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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
NO MORE PRIZE MONEY.
Law Giving 1t to the Navy VIII Probably
he Kepealed-Berry's Poetry.

he Repealed-Berry' Poetry.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house en-
tered upon the consideration of the
naval personnel bill. 1t developed much
less opposition than was anticipated,
and the Indications are that il will
have a large majority when il is placed
upon its passage. The last vestige Of
opposition to the measure from the line
officers Of the navy was removed when
an amendment was adopted designed
to prohibit staff officers. upon whom the
bin conferS positive rank, from eXer-
cising command save in their own corps.
The committee also asserted its pur-
pose TO offer an amendment to repeal
the law giving prize money to the navy.
and this announcement met with warm
approval. The speeches on the bill were
filed with glowing illusions to the
giories of our naval victories in the
late war and Berry of Kentucky created
a great deal of enthusiast m by mis- eUloGy
of Schley as the hero of Santa go, which
was contained in some poetry that he
read without naming the author. Here
is one verse:
When the Spanish fleet with full head
way
Dashed out Of Santiago bay
Taking the chances OF death and wreck:
Who stood on a Yankee quarterback.
And marked the game with eagle eye:
Say. was it Sampson. or was II Schley?
Laughter and applause.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

Spain is preparing to resume diplo-
matte relations with the United States.
There are 1.2sS. 163 telephones in use in
the world. the service covering 1,5O9, f99
miles.
Louis Decola years old, dropped
dead in front of his home. at Cl.cago.
choked to death by a bean.
a chewing gum trust, with n capital
between S15. 600 900 and S20OO0,OO1. has
been practically completed.
General Wheeler says that during the
past war he used the isame spurs he
used in the civil war.
Astor battery whichaparticipated in
the attack on Manila slas arrived at
San Francisco from Matliia.
Colonel James A. Sexton is seriously
sick at Washington with inflammatory
rheumatism and kidney trouble.
Ferdinand Thiemann, of Wauwatosa,
Wis, 10 years old, drowned himself in
a cistern because he was asked to do an
errand.
f. Ruggles Briee,. director of convict
prisons for EnglaRd,%is to visit this
country to study ARerican penal insti-
tutions.
Miss Maria Jeffreys. who died in Lon
don recently at the age of 81. was Il
granddaughter of Charles Wesley, the
hymnodist.
With the experience OF last winter
fresh in their memories. northern Wis
consin lumbermen are fearing another
early breakup.
Andrew Carnegie promises to give
$3.50. 900 for free library for residents
of Washington if congress will spend
an equal sum in purchasing u site.
Mrs. Louise Lander was rescued from
an ice foe in the lake off Burton place.
Chicago. whittier she had gone. it is
supposed, in an effort to end her life.
The fire which broke out in the ]. S.
Menken company's dry goods store at
Memphis totally destroyed that building
and contents, causing a loss of si59 600.
No further damage was done.
Christian Phillips. of Eau Claire, Wis.
who attempted to commit suicide by
taking hydrochloric acid. may recover.
Phillips took enough to kill ten men.
and the surprise is that ne may get
over ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

tiement of the gravest problems that
have ever confronted any peoples in
modern times"
Were Not Like Other Nations.
THE nation a nation" he con-
tended. has no sovereign rights except
those conferred by the constitution" He
further contended that if the sover-
eighty of the nation is vested in the
constitution, as admitted by Platt, it
could be exercised only in the manner
pointed out by the constitution. He
maintained that there was essential diff
ference between the sovereignty exer-
cised by the United States and that ex-
ercised by Great Britain fer instance.
as there is a wide difference between
the forms of government of the two
nations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
ATTEMPT AT A BIG STEAL.
EasoaIs Try 20 Get Away with Trenty-Ons
Cars of Wheat.

Cars OF Wheat.
Lacrosse, Wis, Jan. IA bold at
tempt to steal twenty-one cars of wheat
was nipped in the bud by clever detec-
tive work and prompt and decisive ac-
ton on the part of officials of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul railroad.
The grain was mostly the property OF
the S. Y. Hyde Elevator company and
the w. w. Gargill company. of this city.
and the cars We're diverted from their
original consignees by the substitution
Of bogus way bills.
1t appears that just about the time
the deal wGs nearing contamination the
swindlers weakened. Had the perpe-
traitors been successful in carrying out
their clever scheme II would have made
them $4,000 richer superintendent Will
bert Irwin ard Freight Claim Agent II.
r. Elliott are now engaged on the case.
They have stopped all loss either to the
railroad company or to the original
shippers. and expect to have the entire
gang Of fraudulent way bill workers un-
dor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
NELSON D|NGLEY DEAD
Leader of the House Republicans
Goes TO Sleep to Awaken
IRA Eternity.
SUMMONS FINDS HIM UNCONSCIOUS

Wife. Daughter aud sons Present as the
Angel of Death Calls Him 20 Rest
Family Hopeful to Within a Few Hours
OF the End-Congress to Do Him Honor
In Public Funeral in the Capitol-In-
terment at Lewiston. Me.
Washington. Jan. II. - Hon. Nelson
Dingley. of Maine. leader Of the Re-
publican side on the floor of the house
OF representatives., and representing
the Second congressional district of
Maine in that body. died here last night
at 1880 O'Clock of heart failure result
ing from extreme weakness due to
pneumonia. He was unconscious dur
ing most of the day. and death came
quietly without consciousness being re-
gained. There were present st the time
Mrs. Dingley, Miss Edith Dingley;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Decided Against Naval Increa,e.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Jan. 1.-THE Uni
versity of Michigan debsters were
victorious over those from Northwest
ern university last night in the first
annual debate of the Central Debating
League. The subject was Resolved,
That the United States should maintain
permanently a naval power much
greater than she has at present"
Northwestern took the affirmative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Port Huron. Mich, Jan. 14.-Andrew
]. Conover. known throughout the
United states as an expert forEer ard
once leader Of an organized gang, was
arrested here yesterday after an eX-
citing struggle. Several Officers sur
rounded his house to make the arrest.
His daughter rushed down stairs flour
ishing a revolver. but a detective
grabbed her arm and the shot did no
harm. Conover. who is now Ga years of
age. is wanted for an alleged Iowa rob-
Iery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

protectionisr and believed in extending
the protection to American shipping by
subsidies and in other ways. He was
the owner of the Lewiston (Me.) Jour
nal. and preferred writing for his paper
to any other work
Nelson Dingley. Jr.. was born at Dur
ham Me-. Feb. Is. 1897.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Ten-Year-oId Boy Suicides.

Milwaukee, Jan. 14.-FSrdinand The
mann. of Wauwatosa. 10 years o.d.eom-
mitted suicide because he was asked to
do an errand. He was the son of Mrs.
Martha Thiemann. the matron OF d
home for aged Germans. Mrs. THE
mann was away from home. and her
daughter Martha told the boy to go
for some meat. The hoy said that
rather than do so he would drown him.
self-which he did me3iately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Says He win Enforce the Law.

Pana. Ills. Jan. 4.-SheriG Thomas j.
Downey aaid yesterday: AS l Under
stand, all military will be removed from
Pena next week. My official actiona
will be identically the same as hereto
fore to enforce the law to the best Of
my ability. However. coal operators.
property owners. or any other class Of
citizens viii do well not TO ask assist
ance from me until FaEa's city authori-
ties and officers have given me evidence
that they have exhausted their utmost
rn.Hers 20 rreserNe tin peace."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Muskogee. l. T.. Jan. 1.-THE COM
mission to five civilized tribes and the
Cherokee commission reached an
agreement covering the allotment of
land and citizenship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
ship Capsizes in "a Gale.

Tacoma. Jan. 14.-The British ship
Adalina capsized early this morning.
Capt. &. w. Stating and crew were
drowned. A terrible gale was blowing
at the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Wisconsin Candidates Take a Rest.

Madison, Wis. Jan. 1.-THE Iegisla-
ture has adjourned until Tuesday and
senatorial candidates have gone home
to take a rest before next weeks con-
test opens. The date for the senatorial
caucus has been definitely fixed for next
Wednesday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Both His Legs Cut on.

IshpeminE. Mich. Jan. Thames
King. miner employed at the Cliffs
shafts of the Cleveland Cliffs Mining
company. in attempting to set off a
moving cage had both legs cut of. He
lived but few hours afterwards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Joliet. Ills, Jan. 14-Prosscuting At
torney Heise has received from Attor-
ney General Akin a list of 200 VIII coun-
ty corporations delinquent in making
the annual affidavit that they are not
members of any pool. trust or agree
ment to regulate and fix the price Of
merchandise. Notices have been sent
out TO attend 20 the business immedi-
fafy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
DREYFUs TO GET CLEAR.
While Treason Occurred His Guilt Has
Not Been Proven.

Paris, Jan. 1.-THE morning pa
Pers understand the inquiry court of
cessation into the Dreyfus case is on
the point Terminating; that the court
will probably report acts of treason
actually occurred, but sufficient proof
of the guilt of Dreyfus does not exist
and that his sentence therefore be
uuashed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Licensed to Wed.


MIR. s. A Fackler. editor of the Mi
canopy (Fla-) Hustler. with his wife
and children. suffered terribly from
In grippe. One Minute Cough Cure
was the only remedy that helped
them. 1t acted quickly. Thousands
of others use this remedy as a specific
for Ia grippe, and its exhaustin.t after
effects. Never fails. For sale bv +
III. Thomas. A J. Reiss and NJ. f..
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Medal for Miss Helen Gould.

Washington, Jan. I.-In the senate
yesterday Gray offered a resolution to
present to Miss Helen Gould. in reccG-
milton to her bounty and; devotion to the
soldiers in the late war. a gold medal
together with the thanks of congress.
The resolution was referred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Engine Crew Killed at Champaicn.

Champaign. ILL.,, Jan. 13.-The
northbound limited on the Illinois
Central collided with switch engine
here. Engineer Henry Thorpe and
Fireman w. Is. Logan were killed. No
passengers were hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Roorbach from Manila.

Madrid, Jan. 1.-THE government has
received the following official dispatch
from Manila: THE American troops
here which were ordered to Iloilo mu-
tinted and refused to start General
Miller has been ordered to abandon
IIoilo and return to Manila. All the
American troops have been ordered to
concentrate here. the situation being OF
the graVest character"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Students Get ThemseIve. Run In.

Madison. Wis, Jan. IA crowd Of
nearly 1,OOO students of the University
of Wisconsin attempted to break up the
play Fra DiavoIo" given by the
Deshondu Vries Opera company at the
Fuller Opera House last night. and in
consequence five were locked up in the
police station
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
HOAR's TIMELY RESOLUTION.
Philippine Islanders Should be Free
Allen for Rigid War Inquiry.

Washington, Jan. 14.-in the SEN
ate Hoar introduced resolution de-
claring the people of the Philippine
islands of right ought to be free and
independent, and that with these
rights the people of the United States
do not propose to interfere. 1t went
over. Allen took the floor in adyo-
cacy of his resolution for the appoint
ment of a committee of five to inves-
figate the conduct of the late war
He said he had no desire to embarras ;
the president, but so many complaints
had been made. he thought it time
for a rigid. impartial investigation.
He declared he had no confidence in
the '.Alger relief commission" now
conducting an investigation. lie was
satisfied the charges. such as supplies
in many cases were unfit for use, were
true. If the troops were furnished
''embalmed' beef, the world should
know it.
AT this point a message was re-
ceiued from the house announcing the
adoption of the resolution on the
death of Dingley. Hale offered a sim
liar resolution and delivered an eulo-
gy of Dingley. closing with a motion
10 adjourn A committee was ap-
pointed to attend the funeral and the
senate ad diourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
No Foundation for tie srorr.

Berlin. Jan. 1.-THE report that Ger
many is aiding the Fi!ipinos is abso-
lutely baseiess. This is official
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Our Nancy Premium,

Havana. Jan, li.-AmeTican notes and
coin are selling at l per cent. premium
over the regular rate of foreign ex-
change for Spanish and American gold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

regiment which returned from Cuba
with only about $50 men has been re-
cruited up to the full strength OF
/ 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
SUFFRAGE 4 FAILURE,
That of the Universal Manhood
Kind. Says Mctaurin Of
South Carolina.
SOUTH HAD SOME EXPERIENCE,

He Says. Which Proves the Proposition
Plenty of Lessons for Our Guidance ii.
the Philippines-CniversaI Suffrage and
Imperialism Incoasistent-United States
Not Built Like Other Nations to Sow
ereiGaty, the Southern Statesman Holds.
WASHINGTON. Jan lin the senate
yesterday NcLdurin took strong ground
in q carefully prepared speech against
n policy of expansion by this country.
H cited as one of the principal reasons
why the United States should not as
sumo dominion over peoples who are
widely dissimiliar to the people of this
country the experience of the south
with the negro race. He advocated the
adoption of the Vest resolution declar-
ing that this country could not main
tain permanently as colonies such ter
ritory as the Philippines, and held that
it would be in opposition to the spirit of
American institutions to do SO.
Refers to the South's Experience.
McLaUrin felt that as representative
of South Carolira he was peculiarly
qualified to speak on the incorporation
of a monGrel and semi-barbarous popu-
latiOn into our body polite. THE expe-
rienCe of the south for the Fast thirty
years with the negro race" said he, lis
pregnant with lessons of wisdom for our
guidance in the Philippines. 1t is pass
ing strange that senators who favored
universal suffrage should now advocate
Imperialism There is a glariES incon-
Sistency in these positions. If they are
sincere in their views as to the Philip
pines they should propose an amend
Tcent to the constitution which will put
the inferior races in this country and
the lrha bitants of the Philippines upon
an equality q to their civil and roliti-
vexed race and suffrage questions in
this country as well as il the outlying
territories.
Universal Suffrage Failure.
How can they consistently. justly
and might add constitutionally. advo-
cate a policy for outlying territories
embracing races so nearly akin to the
negro. which differs so radically from
the policy adopted as to that race in
the south There can be but one answer
TO that question and is that they sub
stantially admit. in the light OF third
OF a Centu-y'S experience. that universal
suffrage is a monumental failure, and
that the time has come fcr the correc-
tion Of this-stEpendous governmental er-
ror. Universal suffrage in the south
long since degeneTated into Z race Ques-
ton. and as such led to the practical
elimination Of the negro from politics
n policy that is today wisely advocated
by the great leaders of the race like
Professor Miller and Booker Washing
ton. and which in time without outside
interference. under the guidance OF the
best thought of both races. will lead
to inst and mutually satisfactory set
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
An Hope AbanGoncd at Night.

To within a few hours before his
death the family firmly believed. as il
had throughout his Illness. that he
would recover. and it was only when 1t
became apparent that he was dying
that its members gathered at his bed
side. While the past few days had
given great hope of recovery the prog
ress of the dis ase had made the patient
dangerously weak. and had seriously
affected his heart. Late Thursday night
and again yesterday morning Dingley
had d bad sinking spell. from which he
slightly rallied. There were further evil
dences of heart failure as the day
progressed. ard the strongest stimulants
were administered. but without effect.
He failed perceptibly during the after
noon. and as night came hope was aban-
doned. Mrs. Dirgley is very much pros
trated by her husbands death. and is
now under the care of physicians.
His Illness Began with the Grip.
There were many heartfelt express
sions of sympathy when IL became
known that the Maine congressman was
dead. All during his illness there had
been constant inquiries at the hotel at
which he resided as to his condition.
Sergeant-at-Arms Russell. of the house
of representatives. was notified of the
death. which will be announced in both
houses of congress today and commit
tees will be appointed to attend the fun
eral, after which adjournment for the
day will be had. Representative Din
ley's illness dated back to Dec. %. when
he complained that he was not well.
The physician diagnosed his case as one
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Gallant Regiment on Again.

Chicago Jan. 1I.-The ith regular
infantry will le4re Fort Sheridan for
Manila tomorrow morning. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Herbert Copeland Aver Dead.

New York. Jan. l4.-Eerbert COPELAND
Aver. former husband of Harriet Kub-
bard Aver. is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Albany Is Launched.

New Castle, Eng, Jan. 1.-THE
;; United States cruiser Albany was sue
cessfully launched this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

The words of praise bestowed upon
Hoods Sarsaparilla by those who have
taken it prove the merit of the medi-
cine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
NELSON DINGLEY. JR.

Messrs. z. y. and a. II. Dingley. sons
Of the deceased; James c. Hooe. an
intimate friend OF the family: DR.. Deale.
one OF the physicians who had been
attending him throughout his illness,
q twO DnrSaG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
10 Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. B. q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
House Honors DIncIey.

Washington, Jan. 14.-in the house
Boutelle, OF Maine, was recognized,
and who in feeling words made an
nouncement of the death of Dinglev.
and offered resolution providing for
the funeral in the hall of the house
Monday, and for n committee to ac-
company the remains to Maine. The
house adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-26

was drawing heavily from the New York
hanks. and piling the money up where
IL was not needed while there was a
pinch In the money market and threat
ened panic in Wall street Yet the gov
eminent would not consent to let these
receipts be deposited in the banks. Final
BY the crash. and after the mischief had
been done. Secretary Gage agreed to do
what he had been urge1 20 DO weeks be-
fore. His action checked the panic and
caused a reaction In the price OF stocks.
1t Is plain from this 10 see that 1t was
IN the power Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury to put the market down. and
IL was then in his power TO put 1t up. BY
taking advantage of his opportunity he
might have made millions Of dollars in
q few days.
We do not mean TO intimate that Secre-
tary Gage engaged in any such a specua-
lion. We have no suspicion that he did
so. But we say that this we're a tempta-
tion that many men could not stand and
we say that it is a power that no one
man should have vested in him. The bust
ness interests Of this country are in a
terrible plight when the money supply
is controlled by one officer OF the gov
eminent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-26
SECRETARY GAGE TOTHE RESCUE

NlilfI jim lAlnllfi lhf'AftN " ~ w.
said TO a New York World reporter:
Six weeks ago ] wrote to Secretary OF
the Treasury Gage stating that the condi-
ton of the Ncw York money market
was such that the immense amount of
money being absorbed by the Government
should be used to avert the growing strin-
gency.
1 suggested to him then that the only
way an adequate sum could be placed at
the disposal OF business was for the Treas
ury Department 10 deposit the internal
revenue receipts In national banks OF this
city the banks first giving the govern
ment surety I'm the form of United States
bonds. This, ! pointed out would release
large sums instead Of keeping them tied
up la the Sub-Treasury.
Between four and five weeks ago / re-
ce.Ncd a letter from Secretary Gage, in
which he said. IN answer 10 my PROPOSE
ton that be could not divert The internal
revenue receipts from the Sub-Treasury
to the New York national banks, as nc
would run the risk of being accused OF
fayOritlsm to New York
Yet few days ago he put into effect
the very plan / suggested six weeks ago.
Secretary Gage wrote Tin explanation of
his refusaD that OF the 100000 OF gov
eminent moneys al that time on deposit
In the national banks throughout the
whole country, 30 per cent. was de-
posted in New York city banks alone.
and that II the amount were increased he
would be open 10 the charge OF favoritism.
For weeks and weeks the sub-TrsAsurv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-26
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 90, 1894
r>cLANps rurRurET TO JACKSON.

The New York Herald Of Sunday pub
fishes special from its London CORES
pondent in which ne says:
A South African millionaire. who some
time ago was gloomy. il now cheerful
when asked as TO the cause of the change
he said
"To my mind the situation has altered
enflfrIy for the better. one man who
has gone out with General Roberts IS Is
poa ln himself. I mean Colonel Hem
aerson. who wrote that standard work
upon Sioncwall Jackson. re made q
siudy Of the tactics of Jackson. and this
viii stand Roberts in good stead
Was ever such tribute paid 10 a MILF
iary leader? It IS nearly -h.r.y-seven
years since stoneWau Jackson VAS killed.
yet the mere fact that a commander Of
British troops who understands Jackson's
strategy Is going to the front IS enough
10 put new heart into the people Of
Great Britain and restore confidence I'm
financial circles
But "Jackson's tactics was not the
only thing about him that TIC English
admire. He was a man of noble charac-
ter, earnest. conscientious. loyal to the
cause for which he fought. "a MA Who
took his religion into battle. and who
prayed hourly FOR direction from on
high
II trust that an ever kind Providence
viii bless us with great success" was his
last official utterance. and viewed from
the present point OF view. who says
that Jackson's prayer for the South has
not been answered?
Jackson stamped his great personality
and his great genius upon the whole
world. and though dead for thiry-seym
years, he speaks and acts to-day through
great soldier OF another nation.