He found that the storm damaged the
vessel ST.. 800 Deducting this amount
from the value of the vessel prior to
the storm. leaves $37,500 which the
master adjudged as fair market val
lie of the Marie Palmer at the time
she was towed on the rocks by the
tug Coney. ..o... ,..
AGAINST this amount the master
allowed and deducted 500 shown to
have been salyed from the vessel,
leaving balance of $3G,S00, which
amount he assessed as damages 90
the owners for the loss of the big
schooner.
The master found that the owners
OF he vessel would be entitled also
to be net freGht she would have
earn,d d upon thc pending voyage, had
the loss not occurred This was fixed
at S933. He found also that the own
prs of the vessel would be entitled TO
interest upon the value OF the vessel
At he time of the stranding, and up
IN the net freight she would have.
earned upon the voyage from the date
If he probable end of the voyage.
We will, therefore, allow interest
igured from December 4, 1909, as the
late OF the probable ending OF the
,oyage. TO the date of this report at
he rate OF 7 per cent per annum up
IN he aggregate amount of damage
Is hereinbefore shown and assessed in
avor of the owners of the vessel, to
Wit the sum of $37,735," reported the
master.
The master found that the cargo
consisted of $500 gross tons Of fer
ilizer, the invoice value of which WAS
47,76680; and "a gross tons OF bags,
invoice value of which was $5, 500;
making the total invoice value OF the
cargo $53, $3.50. The master found
hat the fertilizer was damaged about
)ne-third OF it's value By the StoTA
before the strandng, or to the extent
IF about $15,322.26. The master there
fore fixed the value Of fertilizer lost
by reason OF the stranding at S3l,-
844.54.
The bags were not materially dam
aged by the storm, hence their full
invoice value was not allowed and as
sessed as damages, $500. III there
fore follows" found the master, that
the American Agricultural company,
The Brunswick news., 1912-02-29
MOB BREAKS UP.

Anderson, S. C., Feb. 2S.-The mob
which formed near here last night
after the arrest of Win Reed, a negro
who intruded upon white woman
at her home here, dispersed early this
morning.
The Brunswick news., 1912-02-29
Has Gen. Trevino Deserted?

Washington, Feb. 2S.-General Ge-
ronimo Trevino has not cast his lot
with the Mexican rebels. He is in
command of the federal troops at
Monterey.
The real head of the revolutionary
move is Emilio Vasquez Gomez. These
statements were telegraphed to the
state department today by Consul
General Hanna at Monterey, Mexico.
The treasury department has taken
up with the departments of state and
justice the request of the Mexican
consul at Ell Paso that the United
States forbid the expectation of Amer
lean goods into Juarez
Inasmuch as there is shortage of
food in Juarez and big country
around about the city depends upon it
for its supplies the question of shut
ting eff food expectation into Juarez
is delicate one.
The Brunswick news., 1912-02-29

New York, Feb. est is stated
that many of the ranchmen near
j Juarez are Americans. American Con-
sular representatives at San Luis Po-
tosi report the situation there as be-
ing quiet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC OPPOR.
TUNITY.

This is the year OF the great demo
cratic opportunity. The methods by
which the Taft Sherman republican
national ticket was renominated at
Chicago. following the open revolt and
reputation Of the Taft administration
by his own party. taken with the
Roosevelt disaffection, puts 1t up
squarely TO the democrats TO name the
next president of the United States.
The Baltimore convention therefore
has but to permit common sense and
honesty 10 direct its proceedings; to
listen 70 the voice of the majority,
and, as Speaker Clark has magnificent
ly said. TO let absolute harmony pre-
vail
The republican national convention
just ended will go down into history
as the most riotous, most dishonest and
most disreputable in the annals OF
American politics. We have no less
distinguished a former republican for
this than Theodore Roosevelt, twice
president Of the United States Roose-
welt declared repeatedly. and without
dominated by thieves and its proceed
ings were fraudulent in every essen
tial detail Nevertheless the republi-
can machine which succeeded so beau
tifully in manipulating the steam roller
from start TO finish of the convention
will likewise be successful in a same
small measure in the use OF the party
. nj 4.
/ has been able TO accomplish in former
campaigns. and the Roosevelt bolt.
while attracting some attention Just
now, will not amount 10 so much by
the time the campaign Is over. II will
figure Just about as strongly as the
Palmer and Buckner bolt from the
democratic party did in 1896. It will
cut enough November ice 10 put the
opposition overland the opposition in
this year OF grace is the democratic
party.
Meanwhile the republican state tick
cts I'm such states as Illinois, Pennsyl-
yan'a. California. Minnesota and nu-
merous other OF the commemorative
are left I'm a somewhat pitiable pre-,
dicament Roosevelt can do nothing
for them n he would. and IL has never
been his purpose IN life to do anythins
FOR anybody but himself The rebuke
which Taft is bound 70 get will cut
into the state tickets. into the congress
sIoual tickets. and into every republi
can candidate. large or small. through
ou' the state Of Illinois.
Here then, too, is the grea
democratic opportunity. II othe1
words. the democratic party has bu
10 behave itself in q fairly decent man
uer 10 sweep the country-for the maj
who IS nominated at Baltimore IS go
ing 20 be the next president Of th'
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
CAPITAL COMMENT

TO increase his own wealth. And for
that he won high praise for com
ing 10 the rescue of the banks"
Mr.. Cortelyous testimony further re-
vealed that not one cent of Uncle
Sans money was deposited in the
country banks. which were just as
much in need at the time as the New
York banks. Depositors in these banks
could not get a cent, even to pay
taxes or buy food. All were punished
that the stock gamblers who manipu-
late the Wall street banks might be
saved.
According to Congressman William
z. Cullop of Indiana the money trust
Is thoroughly frightened by the ex-
posures made by the Investigators.
So badly are they frightened, Mr.. Gull
lOp says, that in one instance within
his personal knowledge an emissary of
the big New York bankers threaten
ed to defeat one member of the investi-
eating committee at the election this
fall unless he let's up in his exposure
Of the trust This member
lives in a close district, Mr.. CullOp
says. and while he realizes the money
trust could make things hot for him,
he bluntly told their agent that he
proposed to go through with the in
quiry to the end.
EXPOSING THE METHOD.
The money trust investigating COM
mittee, like the other democratic in
vestigating committees. has done
much to expose the methods of the
Wall street financiers. This inquiry
will show, before it is finished, that
all the trusts are connected direct
/ ~ or indirectly with the money trust,
/ and that this small group of Wall
street magnates actually dictate the
terms under which most of the ma.
/ tons business is conducted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
UNDER THE FLAG.

In June 1912, the census bureau
gave out statistics OF the entire popu-
lation under the American flag, using
the figures which were as correct as
they could be made in April. 1910.
These statistics show that there were
l0l,000, 900 persons living al that
time under the American flag. OF
that total about 100000 were on the
islands acquired from Spain in 1888
and those gained by the annexation of
Hawaii.
Since the early spring OF 1910 two
years and nearly two months have
passed. The growth Of the United
States, including the outlying posses
sions. must have been al the rate Of
about 100000 a year, for the last two
years. It is safe to say that the popu-
lation now is at least 100000 more
than it was in April 1910. 1t must ex-
coed 1O5, 900 900 today.
That is a tremendous mass OF hui
man beings. Only three of the worlds
flags cover more millions. and OF the
empires which exceed this country in
numbers only the Russian has larger
number Of people Of European origin
or decent. Nothing but India puts the
British Empire ahead of the United
States. Chinese numbers cannot be
reckoned al the same value which
such myriads would have If they were
Americans, Germans or British, for
example.
The American republic with fits
. possessions has greater population
than the British Isles, France and
Spain. Il equals Germany and Italy
with Switzerland or Denmark added
for good measure. The next federal
census will probably show not less
than 120,o00,OOO people under the
American flag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
Rnston,. sninnina School.

Comparatively few people know that
there was once q spinning school on
Boston common. Winsor's Memorial
History OF Boston" records that upon
the arrival IN Boston OF some Irish
spinners and weavers a spinning craze
took possession of the town, and the
women. young and old. high and low.
rich and poor. focked into the spinning
school. which for want OF better quar-
tiers was set up in the common, in the
open air. Here the whir Of their
wheels was heard from morning TO
night" Thirty five years later the So
ciety For Encouraging Industry and
Employing the Poor again used the
common as e spinning school. abOn
800 young women appearing there,
seated at their wheels, as a sort OF ex-
ample and advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
AW0MANyOBSERVAIIONS


in those boxes with the bottoms SHOW
ed half way up.
This spring, when that strawberry
bed began to blossom, went out
there every day to see what progress
was being made, and the first green
wart of berry spied was hailed with
loud acclaim.
But when the berries began to get
ripe, our troubles began.
1T developed that several small
boys had had their eyes on that bed.
as we'll as those legally entitled to its
fruits. Also, our neighbours chickens
had a taste for strawberries.
We'll, mother and took turns shoo-
ing boys and chickens out of that
strawberry patch till We jumped in
our sleep.
Then some strangers from the city
came shopping around, and We had to
explain to them individually and col
lectively. that they were on private
grounds. And long, lank individual,
with a three-quart pail. was surprised
early one morning garnering our fruit
with speed that showed practice.
/ AS TO picking strawberries-girls,
I want you to know there isn't thing
romantic about it. After you've gone
/ through patch as big as ours to get
five or six quarts OF berries, you'll
agree with me. 1t may be healthy ex-
ercise. but excuse me. I'm doing the
picking and mothers doing the can
ming. l always used to hate canning,
but guess mothers got the best end
OF the bargain this time. Anyway, I'll
eat every berry with appreciation next
winter. I'll remember what it cost me
in aching bones, to pick it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
THE AMERICAN RACE HORSE
STILL POPULAR.

All signs Of the season Indicate that
the love Of horse races survives in the
automobile ers with undated vigor.
The grand circuit prospects are all
that could be expected or asked by
the turfmen. Hundreds OF trotters
and PAGERS are in training and public
interest promises TO be as general and
as strong as ever.
This will continue 10 be the rule long
after the motor vehicle shall have be-
come even more popular and more
commonly used than Il lie now. The
race horse IS a beautiful creature in
action. and there viii always be an
element OF uncertainty about contests
between such hiEhS organized and
sensitive animals which cannot exist.
in like measure. in any races between
machines and the men who drive
them. Fine horses have temper and
spirits TO take into account as well as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

We have to have faith in our own
proposition. for If we don't it is fore
doomed to be a squeIched little boom
let
Better make sure what the limit Is
before you determine Internationally
to attain it at a 1918 model gait
Being Independent is no doubt praise
worthy and altogether all right Still
it can be overdone.
Every time we get an idea into our
heads that we are the unqualified ''it''
we lessen our chances OF ever being so
good resolution Is a good working
plan. but it won't stand for any loafing
on the job.
1t isn't to be expected that youm get
much out of yourself IL you are easily
satisfied.
There are people who daily chew the
rag with the avidity that they give to
a square meal.
No use in counting your chickens be
fore they are Matched nor after they
have had their necks wrung.
II you aren't pleased with your en-.
vironment either get ont OF It or chGuRe
It. Don't grOwl over II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

SHE'LL APPRECIATE EVERY BERRY.
I'VE have a strawberry bed at our
place" announced the girl with the
sunburned nose.
Guess I'll come out and visit you
right now" remarked the young per-
son in a Panama hat.
"Of all the lucky girls, you're sure
one" declared the one in the bath
towel suit.
Never mind-you needn't envy me
so much" quoth the sunburned one
It's no cinch to have a strawberry
bed on your hands.
When We rented the place last fall,
that strawberry bed was one OF the IN
ducements for US 10 take the place. I
just saw a picture OF myself roaming
through it, picking luscious, red Der
ries. and for once filling up on EN-
without paying the grocer horrible
prices for the ancient stuff that comes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

ed their inquiry, everybody supposed
that this was Morgan's own money,
and he was given high praise in finan-
cial circles for thus Saving the coun-
try from a financial disaster" What
did Mr.. Morgan really do?
The testimony of George B. Cortel-
you, secretary OF the treasury under
President Roosevelt. revealed that
Morgan induced the government TO de-
post this money in the Morgan banks
of New York, after which he loaned
it out to the distressed bankers at 6
per cent interest.
N HOUR OF PEOPLES NEED.
Thus did this master fnancier util.
ize the peoples hour OF extreme need
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

condition. They do not feel exactly
as eft" one day as another, and their
speed is affected by conditions which
are not easy to gauge or foresee.
For these reasons the turf will long
remain in high favor II may never
gain the vogue here which it has in
England, but it is not likely ever TO
sink into a comparatively obscure
place among the sporting interests Of
the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

manner IN which
J. Pierpont Nor
gan came to the
rescue" Of the
banks during the
panic of 1907.
When this panic
was at its height,
and it was impos-
sible for deposit
tors to get their
money from the
banks, Mr.. Morgan,
dCCOIulI ~ "Iue-
ly published state
ments at the time,
dumped 10000
600 into the banks,
and thereby re-
lieved the situa.
ton"
Until the money
trust prObers start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
Humor and
Philosophy

~ DUNCAN ~. sNsrs

GREAT guns.
~ Little guns
And all the little children
OF the great and little guns
Such q muchness
OF noisel
II 10 the day
When boys will be boys
Can you blame themf No
The big show
Comes but once a year.
As you will hear
II you viii but list
Through the powder mist
And get an easy line
On the fine
And glorious occasion.
II Is a great day.
That Is what they all say.
The old
May not say II so hard.
But their regard
Is there Just the same
And in q neat frame.
That this nation was born
One clear morn
In July
When republics were shy
Means something to US;
Hence the fuss;
Hence the Grating;
Hence che restating
OF our position to the world:
Hence the flags unfurled,
And all OF the little hences
Too numerous to mention
That receive attention.
Let the eagle screamI
Let banners ny!
Let rockets paint the sky
Red!
1t is, as we have said,
The original and only
Fourth of July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
A Curious Will.

BY the terms OF the will OF one DR..
Wilde OF St Ives parish, Huntingdon
shire, England. his trustees were dl-
rected TO spend ESQ Z the purchase Of
n piece OF land in II Ives. the annual
rent Of which was 10 be set aside for
the purchase OF six Bibles at q cost Of
Z shilings each. To decide who shall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Those two women delegates from
California got their first taste OF nat
ional convention doings under con
ditious which make ordinary gather
ings OF the same kind look like pink
teas. Did they finch when the storm
ragged? No, SO that any one las no.
tlced it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
A WarSa Staae

Mrs. Crawford-Now that the honey
moon is over I suppose you find your
husband has grown economical with
bis kisses; Mrs. Crahshaw-He has
reached a worse stage than that my
dear. he has grown economical with
his money Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
BY THE J. W. POTTER co.

TERMS. DAILY. 10 cents per week
Weekly 81 per year in advance
Complaints Of delivery service should
be made 70 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where It IS desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All communications o. argunentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publ.ca-
ton. so such articles win be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments: Cen
trial Union. West l45. ll45 and 2145;
Union Electric. 5I45
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Governor Hadley. the most brilliant
OF the Roosevelt leaders on the floor of
the regular convention. remained With
the old guard. II was only the fire
eaters no straycd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Remember IL was no later than Sat.
urday that Roosevelt said he was
'unalterably opposed TO bolt con.
vention az this time Yet that very
uight he went into one and accepted
rump nomination at its hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
THE ARGUS.

Z Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill en-
tered at the postoflce as second-class
matter)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

The Hawaiiaus voted first one way
and then another In the Chicago con
vention and 20 both ways without
break In their ranks. II looks more
like business with the islanders than
sentiment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Might Cure the Condition.
II have a few friends"
Ibid you ever try to do anything
for it?"
do anythingT
Yes; borrow money or sell 'em min
ing stock or somethingY'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
Sufficient Reason.

Sufficient Reason.
$50 she refused your heart and
hand?"
"She did"
Ibid you tell her you were wealthyT
al mentioned it"
What effect did that seem to have
on herr"
"She didn't believe 1t"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Jude to live after our own. but the
the crowd keeps with perfect sweet
Ness the Independence of solitude
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
The Likeness.

Mrs Newell suppose now we have
disagreed you are comparing this tc
your old home. Mr.. Newed-Exactly.
This is Just like the rows mother used
TO make.-BalrimOre American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

The rough rider could not stampede
so he carried out the other fixed
alternative-he bolted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

You will take notice that Teddy took
that rump nomination conditionally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
Lemons Six.

MIS-. Benham-Father gave me away
when We were married Benham-
Your father has been quite a fruit
dealer. Mrs. Benham-What do you
mean? Benham-He has married og
six daughters. and any man who can
unload half a dozen lemons in that
way Is a good one--New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Who has kept track OF the barrow
trial during the last few days or
attempted 70 find out how the civil
war Is going In Mexico?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Some OF the seasons skirts are said
70 be only yard around at the bottom.
AS for the top, that depends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Judge Alton b. Parker will be TEN
porary chairman for the democrats.
Esopus IS once more on the map.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

II was George y. Courtelyou, an
other Wall street representative, who
Joined the Teddy movement towards
the last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Magistrate - Your wife says you
grabbed her by the throat Teutonic
PTsoEer-Cbndse. dot Eos chocst a
Ieedle choke--PhiladeIphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
June "A in American
History.

1753-General William Hull. soldier,
born; died 1925; surrendered De
trOit to the British In 1912.
lSl3-Henry Ward Beecher born at
Litch1eld. Conn; died 1887.
lS13-John Randolph Of Roanoke. not
ed and eccentric Virginia states
man. died: born 1TT3
1910 Senator Gore Of Oklahoma
charged that a $4,000 bride had
been offered to him TO permit vail
dalton by congress for the sale OF
Indian lands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
BY CLYDE n. TAVENNER,

Especial Cores pondence Of The Argus)
Washington, June 22.-The demo
cratic investigation of the money trust
has brought TO light the details of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Conditions which are hard on parties
may be fine for hotels in convention
cities. Chicago Is way ahead of the
game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

The year has reached its climax in
light and beauty Heat and the fruits
o. the earth are another story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

How will republicans take 70 the
ticket nominated by thieves?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Fortunately. the clouds at Chicago
did not cut on the sunshine which the
crops grow on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

II you don't believe this is the good
old summer time. look at the calendar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24

Said the governor Of Illinois to the
governor of Wisconsin, 1T will be a
long time between bolts with US.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-24
Mr.. and Mrs Woodrow Wilson.

have them ne requested his trustees to
prepare q saucer with three disc upon
the altar able OF the parish church and
let the Bibles be raffied for"