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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22

sometimes far behind the scheduled
time. At Connersville. Ind. a2-months-
old baby was handed over the railing of
the rear platform into the arms of Sec
retary Wilson. who presented TO the
president his youngest namesake-
William Mckinley. Another humorous
incident was when Secretary Wilson
was introduced. after the president had
finished his remarks at Connersville.
Twice Wilson commenced to speak. and
twice he was interrupted by the start
ing Of the train. Then Secretary Gage
shouted: The eloquence of the secre-
tary of agriculture starts the wheels
going" Amid great laughter Wilson
concluded his brief address and the train
pulled out.
The firing Of cannon in honor of the
presidential visit at Kokomo was at
tended with disastrous results. James
Jones being instantly killed by its pre-
mature explosion. Another was seri-
ously injured and may die.
Governor Mounts special car made
part of the presidential train through
Indiana. and the governor addressed
the people en- route. At oxford, o., the
students of the college there turned out
in cap and gown; most enthusiastic
body, Il goes without saying. The pres
idential train reached Cincinnati at
4:3O .. m, and was transferred in the
suburbs from the tracks of the Cincin-
natl Hamilton and Dayton railway to
those OF the Baltimore and Ohio South
western After the train was trans
ferred at rhe intersection of these rail-
ways it was backed into the Union sta
ton. where the president bowed his ac-
acknowledgements To the crowd that was
in waiting but made no speech.
Representative Shattuck and a party
of citizens boarded the train and shook
hands with the president. but the stop
was very brief. The rain was pouring
down while the train was in this city,
and during the short time that hetrans-
fer was being made there were but few
that knew the president was in the city.
The chamber of commerce telegraphed
the president during the day wanting to.
know il he could not stop here long
enough for a reception, but the engage
ments a Columbus and elsewhere pre-
vented the president from leaving his
train here and accepting the invitation
of the chamber of commerce and of the
citizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Where rhey Are Mated by Lottery.

1t was cynic who said that mar
riage is a lottery, but in the province
of Smolensk. IN Russia, this aphorism
has been reduced TO a quarterly fact,
for four times year there Is held the
most remarkable lottery ever devised
\ charge of ruble is made for 4
ticket. only one prize is TO be drawn.
and 1t consists of the entire sum yielded
by the sale of the tickets. amounting to
5, 600 rubles- The lucky winner of the
prize Is bound TO marry a certain dam
sci if he takes the 5000 rubles
Should he be married he is at liberty TO
turn over the money and the lady to
any friend whom he may wish 70 put
in for such 4 good thing. Should the
lady, however, refuse TO marry the win
uer they are allowed to divide the ru-
bles between them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
FACTORY BOILERS EXPLODE.
Two Men Killed and Three Wounded. One
of Whom Will Not Recover.

Muskegon, Mich. Oct. PAT about l
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. just as the
whistle was about to blow for the men
to resume work at the Pentwater Fur
niture company's factory at Pent-
water. il was wrecked by an explosion
of two or three of the boilers The
killed are Lou Tupper. electrician, and
Miller Sorenson, laborer- The injured
are Tim Palmer, engineer; Fred Gerard
and Otto Green, laborers.
Most of the men had returned to the
factory to resume their afternoon's S work
when the boilers gave way with a deaf
ening report, spreading death and de-
struction on all sides. Engineer Palmer
cannot survive. His legs are terribly
jammed and he is badly burned. The
accident will throw about $50 men out
of endowment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
VIEWS OF THE LONDON SPEAKER.
Charges Spain with Some Long-Distance
Figuring Against Uncle Sam.

London, Oct. 22.-The Speaker in a
long article on the peace commission
says: THE reluctance of America to
annex Cuba is mainly due to desire
to escape the burden of Cuban debt.
At the same time the doctrines of in
ternational law by which a debt in
Cured by a ruler binds his successors
rests upon slight foundation. 1t is
monstrous that tyrant should be able
to burden future generations simply
because he is in possession of the ma
terial government. If investors felt that
in international law loans incurred
against the will of the people would not
attach to the country in the event of
change of government there would be
less of that monetary support of mis-
government which has disgraced the
high finances of the nineteenth century.
For fifty years Spain has ruled Cuba
in defiance of the will of the Cuban
people. and in spite of the constant
protest of the United States. The cost
of her military operations there has
been met by loans specially chargeable
upon Cuba in the first place in order
to punish the Cubans. and in the second
in order to arrange for a cheap retreat
in the event of being driven out by
America. In a word the debt has been
charged upon Cuba largely with the
object of saddling it upon the United
States.
The bondholders were encouraged to
look to the supposed doctrine of inter
national law as part of the security,
while they were lending to Spain against
the will of both Cubans and Americans
1t is to be hoped that the United States.
while assuming sovereignty over Cuba.
will refuse TO pay any part of the debt
except the money used in the develop
ment of the island, thereby setting a
most useful precedent OF which tyrants
and financiers viii do we'll to take note
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
RAINS ON THE ROUTE.
Chicago Jubilee Weather Follows
the President on His Home-
ward Trip.
DOESN'T DAMPEN THE ENTHUSIASM

(Which Is Continuous Across Two States
Great Turnout at IndianapoIIs-Grace
fuI Reference to Two Eminent Indiani-
ans-Incidents En- Route-The Latest
Mckinley Samesake Discovered at Con-
nersviIie, Ind. Accident Kokomo.
ovation marked the passage of Presi-
dent William Mckinley yesterday over
the states OF Indiana and Ohio. Defy
ing the wind and ran of a most dis
agreeable October day the citizens of
these states congre6atcd in great num-
bers at every station a.OnE the line. and
never were they disappointed. for the
president grac,ously appeared at every
point where crowds awaited his coming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
FIRE COSTS FIVE LIVES.
Two Being Those of Women and Another
That of a Child.

Susanville, Cal, Oct. 22-News just
received here from Clairville. a new
town in Plumas county. Cal. reports
the burning of a hotel and the loss OF
FIVE lives. The dead are: P. Pedrina,
Carson Barney. Mrs. Cornado, Florence
Roberts & years old, and a woman
whose name has not yet been ascer-
tanned.
The fire broke out at 4 o'clock in the
morning in Chat Roberts, hotel. Rob
erts awoke in time to escape by jump
ing from the second-story window, in
doing which he sustained severe in
juries. The other occupants of the
building lost everything but the clothes
they wore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
PIngree Again Attacks Burrows.

Charlotte. Mich, Oct. Ex-Governor
Pingree was greeted here by one of the
largest crowds ever seen in the city in
spite of a drizzling rain. He was late
in arriving, and Henry NJ. Cheever. of
Detroit, preceded the governor with a
short talk on the equal taxation theory.
The governor opened his speech by de-
nouncing Burrows. He also opposed
Mcmillan, and said that in his idea
Michigan was poorly represented in the
United States senate. He expressed him
self as opposed to territorial expansion,
especially in the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22

to speak few words to his constituents
and receive their approving cheers.
Perhaps the most imposing demonstra-
ton of the day was at Indianapolis.
wher= the streets through which the
president was driven to the state house
were jammed with cheering people.
Here. on the steps Of the state capitol.
almost within the shadow OF the statue
OF Thomas A. Hendricks 51he president
delivered one of the moS striking and
eloquent addresses of his long western
tour.
Reference to Harrison and Hendricks.
The spirit of the speech was similar
as 10 the questions low before the ma
ton. to that of the speeches made else
where on his trip from Chicago. After
saying that I'VE meet in no party name;
we meet in the name of the country, of
patriotism and of peace he weRt-oh;s-
1t gives me peculiar pleasure to meet
the people of the city OF the home resi-
dence of that illustrious statesman and
predecessor in the great presidential
office. BENJAMIN Harrison tremendous
applausel. and l do not forget. in this
presence that this was the home Of that
other distinguished Ildianian. Thomas
A Hendricks. [Great applause JfBoth
names are remembered by all of you,
and both have been distinguished in
the service OF their country"
Remarks About the Wars Results.
The war has been successful. 1t
ended in a little over leo days Match
less victories on land and sea. our army
and navy are entitled to every honor
that a generous people can bestow.
Tremendous applause and cheersI
The war was inaugurated for
humanity, IL must not stop until il
embraces humanity. IGreat applause
1t was commenced in a spirit
OF humanity. for freedom and to stop
oppression in a neighboring island. Zap
plause and Cheers.l We cannot shirk
the obligations OF victory il would,
and we would not II We could" [Great
applause.l
Big Crowd at the Hoosier Capital.
The presidents visit to Indianapolis
brought to the city an immense crowd
of strangers. and all of the city itself
seemed to turn out to give him well
come. Public schools suspended for the
forenoon and all the pupils of the gram
mer grades occupied University park
round three sides Of which the presi-
Dental party passed in procession. The
president was accompa MED by his wife.
ar well as the cabinet officers and others
with him at Chicago. Previous to reach
ing Indianapolis the president had ad-
dressed two very large audiences at
Logansport and Kokomo. During the
day he spoke TO enthusiastic crowds
at NobIesviIle. Upton. Rushvile and
ConnersvilIe Ind. and oxford and Ham
flton o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
BRITAIN READY FOR WAR.
warIIke Preparations on the Part of the
English Government.

London, Oct. 22-The British ad-
miralty has ordered every seagoing
war ship to have it's crew made up to
the full complement, as ordered in the
case of mobilization.
The British cabinet has been sum-
moned to meet next week to discuss
the Fashoda question. 1t is under
stood the government proposes to
take the steps necessary to insist on
an early and definate statement from
France
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
STILL ON CUBA'S DEBT
Peace Commissioners Have Not
Yet Gotten Past That Cause
of Much Controversy.
OUR MEN ARE AS SOLID AS A ROCK
Against the Arguments and Pleadings of
the Spaniards, Who Want to saddle
Upon the Victor the Burden - Joint
Meeting Adjourned to Monday Next
After a Long Discussion OF the Spanish
Position-London Speakers View.

Paris, Oct. 22.-The joint session OF
the peace commissioners yesterday lasted
from D. m. to 4:30 p. m. During this
time the commissioners discussed the
second series of written arguments put
forward by the Spaniards for the pur-
pose of prevailing upon the American
commissioners to assume the Cuban
debt. No definite conclusion was
reached. and the commissioners ad
journed until Monday. when the Cuban
question will again be discussed. 1t is
probable that this feature of the nego-
tiations will be disposed of next week.
Thus far there have been seven joint
sessions. four of which have been de-
voted to the discussion of the first arti-
Gle of the protocol. In this manner two
weeks have passed and no result has
been reached. The American commits
sioners have listened TO all the argu-
ments of the Spaniards. but they have
not changed the position which they
first assumed in refusing to take over
the Cuban debt.
Too Big job for the Dons.
Washington. Oct 22.-It is now GER
tain that the complete evacuation of
Cuba will be delayed beyond the period
originally fixed by the administration.
ence to anything that has occurred in
Paris before the peace commission. The
war department has about satisfied itself
that the task imposed upon the Spanish
authorities - the removal and trans
portation to a great distance by sea of
about 10000 soldiers, sick and well.
with their accOutrements-waS beyond
the ability of the Spaniards. The mag
nitude of the task is shown by the fact
that the great transatlantic steam
lines crossing the Atlantic from New
York, all combined, in prosperous sea-
sons. transport only about $4,000 per
sons in one year-less than half the
number that the Spanish officials. with
their poor facilities. were expected to
transport in about ten weeks
Change of Sovereignty Delayed.
Delay in the evacuation of Cuba will
cause a delay in the REIMBURSEMENT OF
sovereignty by the Spaniards over the
entire island which was set for Dec. ].
1t is hardly deemed prudent to under
staise to assume charge of the municipal
affafrs of Havana so long as the city
contains a strong garrison of Spanish
troops. and it is felt that law and order
could be better maintained in such CEN
ters by allowing them to remain under
Spanish jurisdiction until they are
evacuated by the troops and reoccupied
by United States troops. 1t is not to be
understood from this that the American
military commission is in any sense
abating the pressure it has brought to
bear upOrS>the Spanish military COM
missionerS 90 secure the evacuation of
the island and the REIMBURSEMENT of
Spanish sovereignty. On the contrary
they have redoubled their efforts to Sc
cure these objects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
GREAT THROSG AT COLUMBUS.
President Escorted to the Auditorium
Where He Makes Speech.

Preeident Escorted to the
Where He Makes Speech.
Columbus. o., oct. 22.-The presiden-
tial train arrived at Columbus about S:31
p. m. notwithstanding the heavy
downpour of rain an immense crowd
had assem- bled at the station and the
spacious building resounded with
cheers. A committee of citizens met
the president, and accompanied by an
escort composed of the Seventeenth
United States infantry and the Column
bus Rifles he was driven to the Audi
torium Fully 1000 people. who had
patiently waited more than an hour.
were packed into the immense hall. and
the presidents appearance was greeted
-Seltf feuIpGs ShsSzs- Tas pEsSz
ident was introduced by MHyor Samuel
L. Black. and spoke about ten minutes.
his address being frequently interrupt
ed by enthusiastic applause.
Secretaries Gage and Wilson spoke
briefly. The celebrated Republican
Glee club. which sang at the inausura-
tion ceremonies in Washington, SANG
several popular songs. After short
informal Ievee on the stage. during
W hich the president shook hands with
a large number OF prominent citizens,
he returned to the train. A committee
of ladies met Mrs. Mckinley on the
train at the station. but she did not
leave the car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Troops Ordered from Virden.

Springfield. Ills, Oct. %. = Governor
Tanner yesterday ordered company D,
Captain FEWER OF EIgin:. company H,
Captain Stein. of DeKalb, and COM
pany E, Captain Simpson, of Peoria, all
of the Third infantry, to leave Virden
and proceed to their homes. This leaves
still on duty at Virden troop a. First
cavalry, and company c, Third infantry
on guard there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Canadian Pacifie sim FIrh,inr

Montreal. Quebec. Oct. 22.-Viee Pres
ident Shaughnessy. OF the Canadian Pa
cific railway. stated yesterday that his
road would not accept as final the re-
cent decision of the arbitration at Chi
cago with reference TO differentials. The
question, he says. was decided entirely
upon the technical points and will have
to be considered again so as to be de-
cided i,raor its broad merits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
More Taxation tor Railways.

Madison. Wis, oct. 22.-State Treas
urer Peterson. in his biennial report
to the governor, recommends the virtual
abolition of the state land department
and an Increased and more equitable
taxation of railways.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Cashier Missing, as Usual.

Lisbon. o., Oct 22.-The First Ma
tional bank OF this place was closed
Yesterday by the directors. H J. Childs
who has been the cashier for twenty
years. has not been seen since Thurs
~ morning. The bank examiners are
la charge Of the institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
HAS A LOT OF LAND LEFT.
Uncle Sam Continues Rich Enough to
Give Us All n Farm"

Washington, Oct. %. - A statement
prepared at the general land Office shows
that at the present time there are 579,-
36s, 724 acres of unappropriated and un-
reserved public land in the United
States. exclusive of Alaska. of this
area $40. .549, 655 acres. or more than "a
per cent, are in the thirteen so-called
desert land states and territories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Back From Manila.

San Francisco. Oct. 22.-The trans
port Rio Janeiro arrived from Manila
with $50 sick soldiers.s The vessel
was sent to quarantine. Eight SOL
diers died on the way home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Expansion Army Programme.

Des Moines, Ia. Oct. % 22-Representa-
tive Hull. chairman of the national
house committee on military affairs said
in a camp fire speech here last night:
1--WE must keep the Philippines for the
advantage of commerce. Our standing
army must be increased to 100000-40.-
600 for Cuba. $4,000 for the Philippines.
5000 for Porto Rico, and the remainder
for coast duty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
INCIDENTS OF THE JOURNEY.

Mostly of Pleasing Humorous Char
acter. but One Is a Tragedy.
The desire of the president was al
ways to have the train stopped at every
point where any considerable number
Of people were gathered to hear him.
and consequently the special train was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
To Testify at Paris.

Manila. Oct. 22.-Gen. Whittier,
collector of customs here, has been
ordered to proceed to Paris to testify
before the United States peace COM
mission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
building Association omcers.

Springfield. H., Oct 22.-The Build
ing Association League of Illinois re-
elected its old officers except j. +.
Quinn. of Joliet, second vice presi-
dent, to succeed Z. H. Guyer, of Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
Charged with Tampering with the MaiIs

Milwaukee, Oct. 22.-William A. Nebel.
assistant superintendent of mails in the
postoffice in this city, was arrested last
night charged with tampering with the
mails. Nebel acknowledges having
tampered with the mails. Nebel ac
knowledges having tampered with the
mails, but denies that he ever took any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
CorIis. Unanimously Renominated.

Detroit, Oct. 22-Hon. John b. Corliss
has been unanimously renominated for
congress by the Republicans of the
First district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. b. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22
presIdent BACK in washington.

Washington. Oct. 22.- President
Mckinley returned from his western
trip at 2:30 this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-22

Life insurance is a good thing. but
health insurance, by keeping the
blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla,
is still better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-12
ANOTHER COMPANY GONE DOWN.
Captain Nicholas Takes His Mel
Down to Camp Singleton.

Down to Camp Singleton.
The work Of getting the colored troops
into camp is proceeding quite rapidly
now. All of the companies in the First
Battalion have their full quota Of men.
and two of them are under canvas at
Camp Singleton.
AS was told in these columns. the At
tucks Guard went into camp Saturday.
and yesterday they were Joined by Cap
tain Nicholas's Company. The company
was gotten ready yesterday by Major
Shanks, and shortly before o'clock en-
barked over the Chesapeake and Ohio
for the camp. They We're followed to the
depot by a large contingent OF Rich
mond's colored populace, and were given
a royal send off at the depot.
Major Price, who has charge OF the
Commissary Department at the camp.
went down with the company to see that
all was ready for them. and returned
later in the afternoon. The Major also
made trip to the camp Sunday to look
after the comfort Of the Attacks Guard.
He reports everything moving along nice
ly at the camp, and says the men there
are rapidly getting into shape for the
hard work before them.
Major Shanks Is busily engaged now In
getting Captain Cowan's Company ready
Tor shipment to the camp. and says he
hopes to be able to send them to Single
toms to-day. In that event he will have
finished his work on the First Battalion,
and will go direct to Petersburg, where
he will begin the work of examining and
mastering the men of the Second Battal-
ion.
Mr. S. Price, Of Meherrin, who Is SER
geant in Company X. United States Vol
unteers, of Fredericksburg, passed
through Richmond yesterday en- route
from a brief visit to his home, 10 join
his company. He said that the members
of Company X are in excellent spirits,
and that they have been we'll treated by
their officers, especially the captain. He
said the boys were anxious to see active
service In the field.
Major Shanks left last night for Fred
ericksburg, to look after some recruits
for the First Battalion. He expects to
return to-day.
Colonel Croxton has appointed DR.. A.
j. Black. of East Radford, as surgeon
of the two colored battalions. DR.. Black
will have the title of lieutenant. He will
be here to-day. when the Board Of Physi-
clans, appointed for the purpose by the
Governor, will examine him.