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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Killed by a Failing Tree.

Shell Lake. Wis. May 24.-Wiiliam
Witt was instantly killed and Gus Ru-
bin and Andrew Haugen seriously
wounded by a falling tree Monday
They were riding in from work on the
Shell Lake Lumber companys logging
train which was passing a forest fire.
when a burning tree fell across the
car, crushing the men down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
American Sunday school Union.

Philadelphia. May 24.-The cele-
bration of the 18th anniversary of the
American Sunday School union began
here today with a monster meeting in
the academy of music. There is a
large number of members present
from all parts of the union. Ad-
dresses by prominent clergymen and
laymen were delivered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Cumberland Pre,bv.erian..

Denver, Cole. May 24.-The CuMber-
land Presbyterian general assembly
yesterday condemned the use of tobacco
and adopted a resolution declaring it
the duty Of Christians to favor pro-
hibition OF the sale of Intoxicating
liquors and to work for such pro-
hihffinn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Says He Was Robbed of $500.

Milwaukee. May 24.-Milwaukee police
are trying to recover 500 in cash and
5000 in bank certificates of which Gus
tav Petersen. a Watersmeet, Mich, sa
loonkeeper says he was robbed in the
city Monday night The certificates
were drawn on Wausau, Wis, and Iron
wood. Mich. banks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
sCHURMAN'S CABLE.
Mckinley Hears From the President OF the
Commission to the philippines.

Washington. May 24.-Secretary Hay
has received from President Schurman,
Of the Philippine commission. a long
message giving the results OF the meet
ings thus far held with the native Fill
pino commission sent by Aguiraldo to
treat with the Americans. The message
was laid before the president last night.
lie was very much gratifed at its con-
tents. which were said to be very en-
couraging for the outlook that some
thing definite may be accomplished
President Schurman reports that the
native commissioners will take back to
their people the proposition for form
of government. etc. suggested by the
American commission
Washington. May 24.-The indication
clearly set out in the news dispatches
from Manila OF n division Of opinion
among the United States commissioners
as to the best method of dealing with
the insurgents at this critical stage has
aroused deep interest here Nothing
was received at the state department
yesterday from President Schurman. OF
dispatches to Secretary Alger. or az
least all OF them made public. there is
no reference to any dissatisfaction on
his part with the attitude of the civ
ilian members of the commission. These
are reported to be in favor OF less
peremptory treatment of the Filipinos
than General Otis favors. He insists
that the only thing to do is to demand
unconditional surrender II is regarded
rs perhaps n misfortune that this phase
Of the situation was not reached before
Admiral Dewey. by leaving Manila for
home. lost to the commission the benefit
Much Tact Required just Now.
1t is realized here that much tact is
required at this jurcture in order. while
avoiding extreme n assures with the
FTlipinos. not to fail into the much
graver error of losing the expensively
bought fruits Of the victories OF the
American army and navy. The war de-
partment is inclined TO support General
Otis. not only because of his connection
with the war but also on the ground
that his longer experience with the in
surgents better fits him to understand
the native character. However the
president is giving the matter his close
personal attention. assisted not only by
Secretary Hay. who is directly respon-
sible for the instructions given to the
commission. but by all of-tte members
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24

Neenah. Wis. May 24.-Emil Schultz.
a drug clerk of this city. was held up in
Riverside park Sunday evening by
would-be robbers. Schultz resisted
their efforts and was shot twice. once,
through the hand and another shot
making a flesh wound in the h-east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Perry Heath To BE a Banker.

New York. May 24.-It is reported
that Perry s. Heath. first assistant
postmaster general. and his brother.
Fletcher Heath. have negotiated for
and practically acquired a controlling
interest in the stock OF the Seventh
National bank of this city, and that
they will soon assume control of the
institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Will Not Accept.

Pekin, May 24.-Ihe Russian min
lister notified the foreign office that
Russia is unable to accept the Chinese
refusal of railroad concession, and
that she will send engineers forthwith
to survey the line to connect the Rus
sian Manchnrian railroad with Pekin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Tampered with the Coin Bags.

Washington. May 24.-Chief wilkie.
Of the secret service. has announc ed the
arrest in Chicago of William Coleman,
q silver teller in the sub-treasury there.
on a charge OF having, distracted silver
from bags received from the banks. 1t
IS said that Coleman has been en-
gagged in tampering with the coin since
last November.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
ANYBODY in Want of work .

Houghton, Mich. May 24.-Scarcity of
labor is reaching an acute stage at all
of the new mines and contractors are
looking for men. who are scarce and
high-priced. Many contractors are pay
ing 81 per day for common labor. SO for
carpenters and other tradesmen in pro-
portion. There is no doubt but what
900 additional workmen could find i'm
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
BaptIsts at Frisco.

San Francisco, May 24.-Train loads
of delegates from the east to the Ma
tional Baptist convention which began
here this morning arrived during the
night. The meeting began at 10,
when the Woman's Baptist Home Mis-
sionary society celebrated its 22nd an
niXerSnrY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
unfnrtunate Peonle

are they who while suffering from
kidney diseases are prejudiced against
all advertised remedies They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for kidney and blad-
der troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
On THE TRACK OF SIN.
Baxter Committee at Chicago
Unearths What Looks Like
Very Bad Case.
POLICEMEN IN THE ROLE OF THUGS.
Take a Woman for Their Victim and Rob
Her-Next They Beg for Mercy and Then
the Accuser Changes Her Statement and
Saves Them from Punishment-Other
Chicago News-Winter Wheat Prospects
Letter Carriers Want a Raise.

Chicago. May 24.-Mrs. Edna Koch,
keeper OF a house for ''roomers and
boarders" al 126 Twenty-first street.
was the only witness before the BaX-
ter senatorial investigating committee
at the Great Northern hotel yesterday
morning. She detailed story of rob
berry, drunkenness. blackguardism and
general rowdyness in the police depart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Findings In Dreyfus Revision.

Paris, May 2I.-The president of
the civil section of the court of cassa-
tion submitted to the president the
full court findings in the revision of
the Dreyfus case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Clever.nd the Hos Fisherru-u.

Toledo. May 24.-Ex-President Cleve-
land broke the record for bass catching
at Middle Bass on Saturday. He pulled
in 125 pounds of fish while Captain Bob
Evans caught forty-five bass from one
tc two pounds in weight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Western Unitarians Meet.

Chicago. May administers repre-
senting the Unitarian churches of the
central west gathered at the Hall Me-
mortal chapel. Chicago university, for
the opening of their annual conference.
which is 10 close on MAY 25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
Newport Reaches Manila.

Washington, May 2+.-Otis cables
that the transport Newport arrived
from San Francisco with reinforce.
ments. including two light batteries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24

One American Killed and Fourteen
Wounded - Mai. Bells Reconcile ring
Party Engages the Insurgents. the Latter
Losing HeavIIy-RebeIs Entrenched Near
Santa Arita Dispersed, Funston Leading
the Attack.
Manila, May "a, 6 p. m.-Two com
panies of the Sd infantry and two
companies of the 22d infantry form
ing Lawton's rear guard. while re-
turning from San Miguel to Balinag
yesterday escorting signal party
which was picking up the wire laid
with Lawton's expedition, found that
the insurgents had reoccuPied the
country, and hard fighting followed
from daylight until the Americans
camped at night, but the troops COM
pleted the work, though harrassed by
the enemy.
One American was killed and II
wounded. Five men. instead of one,
were drowned by the sinking of the
raft loaded with soldiers of the 14th
regiment at 2asig ferry.
Twenty insurgents were killed and
40 wounded in an engagement with
Maj. Bells Teconnoitering party con-
sisting of two companies of the 4th
cavalry. in the vicinity of Santa Arita
yesterday.
The Oregon and Minnesota regi-
ments are returning from Manila.
The Spanish newspaper, Oceania.
has been suppressed for publishing
seditious editorials.
The United States commissioners
and many American officers celebrated
Queen Victoria's birthday on board
the British cruiser Powerful.
Insurgents Dispersed.
Manila, May "a, s p. m.-MacAr-
thur and Funston with the Kansas
and Montana regiments and the Utah
battery dispersed 800 insurgents en-
trenched on railroad beyond San
Fernando near Santa Arita. The
American scouts were fired upon from
the trenches unexpectedly and with
drew Firing was heard at San Fer
nando. and Macarthur assembled his
troops and marched quickly after the
scouts. The Montana regiment
nanked the trenches on the left, while
the Kansans attacked the enemy's
right flank. Funston leading the
charge at double quick. The insur-
gents lost heavily, many prisoners
being captured. 1t is reported 20
Americans were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24

ScrofuIa, salt rheum and all dis
eases caused by impure blood are
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
is Americas greatest medicine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24

Iatonia Race Track. KY. May "a
Prince McCIUrg won the Derby by e
length: Deering. second; Ways and
Means. third. Time. 2:26h.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24

me0t, making direct charges OF rOO-
berry against Charles Mcclellan and
Dan Lehon, former detectives at the
Cottage Grove avenue station. Mrs.
Koch told the story OF an assault on
Mrs, Lizzie Scott. one of her roomers;
told how the officers forced the woman
to give up her diamond earrings and
sealskin coat.
Then She protected" the Officers.
She related how when she preferred
charges before Lieutenant =. d. o. Brien
at the Cottage Grove Avenue station
the detectives came To her and pleaded
for their families sake and paid her
$40 to get Mrs. Scott out of the city to
suppress the story. She told further
how she changed her statement Of
charges. denied everything to Chief
Kipley. got the woman out of town, was
accused of bIackmaH by the officers.
and finally how she felt herself TO blame
for not telling the whole truth to Chief
,JSipley and the commanding officers IN
der him, and for not prosecuting the
officers.
Her Story Corroborated by Others.
Mcclellan, she says. is now the pro-
prietor of a saloon at the northwest
corner of State and Twentieth streets
She was unable to tell whether Lehon
is still connected with the police de-
partment, but believes he is. In the
afternoon the opening hours were taken
up with corrOboration of her testimony
from DR.. Harvey and Frank Rothwick.
who live at her house, Lieutenant
O'Brien. and others to whom she talked
when the case first came up in the early
part of March. Mrs. Koch is small and
of middle age, a fairly good-looking
brunette. well dressed. and fitted out
with handsome diamonds and other
Jewels. From her manner she is ex-
ceedingly vindictive toward the officers
with whom she and Mrs. Scott had the
trouble. She said Mrs. Scott came to
her with a small child and secured
rooms with board Feb. 4. received mon
ey regularly from the east, and paid her
bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
An Return to Work.

Buffalo, May 24.-Strikels of all
classes resumed work on the docks to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24

or the cabinet. ana a proper outcome of
the little difference may be expected.
Cabinet Hears Otis Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-24
MORE BATTLE WAGED
lawton's Men Encounter the Ene-
my While Returning From
San Miguel TO Balinag.
HARD ALL DAY FIGHT FOLLOWS.

One American Killed and Fourteen
Wounded - Mai. Bells Reconnoite ring
Party Engages the Insurgents. the Latter
Losing HeayIIy-RebeIs Entrenched Near
the Attack.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
"Beneficeut Slavery

"Beneficent slavery" pipes Peace
Commissioner Schurman on his return
from the Philippines, relative to that
peculiar institution in the Sulu Islands.
He has the nerve to claim that it is
different from his plain, ordinary chat
tel slavery which brought on the civil
war. He chortles cheerfully that the
Sulu slaves are to be permitted to buy
their own freedom if they want to.
Why disturb such Il convenient system:
1t is like the complacent argument OF
arrogant wealth, that every American
farmer and workman can become a
millionaire" This remarkable state
ment of President Schurman's has
opened the eyes of many people to the
meaning of Imperialism. If slavery is
"bsneficent' in the Philippines and colt
tract labor is necessary" in the
Hawaiian Islands, the argument should
be good for their establishment in
the United States. If the Constitution
can be openly violated in our newly ac-
quired possessions, why not in this
country? The negroes are already un-
easy over Schurman's suave defense.
If Mckinley loses the negro vote in the
Northern States, as we'll lis that of the
and those Republicans
who still object to slavery, he will make
rather sorry showing in the next
presidential election.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
NREAT RAILWAY DEAL ON.
First Step Toward the eAiualgamatiOn
of Eastern Properties.

William Rockefeller has been elected a
member of the executive committee of
the New York Central Company at the
meeting which authorized an issue of
Sl5,O00,000 additional stock. The New
York World says; The election of Mr.
Rockefeller to the executive council of
the New York Central system is of far
"cachins Importance, as il marks the sur
-endcr of the New York. New Haven
and Hartford system to the New York
Central. Mr.. Rockefeller was elected a
director in the New York Central Il few
weeks ago. He and his brother. John ID.
Rockefeller. have never heretofore COM
mandcd any influence in New York Cen
trail affairs. although they have for sew
cral years held Il big block of its stock
But they have been important factors in
he management of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford system. William
Rockefeller's election to the executive
committee of the Central is, therefore,
accepted rs an indication that the union
IF the two systems will shortly follow.
The next step in the deal Will. it is be
leved by railway men, he the absorption
IF the Boston and Albany, the Boston
and Maine. the Fitchburg and the Maine
Central. The amalgamation of all these
interests under the auspices of the Van
lerbits will end the war between the
New England roads, which has continued
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
PROVIDENCE AND THE FLAG.

President Mckinley is overworkins
Providence and the flag. In forty-siX
speeches delivered by the Chief En-
ecutive in his swing around the circle
he had used the word Providence" ex-
actly 104 times.
But while providence" is Il good.
large, mouth-filimg word. it has not
been quite so popular with the Presi-
dent as the phrase the flag" This,
Mckinley had used when he reached
the conclusion of his forty-siXth speech
just 1IG times. In Dakota the other
dence of God, who works in mysterious
ways. this great archipelago was put
into our lap" This is reverential way
of looking at it. perhaps, but it is to be
observed that Providence didn't send
that check for $4,000, ,O00 to Spain to
pay the bill fer the lap-filling archi-
pelago.
Doubtless the President would like to
make providence" responsible for the
whole Philippine business, the less of
lives. the vast expenditure of money,
the fighting and the folly which are to
come
Commenting on this shuttle on the
part of Mckinley, the New York World
says: disguised as Providence Mr..
Mckinley bought the Philippine war
from Spain. Disguised as the flag, he
has been and is 'asSimiiating FilipinOs,
with the soil of their native land. Dis
guised as Patriotism he is shouting
for the confounding of all traitors who
dare to murmur against his perform
ances as Providence or his deeds as
The Flag"
But disguises, to be effective. must
not be discovered. and. unfortunately
for the President, his masquerading is
of the most evident character.-Chicago
Democrat.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
For n Universal Grab.

If the Republicans are going into the
expansion business, this is the sensi-
BILE course for them to pursue. They
cannot afford to make distinction be-
tween any two of the territories. Their
purpose is to turn the war we had with
Spain for humanity's sake into Il war
of conquest, and the best thing they
can do is TO burn all bridges behind
them and grab everything in sight. 1t
becomes more and more apparent that
it is TO be grab game. and Mr.. McKin-
ley's speech can be construed no other
way than being an order to the Repub-
lican party to march in and take all.
The Democrats now ought to know
what they have got to tight.-Chattan-
OOga News
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
What Mckinley Issue Means.

"Anti-administration newspapers and
orators occasionally exploit the word
'McKinleyism,' but always without con-
veying any definite meaning to the peo-
pie" says a Republican contemporary.
To be definite. "McKinleyism' IS the
synthesis of all that 1--WE have out
grown the Constitution" means and i'm
plies. This the people understand very
clearly if our contemporary does not.
McKinleyism represents and stands for
Il political movement to set aside the
Constitution and Declaration of Inde-
pendence because the country has ''out-
grown both of them, which necessi-
tates the adoption of new line for the
conduct of the concerns of the nation
which shall transfer the individual SOW
ereignty of the people to the authorities
at Washington, and change it from Il
government of and by the people to n
government for the people by those in
authority at the capital of the nation.-
Kansas City Times.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
Trade and Iudustry.

st. Louis horseshoers have raised
their prices.
Japan's tea crop is enormous and prices
will be low.
Milwaukee is now the largest manufac.
urer of bicycles.
Southern cotton mills find it difficult to
obtain sufficient labor.
American timber is being used for
sleepers on japanese railways.
Three times as much American ma.
chinery is sold in Australia now as three
years ago.
More than LOCO kinds of rubber shoes
are made in the United States.
Meal made of corn cobs, ground, is used
TO adulteratc many food products.
The output of the East Indian cotton
mills last year was in excess of the de-
mand.
Exclusion of inferior tea from the Unit
ed States has increased its sale in Great
Britain.
Scarcely any German soap comes to
this country. England is Germany's best
soap customer. and last year bought .
100000 pounds out of Il total export of
less than 100000. In 1898 Germany's
export of perfume amounted to $3.50.
0NO gain of almost 500, 900 over 1897,
Paris contains the finest labor temple
in the world. 1t was erected i'll 1892 at
Il cost of 100000
The Semi-annual interest and dividends
payable in Boston in October, including
considerable payments of principal, ag.
gregate $22. AIS, 500. Of which the forty.
six banks pay $1.O9S,2J0. None of the
banks shows any reduction in its divi.
Gend.
Only commercial houses that have paid
taxes for the privilege can do business
through agents in Russia. Travelling men
are also obliged to pay individual taxes
for permission to sell goods as represent
atives of these houses whether they are
domestic or foreign enterprises.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
HISTORY OF A WEEK,
PEOPLE. PLACES AND THINGS
OF THE WORLD.
News of Crimes and Criminals, Ac-
cidents, Fires, Etc, from North,
South. East and West, Sand wiehed
with Minor Affairs.
Notice to the Powers.

A special from Washington says: The
United States has demanded from the gov
ernments of Russia. Germany and France
assurances that in their division of China
into zones of political dominion or sphere
of influence the trade rights of citizens of
this country shall be fully respected.
These demands are pretty sure to be ac
ceded to. In fact, a tacit understanding
to this effect already exists, and little re-
mains TO be done but TO decide upon the
form in which the assurances shall be
given. This move for making sure of our
trade Stetus in China, for assuring our
S.sthat all our treaty rights would be
respected under the proposed re-arrange-
ment of actual authority along the coast OF
China, was entered upon by the admins
tration in no light or casual manner, but
only after full discussion and careful con-
sideration of all the possibilities.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
Shamrock.

Ireland's national emblem, the sham
rock. grows in many parts of the Uni
ted States. 1t is Incidentally the same
as that which tlourishes ON the Sofl of
Erin. y good many people confuse
the shamrock with clover. which it re-
semb.eS considerably. but the sham
rock can always be tod from the other
by its small. yellow blossoms. exactly
like Il strawberry bloom. This blossom
puts forth five little yellow leaves. Now
the blossom of the clover is either red
or white, and it is larger and shaped
differently. The shamrock has three
leaves, which. in most instances. are
perfect in their heart shape. though not
always SO, and it grows luXuriantly in
limestone regions
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-02
Translucent Oyster Shells.

Tiny square panes of translucent oys-
ter shells, instead of glass, are a unique
feature of houses and offices In Manila.
The windows measure on the average
six feet long and four feet wide, and
contain two hundred and sixty of these
oyster-shen panes. which temper the
fierce glare of the sun in the building
In 4 country where many people go
blind from the constant sunshine this
Is precaution very necessary 10 be
taken. The streets of Manila are mod
ern. They are perfectly straight. ma
cadamized, and provided with ample
granite walks. Of these the EScO,ta
and the Rosario are the best. In both
there are excellent shops, kept princi-
pally by Chinese merchants. most Of
whom come from Amboy. Tin-roofed
houses line each side of both thorough
fares