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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
TURMOIL At THE PITS
Coal Miners and TheirEm ployers
To Be at Loggerheads
Next Spring.
GREAT STRIKE SEEMS TO BE SURE.

Operators I'm Four States VIII Insist =
Reduction of Wages to Meet Competi-
tion, While the Men VIII Stand for a
Raise-Labor Trouble In an Armour
Plant Ends in a Fatal FJght-Pana Re
mains Quiet
Pittsburg. Jan. IA general strike in
the bituminous coal region is looked for
on April 1, at the close of the term of
the interstate agreement between the
miners and operators. This strike can
only be averted by the miners and op-
orators of the competitive field reaching
an amicable agreement at the conven-
ton to be held in this city next week.
A reported interview with General Thos.
e Young. manager of the Hanna coal
interests, is as follows:
Operators Will Reduce Wages.
1T is the intention of the operators
to reduce the mining scale of wages.
The operators cannot afford to main
tain the present rate. The miners want
higher rate, and the operators claim
that a reduction must be made. You
can readily see that the miners and op
orators are far apart. There seems to
be little chance OF getting together. The
operators do not see how they can
maintain the present scale. Coal is now
being sold below cost. The miners in
this district, comprising four states.
are well paid II they could work full
time. They have done pretty well dur
ing the past year. In fact, they have
made more money than the operators
Can't Compete with West Virginia.
THE operators in this district pay SO
much more for mining than the op-
orators in the West Virginia district
that they are not able to compete. We
lose business right along for the reason
that we cannot meet the Competition.
One result of the strike will be an ad-
vance in the price of coal I do not
anticipate a coal famine, for the reason
that coal can be obtained from twenty
different fields. The inevitable result OF
the strike Will be that the operators will
win The operators do not look for
trouble before April l."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Inauguration in wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 3.-The Wiscon-
sin state officers were fnaugurated at
noon yesterday the formal ceremonies
taking place in the assembly chamber.
The new officers, except Governor SEQ
field-the only one who succeeded himself
came to the capital at 1850 a. m, and
were met at the station BY the old state
officers, Mayor Whelan and other mem
bers of a local reception committee, and
taking carriages formed a procession,
headed by governors guard, the local
militia company, and proceeded to the
capitol where the new officers were
escorted to seats and each presented by
his predecessor to Chief Justice Casso-
day. who administered the oath of Of
flee. Each was then escorted to his
department, where with the assistance
of his wife he held an Informal recep-
tions. There was no inaugural ball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
No TreabIe at Pana.

Pana Ills. Jan.a-The reported mass
ing in Pana of.f,000 union miners from
Centralia and southern Illinois towns
yesterday for the purpose of driving out
The negro miners failed to materialize.
Tie Union miners assert that there was
no assembling OF outside miners here
and will be none. Mine operators who
have heretofore been securing the re-
lease OF negroes by going on their bond
have notified Sheriff Downey that they
would sign no. more bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
No Change at Springfield.

Springfield, Jan. 3.-There is no
change in the Legislative situation this
morning. 1t is now conceded there
will be no bolt and that Sherman will
be nominated for speaker this after
noon by acclamation. The organiza-
tion of the senate is all cut and dried.
Warder is slated for president pro
tenn. McGrooty will be the demo-
cratic house leader and Mahoney the
leader of the minority in the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
RINGING IN THE new.
State Governments Changing
Managers Consequent Upon
Last Falls Elections.
FIGHT OVER SPEAKER IN ILLINOIS
Said To Be Settled by the Victory OF Judge
Sherman-Au Others Withdraw-Gov.
Pingree Holds n Great Reception at Lam
sing-Massaehusetts Socialist Mayor Out
lines His Programme-Wiscop New
Officers at Their Posts.

Springfield, Ills, Jan. 3.-The speak
ership fight narrowed down to a contest
between the administration and the
nti-administration men yesterday
morning when it was announced that
ex-Speaker Curtis had withdrawn from
the race. The withdrawal of Curtis oc-
CURED soon after the arrival of the ad-
vance guard of the Cook county delega-
tion. The income of Chicago members
brought the information that a majority
of their delegation had determined to
vote for Judge Sherman. Under the
circumstances Curtis decided that it
was useless for him to continue his
canvas, and he announced that he
would also support Judge Sherman.
Gufin Is still in the Race.
If il is true that a majority of the
Chicago men have decided to vote for
Judge Sherman this contest is over"
said Guffin. Since 1 entered the con-
test have tried to look at matters from
an impartial standpoint and not judge
by my own desires. have felt all along
that if a majority of the Cook county
men went for Judge Sherman ii would
mean his election. 1t may be that this
report which is now in circulation is not
true, and that it is being sent out for
effect. At any event 1 am still in the
race and will be until / know 1 am
whipped. The withdrawal of Mr.. Cur
tbs will have little effect on my candi-
dacy. 1 do not think he had enough fol-
lowers to have been factor. Those who
did support him will naturally be for
Judge Sherman. and my vote will not be
increased or diminished by Mr.. Curtis
withdrawal"
But Later Concludes to Withdraw.
Since Guffin talked as above the ex-
ecutive officers of the legislature have.
been determined upon and the two
houses viii be organized tomorrow with
out friction. Walter Warder. of Cairo,
will be president pro tenn, and James
H. Paddock, of Springfield, secretary of
the senate. Judge L. Y. Sherman, of
Macomb. will be speaker of the house,
and John a. Reeve. of Decatur. clerk of
that body. The minor offices will be
determined upon at caucuses today.
The settlement of the speakership fight
came about noon, when Guffin with
drew. having been informed that ma
jority of the Cook county members had
decided to support Sherman. 1t is ex-
pected that the nomination OF Sherman
will be made unanimous. despite the
expressed determination of Representa-
tive Boyd not to vote for any man who
was for the Allen bill.
Democratic Senate leadership.
There is no change in the situation
regarding the Democratic fight for the
leadership in the senate. Senator Ma
honey. who is recognized as the Alt
geld candidate, appears to have GER
tainty of the nomination for president
pro tenn. Representative McGoorty, who
seeks the Democratic nomination for
speaker of the house, has opened head
quarters at the st. Nicholas, and says
that his nomination is assured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Davis Has a Sure Thing.

ST. Paul, jan 8. - The Republican
members Of the two houses of the legisla-
ture=caucused last pig.;t on officers of
the session that opens today. y formal
call for caucus to nominate a successor
to United States Senator c. K. Davis
was issued. setting tomorrow evening.
Davis will have a Walkoyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Inauguration of Th heodore Roosevelt.

Albany, y. Y, Jan. 8. - Theodore
Roosevelt was inaugurated as governor
Of New York yesterday. In spite of ex-
treme cold weather the, ceremony was
witnessed by a great crowd of people
gathered in the assembly hall of the
capitol. Preceding the Inauguration
there was a parade OF Scivic and mill
tary bodies. Bishop sDoane, of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of Albany,
offered prayer and Secretary of State
McDonough administered the oath of
office to the governor-elect, after which
Governor Fl. s. Black welcomed his sue
cessor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
suic,ded Under a Train.

Pana, Ills, JAN 3.-As the result of
grief over the death of his only sister,
Mrs. Ellen Moore, who died Saturday in
his arms. Thomas Kiely. aged 30, a
widely-knovn young man, threw him
self in front of a Big -FOUR train Sunday
evening and was ground to pieces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Republicans on the Roost.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 3.-The repub-
licans will organize to control both
houses of the legislature when it
meets today. The caucuses, lasting
until early this morning. resulted in
recalcitrant members coming in after
concessions had been made to them in
the way of appointments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Two Railways BIockaded-
WOMAN OFFICIAL BADLY BURNED
Explosion of Gas Catches Her and Another
Pour Miners Killed.

Denver. Colo, Jan 3.-Miss Nettie
Ziegier. clerk to the state board of
agriculture, was probably fatally burned
by an explosion of gas at the capitol
Mrs. Martha A. Shute. secretary of the
board. was also severely burned The
two women ran screaming from the
building with their clothes and hair
afire- N S. Crawford. who was passing,
extinguished the flames and in so doing
sustained severe burns. Gas had been
escaping in a vault and the explosion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Man and wife Burned to Death

Dallas, Wis, Jan. 3.-William Stick
ley and his wife were burned to death
Saturday. They were in the attic of
their home, papering, when fire broke
out, and before either could escape both
were cremated. Their three children, in
the lower part of the house, were saved
with difficulty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Young Mitchell Is amprovine.

Jacksonville. Fla. Jan. Slate re-
ports from the bedsiee of David F.
Mitchell report him as being slightly
improved. He is still Unconscious, but
his physicians managed to give him
some nourishment- He seems to be
growing stronger and his pulse has a
better beat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
PoIiceman's club Is Fatal.

Carlyle, Ills, Jan. s.-Robert Killen,
a coal miner residing at Oden. became
intoxicated and resisted arrest. Village
Marshal Trout, of the above place,
used his club vigorously and now Killen
Will die from the effects of a fractured
skull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
STRIKE OF ARnoUR LABonERs.
Fight Occurs That May Result I'm Mt Least
One Death.


Ashland, Neb., Jan. 3.-Yesterday y
morning. when the day gang began
work at Armour & Co.'S ice house at
Memphis, eighty laborers. mostly from
Omaha, who were employed on the
night force, asked for an increase in
v4ges of 2lz cents per hour Their de-
4ands were refused and they went On.
,srftke- At a meeting OF the laborers
sunday night the men on the night
force agreed to ask for an incfease, but
the day gang. composed of men living
In the vicinity of Memphis, refused 10
join them The strikers yesterday morn
ing tried to persuade the day force to
help tie up the works
Eniling in this they attempted to
b1ockade the works and prevent work.
when a fight ensued- Pike poles were
hurled at the strikers. and several men
were seriously injured. Several muir
ders may result from the fracas. as one
of the men from Lincoln had his head
torn open and is reported to be in a
dying condition. The day men drove
the strikers ali away and they came to
this city. most OF them taking the re-
turn train for Omaha Warrants are
out for the arrest of the strikers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
soliiday 90 Succeed Zweitusch.

Madison Wis, Jan. 3.-Governor Ed
ward Scofield yesterday appointed AL
bert Solliday. Of Watertown. as quar-
termaster general. w. ". G.. to succeed
Oscar =. Zweitusch. Of Milwaukee. re-
signed. Andrew ]. Nelson, of waupaca
was appointed a member of the state
board of control in place of Richard
Guenther of Oshkosh resigned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03

Horrible agony is caused by piles,
burns and skin diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly
cured by De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Beware of worthless imita-
tions. Fer sale by +. II. Thomas, A.
j. Reiss and NJ. F. Bahnsen, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Democratic Meefior at Cbicapo,

Chicago, Jan. = Hon. James K.
Jones, chairman Democratic national
committee, came to Chicago yesterday
to attend a meeting Of the ways and
means committee Senator's Teller and
Allen, and x-ReDrssentative Towne
Will also be present. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03

Don't be discouraged if your coffee
looks muddy" and tastes worse; buy
a can of IT Il t. brand; most deli
cious coffee YOU ever tasted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Devil GETS a New UeIper.

London. Jan. 3.-Schneider, the
Pole who murdered German bakers
assistant by throwing him inside the
oven. was executed at Newgate to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Billy is Better.

Berlin, Jan. 3.-The health of En-
peror William continues to improve,
but his majesty will still require a
few days' rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
DingIey Holding His own.

Washington. Jan 5 Congressman
Dingley passed a comfortable night,
and was slightly better at 10 O'Clock
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Speaker Reed at a. Funeral.

Portland, Me-, JAM 3.-Speaker Feed
came to Portland yesterday to attend
the funeral of his sister. Mrs. Conley.
He returned to Washington last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Csc. The genuine has
L. b. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Strikers Fined for naturalization.

Marlboro. Mass. Jan Sired Cough
lin and Charles Toomey. union shoe
makers. were arraigned in police court
yesterday afternoon on n charge Of in
timidating jeremiah Callahan and Nj
chael Savage. employees OF the John y.
Frye factory. Both men pleaded not
guilty. but the court adtudged them
guilty and imposed a fine of $40 on each
They both appealed There was an en-
thusiastic meeting in the theatre yes
terday afternoon. the house being
crowded Samuel Gompers and others
spoke. A preamble and resolutions were
adopted condemning the presence of the
state police as unnecessary and asking
the new city government to petition
Governor Wolcott to withdraw the
force
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
THREAT OF A HORROR.
Shaft and TippIe of a Coal Mine
at CarIinviIIe Take Fire and
Are Destroyed.
HUNDRED MEN DOWN IN THE PIT.


Caused by Despairing Wives and Fam
iIies ofthe Imprisoned Men--An of Them
Brought Out Unframed, But Out of q
Job Water woEks Company To Be
Sued-Other Disasters.
Carlinville, Ills, Jan. 3.-The shaft of
the Carlinville Coal company caught
fire yesterday morning at o'clock from
a can of lubricating oil being heated on
a stove at the top of the tipple. The can
was overturned and fred the oil-soaked
wood. A strong southwest wind famed
the flames to all parts of the wooden
structure which covered an acre of
ground. The fire company was power
less, as there was no waterin the mains.
The burning timbers and fired coal
tumbled down into the shaft. One hum
dred men were imprisoned below. The
air shaft engine being seldom used re-
fused to work A panic ensued below.
where the air had extinguished the
flames on the lamps. leaving the men in
total darkness. They were scattered
over radius of three miles. Suffoca-
ton was narrowly averted.
Terrible Scene at the Surface.
A scene indescribable took place on
top among the women-mothers, daugh-
ters and sweethearts of the victims.
The men were finally released from the
mine unharmed. The loss will aggregate
$4,000. Five thousand insurance. Owing
to recent trouble between employees and
employers the works may not be re-
built. Only small supply of coal is on
hand in the city. A suit will follow be-
tween the city and the water company,
as this is the second large fire caused
by the failure of the company to supply
water, the big Touring mill being the
other, a year ago.
Two Railways Blockaded.
The fire blockaded the Chicago and
Alton. and the Litchfield. Carrollton and
Western trains. The last named road
has a large contract with the coal COM
pany- One hundred families are almost
destitute as a result OF the fire, and
viii be compelled to leave the town for
work. There are no other works of
consequence here and the loss to the
business interests is inestimable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03

Terrible plaques. those itching,
Fostering diseases OF the skin Put
an end to misery Doan's Ointment
cures. At any drug store For sale
by Marshall & Fisher. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03

When you are nervous and sleep
less. take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
makes the nervous strong and gives
refreshing sleep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
Chance for DingIey's Recovery.

Washington. Jan. 3.-The slight i'm
provement in the condition of Repre-
sentative Dingley noted yesterday
morning continued during the day. and
last night his family was hopeful that
the change for the better was perma-
nent The fever was slightly reduced
and the pulse little stronger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03

Educate Your Ifowes- 49,. CsscarerE.
Candy Cathartie c. 20 corr --.suatloorforevcr.
lcc. 25c- II C G. fan. drazs. sund r,onets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-03
WAS a GREAT SOCIAL FUNCTION.
Inaugural Reception of Gov. Pingree-
Michigan Senatorial Fight

Lansing. Mich. jan 3.-In the execu-
tive parlors of the state capitol Chief
Justice -Grapt. OF the supreme court, at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-22
wHALEN WENT ON THE STAND.
Hut Attorney Moss Learned Little of
the Ramapo Affair.

New York, Sept 2L-Corporation Coun-
sci Whalen, Justice Charles n. Traux
President Slas b. Duicher and Engineer
Peter A. A. Nostrand We're the Witnesses
put on the stand al The Mazet inVestigd-
Ion of the affairs of the Ramapo Water
Company.
Corporation Counsel Whalen. who was
expected by Counsel Moss TO appear be-
fore The committee TWO days ago. made
point of his willingness 10 appear, and mis-
appearance was without a subpoena. The
corporation counsel stood by the Ramapo
water contract, explaining that he had
made some changes in the original copy,
and declared il was perfectly legal doc
ument by which the citys interests were
weil protected.
The witness and Counsel Moss had some
argument on the nature of The questions
put 10 the witness, and the corporation
counsel eVaded many of the questions, re-
fusing to reply in definite terms. Regard
ing his opposition to the motion for q per
manent injunction against the Ramapo
contract, he merely said:
Il had to oppose it," Justice Traux said
he was a stakeholder in the Ramapo WA
ter Company, and that in a converse lion
with Richard Croker about two years ago,
he told Mr.. Croker it was a good thing.
lie stated, also. some OF the amendments
proposed to the original contract were
made by him.
President butcher was called for the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether he had yet
learned the whereabouts Of the company
secretary, in whose possession the books
of the company were said 10 be. But he
had not so learned.
He remained in the committee room for
a few minutes after Engineer Nostrand
was called as a witness. Mr.. Nostrand
had in his possession the options of the
Ramapo company, but he refused 20 sur
render them to Mr.. Moss without the or
ders of the president or board of trustees.
Mr.. butcher refused to give the desired
order.
In the course of the argument that fol-
lowed between Counsel Moss and the wit
ness regarding the turning over to the Ma
yet committee the papers President Dutch
er left the room and Mr.. Moss ordered
that President butchers action be entered
on the record.
o. p witnesses examined to-day had to
do ..lI TIC building codes commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-22
MOVING OF THE POLICY SHOPS
Continued from Eighth Para

10 turn them over TO the courts Such par
yes are aware of this resource at the
Hdnus OF the police and consequently II is
Seloom necessary TO resort to this siep.
we nave no authority TO remove them for
clDly' put the result is accomplished lust
as easily as if we had
If you can cause The removal Of b,,c =
uozen policy shops in one portion of Con-
sress street zane why cannot the police
power be used 10 cause a wholesa'e remov-
d. OF these places throughout the citv?''
the Mayor was asked
because II is not the business of the
ponce 10 do anything OF the kind" replied
mayor Myers. 1t is their business to pre-
serve order and not to 60 prvfng into
houses, seeking out matters Of This kind -
40 not propose TO conduct a crusade
against any particular form of evil con-
uhued Mayor Myers, because a hue and
cry mas Deen raised about it in some quar-
tefs. If any number of people in Sa-
Vdhhah desire to put a stop TO gambling
lhey can easily do so. According 10 all
reports, the gambling houses and policy
shops are wide open. The people who are
opposed 10 these things can easily visit
me PAGES and obtain all the information
heeded' The Information docket is open
10 lhem and they will be afforded every
Iaclllty for establishing their charges
Wherever sufficient information is sub
-+ANSoN t4iC parties Will De promptly turned
over 10 the courts. This is the extent Of
our authority in the matter. There will
pe no trouble in putting a stop to gam
ohng II the people who are doing the talk
ing are in earnest about it. There is a
good deal of politics, anyway, in my opia-
ION, in this QUERY"
Mayor Myers has stated his position very
plainly as TO his view of the duties of the
ponce. 1t is likely that there are good
many people who disagree with the Mayor
IN this view and that some of them IRE
pretty strongly of the opinion that it is the
duty of the police to suppress any violation
OF the law, and especially any fragrant yio-
lation which comes under their notice 1t
can hardly be said that gambling does not
come under their notice as only a blind
man could walk through the lanes with
out seeing the operations of the policy
shops, and other forms of gambling are all
most equally notorious Some of the NOR
ally inclined people are of the opinion that
the police would do a greater service to
the community in suppressing policy lot
teries and other forms of gambling than
in arresting few sneak thieves ana oc-
casionally stopping a street fight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-22
SAYS CHARGES ARE UNJUST.
wife of Minister to Guatemala
Speaks III His Defense.

Wife of Minister to Guatemala
Speaks in His Defense.
Louisville, Ky, Sept. 21.-Mrs. w. God
frev Hunter. wife of the United States
minister 10 Guatemala, arrived here yes
terday. In speaking of the charges which
American citizens in Guatemala arc said
to have filed against Minister Hunter, she
said:
Il know nothing of any charges against
nv husband. I am confident there can
he no reasonable grounds for complain
ing at the administration Of affairs in
Guatemala as conducted by DR.. Hunter
The report that he is interested in certain
schemes with government officials Of Qua
temala is without foundation. There is no
truth whatever in that story
"The foundation of the whole matter
lies in the fact that when the present
President of Guatemala came into poWt-
he found his country in debt $4,000 Much
of this was owed to Americans, Germans
and Englishmen. The President Is making
effort 10 raise money to pay this enormous
amount of claims but SO far he has been
able 10 accomplish but little. IL Is I'M
reasonable TO expect that all the Ameri-
can claims would be paid before the BRIT
;sh or German creditors are considered,
even were the treasury of the country
full. Yet many Americans expect Or.
Hunter to have that very thing done"