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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
The Situation in England as
Concerns War Devel-
opments.
ARE READY FOR ANYTHING.
Optimistic, But Bad News
Would Not Sur
prise.

London, Nov. 3-Belated dis
patches from the British camp al
Ladysmith add little information re-
garding Mondays fight, except esti-
mates of the Boer losses, which are
said to be 95 killed and 200 wounded.
According to all accounts the presence
at Ladysmith of the Lomgrange naval
guns and splendid shooting of the
Blue Jackets materially improved the
position of the British.
A dispatch from Kimberly Oct. 90
said all the wounded were doing we'll.
Bodies of Beers were frequently seen.
The optimism of the war office yes
terday evening in refusing to believe
that Ladysmith was completely in
vested or Coiense captured, appears
to be Justified. as this morning it is
asserted the railroad is still open. 1t
is admitted, however, that the invest
ment may occur at any moment the
Beers may decide to make a dash at
the railroad.
Rumors of all kinds are springing Q
up here. 1t is even asserted that
White has been compelled to fall back
upon Pietermaritzeburg, leaving his
wounded behind. On the other hand
it is asserted the British guns seem
more than equal to the artillery of the
Beers. enhancing the difficulty of as.
sault on the British lines.
A Capetown dispatch reports the
repulse of the Beers by the British
yesterday.
The war office this afternoon an
nounced that no information had
been received of fresh Boer move
ments at Colenso or elsewh here, and
ad ed that officials are not aware if
the railroad to Ladysmith is intact
or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
GREAT TRUST IN BROOM CORN.
Incorporated in Indiana with Headquar-
ters Chicago.

Chicago. Nov. 3.-The great broom
corn trust. about which so much specu-
lation has been had, has been incorpor-
ated under the laws of the state of In
diana as the Union Broom Supply COM
pany. with headquarters in this city.
The following are the incorporators. as
filed with the secretary of state at In
dianapOlis: g. :. TarboX. Thomas Ly-
ons. w. l.. ROSeboom. Oscar +. Merkle.
A. J. Kline. +. +. Myer William F.
Lang. Augustus RoSenberger. George
l.. Mesker and Francis ]. ReitZ.
The object of the association has
been to corner the broom corn market,
and ii is claimed that il has succeeded.
having over S2.00O.OOO invested in Il
quantity estimated at between 10000
and 10000 tons or seven-eighths Of the
total crop of 1899. Prices of broom
corn have been advanced heavily al
ready. and if the promises of the syn
dicate. as we'll aS their hopes. are real
iZed. these prices will be very much
further increased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
HIS PLEA Is sELF-DEFENsE.
Landlord Kills His Tenant and Then Sur
renders to the Police.

Springfield, Ills. Nov. 3.-Last night
William Wainscott walked into the po-
lice station and gave himself up, say
ing lie had killed George Turks in self
defense. Turks had been occupying
WainscOtt's house and the latter had
ordered him TO leave. WainScott says
he went to the house last night and
found Turks still there. Again he or
dered him To leave. but Turks refused
until paid $50 which he claimed Vain
scott owed him.
WainscOtt secured n revolver and
Turks advanced toward him. Vain
scott says Turks was a very powerful
man. and although Turks had no weap-
on lie (Wainscottl was afraid he would
be killed. and he fired. Turks came
to Springfield about a year ago from
Paris Station. Ont. where his parents
live
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Close of the Charities Convention.

Bloomington. Ills. Nov. :}.-The state
conference of public charities closed a
two days session last night. Although
Il severe snow storm prevailed all day
large audiences We're present day and
night. Following are the officers lect
ed: Secretary. Mrs. Henry 7. Rainey.
Carrollton: first vice president. Will
lam r. Jewell. Danville. President
TalcOtt and Mrs. Isabella Candee. of
Cairo. second vice president. hold over
lam r. Jewell. Danville; presiden.
Talcott and Mrs. Isabella Candee. of
Cairo; second vice president. hold over.
The next meeting will be 1T Cham
naign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
TURK LANDS IN PRISON.
Joe. the Salvation Army Man, In Trou BILE in
His Native Country.

Joe. the Salvation Army Man, In Trout BILE in
His Native Country.
Joe, the Turk, is in prison in Tur-
key. He was in Rock Island for a
week some months back with the Sal
vation army. He is power with a
cornet. He went to Turkey to visit
relatives. He had become an Ameri-
can citizen and was armed with a pass
port. This did not protect him. The
United States consul refused to give
him aid, and ordered him to leave the
country. 1t is not known what his
crime or misdemeanor was; but as he
was arrested Immediately upon his
it was probably for some Of
tive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Dispo.,tioD of ,,l,ckS Estate.

Milwaukee. Nov. ). The will of
John Black. disposing of an estate esti-
mated ut S1.JoO.OOO has been filed for
probate. Mrs. !. V. Clarke. Of Chicago.
and Elizabeth Black. his daughters.
are 10 have an equal share in the es-
tate. The only bequests We're $1,000
To distant relatives. s.. 900 TO st. Roses
Orphan asylum. and $1,000 each to st.
Johns Cathedral and the Little Sisters
of the Poor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Thirty five BattaIIons Ordere'
BAD NEWS FOR JOHN.
Comes 10y Way of the Boer Headquarters
where Leyds PresIdes at BRUSSELS.

Paris. Nov. 3.-The Havas agency
last evening published the following
extraordinary dispatch. which the
agency says was received through its
correspondent at Brussels. II is dated
NJ Cape Town: The news of the
Beers two victories around Ladysmith
has created considerable excitement
among the Afrikandcrs. who do not
conceal their joy. Sir Alfred Miner is
eTaI White. in these two engagements
lost about $50 men killed. wounded and
prisoners. The second victory was won
10y the Free StaterS. commanded by
Lucas Meyer. who seized Colenso. thus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
His Daughters Too Much for Him.

Sycamore. Ills, Nov. 3.-Peter Will
dren. OF Virgil. while drunk attacked
his two stepdaughters with Il knife
While he was Slashing the older girl
the younger picked up n hammer and
buried il in Wildren's skull inflicting
a serious wound anc ending the battle.
Wildren will recover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
October's Weather Record.

Observer j. NJ. Sherier's meteor
illogical summary for the month of
October shows the mean temperature
to have been 80, the highest Sc on the
18th, and the lowest 81 on the 29th.
The mean or atmospheric temperature
was 30.O7. The highest pressure was
3O.42 on the Goth and the lowest 90. 63
on the 9th. The total precipitation
was 40 inches. There were II clear
days, five partly cloudy days and nine
cloudy days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Old Fund for a Hospital Ship.

London. Nov. 3. - The Princess of
Wales has placed at the disposal of the
Red Cross society a considerable sum
of money-the remainder of fund col
Iected at the time of the Soudan cam
paign i'm 1SS5-for the equipment of n
hospital ship. to be designated by n
committee, including Niscountess
Wolseley. Lady Vantage and the
MarChioness of Lansdowne. The com
mittce is making arrangements TO Sc
cure the British steamer Midnight Sun.
which will be renamed Princess OF
Wales.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
The Late "Trip Abroad"

The Ladies Sewing society of the
First NJ. E. church take this oppor-
tunity of expressing their thanks to
all those who so kindly assisted in
making the Trip Around the World a
success, and also the daily papers for
their liberal advertising. The net
sum of $255 was realized from the en-
tertainment, to be apple on the
debt of the NEW parsonage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
KEEPS SILENCE LONG.
Man Who Says He Knows the
Perpetrators of a Muir
der Done i'm 1867.
TAKING OFF OF ELIJAH RUSSELL

About to BE Explained and Perhaps
Avenged Landlord Who Killed His
Tenant Surrenders to the Police-Incor-
poration of a Broom Corn Trust-CIose
of the Charities and Corrections Conven-
tion-Names of the New Officers.
Pana. Ills. Nov ::-After thfrty-two
years officers of this county have
cleared up, SO they think. the mystic
riOus disappearance of Elijah Russell.
better known as ''Daunt." They have
been told that he was murdered Dec
II. 1861. and they have in their pos
session the names of the alleged muir
derers. The person who has furnished
this information is George Peifer. who
lives north of Middlesworth. Though
he was only Is years old. Peifer says
that he saw Russell murdered and that
he remembers distinctly all the circum-
stances surrounding the crime At the
time he was placed in such Il position
that he could not make known the fact
that he was q witness
Three Involved in the Crime.
He says Russell was murdered in
tue north part of Holland township.
Last Monday Peifer Went with large
party and endeavored to find the grave
where the body of Russell was buried.
AT the time of the murder all that part
of the county was in heavy timber;
now ii is cleared. The officials refuse
10 disclose the names of the persons
given to them by Peifer. but one of
them is said to be an influential citizen
of Shelby county. while another is To-
Gated in Missouri. The third alleged
murderer died years ago. The case will
be thoroughly Sifted. Pcifer is con
sidered an honest man. and if his story
proves true the murdererS will be
brought to justice.
Old residents of the section remem-
Der the mysterious disappearance of
Russell. He had been a soldier in the
civil war. Dec. II. 1867. he went TO
Shelbyville. and ii was reported that
he had drawn considerable money out
of the bank. He was known to have
had $50 that day. Where he went to
or how he met his death has been n
mystery since that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Deaf Mute Killed by n Train.

Girard. Ills. Nov. 3.-James Burrell.
n deaf mute. who with Walter Loss.
another mute. escaped from the state
institution for the deaf and dumb at
Jacksonville. was put off the north
bound Jacksonville and ST. Louis train
yesterday. with badly dislocated arm
and sprained foot. He explained that
a Jacksonville and St. Louis train had
struck him and Loss west of Litchfield,
killing Loss and injuriag himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
COL. BELL
At It AGAIN.
Makes Another Effective De
scent on theTOwn of
Porac.
HITS INSURGENT CAVALRY.
Clears it Up as Far as That
Section is Con-
cerned.
HITS INSURGENT CAVALRY.

Manila. Nov. 3.-The insurgents
attempted to ambush Capt. Batson 5
scouts between Santiago and Saragos-
sa. Batson charged them and drove
them, killing and wounding several.
Ore American officer was killed and
one private wounded.
Col. Bells regiment made another
descent upon Porac, pursuing the
Filipinos into the mountains. The
American loss is one killed and two
wounded. Col. Bell reports having
entirely destroyed the insurgent cav
airy operating in that section.
Three other small Fights.
Manila. Nov. 3.-Yestprday Lieuten-
ant Slavens. of General MacArtbur'S
staff. accommodating with eighteen men
pino outpost in II trench. The Fiji
pino outpost in a trench The Filipi-
nos numbered about forty men. As the
Filipinos had sighted the Americans
Lieutenant SlavenS only course was 10
charge, and his party rushed to the
trench, shooting and yelling. They
killed three of the insurgents and
wounded several. who. however. sue
Ceeded i'll escaping. MOI one of the
Americans was hit.
Captain Batson's scouts between san
tiago and SarOgaSsa. but Captain Bat
son charged them and drove them out
from their position. killing and
wounding several of them. One Amer
lean officer was killed and IL private
wounded. Major Bell also made an
other descent upon Porac. pursuing the
Filipinos thence into the mountains
and capturing their horses and bag,
gage. The American loss was one killed
and two wounded. Major Bell reports
that he entirely destroyed the insur
gent cavalry that was operating in
that section.
Aguinaldo has issued proclamation
announcing that the AemriGan CON
gress will meet in December to decide
whether the imperialist policy" and
this bloody work" are to be continued.
Better do it than wish it done"
Better cure cattarrh bV taking Hood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
railroad commissioners Coming.

The Illinois railroad commissioners,
accompanied by General Supt. A. j..
Hit and other officials of the Rock
Island road, will arrive in the city to-
night from Chicago. The commits
sioners are on a tour of inspection of
lines in Illinois. They will spend the
night here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
LANDING STAGE BREAKS.
Disaster at an Antwerp Ferry with Much
Loss of Life.

Antwerp, Nov. 3.-The landing stage
of Waesland railroad ferry boat on
the Scheldt broke in two this morning
on the arrival of the first train, which
was crowded. Many persons fell into
the water. Fifteen or twenty are
drowned. Ten bodies have been rt-
covered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Probably Fatally Burned.

Chicago. Nov. 3.-In fire which
broke out yesterday morning in the
Boulevard building. Garfield boulevard
and Halsted street. and for time
Threatened to destroy the entire struc-
ture. Patrick Jennings. Sr.. father of
DR. Patrick G.. Jennings. was burned
and bruised so severely that he will
probably die as result of his injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
woman's Body Burned to a Crisp.

81. Paul Nov "A special from
Dodge Center. Mimi. says: \ most
distressing accident occurred here yes
terday. While Mrs. w. !. Wynan was
at her work her clothes caught fire
and were entirely consummed. burning
her body 10 a crisp. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wyman were pioneer settlers OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Buys the Oshkosh Ga. Plant.

Oshkosh. Wis. NOv Edgar +.
Sawyer. son of former United States
Senator Sawyer. has purchased the
plant of the Gas Light company of this
city from Mrs. Alice Tweed Andrews.
The consideration is supposed to be
$50 OO1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
THE CABINET APPROVES 1T.
Endorses Preliminary Report of Philip
nine Commission.

pine Commission.
Washington, Nov. 3.-The cabinet
held a session of two hours TODAY.
Most of the time was spent in discus
sion of the preliminary report of the
Philippine commission. 1t was fully
approved. The subject of civil gov
ernment for Cuba was also discussed.
The president is looking about for a
suitable person to inaugurate the
civil regime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
DIXON WINS on POINTS.

New York. Nov. 3.-George Dixon.
the featherweight champion of the
world. more than held his own last
night against VIII Curley. of England.
and after lighting twenty five rounds.
many of which were rather tame. the
American was declared the winner on
is a clever. game boy, buf Dixon is Il
little bit cleverer and none the less
game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03

1:on or NINE managers and mine exam
inerS will be called to meet in Spring
field at an early date to consider the
matter of more wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Gen. Miles az Seattle.

Seattle, Wash. Nov. 3.-General Mel
son 4. Miles and party arrived here at
noon yesterday and left last evening
for an inspection of the new army for
tificationS At Port Townsend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
BIG FIGHT TONIGHT.
Jeffries and Sharkey to Meet For
Heavyweight Champion
ship.
THE HEAVY HITTERS COMPARED.

Royal--An Immense Attendance Anti
cipated at the Ringside-Odds Seem to
Favor the Present Holder of the Belt
and Why.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
HAS A SINKING SPELL
Vice President Hobart Attacked by Weak
ness But Rallies.

Paterson, Nov. 3.-The following
bulletin has been issued: The vice
president passed a good night until 2
a. M, when he had an attack of weak
ness, but rallied after the administra-
ton of medicine. Since 5 his pulse
has beaten stronger and at he was
in fair condition"
The vice president is resting quietly
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
THE LIST OF CAsUALTIEs.
England Sends Out Loses in the Battle
Farquhar's Farm.

alties among nOn-cOmmissio Toned Off
GERS and men at Farquhar's farm
shows the Gloucesters lost 30 killed
and 50 wounded; the Fusiliers 10
killed and IL wounded; the 10th
Mountain battery two wounded.
The captured are given under the head
of missing, the Gloucesters, - officers
and $50 men; the 10th mountain bat
terry lost five officers and 81 men.
The Fusiliers are not rep orted.-
Thirty five BattaIIons Ordered.
London, Nov. S.-An order was
issued shis afternoon for the mobiliza-
tion of 80 battalions of militia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
twenty-five Horse. Destroyed.

Boone. Ia. Nov. 3.-John Balm &
Sons livery stable was destroyed by
fire last night. together with twenty
5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
No More sunday Performances.

Springfield. IllS.. Nov. 3.-Mayor
Wheeler YESTERDAY ordered Chiefof Po-
lice Castles TO notify the owners of
Sshatterton's Opera House and the
Central Music Hall that no more Sun
day performances will be permitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03

New York, Nov. 3.-All is in readi-
ness for the great tistic battle for the
heavyweight championship of the
world between James j. Jeffries and
Thomas Sharkey at Coney Island to-
night. An immense crowd is expected
at the ringside. Thousands of dollars
are wagered on the results of the
fight, and while the bets have equal
lied somewhat in the last day or two,
the odds still seem to be about 10 to
s in favor of the present champion.
Public sentiment generally favors JEFF
fries, not only from a conviction that
he is the better man, but he is favor
ite from the fact that he is regarded
as the fairer fighter of the two, and
owing to the further belief that if he
wins he will continue to defend his
title, as he in this case has shown
himself to be the first of the great fight
ers with willingness to risk it so soon
after attaining it. All his predeces-
sors have been disposed to rest on
their laurels after winning them, and
90 on the stage for year OF more be-
fore again going into the ring. This
was the case with Sullivan, Corbett
and Fitzsimmons, and many feel that
it will be the same with Sharkey
if he wins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
cutting Off the retreat of General
White, who is wounded.
Beers Com mpletely Invest Ladysnith-

The investment of Ladysmith is COM
plete and the Beers are masters of
PietermaritZburg and the Durham rail
way News has reached General
White that Mafeking is closely besieged
and that the Beers have successfully
repulsed the sorties. The surrender or
Mafeking is expected. 1t is also con-
firmed that the Free Staters have
seized Colesburg."
Communication Is Interrupted.
London. Nov. 3.-The secretary of
the war office. who was shown the
Cape Town dispatch of the Havas
agency. said the statements made were
utterly baseless. Brussels. where the
Havas dispatch originated. is the head
quarters of DIR. Leyds. the diplomatic
agent of the Transvaal. and IL Il
thought the Cape Town dispatch may
he an exaggerated Boer version of the
recent fighting. The war office informs
the Associated Press that a dispatch
has been received from the governor of
Natal. Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutch-
iuson. announcing that communication
with LadySmith wasinterrupteda at half
past D. III. yesterday. This is not re-
garded by the war office. however. as
in anywise confirming the rumOr of
complete investment of LadySmith or
of the capture of Colenso.
Beers nibarding Ladysmith.
London. Nov. 3.-.At this writing the
only official news regarding the situa-
ton at Ladysmith is dispatch from
General White dated Nov. =. in which
he SAYS: Lieutenant Egerton. ii. NJ
s Powerful. dangerously wounded
this morning by shell. left knee and
right foot. Life not in danger at pres
ent" 1t was inferred from this dispatch
that thp artillery duel between the
Beers and British continues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03

Better do it than wish it done.'
Better cure cattarrh by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla that complain because
YOU suffer from it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03

| the position. He will struggle as
long as he can raise hand to retain
it. Sharkey has fought his way
through regulations beyond number
for chance at goal that is as much
to him as the presidency of the United
states to politician. How he will
strive to win may be deducted from
that.
The championship is worth in
money anything. 1t earned $500, 600
for John J.. Sullivan, and either of
these men is as capable as he to turn
the opportunity into gold. 1t made
nearly as much for James j. Corbett.
1t also put Bob Fitzsimmons in easy
circumstances.
How the Men Spent the Last Day.
Jeffries went for brisk walk before
breakfast this morning, and left at 10
for Coney Island, where he will re-
main quiet till he enters the ring to-
night. Sharkey did not come TO the
city, but went directly from his train
ing quarters at New Dorp station to
Coney Island. Both are said to be in
prime condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
BROWNSVILLE DEVASTATED

Every House But Two In a Georgia Town
Wiped Out by Fire.
Thomasville, Ga, Nov. 3.-A disas-
trous fire started late last night.
Every house in town except two were
burned.
The loss is $15O,0O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
Men In Pink of Condition.

Both men are in pink of condition.
These men meet for the worlds cham
pionship. Jeffries has held it but a
few months. He has had a mere
taste of the honor and adulation of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-03
VIII Coasid,r Better Salaries

Springfield. Ills. Nov. "A convAn.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-09-16
A Work Of Art.

Marietta Comamndery No. so has
adopted and had made a most beauti-
full jewel badge which is to be the Of
fetal insignia of membership of that
body.
At the top enclosed in a scroll is the
seal of the State of Ohio, beneath this,
with a black and white ribbon for a
background, is the maltese cross sur
mounted by the cross and crown, all
encircled by the name of the COM
mandery. Pendent from the ribbon is
shield-shaped piece on which is a
fine raised picture of Campus Martius,
and the words Marietta, o." above
and 'Ie date, "17SS," below.
The badge is made of gold and en-
amel in various colOrs, and is indeed
beautiful. 1t will look well depending
from the vests of the honorable mem
bers. Exchange badges of the same
design will be made of aluminium.
The whole reflects credit upon the
committee who took upon itself the re-
sponsibility and their selection was
most artistic.