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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
ROBERTS DEFENDS HIS TITLE.
Mormon Representative Says His Enemies
Better Look at Home.

New York. Nov. 20.-Reprcsentative-
elect Roberts. of Utah. against whom
Il crusade is waCing to prevent him
taking his seat in the house. makes Il
defense over his own signature in The
Times. in which he declares the charge
false that the Mormon church has
broken faith with the government on
the subject of pOlygamy. and asserts
that he has not violated any law in his
own course as to plural wives. There
have been no plural marriages in Utah.
he says. since the territory became n
state and the position of the Mormons
toward plural wives already married
was distinctly implied when the peo-
pie Of the territory refused 10 agree To
a proposition to disrupt polygamous
relations where they existed at that
time.
He says: Il don't go TO Washington
as a representative of pOlygamy- / am
not sent there by my constituents To
ask congress TO consent To the repeal
of the clause in our state conStitu-
tion which defines. prohibits. and pun
iShes polyGamy. and il should be re-
membered that this particular clause
in our state constitution cannot be re-
pealed without the consent of the
United States. l shall not go to Wash
ington to advance or even defend
polygamy-
Representative Roberts closes as
follows: Il pass by the many other
falSchoods that have been uttered re-
latiye TO myself in this present agita-
ton. knowing that the time is near
when those who uttered them and my
self will be face TO face. / can then
answer the charges accusing me OF he
ing guilty of Il misdemeanor in the
state of Utah. l can answer TO the
house of representatiYes-the first par
liamentary body in the wOrld-if it can
consent TO 80 far forget its dignity as
TO resolve itself into a police court
TO asccr' lin if one of its members is
guilty OF a misdemeanor alleged 10
have been committed in distant state
and punishable there.
The danger to the American home
in the protection of which this present
agitation is invoked. and which is
urged as its justification, does not lurk
in the sun blessed valleys OF Utah.
filled with farming villages where do
uestic peace aud happiness rise. every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Scouts Have a Brush with the Enemy.
AGUINALDo Is HARD PRESSED.
Does Not Know Which Way TO Turn to
Escape Our Troops.

Panique Gov. 1S.-General Mac
Athur's troops arrived from Corona
III the course of the morning. The rail-
road beyond this point has not been
destroyed. The captured railway stock
is being repaired to handle supplies.
The expedition will go north toward
BayombOng probably today. The
signal corps is constructing lines with
great rapidity. y native courier from
Bayombong reports that the Ameri-
can troops left the town soon after
they entered, and that many natives
remain. although no insurgents.
General Macarthur discovered here
Maor JOneson. formerly chief surgeon
on the staff of the Filipino commander,
General MascarGo. lie resides ut Ba-
color. and is about to return there to
resume his practice. Major JOneson
says that all respectable FilipinoS are
disgusted with the behavior of the in
surgents and are glad that the Ameri-
cans have the upper hand y continu
Gus procession of refugees is entering
ranique from the north. indicating the
proximity OF other American troops
probably off the railroad line. These
refugees say that the insurgents have
not known which way to turn with the
Americans occupying so many places
in the north.
Panique is n rich sugar town. Some
of the wealthy Chinese and the poorer
natives fled at the first approach of our
troops. but they are now confidently
returning. The rain has ceased. the
weather is fine and the country is dry
ing rapidly.
Monacada. 12:3O II. m.-Advancing
through the enemy's country by train
from Panique. Il distance of five miles
the Americans reached Monacada.
where the natives have displayed 4
friendly disposition. The train is
stalled here by the wreck of two loco
motives and fifty-fOur cars. evidently
on the main track. The
freight house and depot had been
burned. No attempt will be made to
save the wrecked rolling stock. but the
track Will be cleared. and as soon az
two small breaks have been repaired
the expedition will continue north
ward. Thus far the advance has been
a complete success
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
HURT ON THF FOOT BALL FIELD.
Five Players Badly Injured In a Game Be-
tween High School Boys.

Springfield, Ills, Nov. 2O.-In Il foot
ball game at Taylorville Saturday aft
ernoon, in which the Taylorville high
school eleven defeated the Litchfield
high school eleven by Il score of 23 to
nothing. five Litchfield and two Tay-
lOrville players We're injured. some of
the former seriously.
The Litchfield players injured We're:
Stillwell, left end, internally, and was
unconscious three hours. 1t was
thought ut first his injuries were fatal.
Lloyd. right halfback, kicked in the
stomach and in scrimmage rendered
unconscious for some time. Mailer.
fullback. kicked in the head and Stom-
ach and rendered unconscious. Lee,
quarterback. injured internally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Maj. Swigert Has Three En-
gagements With In
SurgentS.
AGAINST SUPERIOR FORCE.
Battle Believed To Be Still
On-Otis Ca
bles.

Manila, Nov. 20.-Mai. Swigert 5
squadron of the 3rd cavalry is re.
ported to be engaging a greatly supe-
rior force at Pozorru bio, mort beast OF
Dagupan. These troops have fought
three engagements and are now hold
ing their position waiting for rein
forcements.r, 1t is believed at head
quarters that this is Filipino force
covering the retreat of the insurgent
leaders.
Otie speaks of Important Operations.
Washington, Nov. 20.-Otis cables
"MacArthur's advance entered Dagu-
pan today and ascertained that Whea-
tons troops had been there yesterday
and were Withdrawn last evening
The insurgents south of Manila were
again driven back from the is,hmus.
Leonhauser with three companies Of
the 25th infantry by night. surprised
and captured the insurgent force of
200 at O'Donnell, with /, 900 rounds
of ammunition and four tons of sub
sistence and official records One of
the contending insurgent factions at
Fam boanga secured the city and
turned over the same TO Capt. Very.
of u. S. war vessel. The other
faction made demonstrations against
the city. Very called on Jolo for
troops Ole company was sent and
two more will be dispatched. The
latter part of SePtem Der the mem bsrs
IF the insurgent government in Gotta
bGto district. southern Mindanao.
were Deheaded. The new government
formed calls for United States troops
Troops will be sent when available.
Hughes is rowing in Panay with two
columns"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

Makes a Living by Getting Money Out of
the Charitable.

Springfield, Ills. Nov. 20.-Judge Al
len in the United States district court
at Cairo sentenced Rev. j. Forest
Marston to wear and a half i'll the
pcnitentiary for using the mails for Il
scheme TO defraud. MarSton, who was
Il Baptist minister ut Mount Holly, :.
c., in 1892. represented himself to be
an agent for the Red Cross society.
He travelled over the country lectur-
ing on Cuba and raising funds to pro-
vide a home for the poor chilrden who
were made orphans by Weyler's cruel
ty. He pretended to send the money
he raised by registered mail to Miss
Barton and he exhibited receipts fC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
THE CHICAGO CONFERENCE.
Meeting Of the Democratic Executive
Committee and Its object.

Chicago, Nov. 90 The national
democratic executive committee met
in secret session at noon. The COM
mittee will name the time and place
of meeting of the full committee, and
hear reports of the committeeman in
states where elections were recently
held, and probably outline the meth
DDS to be pursued in the coming
presidential campaign. Chairman
Jones says the meeting will certainly
reaffirm the Chicago platform. A re-
cess was taken about l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

DAY 10 greet the morn and crown th-
hours with quiet joy. The good peo-
pie of New York city and other cities
can find it much nearer home. In this
city where l am writing-the city of
Helen Gouid-and | mention that
lady's name with the profoundeSt re-
spy-CL ana aQmIraTIon Tor ner gooC
works. her wOmanly charity. and.
witha; her ad-mindedness. and only
regret thai she has been misled in re-
latiOn to conditions in Utah-but here
in the city of her home within any
thousand feet square may be found
more that menaces the American home
than ever existed or. L hope. ever will
exist. in the whole state of Utah.
And knowing this il looks just
little ridiculous to see well-meaning re-
formers so far misled by misrepreSen-
tation of Utah affairs as to be found
standing knee deep in the Swamps of
social evils about them. vaiHly trying
10 tip-tOe themselves into n position
where they can peek over the rugged
SUBMITS of the Rocky mountains to
find more desperate menace To the
American home. Leave Utah alone,
she is able and will work out her own
salvation. if. indeed, she is not already
as far along that road as any other
state in the Union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Fatally Hurt at AN Initiation.

Carbondale. Ills, Nov. 20.-Lafe
DeaSOn. Il Saloonkeeper of Desoto. a
small village only eight miles north of
this city. died Friday from wounds
said to have been inflicted while being
initiated into Il secret order. known as
the Knights of Royal Arch. \ large
paddle was used in the ceremony in
one side of which was fixed n blank
cartridge. In using il this side was
used, exploding the cartridge and
wounding Deason on the under side of
the thigh. resulting in death later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
snIzer Would BE Leader.

Chicago, Nov. 20.-tiepresentative
William Sulzer, of New York. who is
in Chicago in connection With the meet
ing of the executive committee of the
national Democratic committee today.
said: Yes. | am IL candidate for the
Democratic leadership of the next
house of representatives. l would not
he Il candidate if my friends did not
believe my selection would strengthen
our party in the east and help us TO
carry the doubtful states of New York
and New Jersey i'll the next pTesiden-
tial contest" He declared himself
loyal to the Chicago platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Reouisition for Whiteman.

Springfield, Ills, Nov. 20-Governor
Tanner Saturday issued n requisition
on the governor of New York for the
eXtraditiOn of Alonzo ]. Whiteman
alias \. T.. Delafield. Whiteman passed
n worthless check on John w. Taylor,
clerk at the Grand Pacific hotel, Chi
cago, and in July, 1898. was sentenced
to the house of correction for one year.
The case was taken TO the appellate
court and Whiteman was released on
bond. He left for parts unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
these letters. but Miss Barton nevor -.-
ceiyed any of the money.
Griswold Bankruptcy Case.

Springfield. Ills. Nov. 20.-Owing to
the objection of two of the creditors
Judge Allen in the United States dis
trict court Saturday did not approve
the sale of the unsecured stock of l..
u. GriSwold n Son. who recently filed
Il petition of bankruptcy with liabili-
ties of S90000 and with assets of about
the same amount. The sale of the I'M
secured stock was made to johnson
Bros. and Il. c. Thatcher X Co, of
Colfax, Ills. for $4,000. with the con-
sent of the unSeclEed creditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Loubet Unveils a sIonumenr.

Paris. Nov 20.-President LOubet
unveiled in the Place de In Nation
yesterday Il statue symbolizing the
triumph of the republic. TIE premier.
NJ. WaldeckR ROsseau, and all
other members of the cabinet Were
present The ceremony was witnessed
by an immense crowd. There was an
imposing procession of municipal func-
tionaries and labor delegations. Every
where VI. Ioubet was greeted with
cheesr and the demonstration passed
of without serious incident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
HAS GIVEN 1T TO HIS BRIDE.
Dewey Transfers Washington Property
| Presented by American People.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The formal
deed of conveyance was filed today,
transferring from Admiral George
Dewey to Mrs. Mildred Dewey, his
wife, the property at 1747 Rhode Isl
and avenue, presented to the admiral
by popular subscription. A nominal
consideration is named in the instru-
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
She viii share His Good Fortune.

Charleston. Ellis. Nov. 20.-A mar
riage license was issued here TO George
n. James and Mrs. Flora \. Booze, of
MattoOn. The prospective groom is
the Peoria, Decatur and Evansville
railway employe that fell heir this
week to $2.5OO.O0O and baronetcy in
England. The couple were enga ged
before James good fortune came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
BOLD BURGLARS THESE
Blow Open a Safe and Get $4,000 at Mar
shaIitown, Iowa.

Marshalltown, Iowa, Nov. 20
Burglars blew open the safe OF the
Southwestern Insurance company in
the court house basement ut noon and
secured 81, 500 in cash and certificates
of deposit. Many people were about
the court house at the time, but the
burglars escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Roberts Has Few Friends at Homo.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. 20-The Dem
ocratic state committee held meeting
Saturday. chiefly TO consider the Rob
erts case. James II. Moyle. chairman
and Mormon, urged that counter
petitions be gotten UP asking that Rob
erts be seated. The Gentle members
arose and opposed this, saying that
they had voted for Roberts as Il Dem
ocrat on the expectation that he would
be able to clear up the charges that
were made against him by the opposi-
tion. as he had agreed to do. Roberts
was arraigned for what was called his
bad faith in failing to do this. and it
was declared that he had made IL foot
bail of the Democratic party as we'll
as of prominent Democrats. The mat
ter was drOpDed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Distressing Accident at GaIatia.

Eldorado. Ills, Nov. 20.-At Galatia.
ten miles west of here, the 7-year-old-
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Cardwell acci-
IDENTITY fell into the ciStern. His mother
jumped into the cistern to rescue her
little one. but could not get out. When
her husband arrived he found the
mother and child in the cistern. The
child is dead and the mother is eX-
Dected to die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Two Hundred Rebels Captured.

Manila, Nov. 20. 10 a. m.-Captain
LeOnhaeuSer has accomplished one of
the best coups of the war Reaching
O'DOnncll by Il night march from Ca
pas Oh Nov. IL hc surprised the insur-
gent force, numbering 200. and cap
tured all Of them with their arms. 10
900 rounds of ammunition and four
tons of subsistence. One Filipino was
killed. but there We're no American
casualties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

Harrisburg. Pa. Nov. 2O.-The For
ty-first regiment left Camp Meade Sat
ur,lay afternoon for New York
whence il will sail today for Manila
on the transport Logan, via the Suez
cuual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Arrive at Windsor.
MINERS STRIKE LIKELY.
One Involving 10000 Men Threatened I'm
the Southwest.

the Southwest.
Indianapolis, Nov. 20.-President
Mitchell, of the United Mine workers.
has notified the proprietors of the
Susqueha hanna Coal company at Nanti-
coke, Pa, and the Missouri Pacific,
Missouri, Kansas, Texas. Cotton Belt
and Iron Mountain railroads that he
will order strike of all miners work
ing for them unless the demands are
complied with. Nit chell believes the
strike will take place. If it does, he
says 80, 900 men will be thrown out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Morgan and Johnston Matched.

Athens, Ala, Nov. 20.-The cam
paign was opened here Saturday by
one of the warmest debates ever heard
in Alabama politics. The participants
We're United States Senator John I.
Morgan and Governor Joseph +. Johns
ton, who recently announced his can
didacy for Morgan's seat in the senate.
Governor Johnston callenged the sena-
tor to join him in 2ll his appointments
of the campaign. This was accepted.
Much of JOhnston's speech was de-
voted to Morgan's alleged detection
from Bryan, and criticism of the SEN
ator's position on expansion. Johnston
put himself on record as against this
government taking in territory not con-
tiguouS TO the United States. Morgan
denied detection from Bryan, and de-
clared in favor of depriving the ne
grOes of vote. turning to where the
negroes were congregated listening to
his SppPCl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

New York. Nov. 2O.-The work o.
securing a jury in the MolineuN cas-,
continued today and will probably re
quire the entire week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
SMALLPOX IN IOWA.

Ten Cases in Railroad Camp Near
Storm Lake.
Des Moines, Nov. 20.-The state
board of health received a telegram
that there are 10 cases of smallpox
in a railroad camp near Storm Lake.
Stringent precautions have been taken
to prevent spread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
W. ID. Bynum Given a riace.

indianapolis. Nov. 20.-HOn. W. d.
Bynum has received from President
Mckinley notice of his appointment as
n member of the board of general ap-
praiSerS at New York. The board
passes on appeals growing out of Gus
toms duties and the appointment con-
tinueS during good behavior. 3Tnum
says he viii accept the office and is
preparing TO go to New York inSa few
days TO assume his duties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Deat. of DR.. w Ro-a

Springfield Ills. Nov. 3O.-Dr w. n
BoEi. VINO was until few weeks ago
PRESIDENT OF the state. board of phar-
MACY. died Friday at his bone in
Arcola-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
No Improvement.

Paterson. Nov. 2O--Hobart shows
no improvement in condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
THUGSOUT OF PRISON
Two Vicious Criminals Escape
from the County Jail
at Lincoln.
WANToN ASSAULT UPON A WOMAN

Knocked Down and Kicked Because Shs
Was In the Way-Foot Ball Came as Bad
as a Battle-Seven Boys Hurt Out of the
Twenty-Five PIayins-Preacher Who
Was a Fraud Gets Into the Pen He
Operated on the Charitable.
Springfield, Ills. Nov. 20.-Saturday
night when the turnkey ut the county
Jail in Lincoln was bringing the food
TO the prisoners. and had opened the
door leading into the corridor which
runs in front if the cells. Charles
Wheeler and Neal Page. two prisoners,
leaped upon the turnkey and overpow-
ering him dashed through the door and
escaped. Katie Lauer. Il maid who
was standing near the corridor door
was knocked over, and Wheeler kicked
her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Lady Salisbury Dead.

London. Nov. 20.-Lady Salisbury,
wife of the premier, died this after
noon after protracted illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Both Are Very Bad Citizens.

Wheeler was in Jail on charges Of
robberieS at Mount Pulaski, and
Clarksley and Ee also attempted to
kill the sheriff of Christian county by
shooting at him. He escaped without
coat, hat or shoes. Neal Page. alias
Cornelius Holmes. is n well-known
crook of Springfield and Lincoln. He
was in Jail on Il charge of criminally
aSSaulting his Step-daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
ROYALTY
TRAVELS.
Emperor and Empress of
Germany in Eng
land.
Received BY QUEEN VIC.
Remarkable Ovations to the
Visiting Sover-
eigns.
Received BY QUEEN VIC.

Portsmouth, Eng, Nov. 20.-The
emperor and empress of Germany ar
rived this morning and were welcomed
by the Duke of Connaught and court
dignitaries and salutes from the war
ships and forts.
Their maiesties and royal high
nesses took a train for Windsor Mt
11:S0 amid salutes from warships.
bands playing national anthems and
cheers from the crowds thronging ut
every point of vantage outside the
stock yards.
Arrive at Windsor.
Windsor, Nov. 20.-Their majesties
arrived at 1:45 p. m. and were re-
ceived by the prince of Wales and sons
and driven to the castle, where they
were received by the queen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

break tomorrow toward SayOmDong.
Corona will be garrisoned with two
companies of the Thirty-siXth.
Scouts Have a Brush with the Enemy.
Immediately on entering Corona
Slaven's scouts moved up the track
toward Panique. On the way they en-
countered an entrenched party OF in
surgents whom they drove back. then
entering the town and capturing fOuT
locomotives and thirteen cars. as al
ready cabIed. They learned that 800
insurgents had left the town in the
course of the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
RIGHT AFTER THEM.
Our Troops q 'errunninE ths y orth of the
., island of Luzon.

island of Luzon.
Manila, Nov. 20. 10 a. m.-The Amer
lean occupation of the country be
tween Manila and DaCupan is proceed
ing with rush. General MacArthUT
is within five miles Of Dagupan. which
place General Wheaton will probably
occupy. General Macarthur is moving
his troops by train and the roads with
il General Lawton's territory are be
coming passable.
Manila. Nov. 10. Il. m.-The follow
ing dispatches have been received here
from correspondents of the Associated
Press accompanying the American ad-
vance northward:
Corona. Nov. 1S.-Cien. Macarthur
entered Corona this afternoon. The
insurgents had fed last Monday after
burning the depot. Nothing else was
destroyed 10y them. Corona is the first
town along the Manila-D -Dagupan rail
way line where the natives did not run
at the approach of the Americans. The
padres offered quarters in the church
and convent. The town has one good
house. Corona is the seat OF heavy
English sugar interests. The trip here
was n hard one and occupied six hours
in covering seven miles and Il half,
most of the time being spent i'll ford
ing a quarter Cf n mile flood running
out OF the Rio TarlaC. We have no
wagons. and pack mules and native
bearers carry all our supplies.
We Have Occupied BayOmbong.
The natives here say that Bayom-
bong was occupied last Sunday by
mounted troops, probably General
Noung'S brigade of General LawtOn' )
division. The people here are of a bet
ter class than we have usually found.
and they welcomed the Americans. as
they evidently realize that their agri-
cultural interests will revive. General
Macarthur said this afternoon: We
seem To be entering n different political
atmosphere. The people here seem to
be less attached to Aguinaldo's cause
then those in many towns we have en-
tered on the railroad line" The COM
mand will move noTthward at day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

Waupaca, Wis, Nov. 2O.-ThC jury
in the ease of George Miles. charged
with the murder of Birdie Fox at OSh-
kosh last spring, brought in Il verdict
of acCuittal-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. f. w. Groves sigma
tUre is on each box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

He plays well that wins" Hood 5
SarsaParilla wins the victory over dis
ease because it possesses genuine
curative power.