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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
ON VERGE OF CRISIS,
England Believed to Be Facing a
Greater Conflict Than
TransVaal.
THOUGH NOT OFFICIALLY STATED.

British and Beers Clash Again Near
Ladysmith with Additional Severe
Lo-ses-severaI Omcers and 1t Is Sup
posed an Entire Squadron of English
Troops Fall Into the Hands of the
Enemy.
London, Oct. 25.-The belief that
Great Britain is on the verge of a
crisis or even conflict far greater than
that in the Transvaal has many sup
porters, though lack of all official in
formation favors n conservative view.
Remarkable military and naval activ-
ity due to a desire to take thorough
precautions which, though ominous.
have at present no special bearing on
European relations.
London, Oct. 25.-A CapetOwn
special dated at this morning says
there has been another battle at Lad v
smith. The Beers were repulsed.
The British casualties were four killed
and seven wounded.
Gen. White telegraPhed from Lady
smith at this afternoon that he had
advices from his column sent out to
meet Gen. Yule's retreating column
that the two bodies were within three
miles of each other at noon. and he
had no further anxiety as to the re-
suits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Mr.. f. \. Earnest. of Hassler

Mr.. f. y. Earnest, of Hassler
Mills. Ga. writes under date OF
August 2Ist, 1899:
II am 4 merchant, sixty years
old. andhavc had kidney trouble
l took three bottles of Warmers ;
Safe Cure, and it worked like
4 charm from the first dose. l
take great pleasure III recon-
mending it. Mrs. c. Iscnhowcr,
of this place. who WIS cured by
It ten years ago, is still hale
and hearty. and always praising
Safe Cure To her friends and
nclShbors. l think it Is the
finest preparation IN the world
for kidney and bladder troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Col. Denby Calls on Hay.

Washington. Oct. %. Colonel
Charles DENLY. n member of the Phil
ippine commission. called at the state
department yesterday to pay his re-
spects to Secretary Hay. Owing TO the
fact that the cabinet was about to- meet
the interview was short. DENLY at
once began arrangements to begin the
sessions of the body as soon as the re-
manning members reached Washing.
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Am-WInter strIke at sprInr Valley.

Spring Valley. Ills. Oct. 25.-Thc
miners of the Spring Valley Coal com
pany were busy yesterday taking out
their tools from the three shafts in an
ticipation of prolonged lockout. and
seeking employment elsewhere at bet
ter wages than are paid here. The re-
fusal OF General Manager DalZell. OF
this company. OF recognize the union,
Indicates that there is an all winter's
strike ahead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

London. Oct. 25.-The following dis
patch from Genreal Sir George Stewart
White TO the Marquis of LansdOwne,
secretary of state for war. received
last evening at IL o'clock. was posted
at the war office soon after midnight.
Ii is dated Ladysmith, Oct II. .
\. m:
Information received yesterday
showed that the Beers had established
themselves in considerable numbers in
an exceedingly strong position west OF
the main road leading from Ladysmith
To Dundee. I also had information that
the Dundee force. formerly com
munded 10y General Symons. and since
his wounding commanded 10y General
Nulc. was falling back on Ladysmith
10y way of the Hclpmakaar road,
Beth. and the valleys OF the WaSch-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Request of Big Four Trainmen.

indianapolis. oct. pa committee
representing the different lodges of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
over the Big -Four system called upon
General Superintendent Van Wrinkle
yesterday and asked for an Increase in
pay to the wages of 1892. Nothing was
decided, the superintendent not giving
any positive reply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

--'.1.arc y. ,ourway; senior aTie-de.
camp and chief of staff. William III
SammOnS: assistant quartermaster
general John T. Capps-all of Spring
field: inspector. :. X. Smith. of Lin
coin: mastering officer. John Brown. of
Charleston judge advocate W. F.
Bailey. of Petersburg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
IN THE ENEMY's HANDS.
Eighteenth Hussars and Onicers are PrIs-
oners.

London. Oct. 25.-The war Office
this evening issued the following
I'VE learn from unofficial sources that
the following officers whose absence
has not been previously noticed by
us are prisoners in the enemy's
hands: The 18th Hussars, Lieut.
Col. Moller. Maj. Grenville and Capt.
Pollack: the Dublin Fusiliers, Capt.
Lonsdale and Lieuts. Majendie and
Spore." 1t is presumed the whole
squadron of the 18th Hussars under
command of the officers named were
taken prisoners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
BADEN-PowELL REPoRTs FIGHT
Loses Two Killed and Estimates n BoeI
Loss OF FIny-Three Killed.

London. Oct. -. = The war office
published last night dispatch from
Colonel Badcn-Powell. the British com
mander 1T AIafekinC. dated Oct. ID
and forwarded from Cape Town: IAN
well here. In a night today four miles
from Mafeking the armorei train, 4
section OF the British South African
police and two Squadrous OF the Pro
tectorate regiment repulsed the enemy.
losing TWO killed and fifteen wounded.
the latter including Lieutenant Bent
inck. Ninth lancers. and Lieutenant
Bray. of the Protectorate regiment,
both slightly.
The enemy'S loss Is estimated at
ffty-three killed. besides many wound
ed The names OF our killed and
wounded Will follow. All worked
splendidly and are very anxious for
taS next meeting with the enemy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Ab.conder stricken with smallpox.

Abilene. Kan, Oct. 25.-TeIegrams
from Chihuahua. Mexico. say that
Grant q. Gillett, the cattle plunger
who fed from Kansas year ago after
double mOrtgaging his stock for over
81 100000. is very ill with what is be-
licved TO be smallpox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Fastest of Her Size.

Bath. Me, Oct. 25.-By obtaining a
speed of thirty-one knots an hour dur
ing several hours trial at sea yester.
day the new torpedo boat Dahlgren ex-
cecded her contract requirements and
proved herself n very able boat. At
the same time she made better time
over Il mile course than has ever been
reached by Il torpedo boat of her size
In the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Bryan Starts Hi, C.mpaipn.

Omaha, Neb.. Oct. 25.-W. J. Bryan
yesterday started in on his last cam
paigning tour of Nebraska before eiec-
tiOn. His first address was at Stroms-
burg. Speeches were also made at
David City, Shelby and several other
points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Further Severe Engagements.

London. Oct. 25.-Gen. White tele-
graphs from Pietfontein. under date
of the 9th. that in a fight near Lady
smith ~ British were killed, 80
wounded and five are missing. The
casualties are mostly among the Glou-
cester regiment. A Ladysmith spec
ial of the 23d says troop of the 18th
Hussars which got astray in pursuing
the Beers after the battle of Glencoe
arrived at Ladysmith, having fought
their way Though with loss of three
horses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Bishop FaIIow. onTrust.

Pontiac. Ills. oct. 25.-Bishop FaI-
lows. of Chicago. delivered lecture
here for the University association on
The Trend OF Our Present Industrial
and Commercial System" His central
idea was that trusts are a good thing
If not carried TO extremes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

Brazil. Ind. Oct -. - George w.
Wells manager of the plant OF the
Brazil Ice and Cold Storage company,
was found dead i'll bed yesterday His
wife found him lifeless by her side
when she awoke. Heart disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
WHITE AND YTLE UNITE.
Former Has n Brush with the Beers to
Help the Latter Into Camp.

Cape Town. oct. PA message re-
ceivcd last evening from Mafcking by
way Of Lorenzo Marques says: "All
well in Mufcking on oct. 20"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
A.a'DoornniI

Sunday School Teacher In what
condition was the patriarch Job at the
end Of his Iifef
The Quiet Boy-Dead, sir:-AlIy Slo-
per-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Gen. McCIernand sits Up.

Springfield. Ills. Oct. 2J.-Generai
John \. NcClernand was so much i'm
proved yesterday that he was able to
sir up in bed FOR about fifteen min
utcS. the first time he has been able 10
do 80 since he was taken i'll several
weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

Springfield. Ills. Oct. 25.-Colone.
Edward L. Barrett. of this city. divis-
ion commander of the Illinois division
OF the Union Veterans Union. yester-
day made the following staff appoint
ments: Assistant .adjutant general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25


lice While Her Crooked Lover Gets
Away, But He Is Recaptured- Gen. Nc
CIernand Shows Marked Improvement.
Springfield. Ills, Oct. 2J.-At the
meeting of the state board OF equaliZa-
tion yesterday morning Taylor report
ed that he had presented TO the board
of revision of Cook county recon-
mendatiOn requesting that IL furnish
the state board with an official state
ment as 10 the status of the assess
ment of Cook county. and that in reply
ne has received a communication from
Chief Clerk Henry Hertz. i'll which he
stated that Cook county'S report would
probably be made about Nov. !.
Cook County's Total Valuation.
He stated that the total valuation of
personal property in the county will
reach SI2.oNOOOO. and the total value
of real estate would reach S:0S. .OOO. 900.
The proportion of lands and lots would
be about the same as last year. AS the
board can do nothing without Cook
county'S report an adjournment was
taken for committee work.
Pleas Against the Assessment.
Hon. w l. Taylor. attorney general
OF lndiana. appeared before the rail
road committee and made Il plea for Il
reduction in the assessment of the roll
Ing stock of the Louisville Evansville
and ST Louis Consolidated railroad
Representatives Funk and Scroggin
and Senator Stubblefield headed a del
egation from Bloomington and were
before the lands committee at its meet
Ing yesterday morning. They claim
that Mclean county has been unfairly
treated In the assessment of land as
compared with counties of the same
class. and argued that its assessment
be lowered or that the assessment of
lake counties he increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Dayitt VIII Renirn.

London. Oct. 25.-Michael Davitt.
Irish nationalist. announced in the
commons today that he would resign
tomorrow as a protest against the
Boer war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
SAMPSON GETS A SWORD
People of New Jersey Confer an Honor on
the Rear Admiral.

Trenton, n. j., Oct. 25.-Admiral
Sampson was presented with sword
of honor in behalfuf the people of New
jersey today. Gov. Voorhees, made
the presentation speech, in the course
of which he attributed the victory
over Cervera's fleet to SIMPSONS con-
summate skill and foresight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
An Episcopal PreIAte In Porto Rico.

st. Louis, Oct 25.-The Episcopal
Missionary council has decided to send
bishop TO Porto Rico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Gen. symons May Recover.

Capetown, Oct. 25.-Word has been
received from Natal that the bullet
has been extracted from the wound
Gen. Symons received at the battle of
Glencoe, and that the patient is doing
we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

Lorenzo Marques. Delagoa Bay. Oct.
25--Dr- Jameson who became famous
through the raid which he headed into
the Transvaal. and his compa MON. Col
onei Grey, have arrived here from
England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

force TO cover the movement or Yuiers
column. The enemy was discovered
about seven miles out OF Ladysmith in
a position of great natural strength
west of the road. When he saw that
preparations We're being made against
him he opened fire With one gun with
great accuracy. Our artillery soon
got into position and the gun was ST.
fenced. Our troops were ordered to
occupy Il strong ridge parallel TO the
enemy's position. but nearer to the
road. l confined my efforts To occupy
ing him and hitting him hard enough
To prevent his taking action against
Yule's column. Numbers Of the enemy
fed 10 the west and the firing had prac-
tically aSed at O'Clock"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

'Seeing is believing" You can see
what Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for
others. and must believe it will do the
same for you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Calls 1t Brilliant Strategy.

London. Oct. 2J.-The Cape Town
correspondent of The Daily Mail. tele-
graphing at o:4J p. III. yesterday, says:
General Yule has performed Il bril-
liant strategical movement. BY a swift
march TO the south. leaving Glencoe
empty. he has eected a junction of
forces with those of SirGe0rge Stewart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
AGAIN ABOUT CALAMBA.

FiIIpinos Return In Increased Force and
Threaten the Town.
Manila. Oct. 2j.-The insurgents
have returned to the vicinity of Ca
lam ba increased in numbers and are
surrounding the town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
CH|CAGO'S TAX ROLLS
Will Be Ready for the State Equal
ization Board About
Nov. {.
INCREASE REACHES 100000, coo

Board Begins Work Hearing Complaints
Glucose Trust to Ask n Rehearing BY
the Supreme Court-GIrl Stands Off Po-
lice While Her Crooked Lover Gets
Away, But He Is Recaptured- Gen. Nc
CIernand Shows Marked Improvement
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
End of the Century.

We quote the following from the
Washington Star, regarding the
end of the century:
The opening of the year 1899
causes recurrence of the dispute as
to whether the nineteenth century
ends with this year or with 1900.
This controversy has ragged at times
with more or less vigor, but the drift
at present seems to he that the
century does not end for two years,
namely, with the last day Of the year
1900. This proposition is based
upon the assumption that the Chris.
tan area began with the birth of
Christ. The fret year after Christ's
birth, according to this reckoning,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
The Open Door Policy.

Alter some controversy as to what
was meant by the open door policy
proposed by the United States in the
Orient, and for time at least in
Cuba and Porto Rice, it seems now
to be conceded that it means that
goods from other countries are to
enter our new possessions at the same
rates that our own goods go in. The
treaty with Spain expressively pro-
yides that this shall be the case in
the Philippines, so far as Spain is
considered, for ten years.
How far this might conflict with
the "most favored nation clause" in
many OF our treaties is a question
upon which there is apparently some
difference of opinion. For the benefit
OF those who do not know accurately
what this phrase denotes, we may
say that most of our treaties contain.
clause that the products of the
nation with which we are treating in
particular case shall be admitted
into this country on. the footing of
the products. OF the most favored
nation. We have this sort of a
clause in our treaty with Germany.
When we put discriminating duty
on sugar from countries that pay ex-
port bounties Germany was inclined
to claim that this was an infraction |
OF the treaty. Yet it applied to all |
countries alike. and Germany was
theoretically no worse off than any
other country. Practically she was
more affected by it than most Others
because there, are only few countries
that pay export bounties. Still as
the clause specified no countries and
by its terms applied to all alike under
like conditions, it was not made the
reason for direct retaliation.
In like manner. IL is argued that
this concession to Spain in the Phil
pines does not compel us to grant, |
similar privileges to all other nations
which are entitled to the most favored j
nation treatment. since the concession I
to Spain for ten years is based on a 6
valuable consideration. namely, the u
ression OF the islands to us. This "
contention is not very strong one o
since Spain expressly stated that she
Yielded to force in ceding the islands, v
md the 500. 100000 which we agreed L
o pay was understood 10 be compen- D
alton Tor permanent public improve. Il
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
FOR BARGAINS,
The Ayers Mercantile and Mann
featuring Company

Can compete with any house between KNOXVILLE and r,
The reason very plain. We buy in Gqrge guauttig
quick sales and sDaaU proft In clothing have bou
from the mills and saved the profit of the wholesale ho
instance we have large assortment of boys clothing H.
ranging from 81 % up and they good SUITS which ..
bought elsewhere in this section for less than M
OVERCOATS, good, heavy, servccable ones all the ~
$3.50 and 800 to $4,000 We have a ,cayaatoH er,y
mems suit, which selling for $500. Nothing 81,
before sold for the money. PANTS, ,ca,ratof All r 81.
If you want something extra, cut in the very latest f
one Of our $1,000 $40. 700. S15. 90 or $40 90 snifs
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
WISE DEPARTMENT.
CHAs. T. KILGoRE, Editor.
Local and Otherwise,

Cyrus II. Smithdeal, of Richmond
is mingling with friends at this place
Rev. Jno. Giles filed his regular
appointment at this place Sunday
morning.
Dinwiddie Kilgore and Hoge and
Ebert Miller spent Saturday and
Sunday at Tacoma.
Judge Miller returned from Lee
county Tuesday.
Robt. r. Kane, of Gate City, is in
town.
L. w. Owens has been spending
several days at Coeburn attending
the protracted meeting at that place,
DR.. L. L. Banner and son, of Coe-
burn, were in town Sunday.
Rev. 6. w. Kilgore returned Mon
day from Dryden, where he preached
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Fulton will
go to house keeping this week in
Judge AlderSon'S house.
e. Ii. Miller is on the sick list.
The second term of Gladeville
College commenced Monday. Quite
a number of students from the |
and other places have en-
rolled. SJ
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
Millions Given AWAY,

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
TO know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid 10 10 generous to the needy
aud suffering. The proprietors Of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consum ption,
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thousands
OF hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness aud all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by it. Call on j. W Kelly, druggist, and
get free trial bottle. Regular size SOC.
and 81. Every hottie guaranteed, or price
refunded, "' 3
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17

was the year l. A. d. A century
was not completed until one hundred
years had passed, or until the end Of
the hnndredth year. or 100 A. d.
Consequently each Successive century
closed with the end of the hundredth
year, or 200, 800, 1000, 1900, 1900.
etc. Therefore, while there may be
some disposition to welcome the
twentieth century year hence,
the mathematical calculation will
not be satisfied on this point until a
year later, or 1901.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17

BREAKING its rule OF the past few
weeks, the War Department Fri
day gave out a copy of an official
cablegram from Maj Gen. Otis on
the situation at Manila. Conditions
are greatly improved according to the
published cablegram, and the city is
quiet. Other adviceS say the situa-
tion is still critical. 1t is said the
rebels are willing to receive portec-
torate if promised absolute independ-
ence within stated time. Another
conference may be held.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
The Cars Humanitarianism

The Cars Humanitarianism
Strange though it may appear t.
those who have always been accus.
toned to regard Russia and the car.
dom as synonyms for brutal indiher-
ence to human suffering. the Russian
people and the imperial family have
ever been distinguished for the inten-
sity with which they reeoil from the
spectacle of pain. The only efforts
that have been made in this century
to alleviate the torture of the battle
field were both due to the initiative
of a Russian car. 1t was the EN-
peror's grandfather who summoned
the conference that established the
Red Gross for the service of the
wounded, and it was the same man
whose initiative secured the interdct
pronounced by international law in
the use of explosive bullets in war
fare. The present Emperor is of the
same way of thinking, and nothing
would please him better if, in adj
dition to its other tasks, tho forth
coming conference could still further
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular corresnondent. J

j. From our regular couespondentl
] WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Genera
Miles has made many new friends b,
the digniGed manner in which Il,
has carried himself while smarting
e under the dirty personal attack made
S upon him by Commissaly Genera
Eagan, in his testimony before the
Var Investigating Commission. &c
a man of Gen. Miles temperament,
it has been no easy matter to sit still
and say nothing while waiting for the
War Department to call down and
punish his subordinate for having
called HIN about every known sort of
a liar Congress is also waiting to
see something done, some punish
ment meted that will fit the crime,
and if something isn't done very
soon, Congress may take the bit in
its teeth and do something itself.
The action of President Mckinley in
compelling Gen. Eagan, through
Secretary Alger, to revise his test
mony and leave out the Objectionable
language, isn't satisfactory to any
body, because 1t doesn't punish and
humiliate Eagan sufficiently. Sena-
tors and representatives have very
freely expressed the opinion that Gen.
Eagan has demonstrated his unfit
ness to hold such an important and
responsible position, regardless of
Gen. Miles, and not few of them
have said that he should be
clustered
The routine business in House and |
Senate is being pushed along rapidly |
as possible, but the chances for an
extra session, continue to grow, ow-
lug TO the uncertainty about many
things in the senate, and especially
about the time that will be consum-
ed by the treaty.
In all the numerous fights to have
executive sessions of the senate held
with open doors, Senator Hoar had,
until the present contest, over Sena-
tor Berry's motion to consider the
treaty of peace with open doors, al
ways been one of the most valued
lighters for secret executive session.
consequently, his speech in support
IT Mr.. Berry's motion was surprising
o many of his colleagues as we'll as
o the public. Open executive ses
ions Of the senate may come some
lay. but they are not yetin sight.
Two funerals were never held in
he Capitol SO close together af that ;
t Senator Morrill,, held in the Sen I
to Chamber fortnight ago, and I
hat OF Representative Dingley. held !
, the House of Representatives to-
ay. Those who are superstitious {
nough to believe that calamities un- s
sual trave! in lunches of tire, are :
ordering who will be the next man 6
prominence to die. 4
The Nicaragua Canal Bill will be =
'ted upon by the Senate this week 8
will pass by large majority 4
'ssibly without a division. The 3
ouse Interstate and Foreign Com