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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
Outlook IL Not Bright.
Caucus ACTION is BI.DING.
Democrats at Washington Meet and Adopt
BaiIey's Idea of Discipline.

washington, Dec. 12.-The Democrats
Of the house OF Representatives held a
caucus Saturday on the question COM
irg over from the last session as to the
binding force of caucus action. The
meeting was held in the hall of the
house Of representatives at S p. M. and
of 126 members on the roll of the house
Sc were present Among those present
were Bailey. Richardson of Tennessee.
DeArmond and Bland Of Missouri.
Wheeler Of Alabama, Allen of Nissis-
sippi. McRae of Arkansas and Savers
Of Texas. McMilin Of Tennessee and
Bankhead of Alabama We're not among
those present The meeting was devoid
Of any personal or sensational features
and was devoted 10 a brief discussion
of the wisdom Of making caucus action
binding. a resolution to tn s effect had
been introduced by Bailey. and this was
pending with an amendment by McRae
Of Arkansas.
The main interest centere9 in the abil-
ity Of Bailey and his frie-ds to pass the
resolution. At the outset DeArmond
made a point of order against the regu-
larity of the resolution, but Chairman
Richardson did not sustain the point.
II order 10 test the strength of the
Bailey forces Clardy Of Kentucky moved
to reconsider the vote by which the
resolution had been agreed to at the
last session. The motion was tabled
So to 13-thUS establishing that the ad-
yocates Of the resolution had a clear
majority.
The resolutions were then adopted
without div sion. They are as follows:
Resolved, That hereafter the action
of Democratic caucus shall be binding
upon all who participate n its proceed
irgs. provided that 70 m -lser shall be
required to vote for any oil which ne
may deem unconstitutional, and pro-
vided further that in all matters except
the nomination Of officers and questions
of procedure no decision shall be bind
ing unless made by two-thirds Of those
voting
Resolved. That while acting in con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
wel1-Known Michigan lIan Dead.

Detroit, Dec. IA telegram was re-
ceived by Don NJ. Dickinson Saturday
announcing the death in New York of
I II. Weston. of Grand Rapids. Br Ehrs
disease was the cause Of death. Weston
was one Of the most widely known citi-
zers of Michigan politically. socially and
q business way. \ native Of Maine,
born in 1S45. he first followed newspa-
per WORK in the west. then made a
fortune in numbering and eventually
merged his interests ii Grand Rapids
where he lived a cosmopolitan life for
many years as a bachelor and an-round
man of affairs. He viii be burisd at
Madison
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
Value of the Corn aud Oats Crops.

Washington, Dec. 12.-On the basis of
the farm prices on Dec. I the aSri-
cultural department figures place the
1888 crops of corn ard oats as worth
SSS. O0O. 600 more than the crops OF 1897.
Statistician Hyde accredits this largely
to the difference in prices. The corn
crop is a trifle larger than in 1897. and
the average price per bushel IS 2.4c
higher. while the oat crop is similarly
a little larger than the 1897, and the
prices were "A higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12

rorm1Jy 20 the principles oeciared oy
the last national Democratic corvea-
ton and the constitution of the United
States the Democrats in each state and
in each congressional district have a
right to determine for themselves in
their own locality what their policy shall
be: to make platforms for. accept
pledges from. their candidates, and to
instruct their members of congress: ana
the full exercise of such right Of local
PARTY self-goverrment should in all
cases be respected by Democratic con-
ereSsionsI Caucuses''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12

Kansas City. Mo, Dee. 70 - Many
delegates are present at the annual
convention of the American Federation
of Labor which began in this city this
morning. and to the convention of the
National Builders Building Trades
council. which is also in session Chief
among them is Samuel Gompers, pres
fdent Of the federation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12

Lansing, Mich. Dec. 12.-Secretary Of
State Gardner reports the condition of
wheat in Michigan Dec. as 100. in
comparison with average years. In the
southern counties. where the greater
part of the crop is grown. it was 1O1:
central. 81: northern. 9S. one year ag1
the percentages were IS for the state;
southern counties. 81; central. 81; north
arr 1n1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
Capture of a Criminal Fugitive.

Newark. y. Y. Dec. 12.-Frank Deane,
who was convicted and sentenced to
state prison at ia ckson. Mich. in April,
1896. for four years for cracking a safe
in a bank at Romeo. Macon county,
Mich. was paroled later and still later
robbed a room mate, was captured here
Saturday working as a barber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 1.-THE transport
OLDHAM arrived at Fort Monroe yester-
day afternoon and landed there seven
ty sick and conValescent soldiers from
the army in Porto Rico and Cuba. and
Miss Packard. daughter of Ex-Governor
Packard. of Iowa She has done noble
work as n nurse in hospitals at Santi-
ago de Cuba. Her health becoming i'm
nairad she caIne home to recuperate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12

Reciprocity Seems Impossible rs Things
Are Now with the Commissioners Free
Lumber Is What Canada Wants and Can
not Get-Another Attempt TO Come To-
sether To BE Madc-Democratic Repre-
sentatives Agree on Caucus Matters.
Washington. Dec lat has been
agreed by the joint high commission of
Americans and Canadians which has
been in session here for several weeks
TO adjourn at an early date. This has
not yet been formally announced. but it
Is understood that the day fixed for adj
fournment is Dec. 90. On the evening of
Dec. 19 the Canadians win give ban
lUet to which the Americans VIII be in
vited. The understanding is that the
sessions will not be resumed till after
March 1 next. when the American COM
miSsiOnerss who are members Of the
house and senate will have leisure to
devote to the negotiations. Whether
the sessions viii be resumed at Quebec,
where they were begun, or in this city
has not been stated.
Cause of the Decision to Adjourn.
The decision to adjourn has grown
out Of the developments Of the past
week While there are several proto-
coils in the proposed treaty-notably
the Boring sea and north Atlantic fish
cries reciprocity. and questions affect
ing Jhe great lalSes-reciprocity IS the
one great subject in which the Cana
dams are interested. Last week the
high commissioners came nearer than
they have ever been before to the dis
russion OF that subject. The Canadians
mad submitted proposals and on
Wednesday the Americans submitted
counter proposals. These counter pro-
pCsals showed that the Americans were
disposed to be very unyielding. and that
much smaller concessions would really
be made than he J been expected.
Free Lumber Impo>sibiIi;y.
The negotiations Of last week also
convinced the Canadians that free lum-
Der. a contamination they and all their
people have devoutly wished for, was
impossible. The American commission
ers not only told the Canadians so. but
the latter were invited to the Capitol,
and while there met several prominent
members of the house and senate who
impressed the fact still more firmly up
on them. 1t is said that the Americans
have agreed to 4 small reduction in the
duty on lumber. now 50 per 1000 The
Canadians had hoped for much larger
concessions.
Outlook Is Not Bright.
This condition of things ana The ap-
parent impossibiIity of reaching an
agreement before Christmas are said to
have led to the decision for an adjourn
ment. The senate may he called in ses-
sion after March to transact business.
when there would be ample time to
present any treaty that may have been
framed with Canada. At present the
outlook fer an agreement is not bright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
VanGeryip at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba. Dec. 12.-Frank A
Vanderlip, United States assistant sec
rotary of the treasury. has arrived
here from Jamaica on board the rev.
enue cutter Gresham. He comes under
special instructions from President Nc
KinIey to investigate the currency
question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
Many Passengers Hurt in a Collision.

OttUmwa. Ia, Dec IA head-on col
lision occurred on the Milwaukee Sat
urday between Kansas City passenger
and an extra freight at Rut'edge. near
here. The engines We're te'escOped, the
mail car demolished and half a dozen
freight cars smashed. The crew es-
capped by jumping. Many passengers
Wore hurt. but none seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
Did Not March Thrnnch Havana.

Havana, Dec. 1.-THE delay in for
warding it's baggage compelled the Two
Hundred and Second New York regi-
ment to remain on board the transport
MinnewaslIa instead of marching
through the city yesterday, as,was ex-
neCted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
TRADE WITH CANADA.
Reciprocity and the cher Mat.
tiers Postponed Until Con.
gress Has Adjourned.
LITTLE PROSPECT OF AGREEMENT.

Reciprocity Seems Impossible rs Things
Are Now with the Commissioners -Ieree
Lumber Is What Canada Wants and Can
not Get-Another Attempt TO Come To-
gether To BE Hadc-Democratic Repre-
sentatives Agree on Caucus Matters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-12
Gen. Lee sails for Cuba.

Savannah, Ca. Dec. 12-General Lee
and staff sailed for Cuba yesterday aft
ernOon on the TRANSPORT Panama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
THE JUDGE OF ACCOMAC.
Mr.. Samuel #. Ross VIII BE Elect
ed TO-nnN.

The Senator and Delegates from the
Eastern Shore held a conference last
night. and decided upon Mr.. Samuel T.
Ross as the candida te for the county
iudgeship to succeed Judge ]. w. G.
Blackstone. recently elevated to the
bench Of the Eighth Circuit.
The names considered in the conference
were Messrs. I. 3. Quimby, John A.
BunGick, and Mr.. Ross.
A very prominent candidate for the
position until yesterday was Mr.. Mont
calm Oldham, Jr., the Clerk Of the coun-
". but a telegram from him yesterday
forbade the consideration of his name.
The conference was composed of Sena-
tor LeCato, and Delegate Matthews. Of
Accomac and Delegates Smith, of North
ampton. and Montague, of Elizabeth City
Mr.. Ross is about 50 years of age, and
a member of an old Accomac family. He
IS G, lawyer of excellent reputation, and
has been a commissioner in chancery for
a number of years. He was endorsed by
a majority of the bar of Accomac.
Mr. Ross will be elected TO the Judge
ship bv the two houses Of the General
Assembly to-day Senator LeCato will
present the name Of Mr. Ross in the Sen
ate, and Mr.. Matthews will discharge that
duty in the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. John II. Dickerson, Of this city, has
been appointed a notary public.
The Pickett Camp Auxiliary will hold
a sDecial meeting this afternoon at 1880
o'clock.
Mrs Fannie A. Mettert, of No. 30 west
Marshall street. who has been quite sick
with la grippe, is much improved now.
Pow w r. Beauchamp has returned to
the CITY. and will occupy his pulpit sun
day. morning and night, at the usual
hours.
The Board of Directors of the Metho-
diet Sunday-School Society VIII meet
at Broad-Street church to-morro" ai'ei
noon at $3.50 O'clock
Mrs r. Berger Moran and daughters
who have spent the winter at the Jefrer-
SON will leave on Tuesday Tor WashinS-
ton and Philadelphia
Rev DIR. e. n. Calisch returned from
Savannah Ga, yesterday AFTERNOON, anu
occupied his pulpit at Beth Ahaba Syna-
gogue last night, as usual
John Walsh was arrested yesterday
morning. charged with steallns palr OF
ebesrs from the store of Nike Rose. he
,rii he tried i'm the Police Court this
morning.
NJ Ran Tucker formerly a popular
,,,ennber of the Richmond Bar, but now
residing in Bedford City, is here on
bnsiness visit, and has been given a royai
welcome by his friends.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Caugley and daughter
who have been Visiting Mr.. Jonn NJ. his-
,,,se viii leave on the noon train Monday
Tor washington. Baltimore, ana New
York 10 visit friends, previous to their
denartnre for Italy. They Will sail on
the saale. of the North-German Ldoyd
Inc and intend stopping at Genoa
t5ln and Naples on their way to Mes
efna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
An Eloquent Tribute to General Lee.

Colonel ]. r. Mcintosh of Hamasa Tenn
pie Meridian, Miss, was an honOred
guest Of Acca Temple at their banquet
Thursday night. He made an eloquent
address, and during the course of his re-
marks said:
1T was my pleasure this morning to
pass though what might be termed the
art gallery of your State Library. whose
walls are adorned with the portraits Of
the great host Il distingu shed Virginians-
those who rocked the cradle of liberty,
and of those no less distinguished in after
years for their lofty patriotism, their
matchless heroism and splendid states
maDshp. Among them Is the portrait OF
him whose reputation as soldier ana
statesman has heretofore been recOg-
nized, but who has recently won the repu-
tation Of a diplomat that has never been
gained by any American at foreign
court. 1t is your General Fitzhugh Lee.
LAS a Mississippian, / am proud of him.
To him was paid the highest compliment
ever paid an American citizen, when he
was retained by an adverse political adj
ministraton as our Consul-General at
Habana--a trust, at this time, OF most
delicate nature. involving the honor or
the government; requiring, as 1t does, pa
triotic devotion and diplomatic skill.
Il am proud of the fact that so great
an honor has been paid a southerner,
and especially proud of the fact that the
honor was paid a Lee. To us in Missis-
sippi there is magic in the name Of Lee,
for ii stands for all that is pure and
noble i'm American manhood"
The large crowd at the tables responded
TO the eloquent words of the brilliant
Mississippian with tremendous applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

Rev DR.. Pell will conduct the study OF
the International Sunday-School Lesson
i'm Association Hall this afternoon at .
O'clock. cordial invitation is extended
to both ladies and gentlemen TO be pres
ent. Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
the mems meeting in Association Hall
will take the form Of the State convention
gathering. The meeting will be in charge
OF Secretary Mckee. Delegates TO the
convention will speak. Professor Frank
s. Thompson will lead the singing. and
will be assisted by the male quartette.
Mr.. c. w Montgomery will be the soloist
The Boys Gospel will meet in the parlor
at 8 o'clock, and will be addressed by Mr.
Asa. Johnson, who will talk 10 the boys
about a Sleeps Ear" A message Will
be given to the boys from the State con-
vention.
The Workers Training Class will meet
In the Blue Room at o'clock, and the
Gymnasium BibleStudy Club in Class
Room No. at the same hour. Students
meetings will be held at both the Medical
College Of Virginia and the University
College of Medicine tomorrow at 3
o'clock. The students are invited TO these
meetings.
The Senate will meet in special session
i'm the Blue Room tonight at o'clock
TO consider matters Of the utmost i'm
pOrtance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
DIR. MooRE's FUNERAL.
The Popular Physicians Remains
VIII he Inferred This Afteruoon

VIII he Inferred This Afternoon.
The funeral Of DIR. Thomas ]. Moore,
whose sudden death at his home. No.
400 east Franklin street. was announced
IN yesterdays Dispatch. will take place
this afternoon at O'Clock, from the ge-
cond Presbyterian church. and the SER
wees there and at the grave in Holly
wood will be conducted by Rev. DR. NJ ID
Hoge, The funeral will be attended by
the FACULTY and students OF the University
college OF Medicine in a body. and the
pall~bearers Will be eight students from
the graduating class OF that institution.
detail from Lee Camp. consisting Of
Commander Laughton and Messrs. L. H.
Mayo =. A. Brander. j. 4. Gray. j. W.
Gordon, w. b. Lightfoot, Alexander
Grant. and j. T. Ellyson, win attend the
FUNERAL In full uniform. and will assemble
Tor that purpose In the camp hall at
100 o'clock. AT noon the Academy OF
Medicine and Surgery will meet at Lee
Camp Han to take action concerning DR..
Moores death.
News was received here yesterday of
the death at Chincoteague this week of
Mr. w. L. Grimsley. formerly of this
city. Mr.. Grimsley was for several years
a clerk at Schoen's, and was a popular
young man. He was about "a years of
age.
Aubrey, the 6-year-old son of Mr.. Writ
A. Chesterman. the well-known contrac-
tor, died yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. at his fathers residence. No. l7l3
Park avenue. The little one had been III
for several days with diphtheria and scar,
leftover The funeral will take place
this morning at 10 O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
TEACHERS INSTITUTE MEETING.
The Series Begun at Grace Church
Last Evening.

The first meeting Of the Teachers IN
stitute, held under the auspices Of the
Sunday-School Association Of Henrico
parish, took place in the lecture-room of
Grace Episcopal church last night The
devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. J. J. Gravatt, after which Mr.. t. c.
Rufiin. president of the association, in
troduced Professor Hugh S. Bird, of Wn-
liam and Mary College, who made a most
interesting and instructive address 10 the
large gathering on the cubject of how
TO interest the children in the Sunday
schools. At the conclusion of the ac-
dress the question-box, in which had been
deposited slips of paper containing ques-
tions relating to different features of Sun
day-school work, was opened, and the
questions were answered by Mr.. Bird.
Miss Eleanor ]. Kellar, of New York
city. was also present, and participated
with Mr.. Bird in answering the ques-
tons. Other meetings Of the institute
will be held this morning at Grace
church lecture-room at IL o'clock, and in
the afternoon at 4 o'clock at st. Jonn
church, and Sunday afternoon at
o'clock at Holy Trinity church, on which
occasion Miss Keller will give a black
board exhibition of a model infant-class
lesson. followed by a question-boX. Miss
Keller has had large experience in deal
ing with infant-class work, and her ad-
dresses will be looked forward to with
great pleasure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
Ne labor OF New England operatives.

the labor OF New England operatives.
Strikingly at variance with this reason
for not availing themselves OF the i'm
mense advantages which the South Of
fers Is the following letter written by
one Of the Fall-Rlver operatives and adj
dressed to the Manufacturers Record.
Says the Fall-River operative;
Dear sir / Am not | am not Acquitted
with the south Any way what so ever II
was | Guild answer your letter but as II Is
/ don't see How can AT this time rot
moving ANYTHING About the places Have
worked I'm the mill since | was yers old
now am just about turn 10 | am I'm wait
OF supt Position Have worked In every
room in the mill prity much can Do Ny
work Have seconded Handed a. over
seere And bin supt ten for years and
am lookin for Just such position you
writing Me in regard too the south that
is a place that | shuld like 90 look over
sum time there may bee something there
that May be of sum survis too Me don't
no shure II your people nows OF anithing
in My line / shud be very Glad 10 Have
them TO bar me In Mind IL there shuld be
anithing shall Bar you In mind Hoping 1
snail be Able TO ansure you letters sum
day later On II ! shuld go south wanted
under stud that / Am Just as good Il
Manufacture too day as / Hever was up
with the times and every thing pertaining
a cotton mill Hoping ! shall Here from
you soon Very truly yours.
Hoping that you Will do what ever you
can 1or me tuiuS your Pdpci > an" Mn'e
ever wire pulling you May Have With
aney one 1 can refer you TO aney supt Or
tres I'm fall river Nety Machine Masons
Mac Whitins Machine Or Diapers al Ope
dale or William Walsh at Diapers any or
these you or aney one els can Write 20
them About sober Man never was drunN
in my life sir these men Now me all OF
them"
OF course, this letter is not published
as p specimen OF the attachments of the
average operator in the New Engl md
cotton-mills. Most OF the operatives
employed I'm these mills are undoubtedly
much further advanced than the one in
question: but coming as It. does just az
this time. the foregoing letter Is not
without its amusing interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
snakes on Ice.
Jamestown On. ID Correspondence
the Minneapolis JournaD

Jamestown IN. d. Correspondence "
the Minneapolis Journal)
n,ho following snake story - dlHeIt"t
from, the usual order OF these NefaCioes
taIes-it can be vouched for BY more tnan
y dozen residents OF the immediate vlcnh-
~ OF Pleasant Lake, Beneson county
where the scene II laid: 60,
Recently c. W Mendenhah anu fI8nN
uommon while removing straw from an
iee-house. preparatory 10 again flling y
with ice. found on the bottom OF the Daho-
ING beneath the ice, layer OF SNAKES
marry a foot Ia depth. The snakes were
coiled together I'm a solid mass, ana on
being disturbed began squirting ana Mss
ing In a truly frightfui manner. 1hey
entitled "A nauseOus Odor The snakes were
from a foot 10 feet In length. ana large
around m proportion. The reptiles were
animated by being exposed 20 The air,
and one OF the large fellows with a quick
movement coiled himself around Mr..
Hamman's ankle. With a wild scream
Hamman leaped 10 the door OF the ice
house and ran down the hill. and could
not be persuaded TO return for some Time
After the removal OF the cham therf
Was exposed 70 view mass OF squirmlnB
twisting reptiles But the chilling Al
soon rendered them hors du combat, anf
their removal began. Measured IN
bushel-basket, there were twenty-thres
basketfuls.
As the snakes were removed from ths
building they were piled beside the road
in long windrow, where they were View
ed with establishment by the residents or
the place. On Saturday the frozen snakes
We're hauled out on the prairie by T.. r.
Greene. They were pitched into the wagon
with forks and II was necessary 10 make
two trips TO remove ell OF them.