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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
wouId-Be Governor of Illinois.

Springfield. Ills. April IA pretty
political fight is framing up in Morgan
county. Richard Yates. of Jackson
vile. collector Of internal revenue for
that district. is an iavowed candidate
for the Republican nomination for gov
ernor. simultaneously with the an
nouncement OF Yates gubernatorial
ambition comes the statement that
Charles s RanneIls. chairman of the
Republican state / committee, and a
member Of the railroad and warehouse
commission. will be a candidate for the
Republican nomination for state treas
urer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

An explosion followed by fire wrecked
the drug store of w. II. Stolte. Chicago
President Mckinley is preparing tc
throw open to settlement 100000 acres OF
Olympic forestry reserve.
John Dundon. coachman for Richa rd
H. Southgate. Chicago, was killed in
an elevator while trying to alight from
the ascending car.
The funeral of eX-Justice Field took
place at Washington yesterday from
the Church of the Epiphany, Bishop
Satterlee officiating.
Mary Owens. aged 40 years, was
struck by a switch engine near a cross
ing of the Milwaukee road al Water
town, Wis, and fatally hurt.
George Waystaff. a negro murderer,
was shot out of a tree near Prairieville,
Ala. by a p4sse which had tracked him
to that place with bloodhounds.
John Kaey, proprietor of a Chinese
laundry at Mineral Point. Wis. COM
mitted suicide by taking poison because
a white girl gave him the mitten.
Ann Collins, a girl of 10. recovered
verdict of $500 against the city of
GAINESVILLE, Wis, in the circuit court for
injuries received from a fall on a defec-
tive sidewalk.
, Rev DIR. Reese F. Alsop. of Brook
lyn. has been elected general secretary
of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary
Society of the Protestant Episcopal
church in the United States.
Major Julian Ransome, one of the
most noted duelist planters and finan-
ciers in the southern states, committed
suicide at Vineville, a suburb of Ma
con. Ca. by taking morphine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
TWO CHEMISTS AT OUTS.
One Says Canned Beef Is Nutritious, the
Other Contradicts.

Washington. April 14.-Dr. w. d. Bige-
low, chemist of the agricultural depart
ment. told the Wade court of inquiry
yesterday that the canned corned beef
was a wholesome and nutritive product
even more nutritious than fresh beef
because of the preponderance of pro-
toids. He also gave the details of his
general investigation in the canned beef
supply, showing the meat to be a gen.
orally satisfactory ration.
Professor Mallet. professor of chem
iStry at the University of Virginia pre-
sented d contrary view. He expressed
the opinion that a chemical analysis
was not a sufficient test of the char
acter of a food product. saying that
various conditions necessarily must be
considered. He did not regard the
canned roast beef as desirable ration
Rudolph X. Spicer. an undertaken of
Harrisburg. Pa. said he had discovered
crystalline salts in the refrigerator beef
in Porto Rico which reminded him of
powders used in embalming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
The Bridge of Lions.

The largest bridge in existence is not.
as one would imagine. the work of some
famous English or French engineer.
This bridge, comparatively little known.
was constructed long ago. in China, in
the reign of the Emperor Keing Long.
1t is situated near to Sangang and
the Yellow sea, and measures not less
than eight miles and half
The Bridge of Lions. as it is called, is
supported by 800 immense arches and
it's foundation is 81 meters under wa
ter. On each pile of this wonderful
bridge is marble statue of lion. three
times larger than life size. The coup
d cell of these 800 enormous lions, each
one supporting an arch. is stupendous
III its magnificance-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
PROGRESS OF QUAYs TRIAL.
Fight Between the Lawyers Continues to
Rage Around The "Red Book"


Philadelphia, April IA. - Proceedings
in the trial of ex-senator Quay yester-
day were tedious. District Attorney
RothermeI placed upon the stand in
succession the paying teller, receiving
teller and bookkeeDers OF the broken
Peoples bank to prove the books All
of these made reference to Quay's ac-
count and the boolkeepers said they
had entered the figures, but none of the
books was opened to show what the
nature of the account was. All of the
bank employees on cross ton
stated that they had never seen Quay s
deposit book, and did not believe there
was one.
The red book was big feature of the
days proceedings. figuring indirectly in
the testimony of several witnesses. Its
pages were gone over repeatedly and
the question of it's Identification with
the business of the bank was discussed
and when court adjourned handwrit-
ing expert was on tne stand identifying
the writing in 1t as, the work of Hop
kins. 1t was evident from the district
attorneys attitude yesterday that he
proposes TO formally offer the book in
evidence in day or two. and he ap-
pears confident of his ability to intro
duce the testimony which it's pages con-
tain and which is so vital in the estab-
liShment of the charge of cousDiracy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
coroner,s jury Cannot agree.

Pana, Ills. April I4.-The Coroner's
jury in the case of Xavier Lecocq has
been in session three days. but has
failed, thus far. to agree, although all
evidence has been in since Wednesday
morning. They stand three for placing
responsibility for Lecocq's death on the
negro. Henry stephens now in jail at
Taylorville. and three for party un-
known. The military - making slow
progress getting the arms from citizens.
as most of them were hidden during
the forty-eight hours which were given
for their delivery TO the soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
THREE POWERS AGREE
Identical Instructions Given to
Commissioners to lnvesti-
gate Samoan Trouble.
TO DEAL WITH SITUATION AS FOUND

ate Reports-Not Empowered to Alter
the Treaty of Berlin, But May Make
RecommendatIons-Tr Sheridan
Reaches Manila-Other News by Wire.
Washington, April 14.-The state
department has announced positively
and finally that the three parties 10
the Berlin treaty have agreed upon
instructions to be given the Samoan
commissioners, and that the commits
sion will leave San Francisco the
18th inst. for Apia.
The instructions to the commits
sioners are identical. The commits
sion is empowered to deal with the
situation as it finds it upon its
arrival. Whatever The commits sion
does will he subject to approval of
the three powers. As to the merits
of the controversy between the
representatives of the powers on the
islands, the commission is expected to
make thorough and impartial
investigation and report to the
respective governments. The COM
missioners have no power to alter the
treaty of Berlin, but may make
recommended ons to that end.
Washington. April 1.-THE cabinet
meeting was devoted principally to
the Samoan situation and the instruc-
tions to the commissioners to the
czar's peace conference. Kautz's re-
port on the Samoan situation was
read. 1t is said the Mataafa uprising was
fomented by the German consul. The
admiral said, being satisfied that
Mataafa had no right to rule, he issued
the proclamation enthroning Malietoa.
SchIey Assigned to Duty.
Washington, April 14.-Schley has
been assigned to duty as member of
the naval examining board of this
citV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
GOTHAM DEMOCRACY DIMES.
-Ten Dollar Banquet Takes Place in n
Scene of Great Beauty.

New York. April 1.-THE dinner OF
the Democratic club in honor of the an
niversary of the birth of Thomas JEFF
ferson was held last night at the Metro
politan Opera House. Looking from
the tiers to the floor of the vast dining
hall the tables seemed like great beds
Of roses. The thirty-two tables were
on either side OF the speakers table
Every table was piled with a mass of
roses and ferns intertwined. So abun-
dant were the flowers that some of the
guests were hardly able to see each
other over the floral banks. Swans and
vases of alabaster held flowers: there
were cornucoDias or horns of plenty
filled with flowers and fruit, and the
scene was set off with ribbons of car
dinal silk.
The floor Of the auditorium was raised
to a level with that of the stage by
temporary floor. making one rectangu-
lar room of immense size The stage
was set with a gorgeous palace scene of
the court of Louis XIV. Four great
electric chandeliers lighted up the
picture. Tall silver candelabra with
shades harmonizing with the floral ef-
feet were on all the tables. Just before
the guests were called TO order Richard
Croker. Perry Belmont. Commissioner
Scanned and Commissioner Sexton en-
tered a box. Croker was in enthu-
siastic conversation with those about
him and waved his hand to guests all
over the hall. There were fully 201 more
guests than the 1 500 planned for. but all
found seats.
The first speech was made by Perry
Belmont. and he was followed by Judge
Van Wyck- Belmont discussed expan-
sion principally to show that the sort
now practiced is not the Jeffersonian
sort Van Wyck devoted a good deal
of his speech 10 denunciation of trusts
and another sizable portion to opposi-
tion to any sort of understanding be-
tween England and the United States.
going back to before the Revolution for
instances OF the perfidy of England
against the people of this republic. He
also spoke against the tariff Among the
other speakers were Robert B. Roose-
Welt. Frederick c. Schraub and John B.
StanckheId
Subscribe for The ARGrrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
According to the CounciI's Order.

Bay City. Mich, April 14.-It is prob
able that the street cars will be running
with union crews by tonight. thus end
ing the strike of the past week. Yester-
day afternoon the mediation committee
of the common council ordered the street
railway company to resume the opera
ton Of the lines. and submitted a re
quest that all the old men be re-em-
ployed pending the arbitration. The re-
quest and order have been sent to the
executive officers of the company at
Pkiladelphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
The Arabic Alphabet.

The Arabic alphabet has 30 letters,
each of which is written differently,
according as it stands alone or. in COM
binaticn with other letters. at the be-
ginning. middle or end of a word To
learn the alphabet. therefore. means to
memorize 4x29=116 different signs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
sOLONs SOON TO GO HOME.
Illinois Legislators Are Closing Up the
Business OF the Session.

Springfield, hts, April 14.-The legis-
lature will adjourn sine die some time
tomorrow morning. The senate 'yester-
day passed bills: Paying 1000 TO Mrs.
a. J. Hunt for the loss OF her son in the
war fast summer: appropriating $4,000
for bounties on sugar made in Illinois
from beets grown in Illinois-.ikely to
year the salaries of secretaries of the
supreme court judges: providing for
corn. fruit and horse exhibit at the
Paris exposition; providing for an an
nual tax levy. appropriating for gem
eral state purposes $500 600 for 1899
and a like amount for 1900. for school
purposes $1,000. OOO for 1899 and an equal
amount for 1900: appropriating $4,000
to purchase tents. uniforms and blankets
for the militia anC naval militia.
The house passed the pure food bill
the bill To protect union labels and the
bills appropriatinE s65. 900 for monu-
ments To mark the positions occupied
by Illinois volunteers at the battle of
Shiloh. $4,000 for ordinary expenses
OF state normal schools and 100000 f1r
extra expenses and improvements at
state normal schools: also the hill pro-
Viding for the examination Of appIi-
cants for teachers certificates by the
board of education instead Of county
superintendents of schools in cities OF
between 10000 and 100. 900 inhabitants:
reappropriating $4,000 for the Illinois
and Michigan canal: the senate bill to
prevent the colonization of voters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
MRS. GEORGES THREATS.
More Damaging Evidence Against Saxton's
SLAYER.

Canton. April lin the trial of
Mrs. George today, Mrs. Mary Nau-
man testified that Mrs. George told
her of having kept Saxton from en-
tering the Althouse home by pointing
Il pisto' at him, and making him come
away with her. Mrs. George said she
could have killed him then, but she
wanted her husband to get some of
his money first.
Mrs. Neitie McAllister told of
threats by Mrs. George to kill Saxton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14

Little, neglected scratches and
wounds frequently result in blood.
poisoning. Better heal them quickly
with DeWitt's Wich Hazel salve, a
thoroughly anti-septic application
with record of always curing piles.
old ulcers, sores. cuts, wounds and
skin diseases. For sale by L. II.
Thomas, A. j. Reiss and M. +. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Bryan,s visit at Chicago.

Chicago. April 14.-4William ]. Bryan.
after spending the morning in paying
his respects impartiaily to both Mayor
Harrison and Ex-Governor Altgeld. left
Chicago at 1880 a. m. yesterday to at
tend the jefferson banquet at Milwau-
kee. Bryan visited Ahgeld first and
from there went to see the mayor. All
three gentlemen denied that they talked
pOIiticS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Railway Legislation Put Back.

Madison. Wis, April 14.-The assem-
bly, yesterday reconsidered the passage
of the Orton railway bill and put it
back to where it was Wednesday. Tais
was done. IT is said. to defeat the bill.
Thirteen bills were passed The senate
passed fifteen bills on as many different
subjects, and killed the bill to license
ln.ar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Rcet of Rea.on..

Young Bride-I didn't accept Tom
the first time he proposed
Miss RIVAL Slightly envious)-I
know you didn't
Young Bride--HOw do you know
Miss Ryval-YOu weren't there
Boston Traveller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
DID Not Approve Wife Beating.

st. Louis. April 14.-Ever since the
purported decision of Judge Thomas II.
Peabody justifying wife beating or
chastisement by a husband of a wife
under certain circumstances gained pub
licity. the judge has received hundreds
of condemnatory letters. Yesterday
Judge Peabody came out in a card utter
" repudiating the whole report as false
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
saw Mill DESTROYED by Fire.

Marinette, Wis. April 1.-THE saw
mill of the Bay de Noque Lumber COM
pany at Nahma, Wis. was destroyed by
fire. The loss is ss0. 900. with partial
insurance. Oconto and Chicago parties
nvNn the mill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Educators m Chicago.

Chicago. April 1.-THE national COM
mittee on college entrance examina-
tions. appointed four years ago in Dem
YER by the Education association. held
its first meeting in Haskell hall of Chi
cago university at 1880 a. m. yester-
day. DR.. n. F.. Nightingale presided as
chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
MARSHALL WINS THE MATCH
KeIthsburg's Mayor Victor In Great Ameri-
can Handicap Shoot.

Elkwood Park, n. j.. April II
The 25th round of the great American
handicap, live birds, in the Interstate
association tournament concluded to-
day. Tom Marshall, mayor of Keiths-
burg. H.. who was victor two wears
ago. won the match. Grimm. of Clear
Lake, Iowa, won the second money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
wheeler Fights or Resigns

Washington, April 14.-General Jo-
seph Wheeler was at the White House
yesterday. He said he desired active
duty in the Philippines and If not as
signed to active duty will resign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Henry ). Boardman Dead.

Chicago. April 14.-Henry Board
man, of Marshalltown, Iowa. died
shortly before noon ut St. Joseph's 5
hospital. His wife and daughter
were with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
j. Warren Keifer, who has been i'll for
some time, has grown worse with
symptoms of typhoid fever.
Germany Announees Agreement.

Berlin. April 1.-THE minister of
foreign affairs announced in the reich
stag that an agreement had been ar
rived at with Great Britain in regard
to the com omission to Samoa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
DIED ON THE VOYAGE.
Transport sheridan Loses Soldiers and 9th
ers Enroute to- Manila.

Mauila, April II. The transport
Sheridan bringing the 18th and a bat
talon of the 9TH regulars, arrived here.
On the passage Lieut.. Meyer disap-
peared, and it is supposed fell over
board. Three privates and six chill
dren of privates died of pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
A New Commodity.

"John has oranges, James gave him
II. and he gives Peter : how many has
he left 20
Before this problem the class recoiled
please, sir." said young lad, 1--WE
always does our sums in apples Lon
don Tit-Bits-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Aged Illinois Doctor Dead.

Springfield, Ills. April 14-Dr. John
Har6iner. aged So years. one of the old
est and wealthiest residents of Sanga-
mon county. died at his home in this
city Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Queen Dow ager Critically III.

Honolulu, April 1i.--Queen Dowa-
gel KaPiolani is critically i'll. She
had another stroke of apoplexy
week ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Already Had the BooL

Dear Father (wrote the student)--
Please send some money for a new book
The new book had no leaves and was
easy to carry in an inside pocket t--Bos-
ton Courier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14

w. {. Andrews. who perished in the
fire which destroyed his home at New
York last week, by will provided for the
esta bIishment of home for the educa-
tion OF girls a wiIioughby. o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
AIger Back In This Country.

Washington. April 1l.-Algcr has
arrived at Fort Monroe and will reach
Washington this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if 1t
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
l.. B. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
spain to Have More Iron CIad..

Madrid. April 1.-THE minister of
marine will submit TO the chamber n
hill for the construction of 10 iron
clads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14
Boa. Found, but Eais Missing.

Fort Atkinson. Wis. April I4.-Fred
E.als son of George Eals. of this city
went down the Rock river in rowboat
to hunt The boat was found capsized
about two miles and a half down the
river toward Lake Koshkonons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-14

Gen. keifer Dangerously Ill.
Springfield. Ohio, April 14.-Gen.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-28
MISERABLE MONTEJO
Is Doomed To Liye A Life
Of Shame Because Of
His Defeat In
Manila Bay.

PARIS, Sept. 23.-The Temps COM
menting upon the enthusiasm in the
United States over Dewey's return
says;
SIT is happy country that can well
come hero without fear of Caesarism,
militarism or socialism. It is a fortun-
ate land where men of the Dewey type,
straightforward, simple and honest, iu-
dulge in no ambitious dreams to over
throw the government.
The Temps then speaks of the irony
of fate which brings honor for Dewey
and disgrace for the Spanish Admiral,
Montejo, on the same date and says:
"Spain may one day regret her
harshness to the unfortunate men
defeated at Cavite, and will realize
that Montejo did his best in the face of
Admiral Dewey's splendid guns"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-28
Ell PASO. TEXAS, THURSDAY, 28.

tsry Root today regarding the Philip,
pines. the distinguished German hav-
ing recently returned from a five
months trip through those islands.
It is stated that DR.. Meyer told the
president and the secretary that the
American policy in the Philippines is
not calculated to soon end the war.
He contended that the Filipinos are
inclined to be peaceable, but all
through the islands they have the idea
that it is the disposition of this country
to opprees them. and they will fight
for their liberties as long as they can
put men in the field.
DR.. Meyer also is said to have stated
that the Filipinos are in every way
superior to Cubans. He has visited
Cuba and made careful study of the
natives.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-28
LEFTY JONES
Will Pitch For EI paso SATURDAY..

There will be decided improve
ment In the makeup of the Ell Paso
team in the games with Alamogordo
Saturday and Sunday.
Lefty Jones, who was suspended by
st. Louis this year. will pitch Satur-
days game, and Donovan will twirl
Sunday. McCue will probable catch
both games.
Jones, they claim, is a wonder, and
the public will doubtless be treated to
me'phenomenalp pitching.
The team will blossom forth the
Saturday game in their new suits of
brown. and wearing red Stockings.
Maury Edwards will captain the
team and play first base.
Young will do the twialing for Ala
mOpordO
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-28
KEETON'S CApTOR
Returned to FL Paso Today From
Coleman Junction.

Ranger J. W. Matthews returned
today from Coleman Junction, Texas,
where he went several days ago to con-
vey John Keeton, the alleged train
robber and murderer, who was extra
dited from Mexico.
Ranger Matthews was accompanied
by Sheriff Knox, who assisted him in
guarding the prisoner from Ell Paso to
Coleman. The officer says the journey
was made without single dissgreeable
incident and Keeton was lodged in Jail
at Coleman without making serious op-
position.
About 500 reward had been offered
for the capture of Keeton and this, of
course, will go to Mathews, who made
the arrest of the fugitive in Juarez at
the risk of lis life. He has not collect
ed the money yet. but thinks there will
be no difficulty in getting it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-28
WORK FOR VAGRANTS
The Streets Are Badly In Need OF
Their Services.

IHolr services.
The crusade against the vagrsnts
still continues.
Eight more were arrested last night
and when arraigned before the record
er this morning they were fined SIC
each and in default of payment will
swell the chain gang.
1t is thought that nearly all the
vagrants coming this way can be en-
ployed to advantage during the winter
in improving the streets, for the
reason that there is much work of this
nature con templHted.
Heretofore the question with the
city has been what to do with the vags?
There was not enough work to keep
them busy and the municipality could
not afford to board a gang of able
bodied idlers.
All that is changed now and the
many tramps bound southwark who
stop few days here will wish before
they resume their journey that they
had never seen Ell Paso.