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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
TREACHERY OF THE REDSKINS.
Prentended Friendship Before They At
tackled Gen. Bacon's Force.

ST. Paul, Oct. IA Walker. Mimi.
special to The Dispatch says: Indian
Agent Sutherland, who was with Gen
eral Bacon at Sugar Point, gives the
following account of the conflict up to
the time of his leaving for supplies:
when the arrest OF the two fugitives
had been accomplished, the Indians,
with a profession of friendship. showed
the soldiers their teepes and called at
tentiOn to their neatness and all the
time stating: Me good Indian" Gen
eral Bacon, who has great experience
with the Sioux and other sayages. did
not take much stock in these pro-
fessions OF friendship. and ordered a
party of his company to search the
adjoining timber for any lurking saw
ages. but none was to be seen. They
must have been hidden in the thick
un6erbrush, and those unaccustomed to
searching timber could easily have
been deceived, for it was not ten min
utes after this before the firing had
commenced.
Had the Indians not contemplated
a general massacre they would have
fired on the men who were searching
the timber. 1t was in accordance with
their treacherous nature to walt until
they had our men at a disadvantage
before they opened fire upon them. per-
haps hoping to kill the whole number at
the first volley. These Pillagers are
wei: armed and are good marksmen.
therefore IL is easy to see where they
had the advantage of the situation at
the start. If our men are not all killed
IL is surnised that they have gone
some distance into the woods, where
they would be safe from a night attack
from another band of Indians who could
have come upon them from the lake
shore. II it is true that the Cass Lake
Indians have gone to assist the Bear
island Indians the retreat of General
Bacon into the interior can be under
stood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
Want Them Again.

An effort is being made to secure
the 1899 state lodge of the Knights of
Pythias. The Pythians held their
state meeting in Rock Island two
years ago, and finer lot of gentle
men never gathered in the city, and
the people want them to come again.
S. K. Wright is delegate to this years S
convention, which opens Oct. IS, at
Galesburg. Others will go from here
and assist in engineering movement
for the 1899 convention at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07

exemplary, and it was this record which
led the Indian bureau officials here TO
| believe the press reports of threatened
| trouble were exaggerated. The PillagFr
1 tribe numbers 1.16O. and has been re-
ported by a number of successive
| agents at White Earth as un-
/ usually progressive and advanc-
| ing towards civilization. Agent
Sutherland. now at the scene of the
trouble. in his last report to Secretary
Bliss. just received here says: There
| is no question as 10 the advance in
| civilization among these Indians. Their
desire to live in good houses. their at
tendance at church, and their desire
10 educate their children, go to show
their advance towards civilization. 1
believe there is less crime among them
than in the states among the same
number of people"
Up to 10 o'clock last night there had
been no Information received by the
war department officials from General
Bacon During the evening, however
the department received from the GEN
erals adjutant, now at St Paul. the
following telegram giving a summary
of conditions as far as that officer was
able to obtain them: In answer to a
telegram 20 United States marshal at
Walker. MINI. have received reply Civ
ing location OF General Bacon on main
land, southwest corner Leech lake, and
saying Commenced fighting at 11:3o
Yesterday Indians seem to have best
position. Not moving. Major wlkin-
son, five soldiers and two Indian police
killed; awaiting reinforcements.' Press
dispatches and private Western Union
dispatches seem to support these state
ments about killed. Reinforcements
will doubtless reach the command this
evening. No report yet from General
Bacon"
The request to use a battalion of the
Minnesota volunteers was promptly
granted. and the department comman-
der can have his pick from either the
Twelfth or Fourteenth state regiments
One is at New Ulm and the other al st.
Paul awaiting their mastering out. Gen
eral Corbin feels that there will not be
any necessity to use the men of these
regiments. however. as the regulars will
be sufficient for all purposes. Regarding
the prospect OF a general Indian upris-
ing the following from Chief Land EX-
aminer w. r. Sellye. now at Duluth. is
given: Just come from field near Cass
lake and Winnebososhish lake. Indians
all quiet there. Shall return to the
field. Do not anticipate any trouble out
side of the Pillagers. There has been
some shooting between them and the
soldiers. All other Indians will keep
hands of / believe"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
Big strike In Paris.

Paris, Oct. THE strike among
the laborers here extended to nearly
all the building trades, and it is feared
the railroad men will join the move
ment. Work on the exhibition and
railroads has completely
ceased. Sixty thousand men are on
the strike. The situation is causing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
ON the BnIIard TabIe.

Billy Cation, of this city, is partici-
pating in the billiard tournament in
progress at Green's academy at Chi
cago. Yesterday SPinks fell victim
to Carter's skill twice at cushion ca
roms and Cation twice at 3-cushions-
Sutton. however. defeated him at g.
cushions, and at 4-handed 3-cushions
Spinks and Sutton were victorious
over Cation and Carter Harrison
and Savior broke even at 3-cushions
and the corner game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
IN a STATE OF SUSPENSE.
Nervous Excitement Prevails in the In
dian Situation

dian Situation.
Minneapolis. Oct. "A Journals
special from Walker SAYS that the
situation today is one of nervous anti
cipation with uncertainty everywhere.
The tug Flora left at this morning
to bring out Bacon and his men. Pend
ing their return, there will probably
be nothing done. The indications are
that both sides will rest today with a
fair prospect of resumption of hostil-
tiles tomorrow unless the Indians sur
render in the meantime or make over
lures for peace.
Gov. Clough has received a mes
sage from Cass Lake citizens stating
that little danger is appehended from
the Cass Lake Indians
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
DOESN'T FEEL HIMSELF sLIGHTED.
Idea Emanated from a Special Brain Has
No Complaint to Mako.

AoeA kuanaued from special Brain has
No Complaint to Make
he expressed the opinion that it was
impossible for any foreign troops to do
any great amount OF campaigning in
Cuba in the summer months, on ac-
count Of the heat. Not even the Span
ish and Cuban forces had ever been
very active in the summer season Some
Of the regimentaI surgeons he knew
were rot as competent as they should
be- The surgeons of higher rank were
all competent men He expressed the
opinion that the site of the camp at
Jacksonville was wei selected.
Captain Howell asked General Lee
If be- considered that he had heea side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
Grants Brirade coming BACK.

Ponce. Oct. Cen Grants bri-
gade, consisting of the Sd Illinois and
4th Ohio, has been ordered to sail for
home from Ponce about Oct. 10TH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
DEPAETMENr IS SERENE.
Authorities at Washington Anticipate no
More Trouble

More Trouble
Washington, Oct When the
cabinet convened at II O'Clock today
the government had received no fur
ther dispatches relating to the Indian
uprising in MINNESOTA At the inter
ior department at that hour nothing
had come from the scene of conflict
since last night. The authorities be-
lieve the troops now available in the
vicinity are sufficient to quelI the up
rising. as the fighting force on Little
island can scarcely be over $50 or
200. They believe there is little dan
ger of reinforcements from the neigh
boring Indians
Unfounded Alarm.
Cass Lake. Mimi. Oct. 7-Fears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
To Cure a Cold i'm One DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07

If you have been sick you viii find
Hoods Sarsaparilla the best medicine
you can take TO give you appetite and
strength
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07

of an attack on this place last night
proved groundless- Everything is
quiet here this morning. The Indians
are scarce, having evidently gone to
some central point. but where the
place is it is impossible to ascertain
General Surrender
Walker. Mimi, Oct. Cen. Bacon
and all'his men arrived at noon. hav-
ing had no difficulty about embarking-
Reports are that at several points
along the lake were seen white flags
indicating general surrender.
Minneapolis, Oct IA special from
Duluth SAYS Gen. Bacon has sent word
that he has the pillagers whipped and
does not need any futher reinforce
ments. The company of the 14th
Minnesota now here. does not expect
to be called out.
No Word in st. Paul.
St. Paul, Oct. Up to noon Off
cials at the army headquarters in this
city said no word whatever had been
received from the Indian troubles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or go.
II c. G. c. fail to cure. druggists refuAd money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07
NEWS AT THE WAR OFFICE.

Gen. AIger Has Very Little-MinnesOta
Volunteers To he Used.
Washington, Oct. THE Leech Lake
Pillagers who are fighting the Whites.
I'D to this time had been regarded as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07

Cass Lake, Mimi, Oct. Fears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-07

st. Paul. Oct IA Walker. Mimi.
Special to The Dispatch yesterday said:
A boat from the scene OF action has
just arrived Fighting is still progress
ing. Major Wilkinson. one sergeant and
three privates were killed and eight
wounded. Kay-Bay-Gway-T -Tlsh, chief
of Indian police, was killed
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
sPANlARDs MAY BE MAssAcREO
Under Terms of Protocol United Stale
Forces Can't Go to Iloilo.

WASHINGTON. Nov. II. = General
OF in ommand as Manila, sent word
t.. so rolluce Of llo.lo, in the island
Of Panay, which Is technically occupied
by tho opaniai d., is surrounded by the
insurgents ana that fears are enter.
tatned that the Spanish population and
garrison will be massacred by the in
surgents.
The indications are that the present
situation III Iloilo cannot be controlled
by the United States army at Manila or
the insurgent leaders there and ii
serious consequences are averted some
other method will have to be adopted.
The troops under General Otis are lot
available for any such duty and under
the terms OF the protocol, pending peace
negotiations, it Is not desirable to send
a force from the army to the island of
Panay. There is no intention at pres
ent of sending additional troops to Cen
eral Otis or to reduce the available
force under his command.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
Want ARBITRATION.
SPANS Proposition on Philip
pine Article.
AMERICANS NOT LIKELY TO ACCEPT
Would Hardly Consent to Invoke Ex-
terror Aid to Control the Terms of
Their Own Protocol-The Conference
Adjourned Until Saturday.

PARIS, Nov. I'm signifying their
willingness to submit the Philippine
article Of the protocol to a third party
for construction, the Spanish commits
sioners at the joint conference urged
that, as there is obviously a difference
of opinion regarding the phrase "the
control, disposition and government of
the Philippines, possibly the result of
a misunderstanding, the 5paniards
should no more be asked to surrender
their view than the Americans to sur
render theirs. The memorandum points
out that deadlock exists, which might
be broken by arbitration on the con
tending views, to which the Spanish
commissioners are quite ready to sub
NIT. The latter declare that they have
no idea of suggesting arbitration as to
the main issue, which touches the ma
tional honor Of both sides, but they are
willing to accept exterior aid TO clear
the path of negotiation.
1t Is safe to say that the American
commissioners will not consent to in
woke exterior aid to copstrue the terms
of their own protocol.
Another part of the Spanish memo
randum fatty asserts, upon the author
lty of NJ. Cambon's reports of the pro-
tocol negot ations between Washington
and Madrid through him, that Presi-
dent Mckinley at no time objected to
Spain s reservation of her sovereignty
i'll the Philippines. This allegation is
directly opposed 70 the American record
on the same subject Judge Days note
to Nj. Gambon, dated Aug. 10 and al
ready MADE public. informed him that
Spain S note of Aug. Z, accepting the
terms OF peace laid down by the United
States, was not explicit and proposed a
protocol to reduce both parties to eX-
acUitude. he American commissioners
now hold that the protocol itself was
born of SPANS attempt to restore hel
Phlllppin sovereignty, though the pres
ent Spanish memorandum squarelN
ehallen O. 40 con rn1i0,a
phe Spa. lsn memorandum also ass
why, Il u. United states objected to
Spain reservation OF sovereignty, they
did not plainly say SO i'll the protocoi
and leave IL room for argument. It
asks why Judge avs note o ug. ~
did not cI5 a. neeIura shat Tue Jnited
States Woua not recognize SUCH reser-
Walton ana taat The protocol was neces-
sdry TO pfo ent a misunderstanding on
that polna Il also asks why ata Judge
Day lete racueilly ascrioe the mex
pilelt lu.ni . .otsa = acceptarce OF tie
peace terra, 10 teie.,taphic err r, whil,
the e&eet lais .. 5pain,s reae vatlon
OF oVere IN IL mad III Washington
BEIGE tAo protocol, are now beng
quoted III tue proceedings here
THIS poraon OF the u,.ajsh memo
randum IS oased upon letters written By
M. Cambon at the time, purporting to
describe interviews and TRANSACTIONS
attending Uno peace terms and protocol
On saturday, the date hXea Tor the
nexr meeting. the Americans NH make
Their response, III the course OF which 1t
is not unlikely that the eAac5 terms and
precise time limit ol their acceptance
will be communicated.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
FOR MONETARY LEGISLATION.
Payne Said Extra Session of Congress
Was Expected

Was Expected.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1.-THE advisa-
bility of an extra session of congress
next March, for the purpose of consid-
ering among other questions what is
known as the McCleary bill, none
tary measure, was discussed at a con-
ference between Henry @. Payne. ma
tional Republican committeeman from
Wisconsin, and FL. H. Hanna of Indian
apolis, chairman of the National Sound
Money League. Mr.. Payne said an ex-
ira session, it was expected, would be
held
New YORK. Nov. IA meeting of
the executive committee of the National
Sound Money League was held here.
Congressman Fowler OF New Jersey ex
pressed the opinion that the president
should be urged to call an extra session
OF the new congress, to be convened in
the spring, for the enactment of the
gold standard into statute law and by
the adoption of legislation for the credit
currency OF the country.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
7. w. ANDERSON,
Real Estate & Insurance Agent.
HAS EOR SALE.

A Hote and Livery Stable large lot o2xI44), and
very desirable frame residence with lot extending the rail
road Front Street.
large nearly frame residence and two desirable
business houses Main Street.
Two frame and two brick residences Spruce street
Three frame residences Wiley street
good business location with residence Walnut ST.
A large and very desirable brick residence and a
frame cottage Pleasant street
A frame cottage with large lot on Hoffman street.
Three desirable homes Sunnyside
large boarding house University driveway,
lent to the University and Glass Works
new boarding house Beechurst Avenue, near the
Glass Works
Also other residences and building lots in the town
Sunnysde and in the Beechurst Addition Morgantown
Also farms coal and timber lands.
Bull
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
soldier Died In Porto Rico.
cHAMBERLAIN's SPEECH.
Preferred an Understanding With Ger
many, United States and Japan.

Preferred an Understanding With Ger
many, United States and Japan.
LONDON, Nov. 17--Secretary for the
Colonies Joseph Chamberlain in a
speech at the Conservative club ban
luet, defended the government
Chinese policy. Regarding the conten-
ton that Great Britain ought to have
an agreement with Russia. he said in
part:
"Experlence has taught US that we
require better guarantee than paper
agreement to secure the policy of an
open door. The best security, in my
oplI ion, is the desire of other nations
like Japan. Germany and the United
States, to preserve an open door. Japan
is becoming an important power. with
whom our relations throughout have
been those of cordial friendship; while
with Germany and the United States
our relations, rejoice to say, are now
closer and more cordial than they have
been for some time.
Germany and the United States are
the two great commercial nations
whose interests are identical with our
own. In what | have said | have not
meant permanent, formal treaty of
>all;ance."
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
sNUBBED AGUINALDo.
Comment Upon What Was Done
Before He Arrived.

Merritt Said He Did so-wouId Not
Comment Upon What Was Done
Before He Arrived.
LONDON, Nov. I7.-General Wesley
Merritt, u. s. A, read the letter of
complaint against American officials
addressed by the so-called Filipino
junta of Hongkong to President Nc
Kinley. In discussing the Filpinos,
the American general refers to them as
children" and says 1T would be i'm
possible TO establish American govern
ment in the islands. He added that
they must have some form of colonial
government similar to the British colo
NAL governments.
He further said sit was impossible
to recognize the insurgents and l made
it point not to do so, as | know it
would lead to complications. Admiral
Dewey, after my arrival, pursued the
same course. What was done before is
not for me to comment on
SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 17.-Captain
John Barneson, commander of the
United States transport Arizona, here
from Manila ON leave of absence, left
Manila on Sept. "a. He said the gen.
eral impression among army officers
was that when the peace commission
concludes its labors the United States
troops Will have serious trouble with
the natives. Admiral Dewey told him
that Aguinaldo was not only unreliable,
but Ureacherous. 1t is said that Aguin-
aldo has promised his men that lmme-
diately upon the withdrawal of the
Spaniards he will declare war against
the United States.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
WANTS CONTROL OF clENFugeos.

United States Government Hopes to Fa-
cilitate Harvest of Sugar Cane.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE United
States government is anxious that the
military forces shall have possession of
the port of Cienfuegos, ON the southern
coast OF Cuba, as soon as this can be
arranged.
1t has been represented to the officials
here that the vast sugar cane fields in
the province OF Santa Clara, Cienfuegos
being the port of entry for that province,
are almost ripe and ready for cutting,
that implements for the work, and oxen
for hauling the teams, should be sent
into the district as soon as possible.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
FAILED BANKER SUlCIDED.
Speculation said to Have Caused the
Downfall of "a Kansas Man.

Downfall of Kansas Man.
EMPoRIA, Kan. Nov 17.-Charles S.
Cross of the failed First National bank
shot himself. The bank was placed in
the hands Of a receiver. His father
helped organize the bank in 1871. On
the elder Gross death, several years
ago. the son took mp his fathers inter-
est in the bank. Mr.. Cross is well
known as a Hereford breeder. At
Sunny Slope stock farm. near Emporia,
he had herd known all over the west.
Speculation is said to have led to
Gross downfall. His fortune has
doubtless gone down with the bank.
Among the heavy losers by the failure
are Lyon county and the city of EN-
poria. All the city and county bonds
were deposited in the institution Gross
was CUSTODIAN of his fathers estate,
which is also said to be in a wrecked
condition.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
Ellernee Replied to Tolbert.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE govern
ment may investigate the circumstances
of the chasing out of South Carolina of
James w. Tolbert. He sent telegram
to Governor Ellerbee asking protection.
who replied that he would do ali in his
power to protect him, but didn't think
it prudent for him to return until the
excitement subsidized
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
AGUIk~Ioo HELD THE FRlARS.
Told Otis He Would Keep Them Until
the Pope Was Undeceived.


the Pope Was Undeceived.
MANILA, Nov 17.-C;eneral Otis, the
commander of the American forces, re-
comfy proposed to Auguinaldo that he
release the friars and civilians held i'll
captivity throughout the provinces. The
insurgent leader denied their maltreat-
ment and refused to release the pris-
ers, claiming that the civilians had en-
listed as volunteers and therefore were
legitimate prisoners Of war.
AS to the friars, Aguinaldo argued
that they are prohibited by the pope
from accepting parochial appointments
But, he added, the Philippine clericals
have deliberately and Systematically
deceived the pope, pretending that the
country was barbarous, unfit for the
regular ministry and that it was neces-
Sary that the monaStic orders should
administer the parishes. Therefore,
Aguinaldo continued, he considered it
necessary to detain the friars until the
pope is undeceived.
The Spanish papers here assert that q
sangulnary mutiny has taken place on
board the steamship Bernaraino and
that the native crew massacred then
Spanish officers. These pape also APP
peal to the United States 10 c0I4trol tac
natives. A vices from I.Olo ,4Y til,
natives of tHat city distrust AgalAa.at
and want American domination
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
JUSTIN NJ. KUNKLE, Agent.

Wise men never waste their time
answering prating fools.
Labor is a good cure for malancho-
ly.
The evil that men do Outlines lives
after they have been defeated for
office.
Women, as a rule, are better than
men and some of them seem to regret
the fact.
1t is said that the whisper of a
beautiful woman can be heard farther
than the loudest yell of duty.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
THE SAN LUIS RIOT.

Santiago Papers Magnify It-Reward
offered by Wood.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 17.-The
local newspapers continued to magnify
the affair at San Luis Monday night
when six people were killed, two of
them soldiers, in a fight between United
States troops and the local gendar-
meries appointed by General Leonard
Wood.
General Wood issued notices, printed
in both Spanish and English, calling at
tention to his offer of 81, 900 in Spanish
gold as reward for information lead
ing to the conviction OF the perpetrators
of the outrage.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-An import
ant point was developed by the war in
vestigating commission through the ex-
animation of Major Lagarde, one of the
surgeons in charge of the hospital at
Siboney. 1t was that of the 1900 or
400 wounded men treated in the hos
pital, only II had died. This was less
than per cent
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-17
Congress of Baptists.

BUFFALO, Nov. 1.-THE congress of
Baptists considered 'on what grounds
should we accept the Biblical books as
our Bible" estate help VS.. self help
or paternahsm in government was dis
cussed, Prof. Smaller Matthews of the
University of Chicago contributing a
paper.