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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-20

j. D. Bridges, Editor Democrat" Lancaster,
n. H., says: some Minute Cough Cure is the
best remedy for Group I ever used" Immediately
relieves and cures coughs, colds, Group, asthma,
pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. 1t prevents consumption.
FL Pierce, Barton; r French, Glover; II S
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, Iras-
burg
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-20

Geo. holland, Rockland, O.. says: "My wife had
piles forty years. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured her. 1t is the best salve in America" It
heals everything and cures all skin diseases.
III G Pierce Barton; r E French, Glover II S
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, Iras-
burg.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-20
GAS TO R

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Y0~ Haze 14la0ays Bought
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-20
ga charming and popular woman is

ga charming and popular woman is
the greatest blessing OF humanity"
remarked an observing man the other
day. "But a popular woman will
never disclose the secret of her popu-
larity that others may benefit by it
and the world thus be made brighter.
Would you object to telling me the Sc
cret of your popularity?" said he,
turning to a society woman near by.
She replied:
ST think the secret is due to the fact
that I write notes. When hear of a
young woman's coming marriage Or
her engagement is announced I write
friend is i'll write note of sympa-
thy. If there is death in the family
I write letter of coincidence. If
woman has any joy or sorrow come to
her, I remember it with a few words
on sheet of paper. 1t really takes
very little time if kept up properly,
and is SO heartily appreciated, you
know"
"Thank you," said the man. "You
have explained why you are favorite
with women. Now, will you tell me
why men find you so charming?'
ga man is very sensitive creature,
but women, as rule, overlook this
fact. A man does not like to be re-
minded of his short comings any more
than a woman does. I always try to
talk to every man as he talks to me,
and treat young men as if they were
old and old men as if they were young.
[ can think of no other reason for my
popularity" said she.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-20
The Peoples PhysEcEan "a whom
Thousands write for Advice

Is DR.. Greene, 81 Temple Place, Boston, Mass the
famous and successful specialist in curing
and chronic diseases and discorerer Of that great
est of all cures, DR.. Greene'S NerUurd blood and
nerve remedy TyourJdnaily physician has failed
to you, Why not Write about Vour 10 this
SkiLFul specialist? II 1ciU Vou nothing TO get
his GdCice and counsel, for he giUeS consultation
absolutely free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
GENERAL II. W. LAwTON.

most officers in the United States
army. A natural fighter, he vas
scheoled in the science of warfare.
He made a fine record in the civil war,
and had particularly distinguished
himself as an Indian fighter. When
the war with Spain broke out he was
one of the most prominent division
commanders in the Santiago campaign
under Gen. Shafter in the invading
army. Under his leadership the as
sault on FL Caney resulting in one of
the most signal victories for the
cause of American arms -as made,
and thereafter he was known
as the hero OF FL Caney.
The advance was made against the
iutrenchments under steady. CALLING
fire, and in blistering heat. Gen.
Lawton was in the front of his troops
from the beginning to the end OF the
assault. In the battle of San Juan
hill he again distinguished himself.
After the war was ended no hero came
home with more lturels than LawtOn,
and little .over a year ago he was
sent to the Philippines in charge Of
the first expedition which went by
way of the Suez canal on the trans
port Grant. Since reaching the arch
pelago he has been the first officer in
rank under Otis, and his campaigns
have been distinguished by the dash
and gallantry characteristic of the
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Continues to Prevail on
New York City
Change.
STEAOIEa BUT STILL WEAK
The Market Very Unset
tied at the
Close.

New York, Dec. 19.-The galleries
of the stock exchange were crowded
this morning, mostly by mere sight
seers. The feeling was nervous and
apprehensive. Immense buying or
ders were distributed for support of
prices. The opening showed some
gains of one to five points in a num-
Der of important specialties. Ad-
flood of selling orders, which quickly
drove prices downwards one to four
points. A number of important
stocks fell at the opening. Specula-
ton was very feverish, but there was
an undertone of strength throughout
the dividend buying in railroads. Fol-
lowing the downward rush after the
high opening, good buying appeared
and prices advanced, though there
were many conspicuous weak points.
At IL the market, while quieter, was
very unsettled.
New York, Dec. 19.-At 1:15 the
call of money was 20.
At p. M. the call of'money was 81;
rate at opening of money market to-
day 30, which was the highest.
At p. IN. the call of money was 2.
Action OF Clearing House Committee.
New York, Dec. 19.-At a meeting
of the clearing house committee to-
day second subscription of $40, ,O00,-
600 was made up for lending in the
stock market.
Announcement of the action of the
clearing house banks caused prices
to surge up above the opening.
Boston Brokers Assign.
Boston Dec. 19.-Dillaway & Starr,
bankers and brokers, have assigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Returns to the Old System OF Aiding
Strikes-War on the Is. OIL

Returns to the Old System OF Aiding
Strikes-War tie l.. of L
Detroit, Dec. ia return to the
former system of assessing all men,
bers of unions affiliated with the Amer
lean Federation for purposes of aiding
strikers in case of necessity was de-
cided upon by the federation conven-
ton yesterday afternoon. The PROPOSE
tiOn was narrowly carried, receiving
only two more votes than the rules re-
quire-two-thirdS of the delegates
present. Most of the day was occupied
by discussion of grievances i'll execu-
tive session. All We're referred after
discussion to the executive council.
a resolution ordering transfer to the
linotype machipSts' union of all MEM
bers of the typographical union en-
ployed in taking care mechanically OF
linotype machines. was referred to the
executive council.
The report of the committee on laws
in favor of debarring from federation
membership any members of the
knights of Labor was concurred in
and the matter referred to the eXecu-
tive council. The date for future con-
ventions was changed. after consider
able discussion. from the first Thurs
day in December to the first Monday
after the first Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
The report has nor yet been verlned-

The report has nor yet been verified
Manila. Dec. 1S. go p. m.-General
Lawton will start tonight from Manila
with the Eleventh cavalry under Col
onel LOckett. and battalions of the
Twenty ninth and Twenty-seventh in
fantry under Lieutenant Colonel Sar-
gent. to capture San MateO, where
GerOnomo has 300 insurgents. General
Grant has nearly cleared Zambeles
province. He discovered hidden in
Subig bay Il steamer. the Don Fran
cisco. Of 130 tons. fully equipped and
coaled. She is supposed TO be the YES
sci Aguinaldo WIS Keeping ready for
his escape.
Captain LaysOn. of the Thirty-sec-
ond regiment. has routed an insurgent
band in Zambales province. killing sew
eral officers. Major Smith. with three
companies of the Seventeenth, sur
rounded and captured another band OF
guerrillas which was terrOriZing large
section north. The troops killed sever
al of the band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

Tie procession entered the han all the
people present rose and cheered Cham
berlain. At the close of the ceremony
Chamberlain, in response to the cries
of the students, said they had met un-
der very disappointing circumstances.
II the arrangements had been re-
tent. he added. he would not have
chosen the present occasion to receive
the honor from the university. Their
minds We're solemniZed by the Seri-
Gus news from South Africa. but Eng
land had always been accustomed to
hold her own in adversely. He was old
enough to remember the Crimea and
the earlier period of the Indian mutiny,
wnen England met with greater dIS
asters than she had just experienced,
bur eventually the nation Sprang TO it's
feet and recovered its equa uanimity. and
no doubt il would do so again. IL con-
clusion Chamberlain eXhorted the stu
dents to practice the virtues of tolera-
tion and patience.
Previous to the ceremony the under
graduates gathered on the college
grounds and sang patriotic songs.
Then they sailed TO College Green.
cheering vociferOusly and carrying the
royal standard and the union jack The
students made demonstration at the
Mansion House. where they tore the
green corporation flag to shreds and
caused other damage, the police being
forced to intervene. The students re-
turned to the college in an ugly mood.
In the meantime hostile crowd had
assembled on College Green and more
stringent measures We're taken to keep
the students within the gates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
MAINE DEAD ExHUMED.
VIII Be Brought Home for Burial in Her
meticsIIy Sealed Caskets.

meticsIIy Sealed Caskets.
Havana. Dec. ia gang of four
teen grave diggers superintended by
Chaplain Chadwick and DR.. Macour
began the eXhumation in Colon GENE
tery yesterday of the remains of the
victims of the Maine. As the coffins
We're raised to the grave side the re-
mains We're Immediately placed in tin
lined collins prepared with lime and
charcoal bottoms. after which more lime
and charcoal We're used and then the
cOttins were carried Il few yards away,
where tinsmiths nailed down and her
metically sealed the lids. the names
being distinctly painted thereon.
Chaplain Chadwick, using his chart
kept a strict account in each instance.
Forty coffins eXhumed yesterday We're
carried to the cemetery chapel. Two
watchmen We're kept on duty for the
night. Twenty-Five soldiers and about
as many other spectators We're present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

London, Dec. 19.-The war Office last
evening posted Il revised list of the
casualties i'll the battle of Magersfon-
tein giving fifty-one additional killed.
London, Dec. ia dispatch TO The
Daily Mail from Nauwpoort. Cape Col
ony. dated Dec. II. says: The Beers
brought a big gun to bear on the Brit
ish near Naar kOp. The British pieces
were too small to reach the enemy;and
after IN Intermittent artillery duel
General French Withdrew under shell
fire but without losses to Arundel
London. Dec. ia coincidence in
connection with Lord Roberts appoint
ment at the present juncture is the cir
CLmstance that he was similarly APP
pointed commander-in-ch after the
British defeat at Majuba hill. On this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
DEAD ROLL IS LONGER
Fifty More British Killed at Mag.
ersfontein Than Were Orig.
inally Reported.
soERs FORCE FRENCH TO RETIRE

BrinS a Big Gun to Bear That He Cannot
Match - Details of the TugeIa Battle
Showing How the British Were Re-
pulsed - Interesting Fact Regarding
Roberts Appointment to Africa-Cham-
berlain Gets His Trinity College Degree
Turbulent Student Demonstrations of
Loyalty.
London. Dec. 19.-The war office
declines to either confirm or contra
dict the Daily Mails report that Bull
Ter has crossed the Tugela river and
that Methuen's communication has
been cut.
London, Dec. 19.-The Daily Mail
hears from Il hitherto reliable CORE
spOndent that General Butler. after Il
stiff fight. has crossed the Tugela river
The correspondent also states that
General Methuen's scommunica tions are
cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
LEGIsLArIvE ACT RULED VOID.
Illinois Law Providing for the License oi
Commission Merchants.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 19.-The SUI
preme court yesterday handed down
an opinion in the cases of John Lash
er and Edward Reichwald against the
people. in which the act of the legisla-
ture of 1899 providing for the appoint
ment of n board of inspectors to license
commission merchants in cities of over
10000 inhabitants. and providing that
such commission merchants shall pay
an annual license of S25. is declared
to be unconstitutional.
The supreme court holds that the
provisions of the act which require
that the board of inspectors shall be
chosen from the Illinois State HOrti-
cultural society. the Illinois Dairymen's s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
APPEAR AGAINST ROBERTS.
Utah Witnesses Before the Congressional
Investigating Committee.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Before the
house committee investigating the
Roberts case, a mum Der of Salt Lake
witnesses appeared. Mrs. DR.. Miles
testified that in 1897, Mrs. DIR. Shipp
told her she had been married to
Roberts several years; Roberts seem
ed at home there. Rev. +. S. Wishard
testified that he was introduced to
Mrs. DR.. Roberts by Roberts: they
were on n train together. Mrs. Maria
McDougall testified she heard Roberts
Introduce Mrs. Roberts as his wife
Edwin McDaniels testified that Roberts
told him he had three families.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
SEVEN PEaISH IN FLAMES
Two Big Tenement Houses Burned in
New York.

New IOrk.
New York, Dee. l9.-Seven lives
certainly, and probably nine, were
lost in two big tenement houses which
burned early today. Five charred
bodies were found on the upper floors
of burned tenement on Third avenue
and five women and little giIls were
probably fatally burned. The dead:
John W. Barrett, wife and 6-year-old
daughter, Julia. woman supposed to
be Annie Farrey and Richard Nicker-
son. Injured: Della O'Connell, Kate
Farley, Susan McAdee, Mary Barrett,
Mamie Schary, Kate O'Connell, wife
and daughter of Adolph Schneider.
A few hours earlier Mrs. Martin
Fox and son George, aged p years,
suffocated in a fiSe in a tenement on
Tenth avenne. -
Florence, S. C., Dec. 19.-Fire
which threatens to destroy the entire
town started early this morning. The
City hotel, city hall, bank, five stores
ana other baildings, were burned.
The water supply gave out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
JURY IN THE LAUDER CASE.
Twelfth Man Finally Accepted for the
Trial of Rioting Miners.

Vienna. Ills. Dee. 19.-After eleven
days spent in securing a jury in the
Lauder Station murder cases the
twelfth juror was accepted yesterday
afternoon. The jury is composed of
farmers altogether, but two of them
have once worked around coal mines.
Four hundred and twent-eight men
were eXamined: 131 We're challenged
by the defense, III by the people. and
119 excused for cause.
States Attorney Gillespie made the
opening statement for the people yes
terday afternoon. to be followed by
Judge W. w. Duncan for the defense
this morning. The taking of evidence
will begin today and some sensations
are expected. There are about 300 wit
DpSSpS in the coSp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Settled the Street Car Strike.

Springfield. Ills. Dec. 19.-After
several conferences between General
Manager Minary. of the Springfield
Consolidated Street railway. represent
atives of the Springfield Federation of
Labor and the Street Car Mems union,
and Il committee representing the
Springfield Business Mems association
the street car strike was settled at mid
night yesterday in the office of Mayor
Wheeler. The street railway company
by the terms of agreement agrees to
reinstate the strikers as rapidly as
possible. fifteen of the men being
placed on the payroll at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
DetaiI, ofthe Tueela Fieht.

London. Dec. ia correspondent
of The Daily Mail. telegraphing from
FrereS Camp. Natal, Dec. IL and de-
scribing the Tugela river battle. says:
The Beers in great force occupied 4
strong entrenched position. command
ing the river and reaching back about
800 yards from its further side. Gener-
al Harris brigade. on the left. first at
tempted Il crossing under Il murderous
Nordenfeldt and rifle fire. The Royal
Dublin Fusiliers. the Royal Innins-
killing Fusillers, the Kings Own Scot
tish Bordertes and the Connaught
Rangers crossed with superb. unfiinch-
ing gallantry. but the position on the
other side was found utterly untenable.
The British suffered heavily from 4
perfect hail of artillery and shrapnel,
while their own artillery was very
badly mauled. They were. therefore
obliged TO recross the river.
Defeat All Along the Line.
ION the right General Hildyard's
brigade. displaying equal heroism, sue
ceeded i nentering the village of Co
lenso. but the Sixth battery encoun-
tered murderous fire and was COM
PEELED to retire. leaving guns and am
munition wagons on the veldt. This
brigade also was obliged to fall back
Meanwhile General Barton'S brigade
also failed to take possession of Han
wri hill. as was intended. and the en-
tire force retired OH Chively. General
Clery was in command.
shuts Out Boer spies
SterkStroom. Cape Colony. Dec. IL
General Gatacre has issued a procla-
nation forbidding all persons living on
farms TO move about the district or to
visit SterkstrOom. except on Saturdays
and then only with passes, under pain
of summary arrest. 1t is understood
that the proclamation is directed part
ly To the prevention of the conveyance
of news regarding British movements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Colonies Eagerly Respond.

Melbourne, Dec. 19.-An Australian
mounted contingent of 1000 men will
sail for South Africa before Jan. 10.
An additional New South Wales bat
terry of artillery is to sail Immediately.
Ottawa. Ont. Dec. 1S-The imper-
ial government has accepted the offer of
the Dominion government TO send a
second contingent TO the Transvaal.
The contingent will be sent without de-
lay.
Minneapolis. Dec ia special
from WinnepeG says there is great en-
GhuSiasm there over the news that Can
ada will be asked to send another con-
tingent OF South Afrta. and hundreds
enlistment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
CHAMBERLAIN LOUDLY CHEERED.
Change of Scene in Dublin and Also of
Part of the Actors

Chamberlain. colonial secretary and
particular bette noir of the Irish home
ruler. was the recipient of Il degree
Yesterday at the hands of Trinity col
lege Chamberlain and his wife and
Lady Betty Balfour. when driving TO
the college. We're cheered Al some
points hut there was a noticeable diff
ference of opinion among the crowds
lining the streets. While the procession
was passing from the provOsts resi-
dence TO Examination hall the cheer
ing was deafening. The students lined
the passage and held aloft union
Jacks. under which the procession
passed Chamberlain appeared TO thor
ougblE enio- the demonstratinn- As
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

association. the Illinois State Retail
Dealers association, the Chicago But
ter and Egg board and the Chicago
branch of.the National League of Com
mission Merchants are contrary to sec
ton % article 4. of the constitution.
which prohibits the legislature from
passing any law granting to any cor
poration. association of individual any
special or exclusive privileges. i'm
munitieS or franchises whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Combination of Newspapers.

Springfield. Ills, Dec. ia De
catur special says that the De
catur Herald-Dispatch has purchased
the Decatur Morning News, and that
the publication of The News will be
discontinued. The Evening Republic
an has also been sold to The Herald
Dispatch. Instead of four daily papers
in Decatur. as formerly, the sale OF
The News cuts the number to two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
In the senate.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The senate
finance committee authorized Aldrich
to report the senate financial bill a q
substitute for the house bill.
Allen. the newly appointed senator
from Nebraska. appeared. and took the
oath of office. The financial bill
pss ed by the house yesterday was re-
ceived and referred to the commit
tee on finance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

William kruse's farm house. near
sun Prairie, Wis, was damaged $1,000
by fire.
\ New York Herald special says that
among documents captured from the
FilipinoS are treasonahle letters from
anti-eXpansionists in this country.
At the age of 81 years Lewis Isbell.
the first negro settler OF Illinois. was
converted during revival in Quinn
Chapel. Chicago.
William Charles Reay. Il bootblack
of Antigo. Wis. is one of the six heirs
to fortune of S150,O00. by the death
of an uncle at Vancouver, h. G.
Henry Barber. a mathematician of
Lost Nation, Ia, has gone insane over
the problem of when the twentieth cen
tury begins.
Fire destroyed the factory and ware
house of the Duluth. (Minn.) Shoe COM
Pany. Loss, S150.0oO. One fireman
was killed and two injured.
Death came suddenly to Mrs. Mag
dalena Birk. While riding on an Evans
ton avenue car toward her home, she
fell unconscious.
Professor X. \. Fessenden. of the
Western university of Pennsylvania,
has perfected a wireless telegraphy re-
ceiver which is 1000 times more sensi-
tive than Marconfs.
\ 100000 plant of the La Maire
Optical company, European concern
recently entering the American trade.
will be built at Franklin park, near
Chicago.
Brigadier General Irving Hale, who
served under General Otis in the Phil
ippines. was in Chicago Sunday, ac-
companied by his wife.
The recently announced increase in
wages in the cotton and wooden mills
OF New England went into effect yes
terday. the raise benefiting more than
100000 mill employees.
Nine. de Fable. an intimate friend
OF the Prince and Princess of Wales.
died 1T Bournemouth Satur day in her
18th year
The spirit of Colonel Robert Inger-
soil. according TO Mrs. Cora l.. V. Rich
mQRd. the lecturer at the Church of
the Soul, Chicago. has announced
through her that il had found no per-
sonal God and no personal Satan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
GILMORE Is RESCUED.
AguInaIdo's Steamer Captured by Gen
eral Grant.

Manila. Dec. i9. 9:2U a. NIT is Of
ficially announced that General Young
reports that he believes the American
prisoners. including Lieutenant Gil
more. aTe now in the hands of the
United States troops. Lieutenant
Colonel Howsce and Major Hunter
have been operating with small com
mands in North Ilocos province. and
il is supposed that one of these has ef-
fccted the release of the Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Sol Van Pragg Is Dropped.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Sol Van Pragg
proprietor of the owl saloon and
politician of the First ward. was eX-
PEELED from the Cook County Demo.
cracy Sunday night. The charges
against Van PraGg We're not stated
specifically. but were grouped under
the head of Conduct unbecoming a
member of the club"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Roberts to San SATURDAY.

London. Dec. 19.-General Lord Rob-
PrtS and his staff Will sail for South
Africa on the Dunottar Castle Satur-
day. General Kitchener will arrive at
Cairo Friday and start for Cape Town
as soon as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Farmers Organize for business.

TuScola. Ills. Dec. ia mass meet
ing of eastern Illinois farmers was held
here Saturday for the purpose of form
ing a farmers grain shipping associa-
ton. Over $50 representative farmers
were present and agreed to organize a
company that will erect a large eleva-
tor at Hays. The company will be
konwn as the Hays Grain and Coal
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

He laughs best who laughs last -
IL you take Hoods Sarsaparilla you
may laugh first, last and all the time,
for it will make you well.