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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

wick they lay TO fifty yards from the
stern of the Olympia. My Country.
'Tis of Thee" was the first number
and as soon as IL was over the lack
les and officers expressed their appre-
Ciation 10y three hearty cheers and Il
tiger.
Then the flashlights played and
showed the admirars flag at the mast
head. Three cheers arose from the
Warwick and then the loo singers
broke forth into the stirring strain.
See. the COnquering Hero Comes"
The band Of the Olympia played THE
Star Spangled Banner" and the band
on the Warwick Joined in. and the
Olympians helped the visitors to I'LL
the night with the magnificent chorus
The Union next sang the Hallelujah
chorus from Handlers Messiah" as
the Warwick drew away. but the anx-
iety of the singers TO crowd the bow
and try TO get glimpse of the admiral
cut the singing short. Farther away
the Warwick drew and the singers
united i'll the fine music of Men of
Harlech." That was well under way
when the national colorS were run up
on the stern of the Olympia. and with
the searchlights full ON Old Glory it
was gracefully dipped by way of sa-
lutte and thanks. The Star Spangled
Banner again rang out in swelling
chorus. and that WAS the singers
good night.
Then Rear Admiral Sampson's ship.
the New York. was sought out. The
New IOrk's crew gave the singers
warm welcome as they approached
singing The Battle Hymn of the Re
public" The New York'S searchlights
were turned on the singers. and they
cheered for Sampson and We're an
swered with cheers by the crew. Then
somebody on the Warwick called out
Three cheers for Admiral Schley."
and got them. Then followed the
Hymn of Thanks" "Hallelujah
Hymn" America" and The Star
Spangled Banner"
Rear Admiral HOwison's flagship.
the Chicago. was next visited. The
anchOr-watch only was on deck but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
GOTHAM BLOOMS IN COLOR.
Decorations All Over the Big Town-Ten:
of Thousands Arriving.

Decorations All Over the Big Tovn-Tens
of Thousands Arriving.
New York. Sept. 29.-New York was
decked brilliantly yesterday i'll honor
of the gallant sailor who was waiting
at her gate. Had an ocean OF color
swept through the city its ebbing tide
could not have stained the streets more
brilliantly. Hundreds of miles of red,
white and blue bunting covered the
noble facades of Broadway and Fifth
avenue. and II million flags fiutter over
the town. The doors and gothic win
dOws of Old Trinity on lower Broad
way are gracefully draPed with the
national colors. and in ancient Trinity
grave yard the tomb of that gallant
sailor, who dying issued the comma nd
not TO give up the ship. lies shrouded
in the silken folds of the flag for which
he died.
y million visitors are here to par
ticipatc in the celebration. Every road
is pouring in steady stream until the
streets are crowded morning and night.
the surface and elevated cars are filled
to overtiowing and the hotel corridors
are jammed with visitors. The gaily
apparelled soldiers of manv states,
VINO are to take part in the land parade
tomorrow. began trOOping in yesterday
and there was no hour when uni
formed men were not moving in some
quarter of the city to the sound of fife
and drums and horns.
Owing TO the stream of official Wis
itOrs to the Olympia the roar of Salutes
continued almost without interruption
all day. Major General Nelson A.
Miles, at the head of the Washington
committee. called TO submit the pro-
gramme for the reception at the ma
tional capital. and Major General Mer-
ernor's Island To officially welcome Ad-
miral Dewey in the name OF the army
They were received with all the hon
ors betitting their rank. but the climax
was not reached until Governor Roose-
welt came down the bay in the after
noon on the yacht Wild Duck. He
was accompanied by General Francis
V. Greene. some officers of the New
York naval militia. and several of
Dewey's captains at Manila.
When they got aboard Admiral Dew
~ took them over the ship, and the
sight of the fighting captains set the
tarS mad with delight. Nothing could
restrain their enthusiasm. and round
after round Of cheers greeted the ap-
pearance of these officers. Governor
Roosevelt was assistant secretary OF
the navy when Dewey was sent to the
command of the Asiastic squadron.
and General Greene. who served in the
Philippines. is n personal friend of the
admiral of many years standing.
Dewey seemed TO enjoy this official
visit more than any he has received
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

yachts in line The third division con-
sisted OF the merchant marine steam
ers. and an indiscriminate fleet of tugs.
bargeS and unattached vessels brought
up the rear.
Line Was Nine Miles Long.
The line was about nine miles long.
and it is estimated that half million
people We're afiOat. The parade, with
the Olmypia in the van. moved up the
North river to the stake boat st. Mary's.
an old practice ship of the navy which
is mOored opposite the Grant mauso-
Ieum in Riverside park. After round
ing the stake boat the Olympia came
TO anchor below two beautiful floats
representing Peace and Victory. and
each warsIip in its turn dropped in he
low the flagship. The national salute
Of twenty-One guns was fired in honor
of the hero of AppomattOX. The tor
pedo boats and revenue cutters an
choTed opposite the line of warshipS
under the bluff. and between these two
lines the civic part of the parade
passed in review.
Graceful of Rear Admiral Howison.
Rear Admiral HowisOn gracefully
yielded precedence to Rear Admiral
Sampson. The commander of the South
Atlantic station was simply present -:
Il spectator. and brought up the end of
the line with the Chicago. Rear Adj
miral Sampson followed the Olympia
in the New York. but flew the red flag.
while HOwison flew the blue.
Grand illumination and Fireworks.
Tonight the grandest illuminatiOns
and fireworks display in the history of
the city will occur. Last night there
WAS Il preliminary illumination of rare
beauty. All the buildings on the water
front were lighted up. On the Brook
lyn bridge in letters of living fire thir
ty feet high flashed the words: Wei
come Dewey" while simultaneously
from the shores of the East and North
rivers, Staten and Governors islands,
red fire glowed and sputtered, sending
up fantastic clouds of smoke. turning
the calm water into n sea OF lurid flame
and transforming the craft in the har
Dor into red specters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
NEW ORLEANS IN FuRoRE.

Cotton Exchange Operators Thrown Into
Panic by Apparent Gigantic SwindIe.
New Orleans, Sept. 29.-Intense
excitement prevails on the cotton ex-
change. The directors met and sus-
pended business. The market scarce
ly opened when the operators became
paralyZed by advices from Liverpool
showing that futures were advancing
by leaps. 1t is believed the wires
have been tapped. and a gigantic
swindlinggame is afeot somewhere:
New York, Sept. 29.-The regular
quotations on cotton from Liverpool
show that instead of advancing by
Jumps, as understood at New Orleans,
the prices are actually lower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
WAR EXPECTED ANY MOMENT.

President Kruger Says He Has Done All
He Can and Faces Inevitable.
London, Sept. 29.-The Times Pre-
toria special says: 1T is generally ex-
pected a state of war will be pro-
claimed any moment. Kruger granted
me an interview today. He declared
he had done all possible for the sake
of peace. He had accepted Cham ber-
lain's own offer of common inquiry,
but Cham berlain deliberately broke
the thread of negotiations, and troops
massing on all sides, war was forced
upon him. 1t was impossible to ac-
cede to the dispatch of the 18th.
Such course would have given the
land and people into the hands of
strangers. As it was, his seven
years proposal would enfranchise
so, 900 persons, which was more than
the whole number of old Burghers,
yet no one has come forward to take it.
The uitlanders never really wanted
the franchise. From the first thev
refused to 60 on commandos and reg
lister themselves as aliens. In con-
clusion | asked if there was still
possibility of peace. No. he replied,
adding after pause unless the other
side will do something to make peace
possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
The Great Marine Procession Up the Hudson Cor
geous Spectacle.
ALL MANNER OF CRAFT is IN THE LINE.
Warshps Preccde Auxiliary Fleet Transports Mere hant
and Pleasure Boats.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Long
before sunrise the blue jack
cts on Dewey's flagship were hard
at work washing down the
decks and preparing the flagship
for the most magnificent ma
val demonstration that has ever taken
place in an American port. Like ac-
tiyity was in progress on the other
seafighters riding at anchor below the
Olympia. The weather could not be
more beautiful.
At IL o'clock Mayor Van Wyck and
members of the reception committee
formally greeted the admiral on the
Olympia, presenting Admiral Dewey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
IS COLD AT THE FAIR.
Weather Does Not improve for
the Prairie State Agricui-
tural Show.
GOVERNOR AND STAFF ON A VISIT.

Three Accidents the Race Track
Springheld's Festival Closes with n Fire
Department Display-Striking Miners
Indicted for Murder at Marion-Mine
Operators at Pana Sue the County for
Damages.
Springfield. Ills Sept. a9,-Yester
day was Governor's day and Decatur
day at the state fair Decatur sent
over several thousand of her citizens,
and il is estimated that the total at
tendance was $4,000. though the
weather was cold and a high wind
prevailed. Governor Tanner and his
personal staff, in carriages, were es-
corted to the fair grounds by the re-
ception committee of the state board
of agriculture. and were entertained
at luncheon ut 12:45 O'Clock in the ad-
ministratiOn rooms of the Dome build
ing by the members of the board and
their wives. Governor Tanner and
party later retired to the grand stand.
where they witnessed the races.
Accident to Drivers and Riders.
They also witnessed accidents to
two drivers and one jockey. q. b.
HenneSSy. of ST. Louis, who rode w.
j. Baker in the three-quarter mile
dash WAS not ready when the start
WAS made and fell from his horse
bruiSing his head severely. In the 2:23
trot during the third heat while on
the home stretch. Baby c. was run into
by another horse and the wheels of
the Sulky broken ana the owner and
driver of Baby &. thrown to the
ground and dragged for some distance,
being considerably scratched and
bruised. While warming up the horses
previous TO the free-for-all pace War
rem ID. fell and his driver Willis Wills.
flew over the horses head and was
scratched on the head.
City Festival Is Ended.
The fall festivities in this city vir-
tually terminated last evening with
an exhibition by the fire department
of Springfield. The entire department
made run of mile on South Seventh
street. which was brilliantly illumi-
mated and the exhibition was witnessed
by thousands of spectators. and then
gave an exhibition i'll throwing water
to the top of the Spire of the First
church. the highest Spire
in the city, and also gave an eXhihi-
ton with ladders at the federal build
ing. There We're also band concerts
On the public square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
ELEVEN LIVES ARE LOST.
Passengers of Wrecked steamer Montfort
Brought Ashore.

Rimouski, Que, Sept. 29.-The
steamer Montfort, carrying 249 pas
sengers of the wrecked steamer Scots
man, arrived here bringing news that
IL of the Scotsman passengers were
drowned. The wreck occurred eight
days ago. Nearly all those drowned
came from Montreal.
Father Point, Que, Sept. 29.-The
steamer Montfort, with the passen-
gers rescued from the steamer Scots
man, wrecked in the Straits of Belle
Isle, signalled as she passed here this
morning that some lives were lost
in the accident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
STRIKERS INDICTED FOR JiURDER.
s xteen Men on the List for Killing a wo-
man Last June.

Marion. Ills. Sept. 29.-The grand
jury yesterday returned indictments
against sixteen men for the murder
committed at Lauder Station on June
80 last. when an Illinois Central train
with nOn-union miners was fired into
and one woman killed. Those indicted
are Ed Booker. George Durdon. Arch
BraZzleton. James Hicks. Ed Richey
William Davis. Isaac Mckee. Mike
Brown. William Smith. Lendolph
BeltZ. Lewis Tate. +. j. jeremiah and
four more at large.
Deputy United States Marshal How
ell and Deputy Sheriff Odum have
taken Thomas Jefferson Jeremiah to
Springfield to answer TO the United
States court for contempt. He will be
brought back by the sheriff for trial
on the indictment charging him with
the Lauder Station murder. Jeremiah
lives at DuquOin and is an official in
the state miners union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
GREAT NAVAL PARADE.
Nine Miles of Vessels in Line In Honor of
the Conquerer of Manila Last Year.

New York. Sept. 29.-While much
powder was flung into smoke down the
hay Yesterday. much more was burned
today during the great naval pageant
up the Hudson river. The marine pa
rade eclipsed ell previous water
pageantS on this side of the
world. The parade moved at o'clock
in four divisions. First came the war
ships. headed Ivy the Olympia ana
ilanEed on either side by the torpedo
boats. They were followed by fleet
of white revenue cutters. Following
them were the'steam yachts in double
column. led 10y the Corsair. the flagship
OF the New York Yacht club To Sir
Thomas lIpton'S Erin was accorded
the honor Of heading the starboard col
uInn " this division There were IS7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
There is Nothing Conciatoy in the Answer Great Brit
aims Dispatch.
CABINET AT LONDON HAS A LONG SESSION.
President Kruger Says He Has Done All Possible and
Now Faces War.

the British ca binet, on whose delibera-
tions practically hangs war or peace
in South Africa, began at l this after
noon and closed at 3:l5. Kruger's
reply to the last note of the imperial
government was a pivot of today's
discussion. Dispatches from the Cape
continue the story of military activity
in the Transvaal, Natal and Cape Col
ony. The Beers are concentrating in
the country contiguous to the Natal,
where the first outbreak of hostilitics
is likely to occur. The Volksraad, in
secret session, passed the high treason
bill providing for the coniiscation of
property of Burghers who refuse ser
vice.
London, Sept. 29.-The officials
of foreign affairs this evening told the
Associated Press that the cabinet,
had in absence of the Trausvaal's re-
ply. agreed to draft dispatch
formulating it's own proposals which
will be communicated to the Trans
vaal in few days. Parliament will
be called shortly to consider the sit
uation.
Demands on the Transvaal.
The Pail Mall Gazette understands
that Chamberlain at today's session
submitted to the cabinet Il dispatch
containing the following demands on
the Transvaal:
l. Five years franchise without
hampering condition.
2. Municipal self government at
johannesburg on freely elected basis.
}. Separation of judicature from
executive and independence from
Volksraad.
4. Abolition of dynamite monop-
oily.
&. Removal of the fort dominating
johannesburg, though defenses at
Pretoria may remain.
6. Teaching English in the public
schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
MINE OPERATORS ARE SUING.
Want an Illinois Company TO Pay Dam
ages for Riot and Turbulenee.

W Ant dII IIIIHOIs OOII pdHy 10 IAy DHm-
ages for Riot and Turbulenee.
Pana, Ills. Sept. 29.-The operators
of the coal mines here have entered
suits against Christian county for dam
ages, caused by the protracted idleness
of the mines, claiming that the county
has afforded them no protection in
operating The case will he bitterly
fought.
The indictments against Captain J.
w. kitchell. Louis Schlierbach and
Mrs. Emma Harris. charged with incit-
ing the riot of April 10. have been
quashed. Captain Kitchell is in no
way connected with the mines. Mrs.
HartS has an interset in the Pana mine,
but has never been in Pana. States
Attorney Humphreys il commended
for having the indictments auashed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Illinois Ex-Prisonersofwar of

Springfield. Ills. Sept. ~. - The
twentieth annual convention of the IL
linois Association of ex-prisoners was
held yesterday in this city The at
tendance was large. The following
officers were elected: President. J. Il.
Reid. Greenvillc; vice president, John
George. Springfield secretary and
treasurer. DIR. John Little. Blooming
ton: chaplain. Rev II. II. Douglas.
Mount Vernon. 1t was decided that
the next annual convention will he
held in Normal. \ camp fire was held
Mt night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Liberal Churchmen Triumph.

New York. Sept. 29.-At the second
days session of the annual conven-
tion of the Protestant Episcopal church
of the diocese of New York there was
a contest over the election of the dio-
ceSan standing committee, the So-called
high church party opposing the re-
election of last years committee be-
cause it had presented Rev. DIR. Briggs
for ordination to the priesthood. The
old standing committee was reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
FORMER MINISTER BROWNS.
Colombian Legation at Washington Re-
ceiVes Sad News.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The Colom-
bian legation received an official
cablegram from Bogota announcing
that Gen. Julio Rengiffo, until recent
ly Colon bian representative in Wash
ington, had been drowned in the Mag
dalona river. 1t is believed a mum Der
of others were drowned at the same
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
CASTRO SEEMS IN POWER.
Venezuelan Insurgent Leader Gets Into
Position to Force Recognition.

washington, Sept. %. = Capt.
Hemphill, commander of the warship
Detroit, cables from Puerto-Cabello,
NeneZuela: ''Rumors are current that
Castro Gnsurgent leader) has estab-
lished provisional government at
Valencia, and that the Venezuelan
government is treating with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

Chicago, Sept % Following are yes
trrday'S League ball scores: At Boston
Washington =. Boston s; AT Philadelt
BEia-Ncw York q, Philadelphia 3: at
Raltimore-BroOklyn =. Baltimore 4: at
littSburg-Ci =. Pittsburg 4: at
st. Louis-Louisville 3. St Louis =.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
waukecan Industry to Resume.

Waukegan. Ills. Sept. 29.-The Unit
ed States sugar refinery here which
was closed by fire in May last. has been
rebuilt and its capacity increased TO
daily consumption of 25.OOO bushels of
corn. II will resume work in all de-
partments Monday. employing 500 men
in the manufacture of glucose. grape
sugar and their bi-products. 1t is not
a member of the so-called glucose trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Engineer NIiIriken Killed,

Jackson. o.. Sept. 29-At Rocky Hill
the locomotive of the north bound Gin
cinnati. Hamilton and Dayton mail
train jumped the track yesterday. En-
gineer Jesse Milliken was killed and
Fireman Elmer Hem was seriously in
iurpd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Perry Heath. New Position.

New York. Sept. 29.-At a meeting of
the board OF diTctors of the Seventh
National bank. held yesterday. William
II. kimball was elected president and
+. :. Heath vice president. The bank
recently passed into the control of a
syndicate headed by First Assistant
Postmaster General Perry - Heash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

rt-lcn canton about $50 y. m Oct. 6.
ON the way from Quincy 10 tialeSburg.
and will be the guest of the city for a
few hours. This arrangement is inter
cstinc. from the fact that Colonel Brv-
an r under engagement To be here and
deliver an. address that day at Can
toms second annual street fair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29


with jeweled badge in behalf of the
city Of New York. Shortly. after Ad-
miral Dewey returned the mayors
call.
At l o'clock this afternoon occurred
the grand marine parade up the Hud-
son river from Tompkinsville, led by
the Olympia. to n point opposite the
tomb of Grant, where the famous
flagship swung to. and the magniti
cent spectacle was reviewed by Dewey.
A Gorgeous Spectacle.
As the squadron got under way, it
was an inspiring moment when the
column started up the harbor and the
great naval parade began to be 4
reality. After the Olympia came the
cruiser New York, Simpsons flag
ship. The Chicago, Howison's flag
ship, brought mp the rear of the col
umn. Following the New York were
the battleships Indiana, Texas and
Massachusetts and the cruiser Brook
lyu. Then followed the gunboat
Marietta with the auxiliary cruiser
Scorpion behind. Abreast steamed
the torpedo boats Porter, Dupont,
Ericsson, Winslow and Gushing.
Following them came the natty reve-
nue. cutters Manning, Algonquin.
Gresham, Window and Ondaiga-
Next in line were the transports
Sedgwick, Mcpherson and McClel-
land, and after them came the hos
pital ship Missouri. Then began the
civic and maritime aspect of the
parade. led by the civic dignitaries.
Yachts Two Abreast.
Then followed, two abreast, 9S grace
ful. magniicently appointed yachts,
led by the Corsair. the flagship of
Commodore j. Pierpont Morgan. and
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Erin.
After the yachts came 100 steamships
of the merchant marine with three
flagships in single file. then live steam
ers abreast and the remainder in files
of two.
The third and last division of the
parade consisted of more than 100
handsomely decorated tugs, yachts.
pleasure craft. etc There were side
wheelers. propellers. electric boats
and every kind except sailing vessels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
IOWA BOYS WANT TO STOP.
Returning Volunteers Ask Permission tc
Visit Yokohama, Japan.

Des Meines, Sept. 29.-A cable was
received by Gov. Shaw from Col. Lo-
per, of the 51st Iowa, announcing the
arrival of the transport Senator at
Nagaska. Japan, and requesting per-
mission to make brief stop at Yoko-
hama. The cablegram was forwarded
to the war department with approval.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
NAPETOWN. Sept.

CAPETOWN. Sept. 80. - The
Transvaal's reply to the last
British dispatches has been sent from
Pretoria. 1t is to the effect that the
republic strictly adheres to the London
convention, and asks nothing further.
The question of the suZeraintv of
Great Britain over the Transvaal is
not touched upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Hide and Leather Company Licensed.

Springfield. Ills, Sept. 29.-The sec
retary Of state yesterday licensed the
incorporation of the American Hide
and Leather company. of Jersey City.
y j. with capital stock of S35,OOO.OOO
in New Jersey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Beau ErummeI ReprImnnded.

Beau Brummel once insolently re-
piled to an invitation to take tea by
remarking that he never took" any
thing but physic-
Yes. you do" frowned his hostess;
you take liberties"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
uiinoi. Live stock breeders.

Springfield. Ills. Sept. 29.-The Hi
nois Live Stock I9eeders association
held Il meeting here yesterday ana
transacted business in regard to the
meeting in Springfield Nov. IA. II and
il. 1893 Important papers Will be
rpld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
President aud Bryan Nav Meet.

Canton Ills. Sept 29.-A dispatch
WAS received here "Wednesday from
the presidents private secretary stat
ing. that the presidential party would