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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
ulGANTIC STEEL COMBINE.
To BE Capitalized on "a Basis of Perhaps as
Much as $7oO,OOO,OOO.

New York, May 4.-The Times this
morning says: Further progress to-
ward consolidation of the big steel in
terests of the country was made yester-
day at a meeting held at the Holland
House in which Judge w. II. Moore, of
Chicago: II. c. Frick, representing the
Carnegie interests, and other prominent
steel men of the country took part. Aft
er the meeting there was rumor that
an offer of $15O,O00.O 900 had been made
for the Carnegie interests and that Mr..
F'rick had taken it under consideration
for consultation with Mr.. Carnegie.
AT the offices of one very large firm
in this city. whose officers have been
for several days negotiating with the
promoters of the big combine, it was
stated that there were good grounds
for this report. The statement was re-
peated by one OF the biggest officials in
the company. who said that the offer
had been made, but with what proba-
bility of acceptance he coulC not say.
The deal. ii was variously reported.
would probably be concluded on basis
Of from s525, 900 to $70o. 1000, 900; more
over that it would be financed by the
National City bank, ]. p. Morgan &
Co, and J. w. Seigman & CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
CLASH LIKELY Is ARKANSAS.
Where State and National Courts Are at
Issue Over IDiunctions-

Little Rrock, Ark. May 4.-Governor
Jones has been informed of a movement
to bring into the coal mining district
sn armed bo6y of men to take the
places of the strikers. He has given
instructions to state authorities to
summon every able-bodied man in Sc
bastian county, if necessary, to enforce
the injunction of Judge Rowe. All such
armed men are to be met at the state
line and placed under arrest, as are also
those who supply the arms. Mine op-
orators will also be arrested by the
state authorities when they attempt to
bring in armed labOrers under the pro-
lection of deputy marshals.
The injunctions issued by the state
and federal courts are in direct conflict,
and the governor regards the situation
as critical He is determined that the
writ of the state court shall be carried
out, and if necessary will go to the
mining district in person and direct the
carrying out of the courts order, which
he believes to be the only way in which
bloodshed can be avoided. The strikers
are armed and sanguinary conflict is
said to be inevitable II non-union men
are imported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

terms for themselves without reference
10 Others. Meanwhile, there may be
some small engagements between the
outposts, but nothing like a general
battle is expected. The reported juno
tion effected between the forces of Law
ton and Hale's forces gives great salts
faction to the officials here.
No Recognition of the Insurgents.
A press telegram yesterday gave de-
tails of the interview yesterday be-
tween Otis and Aguinaldo's envoys.
Tuesday they had presented a letter
from Aguinaldo's prime minister to
General Otis, and yesterday they used
all their wiles to Secure a reply from
General Otis to this letter. But General
OTIS refused to make any reply on the
ground that to do so would be equivalent
TO recognition of the so-caIIed gov
eminent OF the FiliDinos. Major Ar
guelles said that Aguinaldo knew he
would be overpowered in time. but that
he would be able to continue to fight
for months. and that he would do so un-
less he were given what Major Ar
gueles termed peace with dignity.
Otis Leaving Nothing to Chance.
The partial cessation Of hostiIities con-
sequent on the negotiations may be
Utilized by the Filipinos to pull them
selves out OF the close place they
were IN wnen negotiations began: and
II is believed that they are not asleep to
the situation. But our forces are not
idle. and are leaving nothing to chance.
BY filling in the roads where ii was re-
qulred, putting canoes on the rivers.
and plowing fields south of Malolos the
army is in fine position for the ex-
pected decisive blow. General Mac
Arthur has moved his headquarters to
san Vicente. across the Rio Grande
General WEeaton's brigade has ad-
vanced beyond Apalit. General Hale
has returned to cooperate with Gen.
eral Lawton. At Balibog last evening
there was a running fight in the course
OF which one American soldier was
killed and three men wounded. The reb-
els scattered before General Lawton
and General Hale
Seem To BE Taking a Rest.
While Captain Wheeler, with a de-
tachment of the Fourth cavalry, was
covering Gen. Hale's advance Tuesday
he discovered a large body of rebels at
Pulilan. The cavalry opened fire but
there was no response. Thinking that
the rebels wanted to surrender Lieuten-
ant Bell went forward to parley with
them The Filipinos replied that they
did not wish to surrender, but that they
had been ordered to refrain from fight
ing during the negotiations. They asked
what Lieutenant Bell wanted. and in
reply were given half an hour in which
to retire. which they improved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

Washington. May l. - General Otis
made no mention in his report TO the
war department yesterday OF the prog
ress OF the negotiations with the insur-
gents for the cessation OF hostilities.
but that fact did not abate the conf
dsnce OF officials in the ultimate success
Of the pending attempts to arrive at an
understanding There is a belief at the
" ar department that the Filipino lead
ers are thoroughly discouraged. and IL
is suspected that the next step in the
peace negotiations will be a wholesale
effort on the part Of individual Fill
pinos in the insurgent ranks to make
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
League Base Ball Scores.

Chicago. May 4.-Yesterday's League
records on the base ball field were: At
BaItimore-Boston 4. Baltimore 3; at
New York-Philadelphia Z. New York
3; at CIeveland-Chicago :, Cleveland 4;
at Pittsburg-Louisville 6. Pittsburg q;
at ashington-Brooklyn 2. Washing
ton l: at Cincinnati-St. Louis 8, Gin
cinnati 1.
Western league: AT Milwaukee-St.
Paul A. Milwaukee Is; at Kansas City
Minneapolis Z. Kansas City 6; at In
ianapolis-Columbu 3, Indianapolis q;
at Detroit-Buffalo Is, Detroit IS.
If you have had the grip take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t will brace
You up. purify your blood. and over
come all bad effects of the disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
Wholesale Arrests at wardner.

Wardner, Idaho, May 4.-Over one
hundred arrests have been made by
soldiers and constables, among then:
many of the ringleaders of the organ
ization. The chief dynamiters, how
ever, escaped and are getting out OF
the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
Inch OF Rain in f1rteen Minutes.

Lacrosse. Wis. May 4--Nearly an
inch Of rain fell in fifteen minutes yes
terday The rain was accompanied by
hail. which broke thousands of panes of
glass in conservatories- At Pittsville,
Wis, several buildings were blown
down. Including the shingle sheds of the
+. w Ring company At Black River
Falls. Wis, hail stones an inch in diam
eter fell.
Trempelau. Wis. May A cloud
burst turned Main street into a raging
river. flooding many business houses
Floating debris and even horses were
carried down for blocks. No lives were
lost though several narrow escapes are
reported
In Iceland men and women are in
every respect political equals The ma
tion. which numbers about 20, 600 peo-
pie. is governed by representatives elect
Cd by men and women together
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

MISS NhNKlE VI. La MD
Mrs. PINKHAM-A year
irregular menstruation
and leucorrhoea- My
appetite was variable,
stomach sour and bowels
were not regular. and
was subject to pains like
collie during gmenstruation.
/ wrote you and began to
take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and
used two packages of
Sanative Wash. Youcan't
imagine my relief. My
courses are natural and
general health improved. ="
Mrs. Mamie ADKINS.
La Due. No. writes:
''DEAR MRS PlNkHAM-
/ feel it my duty to tell
you of the good your
Vegetable Compound has
done my daughter. She
suffered untold agony at
time of nenstruation be-
fore taking your medicine:
but the Compound has
relieved the pain. given
stronger. and has improve
You for the benefit she I
for young girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
SIGNAL VICTORIES.
Macarthur, Lawton and Wheaton
Distinguish Themselves
in Philippines.
FUNSTON Is AGAIN IN FRONT.

Daring Kansas Colonel Wounded in To-
days Engagement-Immense stores OF
InsurEent Supplies Are Captured and
Strategic Points In Possession of the
Americans-Truce Declared In Samoa
Pending Peace Commissioners Arrival.
Manila, May 4, 6 p. m.-MacArthur
carried Santomos after a strong re-
sistance. In the charge Funston
again distinguished himself. He was
wounded in the hand. and several
other officers and men were also
wounded. The insurgents are re-
treating toward San Isidro. 1t is ex-
pected they will make a stand at
Arayat, where the rebel force in the
province of Panpanga is concentrat-
ing. 1t is reported thai, impressed
by recent events, the Filipinos are
wavering in allegiance to the insur
rection and are likely to assume a
nutral attitude. The American army
is posted in points of immense strate-
gic advantage. and it seems as if
Luna's forces are destined to destruc-
tion in few days, unless they sur
render or scatter. Lawton captured
$4,000 bushels OF rice. an important
part of the stores established by the
rebels.
Lawton Holds BaIIuag.
Washington. May Otis cables
Lawton holds Baliuag, captured on the
End, after a rapid movement from
Angst. The strongly entrenched enemy
was scattered to the northwest. A
large amount of food and supplies
was captured. His successful move
ment was attended with great diff
Guilty because of the character of the
cohntry. the rain and heat.
Macarthur took up the advance on
San Fernando this morning. The
rebels south and east of Manila, some
5000, are opposed by a sufficient force
under Overshinc and Hall. The dem
constructions thus far have been met
properly by these officers with small
loss. Many requests from outlying
cities for protection against insur-
gen strOops are coming in.
Summers, of Lawton's division.
proceeded north this morning to
Maasand.' crossed the river aH,l.
charged the enemy in strong intrench-
ments, driving them northward and
inflicting considerably ldss. Sum
mer's casualties were two wounded.
Wheaton and Hale, of Macarthur
division, found the enemy four miles
south of San Fernando strongly in
trenched under Commander-in-Chie
Luna. The insurgents scattered after
great punishment. Wheaton led a
brilliant charge i'll person. Several
American officers and men were seri
ouslv wounded. 1t is not believed
that the rebels will make another de-
tcrmined stand until it effects n re-
treat to Mount Arayat near San Isl
dro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
Richard Harding Davis WEEDS.

Marion, Mass, May 4.-Richard
Harding Davis, the writer, and Miss
Cecil Clark, daughter of John Mar
shall Clark, of Chicago, were mar
ried in ST. Gabriel's chapel at noon.
The number of guests was limited to
81, the seating capacity of the chapel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
Dock Trouble at Buffalo.

Buffalo. May 4.-Yesterday afternoon
there were forty-eight grain-laden ves-
sells in the harbor. AS time passes it
becomes more and more apparent that
the force of men now employed by the
contractors as graiE5 shovelers is not
sufficient to relieve the congestion.
which is rapidly assuming alarming pro-
portions. Only three elevators were at
work yesterday afternoon The owners
of elevators have decided not to run
their houses as night until further no
tice. 1t is the first time in years that
the elevators have been closed during
the night.
The State Federation of Labor has is
sued a charter to the striking coopers,
thus practically giving them the sup
port of the United Trades and Labor
Council and withdrawing it from the
men who have stood by the contractors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

Louisville, May 4.-The Amalge ,aated
Association of Street Car Employees in
session here yesterday telegra phed Pres
iGent Mckinley a protest against the
too free use of the protection afforded
by the words ~. s. Mail" stating that
these words are used where no mail is
carried on the cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

London. May 4--Advices have been
received here from Manila that General
Wheaton has captured San Tomas after
severe fight. The rebels were routed.
Lawton is advancing on Maasin, where
the rebels are expected to make anoth-
er stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

increasing the daily death roll OF our
army. That in common with every CIT
izen of the United States III
whose heart dwells one spark or patriol-
ism, we hereby record our detestatloii
Of the work of these incipient traitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

N HANY duful daughter pays in pain for
IVE ignorance or perhaps neglect
The mother suffered thinks her
suffer also This is only iritef No
excessive pain healthy Every mother should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
ADvIcEs FROM THE PHILIPPINES.
No Progress In the Peace Negotiation,
with a guInaldo's Men.

Manila, May 4. noon.-General Nc
Arthur is now assaulting the town OF
san Tomas. about five miles northwest
OF Calumpit. The Americans are fight
ing for the bridge and the rebels are
burning the town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
EXTRA SESSION LIKELY.
President May Call One of Congress Mex
October.

Washington May 4.-Rumors are
current that the president is likely to
call an extra session of congress, to
meet in October, for the purpose,
among other things. to pass a cur
rency reform measure No confirma-
tion of the report could be obtained
at the White House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
Progress of Iowa,s Mine Strike.

Des Moines. Ia. May 4.-One hundred
negro miners arrived yesterday morn
ing from Indian Territory. They re-
fused to go to work. being union men,
and If they attempt to go in there will
be a clash. The committee of strikers
met the mine operators yesterday and
settled the Carbondaie strike. 800 men
returning to work The operators grant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04

self LOT ner own sake and especially
for the sake of her daughter Write
to Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn. Mass.
for her advice about all matters
concerning the ills of the feminine
organs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
MDUKGENT
MOTHERS

Many young girls beauty wasted by pain
time of menstruaton and many indugent mothers with
mistaken kindness permit their daughters to careless
about physical health.
NJ. LAMB Big Beaver. Mich. writes. DEAR
PINKIaM-A l suffered from profllse and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
Complaint of Street Car Men.

day, which amounts TO victory for the
men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-04
CRIME IN THE SWEAT SHOP

Florence Kelly Paints Dark Picture of
Chicago Workers.
Washington, May 4.-The Industrial
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-25
HOGS UP 4 NICKEL
Light supply But Market Tone
Firm.
TOPS PERCH ON S4271-2
Light Cattle offerings and
Market Steady.

Yesterday on the local hog market the
day was only fair In receipts yarded, but
the market tone was very strong and the
quotation registered full five cents high
er. At first it did not look very en-
couraging for any sort Of a run of hogs,
but late In the day, in fact about on the
close of business receipts stiffened up
a little and In the END there were six
cars yarded and all sold but one. For
good medium weights and even mixed
loads the demand was very firm, and
even one car of light weights sold along
with the rest at the AS mark. Buyers
wanted hogs and wanted them bad, and
a late train was patiently awaited by all
concerned in hopes II might bear few
more. The wagon offerings were nothing
and the car supply was not as great as
desired, although on the whole not bad for
Monday. As compared with other west
ern markets, this point once again demon
strated its own inherent strength and
proved that we do not trail behind the
band wagon to any great extent. The day
report gave out st. Louis as steady to
strong as the best they could do. The re-
ceIpts were only fair there, also, Chi
cago reported firm for good and slow for
common packers. Kansas City sent out
a split quotation of strong to cents
higher. The provision pit also sagged on
toward the close. AS compared with last
Monday, the tops yesterday were l7z
cents above those Of the week previous.
The average weight yesterday was very
fair and showed up II pounds better than
for Monday the previous week. The re-
ceipts were some under the week before,
but more than about double those of the
Saturday before. It was a good day for
shippers yesterday, and all who sold got
the best OF It, while for buyers II was
only disappointment from the light sup
ply of good butcher hogs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-25
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES
Cleveland Meeting BegIns-Only Tv'
0fFOur Races Finished,

Cleveland Meeting HegIns-Only Two
OfFOur Races Finished.
Cleveland, o., July 2L-The grand cir
cult races began today under favorable
weather and track conditions. but tile at
tendance was somewhat Disappointing,
owing in the main to the street rain Dad
strike. Only two Of the four races were
finished, one being postponed entirely and
the other going over unfinished. the race
Of most interest was the 2:14 tot. Aitoka
was hot favorite before the IA e began,
but he got only one heat, and alter hot
finishes between Charley Herr, Banna-
tella and Altoka. Chanty finally lande1
the race. Macmillan the favorite, would
have won the 2:16 lace with ease in the
first three heats but for an accident to
his sulkey in the first heat. The heat was
finished on one wheel and McCarty was
thrown at the wee, but no other damage
was done. 1t took the favorite until the
fourth heat to recover himself and then
he went out. winning as he pleased. The
2:2 pace was the most Disappointing of
all for the talent. Harry o. was picked
as a sure winner and was played very
vigorously at any price. Sphynx :. was
too speedy. and he won the two hats
finished, after exciting contests With
Harry o. in the first and Grin q. in sec
ond. The 2:ls trot went over until to-
morrow. Results:
2:14 class trotting. purse S3,db0-Chanty
won fourth sixth and eighth heats. Time,
2:13 1-2, 2:14 "a, 2:1S. Charley Herr won
first and second heats and was second.
Time, 2:12 IL, 2:11 IA. Bonnatella won
fifth and seventh heats and was third.
Time, 2:13 IA, 2:1I IL. Altoka won third
heat in 2:10 1-2. DR.. SDellman, Ruby
Prince Of India, General and Lances also
started.
2:16 class, pacing, purse $2,50-Maxlmil-
Ian won fourth, fifth and sixth heats
Time, PIP 1-2, 2:14, 2:1s 81. Gypsy Red
won second and third heats. Time,
2:12 l-2, 2:A. Star Hal won first heat in
2:09 "a and was third. Johnnie Agan,
Sweet Violet! Birdie Dickerson. Free Bond
Harry Harold, Gyp Walnut, Hipless and
The Private also started.
2:27 class, pacing. purse S1,OOO-Sphynx
won first and second heats. Time. 200 l-2,
2:lO 1-2. Harry o., Grin B., Lockhart,
Minnie Simmons George c. Eston. j.
Jean. Ingelow and Darkner also started.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-25
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.
SHIPPERS AND NOTES.

Our old friend, Mr.. Enoch Burchheld.
Of the firm Of Burchfeld & Fuller, shipped
ln a car Of fine, heavy weight hogs from
Manchester, o. T., which sold at the top
figure.
The Burton State Bank had in a car of
hogs which sold at the only car price
save the tops.
Toe Porter Of Towanda was in person
with a car load OF heavies which sold at
the prevailing price.
.Toe Kirk of Kfngman, shipped In a car
early which showed up fair mediums and
sold at the bulk figure.
Payne & Brown of Braman, o. T., ship
ped out the first car of hogs on the new
Santa Fe extension yesterday, marketing
them here.
The santa re, the Missouri Pacific, and
the Frisco all had two cars each In yes
terday.
For Monday yesterday was a heavy day
Mt the Dold plant. There were five cars
OF jobbing stock, while the express trade
was very good and the refrigerator line
represented. The work of handling the
orders and getting out the produce is now
down to such a system that yesterday
all stuff was out on a record-breaker time
and everything cleaned up earlier by sew
eral hours than ever before.
Word comes from Mr.. Frank Robbins.
who IS at Geuda for his health, that he
is improving very encouragingly- All the
yards crowd wish him the best.
Manager Fred Dold, of the local pack
ing house, has returned from a very sue
cessful business trip south.
One important and very significant fea-
ture Of this market is the very remark
able light number Of deads, practically
none at all. This point is so close to the
entire hog producing zone and roads run
ming all through II straight to Wichita,
ii 1rIFaN m
even in spite of this excessively warm
weather the number of dead hogs is at its
minimum, in fact a very rare thing.
George w. Workman of Lyons was on
the market yesterday on business, look
ing after stock.
The daily comparisons were as follows:
Yesterday tops, 81. s7ik; bulk. s.. 25I4. 27iz;
average weight, 81; receipts. 5O7. For
Saturday. tops. $l.1S; bulk, S4.l0Hl.l5: av-
erage weight. 21Ol receipts, 21. For Mon
day of last week. tops, $40; bulk, A.oOg
40; average weight, 2l4; receipts. sol.
The many friends and fellow workmen
and the mana cement Of Doid's extend TO
Foreman James McGargle the profound
est symnthy In the untimely loss of his
daughter, Miss Agnes, who died Sunday
morning The funeral took place yes
terday afternoon from the residence, ex-
tended notice of which appears in the
local columns of this issue.
Provisions were dul and featureless.
Packers showed an inclination to keep
the market firm. however. and their buy
ing absorbed outside liquidation which
was moderately heavy. September pork
delivery opened a shade higher at SD;
sold at S9.22is. and declined to &.lIl3I
$50. September lard opened unchanged
at $5.57le; sold up to $.57Isd5.60, and re-
acted TO the opening figure. September
ribs opened steady at S.22is: sold az $3.50
as. 92ih. and advanced to SIS Cash lard
closed 10 cents of at $40. and cash ribs
81 cents of al S.i2ia.