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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
TENEMENT FIRES FATAL.
VIII Debate q Substitute for the House
Currency Bill.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Discussion in
the senate of the financial measure
drafted by the Republican majority
of the committee on finance will begin
ON Thursday. Jan. 4. the day after the
holiday recess. Aldrich reported the
senate substitute for the financial bill
passed by the house, and declared his
purpose to press the measure to a
passage as soon as possible. Allen of
Nebraska took the oath of office.
A large number of perfunctory resolu-
tions for printing for committees. leave
to sit during the sessions. etc, neces-
sary to get the committees under way,
were adopted in the house yesterday
and the several portions of the presi-
dents message were distributed in ac-
cOrdance with the usual custom.
Speeches were made by Grow in de-
fense of the administrations course in
the Philippines and by Bell of Colo
RADIO criticising the presidents utter
ances upon the prosperity of the coun-
try
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
ONLY DEFEAT OF TROOPS
Party on the Island OF Cebu Repulsed by a
Force of Filipinos.

Manila, Nov. 21. via San Francisco.
Dec. 19.-Belated mail reports have
reached Manila of an expedition on
the island of Cebu last month
by a small force of Ameri-
can soldiers of the Sixth in
fantry which was repulsed by insur-
gents mainly through the desertiOn of
native allies upon whom the Ameri-
cans depended. Two of the Americans
were killed and two wounded, and in
the force of native police accompan-
ing them one was killed and four
wounded. No official report of the
affair has reached General Otis. conse-
quently the censor refused to permit
the incident to be cabled. but the cor
respondent of the Associated Press has
obtained an account from Il thoroughly
reliable source.
The Sixth infantry men killed Were:
Daniel T.. Adams and Charles " Coley,
both of company \. Wounded: Will
lam Stowell, company y. through chest.
Bert Hutchinson. company {. through
hips. The American force was at
tackled in narrow and precipitous
pass. the first thing being the eXplo-
sion of a mine. which did little dam
age. Rifle fire followed. and the native
allies ran. The Americans brought off
their dead and wounded and killed
eighteen of the enemy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
POSITION
OF HOAR.
Massachusetts, Statesman'S
Anti-Expansion Res
olution.
OFFERED IN THE SENATE.
We Should Not Interfere With
Self Government in
Others.

Washington, Dec. 20.-In the snate,
Hoar introduced resolution setting
forth at some length his we'll known
ideas on expansion, concluding with
the statement that the American
people have no right to take from any
other people the birth right of free
dom because of fear they will do wrong
with it.
Fairbanks introduced a bill grant
ing a pension of 81, 900 a year TO Law
toms widow. Adjourned to Jan. 8.
In the house three-fourths of the
seats were empty, the majority Of the
members having left for their homes
to spend the holidays. Landis, of In
diana, introduced a bill granting Law
toms widow a pension of $4,000
year. After some routine business
the house adjourned to Jan 4.
Washington, Dec. 20.-The presi-
dent has cabled Gen. Otis an express
sion of sorrow at the death of Gen.
Lawton and conveying sympathy to
the widow.
The Dissolution of Samoa.
Washington, Dec. 20.-The commit
tee on foreign relations authorized
favorable report upon the treaties ne
gotiated with Great Britain and Ger
many for dissolution of the tripartite
agreement for control of the Samoan
islands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
SOME MORE OF BULLEK'S DEFEAT.
1t Comes Along i'm scrAps-BOers Were su-
perior in ARTILLERY.

perior in Artlllery.
Chieveley Camp. Natal. Dec. ID
The relief column continued its ad-
vance from Chieveley early today, in
tending to assail the Boer positions
which We're known TO be very strong
to the westward and northwest of
Colenso. During the two preceding
days the Beers had allowed themselves
to be bombarded without condescend-
ing to reply with single shot. They
further took half an hours lombard
ment this morning without an eX-
change, when suddenly they belched out
Il stream of fire from all their entrench-
ments. beside opening a fearful can
uOnade with all their. quick-tirerS, field
and siege guns, which were posted
from end to end Of their positions.
When their presence and actual posi-
tions had been determined the British
naval brigade commenced Smelling all
the ridges north of the town with mar
yelOus accuracy.
At this time the artillery attached TO
General Hart's division was busy
among the entertainments on the hills
ON the British left under cover of
which the Irish infantry brigade
marched out in extended order to cross
the river and attack. Undoubtedly aim
ing at this battery the Beers sent sew
eral shells near the ambulance train,
which was forced to change its posi-
tiOn. While this was transpiring the
field artillery on the right ere busy
shelling the ridges of the Boer left
flank. their excellent practice attract
ing the attention of the Beers, who re-
taliated with n scattering fire. almost
demOlishing all the guns and stamped
ing gun carriage and timber horses.
st. Johns, y. F., Dec. Ex-Governor
McCullum, of Newfoundland, who is a
colonel in the Royal Engineer corps,
telegraphed the British war office aft
er General Buffers reverse at Tugela
river an offer to resign his post and to
undertake any duty assigned him in
South Africa. AS he has been actively,
engaged. however. in promoting the
naval reserve movement in Newfound-
land he will probably be retained in
the governOrship, especially in view of
possible contingencies that might re-
quire tho colony TO be defended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
BIC MONEY AT STAKE
In a Job Or. Harper, of Chicago
University. Has Upon
- :. His Hands.
RooKEFELLBR's 100000 GIFT.

May BE Lost Because OF the semi-Panic at
New York and General Tight Money
State Supreme Court Knocks Out Chi
cago's Department. Store Ordinance
Senator CuIIom on the Pension Bill He
Recently Introduced.
Chicago, Dec. 20-FailureS in Wall
street and the general depression of
stocks due to British reverses in the
African war. may prevent the Uni
versity of Chicago from securing the
amount of contributions necessary to
secure the balance of John ID. Rookie
feller's S2.000.OO0 offer. That the
amount has been raised in part and
that until Monday high hopes were
entertained of getting the remainder
before Jan. l, is suggested by a state
ment made by President Harper yes
terday before the students of the jun
ior college, whom he urged to appear
at the January convocation in cap and
gown, prepared" said the president,
Ito make demonstration in case some
man should bob up in the audience
with a gift of 100000. Such things
have happened. you KNOW" he added,
and may happen again.
DIR. Harper Working Hard.
DR.. Harper is working prodigiously
night and day to complete the $1,000
600 endowment, and the strain is be-
ginning to have its effect upon his
strong constitution. Last Sunday he
was unable to deliver the baccalaure-
ate address because of the great ef-
forts he has been making. 1t is now
almost four years since John ID. Rookie
feller made his gift of $3.000.000 to the
university, S1.000,O0O Internationally,
and the balance, $2.O0O.O00. to be paid
before Jan. l, 1900. in case a similar
amount was obtained from other
sources. Exactly how much remains
to be raised is known only to Presi-
dent Harper and some of the trus-
tees. The last gift TO be announced
was $4,000 from Mrs. Haskell, Il few
weeks ago.
Money Badly Needed Now.
The money is particularly desired
just now because of the need for new
buildings. At least two of these, n
gymnasium and n library are almost
demanded. and it is
thought they will be the first to be
if the money is forthcom-
ing. a new chapel is also planned
and declared to be u necessity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Caught the General.

One Of the regular army officers tells
a story of how the old stringent army
regulations once went against General
Scott. One wet afternoon that soldier
was caught in the rain in Washington.
He was in full uniform and was we'll
known, so, no cab being near. he bor-
rowed an umbrella. Arriving at his
hotel. an under officeri approached him
Dnd calmly remarked5
General. you will consider yourself
under arrest for eight days for carry
ing an umbrella while in full uni
form"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Died at the Moment of Victory.
HIS MEN SORROW FOR HIM.
his Death Also Mourned at washington-
Always n Gallant and Wary Fighter.

Bis Death Also Mourned at washington-
Always n Gallant and Wary Fighter.
The troops filed bareheaded through
the building where the body was laid.
and many a tear fell from the eyes of
men who had long followed the intrepid
Lawton. The entire command was
stricken with grief, as though each
man had suffered personal loss. Ow-
ing to the condition of the country
which is impossible so far as vehicles
are concerned. the remains could not
be brought to Manila today. Mrs
Lawton and the children are living in a
government residence formerly occu-
pied by n Spanish general.
San Mateo lies between a high noun
tain behind and a broad, shallow
stream. with wide sandbars which the
insurgents trenches and the buildings
command. The Americans were COM
PEELED 70 ford the river under fire. 1t
was while they were lying in the rice
fields and volleying across preparatory
TO passing the stream that General
Lawton was shot All except the Off
GERS were behind cover. y staff officer
was wounded about the same time,
and one other officer and seven men
were wounded. After three hours
shooting the Filipinos were dispersed
into the mountains Colonel Lockett
took command Wnen GeneTai LdWton
fell.
Washington. Dec. 20.-General Law
toms death was a great shock TO the
officers of the war department to near
" all of whom he was known person
ally Hitherto his luck in battle had
Deen marvellous lie had been IN hun
dreCS of skirmisheS and midnight at
tacks. He was regarded as a man of
action and OF splendid courage. but
was not considered reckless He never
exposed his men without due consid
Grafton OF the risks and the stake. His
men knew this and would unhesitating-
" follow his lead under what seemed
To he the most desperate conditions.
The Indians came To know him as the
most active, vigilant. wary and deter
mined of foes. and his pursuit and cap
ture of Geronomo. the famous Apache
chieftain. has gone down 10 history as
one of the most remarkable campaigns
ever undertaken. with the small force
in hand
General Miles nicked out I-awton to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
SENATE TO TALK FINANCE.
Seven Persons Lose Their Lives in BIazes
at New York.

New York. Dec. 20.-The tenement
at One Hundred and Second street and
Third avenue known as the Mentor"
was burned yesterday morning. Five
persons were burned TO death and six
others so badly injured that there is
little hope of their recovery. The dead
are: John Barrett, Mrs. Barrett. Julia
Barrett Caged 81, Mrs. Aannie Farrey
and Richard Nickerson.
The injured are: Della O'Connell.
Kate Farley. Susan MAdee, Mary Bar
rett (aged 81. Mamie Scary and Kate
Farrey. Another tenement in Tenth
avenue near Thirty-eisht street also
burned, and Mrs. Martha Fox and her
child George. 21s years old. We're
burned to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
cULLoM's NEW PENSION BILL.
One He Recently Introduced, He Did Not
Originate Himself

Canton. Ills, Dec. Ex-senator Cul-
lom introduced n bill in the senate re-
Gently providing for the wiping out of
the pension disabilities of certain sol
diers during the civil war. This meas
ure having been severely criticised,
Captain u. l.. Ambrose. of Canton,
wrote to Senator Cullom in regard to
the matter, saying that if the bill was
as represented it would certainly be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Dew-y.s 1<epIy To -,IIrwauker.

Milwaukee. Dec. 20.-City Clerk Ed
ward Schuengel has received Il letter
from Admiral Dewey acknowledging
the city's invitation to visit Milwaukee
The hero of Manila states that he can
not state definitely whether he can
come or not Immediately after visiting
Chicago. adding but the matter will
be borne in mind for careful considera-
fiOn in The futurp''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Gen. Brooke Resigns once.

Havana. Dec. 20.-General Brooke
today issued a proclamation transfer
ring to General Leonard Wood the Of
flee of military governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Rubin Defeats Conroy.

New York. Dec. 20.-Gus Ruhlin, the
Akron. O.. giant, who has aspirations
for heavyweight championship honOrs.
defeated stockings" CoDrOy. of Troy,
y. Y. in seven rounds before the
Broadway Athletic club last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

London. Dec. 2O-The government
has at last consented TO mobilize a force
which General Butler is credited hay
ing demanded all along as essential of
success in South Africa. namely 10000
mountd infantry. This morning the
war office issued an order to the effect
that the government had decided to
raise for South Africa IA mounted in
fantry force to be called Imperial Yeo-
manry" and to he recruited from yeo-
manry. volunteers and civilians pos
sessing the requisite qualifications. En-
liStment will be for one year or during
the continuance OF the war. The men
must be between 20 and - years of
age and of equal physique To the Ordi-
nary cavalry soldier. Officers and men
are to provide their own horses and to
wear neutral tint cloth shooting jack
cts. not necessarily uniform. felt hats.
breeches and gaiters. All must be
good riders and marksmen.
Never Before Called to Arms.
The same order invites every volun-
teer regiment that is linked with n reg
ular battalion serving at the front to
supply full company. which will take
the place of the mounted infantry of
the regiment. These arrangements are
expected to result in a considerable
force. The enrolled strength OF the
yeomanry forces. which originated in
the troublous period of the French rev.
Olution. is now 1O.433. Their services
have never before been called for in
war. The lord mayor of London. Al
fred Newton. is raising and equipping
force OF 1000 volunteers among the
city corps. The large city firms are
contributing the necessary expenses.
Queens Letter to Gen. Roberts
The queen abs sent letter to Gen
eral Lord Roberts. the newly appointed
commander-in-chief of the British
forces in South Africa. warmly sym
pathIZing with him on the deatS of his
gallant son and thanking him for the
great patriotism he has displayed IL
putting aside his terrible private grief
in order To devote himself to the af-
fairs of the nation.
No End of Volunteers.
London. Dec. 20.-Ninety per cent.
of the members OF the Honorable Ar
tillery company of London have vol
unteered for service in South Africa.
Two-thirds of the Inns OF Court volun-
teers. composed OF barristers and so
licitors, have likewise rendered their
services
Colonel Sir Charles Howard Vincent,
commandant of the Queens Westmin-
lister volunteers. has offered TO rise a
regiment of n thousand picked marks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Mother and Children cremated.

Conway Ark. Dec. 20.-Yesterday
near Greenbrier the residence of
George Roberts was burned. and his
wife and two small children were
cremated. Mrs. Roberts was ill and II
is supposed was asleep. The children
were too small TO give the alarm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
The Dissolution of Samoa.
LAST HONORS TO BRUMBY.
Final Services For Dewey's Flag Lieuten-
ant at Atlanta.

Atlanta, Dec. 20.-The body of Flag
Lieut.. L. NJ. Brumby arrived from
Washington this morning. The re-
mains lay in state in the state capitol
two hours and were viewed by thous-
ands. The funeral took place from
the cathedral this afternoon with mill
itary honors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Srearns l. Out for Governor.

Lansing, Mich. Dec. 20.-Secretary
OF State JuStus :. Stearns has formal
ly announced his candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

Washington. Dec. 2O.-Admiral
Dewey has renewed his request that
the Chinese who served with him dur
ing the battle of Manila Bay be given
the right to enter the United States
free of restrictions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

Never quit certainty for hope. "
Never take n medicine of doubtful
value instead of Hoods Sarssparilla
which is sure to do you good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Officers Reelected.

Detroit. Dec. 90 THE American
Federation of Labor unanimously re-
elected its old officers. and selected
Louisville as the place of the next
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
No smaIInox at Relvidere.

Springfield, Ills. Dec. 20.-Dr. Mel
son. who was detailed by the state
board of health to investigate the re-
ported outbreak of smallpox, at Belvi-
dere, has made his report, in which he
says the disease is not smallpox, but
chickenpox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Bank Of England Borrow :.

Paris. Dec. Cot is rumored here
the bank of Russia advanced the bank
of England $40,000,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
stock Exchange 1. ouIeter.

New York. Dec -20.-Concerted meas
ures by the banks have stopped the
seui-panic and everything is much
Qu.Gter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Bishop Wants Intervention.

Alton, Ills. Dec. 20.-Bishop Ryan.
of this diocese, in an open letter, urges
the United States to mediate in the
Transvaal and save the South African
renublicS from absOrptiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

The strength OF a mans virtue must
not be measured by its extra raordinarys
efforts, but by bis ordinary life. -sxz<1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
MOUNTED RIFLEMEN.
Body of 10000 Called for by the Govern
ment of Great Brn aIn.

London. Dec. 2O.-Statements are
published from Boer sources in BruS-
sells and Berlin that President Kruger
is willing to conclude peace on the
basis of the status quo. but that other
wise he will call upon the Beers in
Cape Colony to join in prOclaiminG the
independence Of the Cape territories OF
Great Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

denounced by the honorable record
soldiers. Yesterday a reply was re-
ceived from Senator Cullom, in which
he says:
Not until l had introduced the bill.
which had been handed to me, did L
really take in its scope. l am of the
opinion the bill is Il mistake. as it goes
too far. l told the chairman of the
committee on military affairs, to which
the bill was referred, that, in my judg-
ment. il ought not to pass, and he said
he would report il back adversely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
To Cure La Grippe in Two Days,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails TO cure. +. w. Groves
signature is on each box. % cents.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

men. 1he enthusiasm OF volunteer en-
Hstments continues and promises TO
give the government ample material.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
Canal Case Before the Court.
How the Strike was Settled.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 2O.-The set
tlement of the street railway strike is
a union defeat. The fight was for
recognition of the union, which the
company refused. At the outset of the
strike the company offered to take
back all it's striking employees, but
steadfastly refused to recognize the
union in dealing with them. The union,
seeing that it was useless to further
insist upon its recognition, waived this
point
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20

look at home, and he VIII find enough
to do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
A scheme That Pays.

a Cincinnati milkhan invites his
customers to have the milk which he
serves analyZed twice 4 year at his
expense. The tests may be made at
any time, without warning to the
dairyman, his object. of course. being
TO prove that his milk is of standard
purity all the year round He does a
large business and finds himself well
repaid for his outlay for the analysis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-20
BIG STORE ORDINANCE Is VOID.
Chicago Cannot Make the Department In
stitution Impossible.


Springfield. Ills. Dec. 20.-The Illi-
nOis supreme court held void the anti
department store ordinance of Chica-
go. The court sustained the judgment
of the criminal court of Cook county in
appeal from Chicago justice of the
peace who imposed fines of S25 and
costs on Charles Netcher, proprietor
of the Boston store. for selling GER
tain kinds of merchandise where GER
tain other kinds of merchandise We're
sold.
The opinion of the court says the
ordinance is IAN attempted interfer-
ence by the city with rights guar
anteed to the defendant by the con-
stitution of the United States and of
the state of Illinois. When an owner
is deprived of the right to expose for
sale and sell his property he is de-
prived of property within the meaning
of the constitution, by taking away
one of the incidents of ownership"
Canal Case Before the Court.
Springfield, Ills. Dec. 20.-The SUI
preme court began yesterday after
noon the hearing of arguments in the
case of the canal commissioners of IL
linois against the sanitary district of
Chicago, and the case of b. NJ. Clipper
field, of Canton, against the sanitary
district, appealed from the Fulton
county circuit court, where an injunc
tien was issued restraining the drain
age district trustees from removing
the dams at Henry and Copperas creek
on the Illinois river, which were built
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