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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
EMPLOYEES HAVE A PICNIC

First Annual of the Attaches of Deere d
Mansur Company.
Employees of Deere & Mansur COM
pany, of Moline. and their families
and friends, had an outing Saturday,
the pleasures of which will be long
cherished by those participating in it.
1t was the first annual picnic of the
Deere & Mansur employees. They were
transported in special. electric train
going first TO the Twelfth street bail
park, where the machinists defeated
the molders, q to II. At the conclu-
sion of this contest adjournment was
taken TO the old fair grounds on
>r'--I u"'n tho midday meal was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
MRS. RICO Is WANTED.

Her Help Needed to Clear the Title to
Some Property.
Milwaukee, July S.-The American
Mailing company made petition in the
courts here to clear the title to some
property transferred to it by the late
Eber T. Ward and service is necessary
upon the Princess du Chimay, one of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
rmDezzler u,ves himself Up.

Springfield. Ills, July "a State
Register special from TayIorvilIe says
that Frank D. Martin. who as secre-
tary and bookkeeper OF the Pratt
Baxter Grain company of that city
embezzled $1,000 of the firms funds,
and who fed after making confession
and partial restitution, arrived in Tay-
lorville Saturday night and proceeded
20 the jail and gave himself up. Later
he was released on bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
FXPLAINs THE "ALLEGED ALLIANCE
Repudiates Any Aspirations To BE Presi-
dent ofthe United States.

dent of the United States.
Insofar as the alleged alliance with
you is concerned, / can freely and
frankly say that none has been made.
AS you are already aware 1 simply
proffered you my support in your can
Gidacy for United States senator, and
only wanted to know whether you
were in favor of an amendment to the
constitution of the United States per-
mitting the election of United States
senators by direct vote of the people.
l was glad to be advised by you that
you favored the restriction of trusts"
but neither of these things was made
the conditions of my support.
The language which is attributed
to me in the false interview, in which
am made to criticise and abuse the
administration. should have condemned
the interview as a fabrication at once.
But even more absurd is the state
ment made by the press that l am an
&vowed candidate for the Republican
nomination for president at the next
national convention; that you have
made an alliance with me, and that
therefor you have practically declared
your opposition to President Mckinley
and should retire from his cabinet. OF
course, such a statement is too silly to
sufficient to say to you that / have
not, and never did entertain the re-
motest intention of becoming a candi-
date for the presidency. The story is
only another invention Of Michigan
newspapers.
Il think the time is not far distant
when public opinion will compel news
papers to be fair and decent in their
treatment of men in public life. I'm
til it does am convinced that the only
course to pursue is TO ignore their
malicious attacks. Attempts to correct
their reports only result in provoking
a more liberal outpouring of editorial
venom After all. il is well TO remem-
Der that newspaper represents the
opinion of only one man, and that
that opinion is usually Influenced by |
every motive except a desire to do full |
justice The time is not far distant |
when the people viii awake to this |
fact. and when they do there will be a |
radical change in the policy of con- |
ducting the newspapers of the county,
and especially in their treatment of |
public men
Regretting If the unwarrantable |
liberties taken with my name have |
you any embarrassment, / am
Yours. very sincerely,
HAZEN 5. PINGREE."
Snhzeriha fo, IT, a---.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
Uanafaares a. contributors.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 3.-The To-
cal Young Mems Christian association,
after six weeks canvass, has sue
ceeded in canceling its Indebtedness OF
$50. 900 by popular su descriptions. Among
the last pledges received was $500 from
General Alger, which was doubled a
few minutes later by Senator Mcmillan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
sCEURMAEs HOPEFUL VIEW.
He Says the Filipinos Outside of Luzon
Want Pcace-SchooIs at Manila.

Manila, July 2. 6:25 p. m.-Professor
J. G.. Schurman, of the United States ad-
visory commission for the Philippines,
returned to Manila today from a three
weeks tour of the southern islands. He
takes an entirely hopeful view of the
general conditions there. The intelli-
gent and substantial citizens desire an
American protectorate. The masses are
awaiting the settlement of the war in
the island of Luzon before declaring
themselves. They are chiefly anxious
to be undisturbed.
Tomorrow the public schools in Ma
Mia will open and it is expected that
there will be 5000 children in attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
RE ON OUR TROOPS
iIifornians in Leaving Island of
Negros are At
tackled.
NATIVES KILL ONE AMERICAN

departure of Company Of Soldiers Leads
Iiipinos to Believe the Island is Being
Sacuated-Tweuty-ay Girls Jump From
burning Faetory In Chieago-FIfth An
nei Tournament CT Golf Association
gins.
Manila. July 3.-Reports have been
lved of an outbreak in the island
jegros, incident to the departure
he California regiment for home.
le hostile natives seeing company
folders at one of the small ports
pairing to depart. thought the
fericans were evacuating the island,
ii 250 of them, mostly Bolomen. at
tcked the troops, killing one and
founding another. The Filipinos
we're easily driven of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

mcn abd. escorts. Play began
ontkstants being sent of in
= inlervals of four minutes
. e-spptestants began TO come
the lirsa round. High
~l3 many players are APP
,fp. 4sf the Onwentsia
fine score of SO, and c.
Id, f the Chicago Golf club,
4 II thtscore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
More yellow Fever at SANTIAGO

Santiago de Cuba, July 3.-Ten new
cases OF yellowfeyer were reported Sat
urday and i've yesterday. The United
States troops have all been removed
from the infected camp, but the doctors
seem unable to check the progress Of
the disease among them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

There is time for all things. The
time to take DeWitt's Little Early
Risers is when You are suffering from
constipation. biliousness, sickhead-
ache, indigestion or other stomach or
liver troubles They never gripe.
For sale by L. H. ThomassA- j. Reiss
and NJ F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

Saratoga. N Y. July 3--There is
no improvement in the condition of
Bishop John p. Newman, of the
Methodist church, this morning. The
physicians give no encouragement.
He is gradually succumbing to pneu-
monia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
1rire Hled br lightning.

es. NIB, July 3.-During a
J flast ght Victor and Ira Deb
and {, hn Amos. and two
tlown u. while driving. were
K by litning. They and the
were tiIled. The bodies were
today by y searching party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

IoFa, july 3.-James
IA, Bohemiaa, shot his young
,afe five times and then killed him
gf The wife. Il s thought. cannot
cover jealousy Fas the cause
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
Reportea ml.for1.ns for AIger.

Montreal. July lit is reported
M Three Rivers hat the village of
ad Mere and the immense pulp
owned by Secrftary Alger were
royed by fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
Police Points.

Michael Burke was fined SO and
costs for disorderly conduct
G. Anderson was assessed IS and
costs for drunkenness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
pIvfu.. Condition.

;nnes. france. July S.-Dreyfus
=. .nsel. Latpri and 'Demange. visited
aim this morhing. After talking over
bsi case the counsel left. Both de-
sred he was in mach better condi-
a physically ard mentally than
y antici fkted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
rhe carnerie strIke.

Pittsburg. July s.-The strike in
augarated at the Homestead steel
works of Carnegie & %. Saturday has
not yet had any visible effect on oper-
atious. All is quiet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

me uE:o3 UIlcxIayers or Buffalo. ~
Y. have gone On strike because their
demand for an increase in pay of >
cents an hour was not granted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

lone good turn deserves another y
Those who have been cured by Hood s
Sarsaparilla are glad to tell others
about il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
GIRLS LEAP FOR LIFE.

vWeS-five Jamp From Burning Factory
in Chicago.
C<ago. July 3.-The factory of
heEsstern Paper Stock company
ta1 fire shortly before noon. The
Ala spread rapidly. Twenty-Five
gi hose escape was cut off. jumped
III the second story windows.
81 <these we're more or less seri-
f. ID there was some loss of
\ rs ini the Excitement it was i'm
IfH1o keep track of all the en-
n 4 81 the factory. wh& numbered
kdnnen and 20 men. The build
3 gutted, With loss of 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03

Prince du Chlmay, ran away
gypsy violinist, who had q wife, ant
is still with the gypsy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-03
! PLAY AT LAKE FOREST.

Annual Tournament of United States
III Association Begins.
-Jlke Forest, H., July 3.-The fifth
,Lual tournaul6ht of the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
From South Africa.

Durham. Dec. % "A dispatch from
Cnievely Camp reports a sharp skirmlsh
at the Tugela river December 26.
Colonel Donald, of the Dublin Fusil-
iers, fell from his horse and broke his
collar bone.
Chieveley Camp, Dec. 2l.-(Delayed
in transmissioD). A shell from a Beer
96-pounder burst in the camp today,
killing FIVE and wounded six.
London, Dec. 20.-An official dis
patch from Capetown says that Gen.
erai Methuen reports a heavy cannon
aiding from the Beers to which the
British naval guns replied. Methuen's
patrols find all quiet in the n%eigbboriDg
country. Colonel Baden-Powell 81
MafekiDg reports all we'll, December II.
The situation with French and Gatacre
remains unchanged.
London, Dec. ga dispatch from
Modder river, dated December %, says
that General Methuen is sending mount
ed expeditions to the south and west to
prevent Boer sympathizers from dam
aging the railroad. The Beers have
stretched their entertainments so far to
the westward as to make a flank move
ment by the British from that side well
oigh impossible.
London, Dec. ga Cape Town dis
patch says the Canadian contingent
will be sent to REINFORCE Butler al
ChieVeley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
NEWS VI The DAY

Great Britain and Germany are re-
ported 10 have made a secret treaty for
dividing Portugal's colonies.
Colonel Lockett, with $500 men
has routed 1000 Fiiipinos from a strong
position in the mountains near Nal
abon.
Captain G. A. Armes, a retired army
officer. is preparing to publish a hook
IN which he denonnces a number of of
hcers of the regnlar army. Il is thought
oe may be court martialed,
According 10 information received by
Ssuator Masop, the q. S. cruiser Mont
ponery is doing p ,lice duty for the Brit.
SD on the African coast. The Senator
will make his information a subject of a
resolution 10 the Senate.
Elliott Daufor.h in an interview in
New York says q recent tour in the
South has convinced him thst silver
will not be q leading issue in the CAM
paign of 1900, though Bryan is the
favorite for the democratic presidential
nomination.
Mail advices received from the Orient
state that Russia and France are on.
niving together in e~ncroaching on
Chinese territory against England.
Japan is buying immense quantities OF
rice. Il is believed that War will break
out in the spring.
The primary steps in the Seaboard
Air Line consolidation have been taken
by the stockholders OF the Florida
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
FAUOUIER NOTES.

Mr.. James Carver has moved with his
family from near Rectortown to q farm near
Alexandria.
Mr.. Leander Thompson. who lives near
Linden. had his barn and granery burned
Wednesday night with 40 barrels of corn, so
or so bushels of applss, also some wheat and
rye end farming implements.
In the village of Orlean only one man and
wife, A. ]. Parr ana Mrs. Parr, ale now liy-
ing, of the many who have owned property
aud were once citizens of the village in old
times.
On Tuesday evening, December 26. at the
home of the brides psrente, near Fauquier
Springs, Mr.. Walter Robinson was united in
marriage 10 Miss Cassie, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert l.. Smith.
The cattle industry mas proved q profitable
venture for the majority OF our farmers dur
ing the year 1899. Two hundred and fifty
loads OF fat cattle were shipped from Rector
town averaging twenty head to the car This
makes q total of FIVE thousand cattle shipped.
-[Warreuton Virgiuiau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
T%ELEGRApHIC BREVlTIES.

The New York Herald Company
filed articles of incorporation in Trep-
ton, N. j., today with $500, 900 capitali-
cation. The i%Dcorrorstors are ]. Cor
don Bennett, G. G.. Rowland and
others.
The committee appointed by credi-
tors to investigate the accounts of Stahl
& Straub. BOXER, of Philadelphia, who
tailed November %, report that not 3
dollars worth Of available resources
we're found.
The New York grand jury today resumed
the investigation demanded by the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company for the purpose Of
ascertainiDg if possible who circulated stock
jobbing stories against the company. Wall
street men generally do not believe anything
wi com out of the investigation, but the
grand jury made a presentment this after
noon, setting forth that they believed a crime
had been committed in the floating of rumors
egaiding the company. They said, how
ever, that the matter bad been placed before
them too late for proper investigation.
The New York Merchants Association has
opened correspondence with representatives
of the leading commercial bodies of Philadel-
phis, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago and t. Louis
with a view of obtaining delegates from such
-uch cities to join a delegation in New York
f T the purpose of visiting Puerto Rico and
making q personal inspection Of the coudi-
tiops there and of asceIt'ining what oppor-
tunities there are on the island for Amer
lean manufacturers.
James J.. Herbert, teller of the defunct
Vile Marie Bank at Montrssl, who had been
missing since tho bank closed its doors, was
aptured in a suburb Of the city this morn
ing. He ha1 been living in an empty house
in the northern part of the city for some
time.
Robert Wilcox, leader of the natives of the
Hawaiian Islands, is in Chicago, on his way
to Washington to represent the interests OF
the natives before Congress. Wilcox, who is
an American, WAS the leader OF tho movement
Of 1895 to restore Queen Lii to the throne.
The Kentucky legislature will meet JAN
uary 2 and the democratic caucus of the Sem
ate and House members wi l be held Monday
night January /. The candidates for the
various legislative offices are Numerous. Both
House ire d ,mocratIc.
The steamer Pleiades, built for the Boston
Towboat Company, was successfully launch
oil at the s~bipvafd ofthe Mar gland Steel Com
pany, Sparrow's Point, Baltimore. this morn
ing.
Miss Mary Daltman, a pretty miss of II, of
Orlando. Fla, has b en- arrested for cowbi1-
ing Louis Robertson for uncomplimentary r.
marks at q school entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
Mishap to Santa Claus.

Nyack, n. Y, Dec. 2S-During a
Christmas festival at St Paula NJ. E.
Church, last night, Robert Wheeler,
who impersonated Santa Claus, came
down a chimney and taking a lighted
candle started in TO fill a number Of
stockings that hung before a fire place.
While so doing, Wheeler's false beard
caught fire and he was 500 wrapped
10 flames. The pastor of the church, as
sisted by several other persons threw
their garments about Wheeler and
smothered the flames. The fire caused
a panic among the audience who fed
to the street in disorder, thus breaking
up the festival. Wheeler was badly
burned about the head and arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
rO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHlC NEWS.
Foreign News.

Liverpool, Dec. est is stated that
Lord Salisbury Intended to resign the
first OF the coming year, but that, alter
| discussing the matter with the queen,
he has now decided to remain III of1ce
until the end of the war. It'll thought
that Salisbury will certainly retire be.
fore the next general election in 1900.
the Duke of Davonshire succeeding him
as premier.
Paris, Dec. GA plague of rats has
appeared 10 the neigbborhood of the
Exposition grounds. As many IS TO-
600 of the vermin have he9n 9 at
one time in vacant lots. TIE cats are
| afraid to tackle the rats and some OF
the frail exhibits are threatened by
their depredations.
Calcutta, Dec. 2S.-The MAN of
| Hyderabad, who is the greatest NC
hammedan potentate in India, declares
| that his purse, army and sword are
| ever ready to defend the British em-
| pire. The Maharadah Of Gwaliar has
requested an appointment to a position
on General Lord Roberts staff in South
| Africa. He has offered to send q
transport with native troops and horses
to fight against the Beers.
Durham, Dec. 28.-The Right Hon.
Harry Escombe, ex-premier of Nata',
dropped dead here today.
Rome, Dec. 2S.-Tne "Christian
Brothers." question concerning the set
tIement of which Archbishop Riodap,
of San Francisco, came to Rome, still
remains unsolved, owing to French op-
Victoria, B. c., Dec. 2S:-The steam
er City of London brings news that the
Japanese naval authorities are making
great val preparations. Arrangements
are being made for what is thought to
be inevitable "a struggle with Russis.
Late advices from China say there
has been further rioting in Shan Tung
province and ten French and American
missions have been burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
Politics.

New York, Dec. % Joseph +. John
ston, Governor of Alabama, and candi-
date for United States Senator to sue
coed john #. Morgan, has been in the
city for several days on private busi.
ness. The campaign between Morgan
and Johnston is to be fou- ht out large
" on national iseues. Of the contest,
Governor Johnston said II am stand
ing squarely on the democratic nation
al platform in my canvass. The demo
Gratis OF my State believe 10 the free sill
YER issue and they are for the nominf-
ton of Bryan. Before our campsigo
opened Senator Morgan tried TO create
new issues aud to evade positive sup
port of Bryan and the present national
platform. His u%tterances probably cost
him many votes. and when he went on
the stump against me shortly before
Congress met, be quickly discovered
that the people down there we're for
Bryan aud the Caicago platform"
Governor Johnston says he is confident
of election to the United States Senate
10 succeed Morgan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
b WAR IN AFRICA.

The Beers continue to threaten Gen,
Buffers army at Cheveley, Natal, OF
both sides, particularly on the east.
though it is doubted they intend a di.
rect attack.
Gen. Warren, commanding the Fifth
division, arrived at Pietermaritzbure
December Is, with his staff, and pro-
decided to the front. Five battalions OF
his division of II, 900 men have been
SEMI to reinforce General Butler. Gen.
eral Warren was last reported to be in
Cape Colony, moving northward to-
ward General Methuen's position. His
arrival in Natal shows q change OF
plans.
Winston Spencer Churchill. who es.
capped from Boer captivity at Pretoria.
says the British soldiers still have con-
6dence in Butler.
A London War Office dispatch
from Capstown states that the
Beers at Modder river, Cape Col
ouy, have advanced their intrench-
ments to within three and q half
miles of Gen. Methuen's present posi-
ton. This indicates that the Beers in
tend to hem in Metbuen closely and
that they are not deferred by his lyd-
dite shells.
A British accommodating party which
ventured out of Kimberley December 20
found the Beers strongly posted there.
Mafekipg was heavily bombarded De-
cember Is. A dispatch from Mochudi,
B~echuanaland, dated December 16, re-
ported the Rhodesian relief expedition
for Mafeking still advancing.
Queen Victoria has proclaimed a
warning to all British subjects not to
assist the inhabitants of the Transvaal
or the Orange Free State.
Another regiment of British regulars
in Canada-the Royal Canadians, at
Hali,ax-has been ordered to South
Africa. This is taken to indicate that
Britain is not alarmed at the rumors of
a Fenian invasion of Canada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
Horseshoe Bend.

Harrisburg. Pa, Dec. 28-It was
discovered recently by the official sur
veyor of Blair county that a tract Of
land on the Allegheny Mountains, in
Guiding the famous Horseshoe Bend Oh
the Pennsylvania Railroad, was unseat-
ed land. This vacant tract also it,
cludes the large reservoir which sup
plies Altoona with water. A joint az
plication was filled at tae Department
OF Internal Affairs today by the city OF
Altoona and The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company for e warrant for the land.
Investigation at the department shows
that this tract was never conveyed, the
title remaining in the Common wealth
of Pennsylvania since the Revolution
airy war. This tract was embraced
within the land that was given to Will
liam Penn under the charter of the
Crown Of England and which the Leg
stature received from PENIS heirs by
virtue of the act of 1879, paying there
for G135,0 600 sterling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28
Congressman Boutelle.

Boston, Mass, Dec. %. -Congressman
c. A. B0utelle, of Bangor. Maine, is
very i'll at the Mclean insane asylum
tt Waverly, Mass. The officials at the
asylum refuse to give any information
as to his condition. There was q ru
NOR this noon that the Congressman
was dead, but this was denied. His in
tellect is shattered and it is believed the
end is not far off. The congressman is
suffering from Brieht's disease in its last
stages. At times his condition borders
on delirium. An attempt was made to
place Mr.. Boutelle in private santa
RUNS, but admission was refused him
because of the violent paroxysms at
tending the disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-28

MR. ELIOT DANFORTH, who has just
returoed from so extended orr OF the
South, tells a New York newspaper
that whiie the people of this section
are almost unanimous iI favor of the
Chicago ticket, they are not keen set
ON the Chicago platform. Mr.. Dat
forth was never more mistaken in all
his life. Southern democrats are DO,
only IN favor of Mr.. Bryao, but, wheth-
or right or wrong, are just as much in
favor Of free silver, and while the fail
ure to include a free silver plank in the
democratic platform would not deter
them from voting the democratic ticket,
it would certainly tend to diminish
greatly the enthusiasm with which they
would prosecute the campaign. Their a.
legged prosperity is not sufficient to in
duce them to lose their love for ap
abundant supply of money, for the
more money, the higher the price oil
their products.