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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
OPERATORS ISSUE A STATEMENT
Declaring That Ratchford Il Acting with
an Eagle Eye to the Politfci.ns


an Eagle Eye to the Politicians.
Pittsburg. aug. 21.-The coal operators
In their meeting last night, after watt
ing in vain for an answer from Presi-
dent Ratchford to their telegram asking
for a conference here today to arbitrate
the strike question, issued the following
statement to the publics shortly after
midnight. The statement was given out
after day of waiting, and was precipi-
tated by the following resolution passed
Yesterday: Resolved, That committee
DC authorized, in case the miners lead
ers agree to confer and no satisfactory
basis can be agreed upon in said con-
Terence, to propose that the matter in
dispute between the miners and opera
tors OF the Pittsburg district be submit
tel TO arbitration, provided the miners
are put to work at once pending the de-
cision Of said board Of arbitration" Dur
ing the evening the action Of the miners
executive at Columbus refusing to con-
fer with the Pittsburg operators alone
and calling the st. Louis convention. a
statement was then issued, which says:
THE operators now have exhausted
every effort to make an amicable settle
ment, but the miners refuse either to
meet in conference CT arbitrate. The
position taken by Mr.. Ratchford occa-
sions great surprise to the operators. He
insists in bringing in all competitive
states when he knows the operators of
oher states under no circumstance will
attend a joint conference. In making
this demand Mr.. Ratchford is seeking to
delay settlement in hope that he may
bring to his aid all the labor organiza-
tons OF the country and assume such
Political influence as will brighten the
politicians into insisting upon a settle
ment of the strike without regard to the
merits OF the case. He has always in
sisted that the Pittsburg district is the
key to the situation, and the operators
hold out to him an olive branch from
which is suspended the key he sought.
Mr.. Ratchford is using the Pittsburs
miners as catspaw to scratch political
chestnuts off the idle coal tipples in this
district. He knows very well that DELAY
IN settlement will deprive Pittsburg min
ers of work which will be done during
the winter by the miners of the Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and Iowa regions Mr..
Ratchford must arrange a conference at
once for settlement or arbitration of the
troubles in the Pittsburg coal district or
he must stand accused of inconsistency
and insincerity. Public opinion will GER
tainly hold him responsible for the des-
titution which must inevitably prevail
in the district during the coming WIN
ter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

Fresh Outrages Are Apprchended 81,
Armenians Who Will Suffer.

Afmen10nS VINO Will suffer.
Constantinople, Aug. 21.-There was
another explosion here yesterday. 1t oc-
CURED on a hill behind the suburb of
Buyukdere and is believed to have been
caused by a bomb. There was no loss
of life and nobody was injured, but sew
eral Armenians were arrested and the
police captured documents which are
said to be Of an discriminating nature
1t now appears that Wednesday was
selected for the explosion Of bombs in
this city because the Turkish cabinet
had been announced to meet that day
at the offices of the grand vizier. The
Turkish officials, for some time past.
have been apprehending danger,
though they were not aware of its i'm
minence. Immediately after the explo-
sion gangs Of Mussulmans crowded the
streets ready for mischief; but the po-
lice promptly ordered them to go back
to their homes and even arrested some
OF them who were armed with cudgels.
Fresh outrages are apprehended, pos
sibly upon the anniversary of the at
tack on the Ottoman bank, Aug. rs. or
on the anniversary of the accession of
Abdul Hamid II to the throne, Aug. 81,
on which day in 1876 he succeeded his
elder brother. Sultan Murad v, who
was deposed. The British and italian
guardships have left their usual
anchorage and have entered the
harbor. An official note issued yester-
day afternoon says: six Armenian
anarchists who perpetrated criminal
acts yesterday have been arrested and
will be shortly tried. They will re-
cetve exemplary punishment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

Berlin. Aug. 1.-A dispatch to the
koelnische Zeitung from Madrid says
that Italy, Austria, Russia and Ger
many have accepted the proposal Of the
Spanish government to adopt interna-
tional measures against anarchy, the
chief of which will be the establishment
OF q penal colony for the life detention
OF dangerous anarchists. France has
not replied to the Spanish note. 1t is
expected. says the dispatch, that the
United States. Great Britain and Switz-
erland will refuse to cooperate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

marched to New Texas and returned
with the farmers from that section. who
were making a demonstration in SYM
pathy with the strikers.
Tue strikers were Joined by their
nives. and about 500 people were pres
ent at meeting, which was addressed
by Mrs. JoEes. of Chicago; Captain Nc
Kay. and others. Deputy Sam Young
telegraphed for the sheriff to come to
the scene. Wholesale arrests are ex-
pected to follow the arrival Of the
sheriff. and as both sides are wrought
to the highest pitch there is no telling
what the result may be. There was
trouble at the strikers camp near the
Buncla mine during the morning, and q
number Of strikers were arrested for
violating the injunction. Arrests were
also made at Camp Victory" near
Canonsbur8. A constable appeared in
camp with warrants for twelve men,
but could only find two Of them. The
others had anticipated arrest and left
the camp before the officer arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
News Travels SLOWLY I'm India.

London. Aug. 21.-The Times pub
fishes letter from an occasional CORE
spondent who asserts that India Is still
an extensive purchaser of silver because
" out of 100 natives are ignorant Of the
TACT that the minis are closed. They
believe they can exchange their orna-
ments for rupees at any moment When
the truth becomes generally known n
will be grevious cause of disaffection.
The correspondent adds: 1.-The great
dearth Of rupees in India suggests the
ACCESSIBILITY of reopening the minis and
of raising the import on silver in order
to make the value of silver equivalent
to the value of the rupee"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
lie SMoLE A SMILE

NJ satisfaction and delight,
" as every man does. when
we deliver his work, for IL 10
a,wsys laIudried to suit His
Royal Nibs. You can have
yours the same by sending It
HERE. See?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
ASKING QUESTIONS.
It Is q Woman's Provocative
and She Uses It.
Timely Questions and Prompt Ansvsrs
Have Resulted in Great Satisfaction
to Many Women.

Sensitive women hate to ask their
those delicate questions that
only q woman understands, and there.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
RIGHTS OF WOMEN.
Protest Against Discrimination Made
to President Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Presi-
dent Mckinley was visited today by
a committee from the Academy of
Forty, composed of Ruth G. Havens.
Sarah A. Spencer, Emma M. Gillette
Helen b. Holmes and Mary Durham
who sought to secure a modification
or the civil service rules so as to pre-
vent discrimination against women in
certif1cation by the commission to the
appointing authorities. They referred
to the case of Miss Stalnecker, who
was refused appointment to the war
department recently on the ground Of
sex, although she had been the only
applicant who passed the severe en-
trance examination. The petition
which they presented to the president
recites that the appointing officers, al
ways men. insist on demanding the
the names of men only be certified for
selection, and they ask the president to
modify the rules so as to provide that
unless the sex of the employee desired
is fixed by law, the certification made
by the civil service commission shall
be without regard to sex. The presi-
dent promised to give the petition his
attention
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
MKINLEY "BROILED. :"
The President the Guest of the Grid
iron Club.

WASHINGTON March 27.-President
Mckinley attended the dinner of the
Gr1diron club tonight, which was given
IN honor Of the president and his cab
met Five members of the cabinet and
several senators and representatives
were among the guests. Mr. Mckinley
met not only many public men with
Wnom he was acquainted, but nearly
all the members of the club who were
his personal friends when he was in
congress. The dinner was conducted
on the usual gridirOn style, bright
speeches, good songs, rollicking cho-
ruses and sparkling wit.
Among the distinguished guests were
President Mckinley, Secretary Gage
Secretary Alger, Secretary Long, At
torney General McKenna and Secretary
Wilson, Of President Mckinley cabi-
net; Hon. John Hay, ambassador to
England; Baron Won Theilman, the
German ambassador; Senior Salvador de
Mendocan, the Brazilian minister; Sem
ators Allison, Aldrich, Hanna Well
1ngton, Burrows, Mitchell, Carter and
Fairbanks; Speaker Reed and Repre-
sentatives Henderson, Dalzell North
way, Stevens, Joy, Young, Strobe and
Beach; John Addison Porter, secretary
to the president; Charles Emory Smith.
OF Philadelphia; Gen. George H. Weeks,
U: 5. A.; John Russell Young, of Phil
adelphia; Myron T. Herrick, Cleveland:
FREDERICK w. Hollis, of New York. and
Dr. Edward Bedloe, of Philadelphia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
A GOOD PRACTICE.
If You Want Good Appetite and
Perfect Digestion.

After each meal dissolve one or two
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in the
mouth and, mingling with the food,
they constitute a perfect digestive, alb
sOlutely safe for the most sensitive
stomach.
They digest the food before 1t has
time to ferment, thus preventing the
formation Of gas and keeping the blood
pure and free from the poisonous prod
ucts of fermented, half digested food.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make the
complexion clear by keeping the blood
pure.
They increase flesh by digesting flesh
forming foods.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets is the
Only remedy designed especially for the
cure of stomach troubles and nothing
else
One disease, one remedy, the sue
cessful physician of today Is the spe-
cialist, the successful medicine is the
medicine prepared especially for one
disease.
A whole package taken at one time
would not hurt you, but would sim
ply be a waste Of good material.
Over six thousand men and women
been cured of indigestion and dyspepsia
by the use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's.
Sold by all druggists at so cents per
package.
Send for Free Book on stomach dis
eases to Stuart Co., Marshall. Mich
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
BIGLEAGUE CHANGES
THE CLEVELAND CLUB FRANCHISE
MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO
INDIANAPOLIS.
THREE CITIES INVOLVED.
SPIDERS WILL TAKE THE VACANT
PLACE IN THE WESTERN
CIRCUIT.
THREE CITIES INV0I
MEETING OF THE MAGNATEs HELD.
Deal Is Said to Depend Now Only on
the Ability to FL
nance 1t.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 81
The possibility Of a franchise for In
dianapolis in the National league is
stronger than at any time since such
a proposition has been discussed. 1t
may be said that the city is sure of
a place in the big league circuit, if
financial arrangements can be salts
factorily made to swing a three-cor-
nered deal now under consideration.
The desire of the Robisons to place the
Cleveland club where it will bring
better return on the investment is
what will give Indianapolis the oppor
tunity to get back into the big league.
There have been so many rumors of
deals, however, in which the transfer
of the Cleveland team has been con-
cerned, that the base ball public has
grown weary of them.
The appearance of Frank De Haas
Robson and his brother Stanley Robi-
son, of Cleveland, together with Presi-
dent James Hart, Of the Chicago club,
in this city this morning and the i'm
mediate conference of these three with
John T. Brush, the president Of the Gin
cinnati club, showed that there is a
hen on of large proportions. The fact
conference in Chicago the preceding
day gave added evidence that some
thing definite toward the transfer of
the Cleveland club Is on. 1t was an
nounced that the ground had been
looked over at Milwaukee, and 1t is
known that the magnates were casting
Sleeps eyes at Detroit for long time
but finally passed that town up. The
deal that is now pending concerns
three cities-Cleveland, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis. This can be strongly in
ferred from the remarks made by
President Robson and Hart. President
Brush, of the Cincinnati club, refuses
to discuss the situation in any light.
The deal that is undoubtedly on is
the transfer of Indianapolis to Cleve-
land, thus making that city a Western
league town. Cleveland will then be
sent to Cincinnati, if the deal goes
through, and Cincinnati to Indianap-
oils.
None of the gentlemen would say in
go many words that this is the plan
proposed, but both President Hart and
Robson, when asked the possibilities
of representation for INDIANAPOLIS in
the league, and the nature of their
plans, If they could be divulged, said:
How would combination like this
wOrk-lndianapOlis to Cleveland; Cieve-
land to Cincinnati and Cincinnati to
Indianapolis
The gentlemen will remain in this
city until Tuesday or Wednesday Of
next week, 1t was learned tonight. and
this seems pretty strong evidence that
there is more in the deal than thew
will let out. A second conference was
held with President Brush late this
afternoon, but nothing more could be
secured as to the result
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
MONETARY COMMISSION.
Probability OF Congressional Action
Discussed With Secretary Gage.

WASHINGTON, March q. = The
members Of the executive committee,
appointed by the monetary conference
held in Indianapolis some weeks ago,
had an interview with Secretary Gage
today at the treasury department. The
committee, which was headed by the
chairman, r H. Hanna, of Indianapo-
lis, discussed with the secretary the
question of the probability of congress
at once authorizing the appointment
Of a monetary commission on the re-
vision of the monetary system, as
recommended by the Indianapolis con-
ference, and also by President McKin-
ley in his inaugural message. Mr.. Gage
expressed himself as fully convinced of
the necessity for such a commission,
and he thought that no good could re-
suit from delaying It's appointment
Business throughout the country was
greatly depressed, and it was his opin-
ion that there should be nc delay in
taking measures for the general re-
lief There was, however he said in
some quarters, serious doubt of the
expediency of allowing legislation of
any character whatever to interfere
with the consideration and prompt pas
sage Of a tariff measure. It Is under
stood that the house Is ready at any
time to carry out the presidents views
as to a monetary commission, and a
revision Of our monetary system. In
the senate, however, it is said there is
likely to be opposition to speedy action
The committee expects to remain in
Washington a week or so in conference
with members Of congress on the sub
ject
Three After the Place.
WASHINGTON, March 27.-Arthur W. Ly-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
rors, Chicago. 5; Minneapolis. 7. Earned runs,
Chicago, z; Minneapolis, 8.
DENCH THE WINNER.
Detroit six-Day Race a Financial
Failure.

Detroit Six-Day Race a Financial
Failure.
DETROIT, March PA big crowd
saw the close Of the six-day bicycle
race in the Auditorium tonight. pepch,
the Pittsburg boy, won out in his long
struggle with Waller. 1t was decided
to wind up the race in thirty-three in
stead of thirty-siX hours. The men
rode from 2 o'clock to and from 1880
to 1920. Gimm rested a good deal and
Gardiner made his occasional spurts
and then withdrew. The contest be-
tween Bench and Waller continued
close throughout During the after
noon Dench's pedal broke, setting him
back two laps. Waller gained a lap,
but a puncture put him back one lap.
Miller rode hard race, but took a rest
for a time tonight The race wound
up with hot sprinting, in which Gar
diner led some lively chases. The rec
ord made by Harry Wood at Cleve-
land was 1881 miles in thirtysix
hours. Tonight Dench completed 1874
miles in thirty-three hours.
Final score: Dench, 1877 miles IL laps;
Waller, 1879; Miller, 1928; Gimm, 624.3;
Gardiner BAL.
AT the close Of the race Gardiner rode
a mile for a new indoor record. He
made it in 2:04, lowering Johnson's rec
ord Of 2:21. Joe Blouin, Of Detroit, this
afternoon went against Walters hour
record on this track of "a miles 8 laps.
Blouin covered 25 miles IA laps in the
hour.
The management announces a loss Of
over $1,000 on account Of light attend
ance, but has arranged for a Women-s
race the week of April 6. All the
leaders are entered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
BATTERED THE MILLERS.
Colts Rapidly Making CrippIes of
WilmOt's Men.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March PA
batting streak in the first inning gave
Ansons men the game with the Millers
this afternoon. The play throughout
was devoid of excitement, and a rival
attraction at the driving park kept the
attendance down to barely 300 rooters.
The local Gravel Patch" as the play
ers have named the diamond, is fast
reducing WilmOt's men to a team of
cripples. All the boys are suffering
from a combination of bruises. pains
and aches, and everybody will be happV
when the time comes to depart The
only feature of the game today was a
home run drive by Bill Dahlen, the
Chicago short stop. In the second inn
ing he caught one of Figgemeiers out
shoots Squarely on the end of his bat
and put the sphere up among the pine
trees on the hill that bounds the left
field side of the grounds. 1t was the
largest hit of the week The Millers
batted out six runs in the sixth inning.
landing safely on Danny Friends cur
yes seven times. The rock diamond
was the cause of two or three costly
errors by the inf1eld Billy Carney,
who pitched the last four innings for
Minneapolis. was hit freely by the
Colts, but showed a good head in criti-
cal moments. He made a great ston
of fast one from Decker's bat in the
ninth inning, retiring the side Wilmot
sat on the bench again today, and the
llne-up was the same as in Wednesdays
game. Score by innings:
Chicago ......4 l 0 0 0 liz
Minneapolis 49,. % 0 0 0 o 0 8
Base hits, Chicago, 10; Minneapolis, g. Err
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
FOREST RESERVATIONS.
The Order of President Cleveland
Discussed With Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, March 27-The pres
1dent today listened to some strong
representations from Western men re-
specting the order made by President
cleveland, in the closing days Of his
administration, creating extensive res
erVat1ons of public lands for forest
protection. There were present Sena-
tors Allison, Pettigrew, Mantle. Clark.
Shoup, ex-senator Moody and Repre-
sentative Hartman, of Montana. They
criticised the order in the freest terms
as unjustifiable, and a most serious
blow at the development and pros
pe11ty OF the Western country. Presi-
cent Mckinley listened closely to what
was SAID by his callers and promised
to take the suggestion that the order
be rescinded under careful considera-
ton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
FAST FIGHTING.
PurtelI, of Kansas City, Put Out In
New York.

NEW YORK, March 27.-At the
Broadway Athletic club tonight Dick
O'Brien, of Boston, defeated Paddy
Purtell, Of Kansas City, in the seventh
round. O'Brien looked to be the
heavier, and had the advantage ia
height and reach. The fight was very
fast, both men doing good work. In
the fourth round O'Brien was the ag-
gressor. In the fifth and sixth rounds
O'Brien was still the aggressor. but
PurtelPs stiffness enabled him to
staVe off the Boston man. At the end
of the sixth round, however, they
mixed matters in the center of the
ring, and just as the bell sounded
Purtell dropped to the floor O'Brien
rushed in the seventh round, sending
the Westerner to the floor He arose
but O'Brien smothered him with right
and left and sent him down again,
when the referee interposed and stop
ped the fight, O'Brien getting the de-
ciciOO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
Patents to- Northwestern IDv.ntou.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, March 27-List of patents
issued this week to Northwestern inventors,
reported by I. D. Merwin. patent lawyer, go
oil, and 912 Pioneer Press building ST PAM
Mimi, and Washington d. G:
Emil A. Beyl, Minneapolis, convertible car
rage or sled.
Alexander ]. Bluntach Olivia. inkstand.
Alexander S. Capehart, Bismarck n. d
matrix bar or plate -
Alexander S. Capehart, Bismarck. N. D..
type line casting machine.
Thomas Harris, Pierre, S. D.. boiler fur
mace.
Albert ]. Mehlenbeck, Casselton, N. D.,
truck fork.
Charles D. Parker, Duluth, temporary
binder.
Cail A. Peterson, Minneapolis, stove or
range.
Minnie X. Norton, Minneapolis, kettle
scraper design,
Charles R. Love, Minneapolis, (trade mark
stock food.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
LACROSSE ABROAD.
Brooklyn Men Beaten for the First
Time in London.

LONDON, March 27.-The lacrosse
team of the Crescent A. c., Of Brook
Ign, met a London team today at Herne
Hill. The home players were picked
men from various clubs. There was d
good sized crowd present, and much
enthusiasm was manifested. At the
end of the first half, tht London team
had scored two goals to Brooklyns
nothing. 1t was a close game, with the
goal keeping excellent and some warm
scrimmages around the goals. The
London team won, defeating the Cres-
cents by a score of 4 to l. During the
second half. Roberts suffered from a
severe strain in his side, and was
obliged to retire from the game. The
Brooklyn players frequently complain
ed Of the play of Warbrick, but the
referee did not allow the complaints
The Brooklyn men were weak in attack
and defense, the wind preventing them
from shooting goals
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
ANOTHER BIG FIGHT.
Stuart Hopes to Get Jim and Fitz
Together Again.

DALLAS, Tex, March 27.-The
friends of Corbett still believe that Jim
can whip Fitzsimmons-that the result
at Carson was an accident, and that
If the two meet again, Corbett will re-
gain the title of worlds champion And
it is said to be not at all unlikely that
the two may face each other once more
III the ring. Fitz has stated emphat-
ically that he will not fight again, but,
nevertheless, it is believed he will do SO.
This is the opinion of Dan Stuart, who
says the probabilities are that they will
meet in the near future. The fight If
it takes place, will be for a side bet
OF $4,000 or more, and the prospects
are good that the money will be posted
When the money is up, and there IS
no chance left for theatrical displays
Stuart will go after the fight with a
suitable purse, having already selected
a place for pulling it off, and this place
may not be in Nevada
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
Victim of Fakirs.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March IA peculiar
poisoning case is at present stirring the people
up against patent medicine fakirs. few
days ago two men flooded the city with sam,
pies of cure-aIl pills, done up in attractive
wrappers The Observation-Disclosures old
daughter of Edward Schneider today picked
up a package, and, thinking the pills candy
devoured the lot. Doctors were called in and
worked for hours over the child. She Will
probably die.