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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
SHERMAN ASTON|SHED
His Astonisher Being That Tn.
certain Quantity the Pre-.
mier Of Great Britain,
THOUGHT he HAD IT ALL FIXED

And Four-Handsd Game Arranged ia
Decide the Seal Question. When John
Bull Declines to sSit In" - Railways
Which Want More Time to Equip Their
Trains with Life-Saving Devices Asked
to Step Up and Say Why.
man has written a reply to the note of
Lord Salisbury expressing great Brit
aims declination to take part in a
Behring sea conference in which Russia
and Japan are to participate. The es-
sential features Of Sherman's reply have
been sent by cable to the British gov
eminent. and the reply in full is now
on its way to the British authorities
Lord Salisbury's note Of declination, it
can now be stated. bore date Of Oct. 6,
last Wednesday,. so that the response
Ia made with promptness. The answer
states that the United States govern
ment views with establishment the de.
termination Of Great Britain not to par
ticipate in a conference including Russia
and ia, en-, and the statement Is made
that UP to the 23d Of last month the
SAAsSN StoSCS dutAoIltlSS Ldu 1ulty eN-
pected that the conference would pro-
coed with Russia and Japan. as well as
Great Britain, present.
Why Uncle Sam Is Astonished.
1t is pointed out that aside from the
written correspondence to which Lord
Salisbury had called attention there
were verbal negotiations between Am
bassador Hay and his lordship in which
EnQnffa roforor1o
ticipation Of Russia and Japan. At one
Of these verbal exchanges. 1t is stated
Lord Salisbury said he would advise
with the officials OF the foreign Office
concerning the subjects discussed. which
included the participation Of Russia and
Japan. Subsequently, on July 2S, Am
bassador Hay wrote to Lord Salisbury
saying the president hoped to have
Russia and Japan participate in the
conference. In view Of these circum-
stances the United States had con.
fidently expected that Great Britain
would take part in the conference, and
that Russia and Japan would be repre-.
scented with the approval OF Great Brit.
ain.
Bound to Confer with John.
Besides the foregoing reply, ana n
view OF the differences which have
arisen. the state department suggests q
conference in accordance with the
terms OF Lord Salisbury's agreement q:
he CONSTITUTES it-between experts OF
Great Britain. the United States and
Canada. This last feature Is now under
consideration by the British govern.
ment. its substance having been trans
nitted by cable. but 1t Is not expected
that an answer will be made until Sher
mans answer in detail reaches London
In the meantime preparations for thu
conference between the United States
Russia and Japan are proceeding. The
Japanese delegates who are now er
route from San Francisco have decided
to stop over two days at Chicago, ant
| will not reach Washington until mex
Sunday night. Two Of the Russia dele
gates. Botkine and Routkowsky, ere
here and the remaining delegate, Greb
nitsky. is expected soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

sral appraisers from which either par
ty might take an appeal to the courts.
Neither the attorney general nor the
secretary Of the treasury has any 5u.
dicial status In controversies Of this
kind.
The collector Of the port is a judicial
omcer. and the customs department Of
Che treasury is merely his adviser. Its
opinions have no binding legal force
upon him. In the same way the attor-
ney general holds the relation of q
counseling lawyer merely. whom the
secretary Of the treasury has called in
for an opinion. and 50 the opinion of
Mckenna as promulgated by Secretary
Gage need not necessarily close the con-
troversy. however, much the ger cral
public may wish that il will do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

An evening high school for women
has been opened in New York. There
are already many applications for
admission, among them women
whose sges range from 16 to IS. who
are mployed during the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

HEAT holidays have been estab.
lished by law in the public schools OF
Switzerland. Recognizing the well
known fact that the brain cannot
work properly when the heat Is ex.
cessive, the children are dismissed
from their tasks whenever the Their.
mometer goes above certain point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

to the people Last November from re-
publican headq uarters. Please take
while hot every day until election
day in Ohio, and you will seat the
o -eatest political corruptionist Of
the age, Mark Hanna, in the United
Stat ee senate"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Council Of Railway Union Chiefs.

Peoria, Ills, Oct. 13.-The conference
Of grand chiefs Of the railway brother
hoods. called to consider the plan OF
an International federation for mutual
cooperation and assistance, transacted
no business pending the arrival Of Grand
Chief OF the engineers. 1t is plain
that the sentiment is strongly in favor
Of federation, the plan having bsen
Endorsed by the conventions Of the fire.
men. the trainmen, the railroad tele-
graphers and the conductors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Through Travel Not DELAYED.

Washington. Oct. 13.-The Passenger
department Of the Southern railway
has promulgated the information that
through travel between New York.
Philadelphia. Baltimore, Washington
and all eastern cities. and Montgomery,
Mobile. New Orleans And intermedi-
ate points. is not subject to any delay
an account of the quarantine regula-
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. magnetic. full Of new life and
vigor. take No-To-Bac. the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds In ten days.
Over 400. 900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who viii
guarantee . cure. Booklets and sam.
ples mailed free. Addres Sterling
Kennedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

It costs $50 to take out a patent In
Great Britain. In France o patent is is.
sued for 10 years and Is subject to On
annual tar of SEQ. In America all pat
ents are assignable by law, and part
interest may be assigned as easily as q
whole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

The best Salve In the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles. o. no pay required. Il is guar
snteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents Der
box. For sale BY Harts q Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

To Cure . Gold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II il
fails to cure. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
New Sort of Modification,

Little Rock. Ark. Oct. 13.-The citi-
zens of Benton county have organized
an anti-horse stealing association. The
members take an iron-clad oath to pun
ish horse stealing with death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

The many friends in Rock Island
Of Tom Taggsrt. Of Indianapolis,
will sincerely congratulate him on
his triumphant reelection as mayor
OF the Hoosier metropolis yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Thugs Safe for Thirty Years. Perhaps,

Portland. Or. Oct. 13.-George Jack
son and Charles Williams. who held up
an o. R and N. passenger train seven
miles from this city two weeks ago Sat-
urday night. were yesterday sentenced
to thirty years each In the penitentiary
by Judge Sears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

ut determined
cradle treating female ills with her Vegetable
the of America
complaints and being
detail of suffer f
simply
the little
fellowbngs
i the Of
successfully treated by
training.
physician world
at hand to assist in the treatment of all kinds
This therefore, In hcr
Of
family physician
TO ito lhamfo ADV
which
power Pnhas Vegetable Com
emaie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Inheritance Tax Law Cases.

washington. Oct. ia motion was
made in the United States supreme court
yesterday to advance cases involving
the inheritance tax law OF the state Of
Illinois. There are three Of these cases,
and the court took the matter under ad-
YiSement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY will 60
home to vote, and the schedule has
been 90 arranged that he will Lave
plenty OF time to deliver speeches
from the rear platform Of his palace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Exports of Domestic Producta

Washington. Oct. 13.-The monthly
treasury statement Of the principal ar
ticles OF domestic export shows that
during September last the exports Of
breadstuffs from the United States
amounted to $3462s. s4e. an increase as
compared with September, 1896. Of over
100 per cent. and an increase of about
800 per cent. over September. 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken. weaken
or grippe; 10 Giants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Negro Party Cannot Cso the Picture.

Columbus, O.. Oct. 13.-The supreme
court has decided that the negro party.
not having been through the last cleo
ton. cannot use picture of Lincoln as
an emblem at the head OF their ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

Washington. Oct. 13.-The president
has decided to attend the dinner Of the
Commercial club in Cincinnati or Oct.
30. 1t Is to be a non-partisan affair. and
Mckinley does not expect to make a
sNeech
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
TRAIN COUPLERS AND BRAKES
Railways Want an Extension OF Time an
Are Asked How 1t HaDDens.

Railways Want an Extension OF Time and
Are Asked How 1t Happens.
Washington. Oct. 13-The Chicagoand
Alton and other railroads having filed
petitions with the interstate commerce
commission asking for an extension OF
the time within which their cars are re-
Quired to be equipped with the auto
matte couplers and power, or train.
brakes the time fixed by act of congress
being Jan. l, 1885, the commission has
made an order that on Wednesday, Dec
/. 1t will hear petitions filed on or
before Nov. Is. and at which time all
persons interested for. or who oppose ar
extension OF time. may appear. Any
person may at the hearing, or at any
time prior thereto. file with the commits
sion any affidavit. statement or argu-
ment bearing upon the question. The
commission also requires that any road
asking for extension shall publish a TO-
tice Of the fact and also post such notice
in its several stations.
The commission has also ordered that
any railroad filing application for extern
sion shall also make, on or before Nov
20, q statement under oath Of the num-
Der OF freight cars owned, the number
OF freight cars which Will be eouipped
with automatic couplers, ard the num-
Der which will be equipped with power,
or train brakes by the LIST day OF De-
cember. 1887; the number OF freight cam
which have been equipped with auto
matte couplers. and the number which
have been equipped with power, or train
brakes each calendar year since the act
went into effect March 2 1893. The COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

Chicago. Oct. 13.-Assistant States
Attorney McEwen finished his argu-
ment in the Luetgert trial yesterday
and will be followed today by Attorney
Phelen. who will make the opening I'D
dress for the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
DOES NOT SETTLE THE CASE


Assofnoy General Of the United States Ap.
pean Void Of Authority.
Washington. Oct. lat has been
taken for granted that the attorney
generals opinion concerning the cele-
brated section q settled the question.
At least It II supposed to be settled
untn congress changes the law. II is
By no means certain that this is the
case. II the collector at any port In the
United States. even the smallest one on
our northern boundary. should sec ut
to Impose the 10 per cent. discriminate
ing duty upon an importation like that
recently under discussion the case
would have TO 60 to the board Of gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

had q constant futter-
ing OF the heart and
severe palpitation and
pain in the left side.
She took three bottles
of DIR. Miles New Heart
Cure and was complete
~ restored to health,
and has not taken n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
WHY so MANY REGULAR PHYSICIANS FAIL
To Cure Female ms-Somo True Reasons WI
Mrs. Ptnkham is More Successful Than
the Family Doctors

A woman is sick some disease
sex is fast developing in her syst
to her family physician and tel
story. but not the whole story.
misunderstanding back. loses
becomes ngitated. forgcts what S
to say. and finally conceals v
ought to have told, and thus col
mystifies the doctor.
Is it any wonder, therefore, til
the doctor fails to cure the diseas
Still, we cannot blame the wo-
man. foritisveryembarrassing
to detail some of the symp- 4
toms of her suffering, even to =
her family physician.
1t was for this reason that
years ago Mrs. Lydia Z. Pink
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02
DEATHS.

COLQUITT.-Died. Sunday morning. q,
1885 O'clock, Mrs. JULIA r.. COLQJlIL
wife Of william A. Colquitt; IN the iil
year of her age.
Funeral took place from her residence
yesterday afternoon.
DUNN.-Dled, az her residence IS
north Twcnty-fourth street, az lQ.5 D.
NJ. February 2Sth. SUSANNA BURTON,
wife Of Captain A. W. Dunn, and moo
Their Of John w. and y. Burton DUNN
aged 60 years
Funeral services az Third Prcsby.crlaa
church TUESDAY, March %. az ! j. A.
Friends and acquaintance Of the FANNY
are invited TO attend. Intermcnt iA
Blandford Cemetery. Petersburg. Va
Petersburg papers please copy.
GREENE.-Died March ]. 1857. az I'D
L. NJ, VALENTINE b. GREENE.
Funeral notice later.
Rockville CMd) papers please COPY.
HIIDEBRAND.- Died. az her hls-
bands residence. Brook road. March D
1851. ANNA CHAPLIN HLDEBRANDi
IN the 18th year OF her age.
Interment I'm Hollywood TO-MORfo"
"wednesday. March 81. az y o.c.o.A
a. NJ
WIIsON.-Died. az the residence Oh
her parents. March lst, az 100 a. ~
MARGARET. only child Of +. &. a.l
Maggie Toomey Wilson; aged u moA.D'
and II days.
Funeral from the residence, No. i@
south Laurel street. TO-DAY CInesa'y
March "a. az II A. ~ Friends ana
quMntances invited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02
OLD WILLIAM AND MARY.
Action of the Faculty ON the Death
of Judge CrumD.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March 1.-(Spe-
cial)-In the absence Of President Lyon
G.. Tyler. Of the college, who IS In New
York city. Professor Thomas j. stuob5'
acting president, called a meeting OF the
faculty this morning to take suitable ac-
ton i'm regard TO the death Of Judge W.
W. Crump, who up 20 few years ago.
when his health began TO fail, was
member Of the Board of Visitors ana the
rector Of the college. The faculty aP-
pointed DR.. Van Il. Garrett anu u >.
l.. Hall 20 represent the college az inc
funeral, and a committee, consisting OL
Or. Hail DR. Wharton, and Or. Garrett
was appointed to draft suitable resOlu,
lions on the death of Judge Crump, ana
report the same at the next meeting OF
the faculty. 49,,
Rev James 2. Smith, d. D., editor "a
the Central Presbyterian, Richmond, WHY
supply the Presbyterian church here ana
at Magruder, York county, preaching
once "a month. DIR. Smith preached at the
BAPTIST church last night at the request
of the pastor, Rev. +. T. warren, from
the text II have not called you servants,
but friends" His remarks were given q
most attentive hearing by the large con
gregation. Or. Smith visited the college
Saturday, and spent some time IN the
library viewing the many quaint pictures
and books, and this morning conducted
services for the students In the eaaP S,..
Garrett went up TO Richmond this morn
ing. Professor Garrett goes 70 attend
the funeral Of Judge Crump, ana MIS-.
Garrett will continue her trip 70 New
Orleans TO see her parents, eX-Governof
and Mrs. Nichols
Quite q crowd from here will attend the
Inauguration. Those who left this morn
ing for Washington On the Old Point ana
Washington limited were Mrs. Jonn Speh-
Ger. Mr.. Blair Spencer, Miss Jennie Wise,
Miss Annie Stubbs, and Messrs. Drake Drake
Burrus, Porterfield, and Schooley, from
the college. A number will go to-mor-
row and Wednesday. The entire party
expect to return before Sunday.
Dr. Francis Smith Nash, Of Washing
ton. left for home yesterday after de-
lIghtful visit to his father DR.. John W.
Nash, Of the hospital medical STAFF.
Mr. James 3. AIcCaw, of Norfolk, was
up Yesterday to visit his sister Hiss
Annie McCaw, and uncle, DR.. Joseph D.
Mr.. TazeweI Taylor of Norfolk, and
Messrs. Richard and Frank Henley, from
Newport News, were here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Wynkoop, with
their little son. left for Washington this
morning 10 visit Mrs. Wynkoop's rela-
tives, and take in the Inauguration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Sunday school Addressed by Cap
thin Nnnfer-N OIea.

Sunday school Addressed by Cap
tain Vawter-NOtes.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March l.
Special -Captain c. L. Vawter, superin-
tendent of the Miller Manual Labor
School, visited the Methodist Sunday
school here yesterday in his character or
County Superintendent Of Schools. In the
address he delivered he said that in the
county Of Albemarle there are 200 white
children who are not attending any sum
day school.
The County Court convened this morn
ing, and the grand jury made several IN
dictments. Among them was true Dill
against George s. Mooney for the killing
OF c. S. Shuhott IA January.
The grand jury returned mot a true
bill In the case Of Edmund Scotland, or
near Glendower. who killed Scott Boiling
while the latter was masquerading IN the
character of the devil. Scotland, who mas
been In Jail for some weeks, was hDe-
rated.
Jesse Carey, well-known and much re-
spected colored man, died suddenly Satur-
day night ,r
The blind mattress-maker, William Il.
Minis died Saturday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. III. IL. Havey. Ills blindness
was the result Of an explosion in slate
quarry more than thirty years ago, Wnen
his father lost his life. The funeral oc-
Cured at o'clock this afternoon, ana
was conducted by Or. George l.. Petrie.
Coogan, who IS TO coach the varsity
baseball team, arrived at the University
of Virginia this morning. He was married
Thursday, and his bride is with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02

lie Leaves To-Day for Delaware,
CHING Thence West.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March l'-Nh-
liam Jennings Bryan, the late Demo-
cratic candidate for President spent an
hour this afternoon in the press gallery
OF the House. During his four years IN
Congress Mr.. Bryan enjoyed a wide ac-
quantance among the newspaper ira
ternty Of Washington, and the purpose
~ his call to-day was to meet THESE
gentlemen. He was in good spirits ana
expressed his qualification az seeing 80
largo a number Of his old triends, lie
leaves the city tomorrow TOT DoVer'
Del. going thence TO his former ~, nome
in southern Illinois. where he Will re-
main a few days. II IS his purpose then
10 make a brief trip 10 Tennessee pro"
ceeding from there 10 Nebraska. MIS-.
Bryan returns directly to Nebraska TO-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02
THEIR RELATIONS SEVERED.
Russia and Greece No Longer spe""'
ns IL Were.

BERLIN. March 1.-The Frankfort ~
tung publishes a dispatch rom -,
stantlnople saying that relations po'" w.,
the Russian and Greek courts nave Oee"
completely severed.
TURKS MOVE GREECEWARD.
ATHENS March 1.-The Turkish troop'
forming the garrison or Jam iia' r. from
have been ordered 20 proceeu " n,,.a for
tier. It is alleged that whiie en- several
Chrlstiansyillages. Soldiers have twice III,
suited the Russian Consul in the stree'9
Of Janina.
THE GRECIAN PARLIAMENT
ATHENS March 1.--After, a recess IN, Inn
called forth the protest of the Oppust.i -
Tho RouIe The single parliamentary cnam-
Der of Greece met to-day. Nearly az IL, -
the members were present.; anu ne ,,tsit-
lery OF the chamber was nllel WIN i,, tto,
Ors all eager 10 listen TO iuIthcI 49, .
tative statements OF the goVernIlen,ee 3 : ~
sition In regard TO Crete and lhe io.M. T,e'
There was an air Of suppressed eAci' =,
ment and all the patriouc Teleleh0cS W
the speakers were applaudee. ..,,,,,c
Prime Minister Delyannis announce
that he had received positive inioiIha ION .,
that the fighting at Akrotl' WhlSh ~ - H.
duced the bombardment OF me ,rc-
position by the foreign warships, was pr
voked by the Turks. the Chilstiahs ho'
having left the neutral zone.
M Levides. Minister of Marine, read
the Joint note from lNt ~ iHl. etio Va -
forcicn fleets forbiddng the Greek snipS
or troops TO attack the Turks. rms
caused much excitement among the mem
beers of the Chamber, and Deputy, scans
sprang from his seat. and declared mat
the reply to the note ought TO have peeh
a declaration Of war.
BOMBARDMENT DENOUNCED.
NJ. Delyannis denounced the lombard
ment Of the Christians as savage, I'M
pious. and unjust. He said that the block
ade of Crete by the Powers was mex
plcable from the viewpoint OF interna-
tional law. Greece he added. had In
structed her representatives abroad 70
protest against the bombardment TO the
governments OF the countries 10 when
they were accredited. He further SAID
ne was convinced that the admirals had
acted without instructions. ,,,.
In conclusion, NJ. Delyannis SAID; we
are a small nation, and cannot prevent
such acts, but we protest against them
with the force OF a great nation: we
know that all great peoples are with us:
The Prime Minister was cheered again
and again as he took his seat.
A dispatch received here to-day states
that the insurgents have captured the
town OF Kandamos, but gives no details
OF the engagement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02
Teiegraphic briefs.

ST. Louis, Mo.-Judge valiant appointed
Ex-Governor William j. Stone receiver Tor
the Mullanphy Savings Bank, which FAILED
last Saturday. The affairs Of the bank are
conceded to be In very bad condition, ana
II IS doubtful II the depositors will realize
more than 10 or Is per cent. on their de-
posits
Loadon.-In the House OF Commons
Mr. c. T. Richie. president OF the
had received representations from the
chambers OF commerce Of Philadelphia,
Pa, and Boston. Mass. complaining OF
unfair discrimination in the operation Oh
the load-ilne rules In favor OF Baltimore,
loading. but these representations. Mr..
Richie said, had not been OF such ma
ture as 10 enable the board 10 take any
sters in the matter at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-02
SECRETARY HERBERT HAPPY.
The Farragut Makes n Speed Equal
to Thirty Knots.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Secretary
Herbert is one Of the happiest men in
Washington to-day. With number OF
friends, including the House and Senate
Naval committees he made a trip down
the Potomac on board the famous little
torpedo-boat No. 6-"The FarragUt." A
run down the river for about eight miles
way. was made and the landsmen
aboard had to seek shelter behind the
four great smokestacks, 50 great was the
pressure of the wind when the boilers
were all put to work. Although not
messed TO her utmost speed, she sue
ceeded in breaking her record, making
one squirt Of speed equal TO thirty knots
an hour.