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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
OUTLOOK is NOT BRIGHT.
Report of Tri-City Committee In Its Mis-
sion to Island Machinists.

W. G.. HAYWARD, G. J. Won Maur,
of Davenport; Mayor William McCon-
ochie, City Attorney j. X. Scott and
II. A. Weld, Cf Rock Island, and
F.. A Pierr, c. F. Dewend and
F. W. Rank, of Moline, the tri-
city committee. which called upon
Maj. S. E. Blunt at the arsenal
Yesterday afternoon, in company with
Congressman j. r. Lane, to secure, if
possible, the reinstatement of those of
the machinists who went out on
strike in April and were not taken
back when the settlement was effected,
reported today. The report enters
into detail as to the manner in which
Mai. Blunt went over the situa-
tion with the committee. explaining
many things as the nature of the work
at the arsenal, the manner in which
it is conducted, the appropriations for
carrying it forward, his endeavor to
get specific instructions as to the TAX
ing back of the machinists and the
explicit orders under which he was
laboring, his positive denial that
there was anything of the nature of a
blacklist, the exhaustion of available
funds at the arsenal, for which
there is no standing appro-
priation, and his assurance that if
an appropriation was made the work
on hand would be done. Mai. Blunt,
the committee saws, verified some of
his statements in reports made
monthly to the war department. In
conclusion the committee says:
From the statements made by Maj.
Blunt, and the evidence submitted,
your committee is of the opinion that
the reason why all of the men were
not taken back was because there was
no work at which they could be en-
ployed to any reasonable advantage.
As to why these who were left out
were not taken instead of those who
were taken, we have already given the
msjor's explanation, and can only add
that the major expressed the opinion
that in a years time man could es-
tablish his standing and should cease
to be called new and that merit
should govern rather than time of
service. This report is written from
memory of the interview, and without
notes, but we believe it's statements
are in all essentials substantially cor
rect. We regret exceedingly that
these men cannot be taken back at
the present time. and we regret also
that so many others will so soon be
thrown out of employment, and that
the outlook is so unfavorable for their
being taken back and given work for
so long a time to come"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
DRAMATIC CLOSE OF THE MILL.
Tenth Ended 1t Really; Coup de Grace in
the Eleventh.

The tenth was in reality where the
fight ended Jeffries rushed his oppo-
nent and downed him with a left swing.
Fitzsimmons seemed out, and there was
a moment of the widest excitement.
Julian ran along The side of the ring
and sprinkled water on mis- fallen idol.
At the end of seven seconds Fitzsim-
mons staggered to his feet only to go
down again. He was up again. and
Jeffries poised himself for the finish.
He shot his left TO the body and tried
for the head with his right He was
calm and collected, but the time was
too short Again did the gong come
to the aid CT the man who was then go
ing staggering and daZed to certain de-
feat There was frantic effort to re-
vive the champion Of champions. but he
was clearly gone and his seconds could
not restore him.
The fate-like gong changed again and
the old fighter wabbled out to meet the
sturdy young Hercules who awaited
him 1t was as courageous and gritty
as dash up 10 the firing line In battle,
but il was hopeless They were together.
II was a splendid moment and full Of all
that dramatic intensity that character
izes a tragedy Jeffries was as fresh as
at the start There was q moment OF
sDarring and the giant arms Of the Cal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

ifornian shot through the air. 1t was
left and right and over. Fitzsimmons
limp and unconscious, dropped to the
floor.
Jeffries then stepped back The tim
ers- called off the seconds that counted
out an old ring hero and heralded an
other, but nobody heard them. The
crowd was on its feet bowling. Ten sec
onGs are short, and when the tenth had
come there was a new roar of excite
ment to welcome the victor. Julian.
Hickey, Kenney and Everhart gathered
up the PROSTATE man. He was still in
a trance. They carried him to his cor
rcr and a little blood oozed from his
mouth as his head fell forward on his
chest. The new hero crossed the ring
ard shook the hand OF his rival, after
which he was surrounded by his friends.
who hustled him from the ring and into
his dressing room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

rather theatrical demonstration. Julian
was first and then came the fighter
The seconds were next in line and then
came two men bearing a great floral
piece that was almost funeral in ap-
pearance.
Champion" but the flowers are wilted
now. Fitzsimmons bowed ceremonious-
~ to it. Jeffries was next into the
arena and like his opponent got a DEM
onstrative reception Fftzsimmons
looked Ianky and thin. but his skin was
clear, his eye bright and his step
elastic. He made a great display of
American flags at his waist Jeffries
looked sturdy and massive ana seemed
little nervous. He got the worst of
the assignment of corners for the great
lights shone into E:s face and he blinked
at them at a nervous sort OF way Siler,
too. looked colorless and i'll at ease.
There was no trying delay in the ring,
and the big gong sounded out just as
soon a s the men had been presented and
eloved.
When they squared off Jeffries looked
fifty pounds to the good. The opening
round was a try-out pure and simple.
and not single blow of an effective
nature was landed. First one was the
pacemaker and then the other essayed
the pressing. They We're almost equally
active and the clever work recompensed
the crowd for the lack of excitement.
The second round began in a business
like way with Jeffries trying his left
Fitzsimmons then took a turn, but
was short. Just as the round closed
Jeffries downed FitzsimmCns with a
hard straight left on the jaw The
champion came up slowly in a dazed
sort of way and reeled toward his man.
The crowd cheered Jeffries but the gong
ended the round.
Fitzsimmons rallied and was aggres-
sive again in the third. He was bleed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

ing, but fghting- vfcIously. He made
the pace, but it was the Californian's
round. The fourth was fast, but not
decisive. Fitzsimmons made his best
showing in the fifth. He began the
round with a punch that opened JEFF
fries eye and sent little torrent of
blood cOursing down his cheek. He
forced Jeffries against the ropes, but
the Californian slipped away from him.
He made Jeffries huS again. but when
the round ended Jeffries was back and
fighting. Fftzsimmons was the aggres-
sor in the sixth, and that. too, was his
round. He tried all Of his tricks with
left and right, but was unable to place
them right. He closed with a strong
riight uppercut. but that, too, was
right uppercut. but that, too. was
The seventh might he said to have
been Fitzsimmons. but he did no par
ticular damage with his punches. The
eighth saw the beginning of the end,
for Fitzsimmons meyer regGined his
balance after. that round. Jeffries be-
gan the round with D straight left on
the face that again brought the blood
out of his opponents mouth. The
Cornishman staggered against the
ropes. but came back for another facer.
There was fear in Fitzsimmons' corner
and Julian yelled TO Fitz 10 be careful.
Fitz planted one of his Iefts on Jeffries'
jaws and staggered him against the
ropes. Fitzsinmons looked like beaten
man. The ninth was all Jeffries. He
sent the Australians head back with
series of lefts, put his right on the body
and avoided any serious punishment.
Fitzsimmons kept pressing forward all
the time, however, but was unable to
find his opponent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
FIERCE FIGHT WITH A BULL.
Ends in the Brute Gorging His Human
Antagonist to Death.

Springfield. Ills, June 10.-Herman
weider. a German farm hand. was
gorged to death by an infuriated bull on
the Mills farm, seven miles north of
Springfield. Weider had gone to work
in a field. when he was suddenly at
tackled by the infuriated beast. For over
half an hour the unequal battle waged.
Several times Weider was thrown high
in the air. He made a heroic fight for
life.
He succeeded in catching the heavy
animal by the horns and with almost
supernatural strength threw it to the
ground. The battle was SO fierce that
weider finally became worn out and fell
to the ground. at the mercy of the bull.
He was alive when found. and lived for
several hours. during which he was in
terribly agony. Weider had been en-
pIoyed on the farm but short time.
Nothing is known of his relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
MEpIAr1oN IN THE rRANsvAAL.
What Is Rumored at London-Our Inter
est in the Trouble.

Washington. June 10.-The president
IL is said here under no circumstances
would consent to extend an offer of me-
Gfation between Great Britain and the
TransvaaI save upon request of both
parties to the pending dispute. This is
apropos of n cable from London stating
that The Westminster Gazette says a
rumor is current from a well-informed
source that il las been proposed in a
responsible quarter that the United
States mediate between Great Britain
and the TransVaaL 1t is added that the
suggestion is being considered and 1T
is even not improbable that such medi-
alton may be undertaken
1t is believed that President Kruger
would not willingly seek our good offices.
owing to the well-recognized fact that
in many points concerning the welfare
of the uitlanders the interests OF the
United States are identical with those OF
Great Britain Americans took part in
the ilI-starred Jamison raid. and we are
interested in maintaining a large meas
ure of freedom for the entrance OF min
ing machinery. dynamite and such i'm
ports into the Transvaal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
FEATURES IN BUSINESS.
They Are Nearly All Such as to Make tn
Business Man Smile.

Bus1ness man smile.
New York, June 10. Bradstreet's
says: Exceptional firmness in prices at
the highest level as regards general
staple values yet reached, a seasonably
small rate of business mortality, undi-
minished Industrial activity, perhaps
most manifest in all branches of trade
in which iron, steel and other metals
enter and large bank clearings, reflect
ing to some extent the improved tone
of stocks. but likewise large payments
on previous profitable business, are
among the features not necessarily new
but still noteworthy reflected in trade
advices. Enlarged shipments of bread
stuffs, a result Of recent buying induced
by crop damage reports at home and
abroad have, it is true, not been suffi
cient to offset liquidation on the late
moderate rise, but this is partially ex-
planned by continued good adviceS from
the spring wheat crop, confirmed by
liberal receipts at primary points.
Iron and steel display all of their old
and some new strength in the urgent
demand for the balance of the year. and
the usual summer shut down seems
likely to be honored more in the breach
than in the observance in this trade.
Small supplies of old corn and reports
of too much rain in some sections have
helped this cereal, and are likewise re-
hected in hog products, but the prospects
favor very large acreage in this cereal
Lumber retains all it's strength.
Business failures for the week num-
Der 17s, as against 129 last week, but
compared with 221 in this week a year
ago, 257 in 1897; 23f three years ago and
900 in I9q5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

New York, June 10.-James ]. Jeffries,
another sturdy young giant, has come
out Of the west to whip champion pugil-
lists. At the arena of the Coney Island
Athletic club last night he defeated
Robert Fitzsimmons, the worlds cham
heavyweight-in eleven rounds of whirl-
wind fighting. He came to the ring
rank outsider. and left IT the acknowl-
edged master of the man he defeated
He was never at any time in serious
danger, and after the size-up in the
early rounds of the contest took tbs
lead. He had the Australian whipped
from the ninth round 1t was acknowl-
edged that Jeffries would have an i'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

mense advantage in weight, neight ard
age, but the thousands who tipped and
backed his opponent to win were sure
that he was slow, and that he would in
that respest be absolutely at the mercy
of the past master at the science of
fighting that he was to meet.
Immense Improvement in Jeffries.
He proved on the contrary that he was
just as fast as the man he met, and beat
him down to unconscious defeat in
fair fight. He is a veritable giant III
stature and marvelously speedy for his
immense size. Less than year ago
he appeared in New York a great. awk-
ward. ungainly boy. Today he is the
1.-THE, active. alert trained athlete. The
men who prepared him for his fight
worked wonders with him They taught
him a nearly perfect defense improved
his foot movement and instructed him
in the methods of inflicting punishment.
The transition since he appeared last
has been little short of miraculous At
"a he has defeated Robert Fftzsimmons.
Tom Sharkey and Peter jackson. and if
he cares for himself he will probably be
able to successfully defend the title for
many years.
Bob Was Game to the Last.
The defeated man was just as good as
when on that crispy morning on the
plains of far-away Nevada he lowered
the colors of the then peerless Corbett-
He was just as active, just as clever.
just as tricky, and just as fearless of
punishment. He went unfalteringly to
his defeat. He was the aggressor even
at moments when he was bleeding and
unsteady, and when stunned by the
blows he received he reeled Instructive
ly toward his opponent. He was fight
ing all the time and punished his op-
ponent, but found him a different oppo-
nent than any he had met, and a diff
ficuIt man to fight. Jeffries fought from
a crouching attitude that was hard to
get at. He held his head lew, his lack
was bent down, and his left arm was
extended He kept jabbing away with
the left and found no trouble IN landing
it, II was there that his superior reach
told. He showed an excellent defense.
and the ability to use both hands with
skill He is game. too. for he never
shrank from his punishment 1t was
great fight to watch. and commenced
and ended amid scenes of intense excite
ment. It was all very dramatic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions aud finan-
ciallv able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm
WEST & TRUAx.
wholeSl lie Druggists. Toledo. o.
WAIDING. kINNAN * MARVIN,
Wholesale Pru9gists Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
sent free. Price 20 cents
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
DESCRIPTION OF THE BIG FIGHT.
How the Men Looked They Appeared
i'm the RIng-The Struggle.

Jeffries was the first OF the principals
70 appear. He came through the main
entrance and walked the length of the
hall at $500 to an accompaniment Of
cheers, while Fftzsinmons. who was ac-
companied by his Spartan-like wife.
gained the building and dressing room
by rear DOOR The question as TO the
conditions of cIinches and breaks was
discussed and settled outside of the
ring, and there was but little delay
when the terms were agreed upon.
Eitzsimmons' entry into the ring at 1905
o'clock was made the occasion OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

Backache should never be neglected.
1t means kidney disorder which, if
allowed to run too long. will result in
Bright's disease. diabetes or other
serious and often fatal complaints.
Foley's Kidney Cure is guaranteed for
kidney disorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
SCENES BEHIND THE SCENES.
Mrs. Fitzsimmons on Hand to Comfort
Bob-In Jeffries' Room.

Mrs. EttZsimmons on Hand to Comfort
Bob-In Jeffries' Room.
The scenes enacted in the dressing
room of Jeffries which was only a few
feet away from that occupied by the
defeated pugilist were of the most Joy
fuI character. Brady was dancing with
delight from the moment the decision
was given that made him for the second
time manager of a. worlds heavy
weight champion. Billy Delaney, JEFF
fries chief trainer, was beside himself
with delight. Jeffries himself was sur
rounded by a host of friends who con-
graduated him on his well won honor.
In response to several inquiries the
new champion said:
"Fitz fought good and game battle
and hit me harder than any man whom
L have been UP against. He can whip
Sharkey in two rounds. 1 would gain
nothing by meeting Sharkey again. but
am willing to meet any man in the
world in whom the public has confidence
and there need be no fear of my quit
ting the ring for the stage"
Just as soon as Fitzsimmons reached
his dressing room his wife, who was
anxiously awaiting the outcome of the
fight. greeted the fallen champion af-
fectionately. Keep UP your Spirits
Bob she said. You fought splendidIy
anu allhouSh you were beaten you are
still the prince of fighters"
Martin Julian. Fitzsimmons' manager.
spoke enCouragingIy to the defeated
pugilist, but the latter seemed not to
realize what was being said to him.
Fitzsimmons had only partially recoy-
cred from the shock of defeat and oc-
casionally murmured How did 1 come
10 fight him?" Mrs. Fftzsinmons and
Mrs. Dan Hielzy bent over the prostrate
man and bathed his head and face
Nine thousand people saw the fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
PERISHES IN THE RIVER.
Charles L. Larson, of Moline, Falls ON
Steamer Ruth.

Charles E Larson, a resident OF
Moline. fell off the government steam
er Ruth, just opposite Campbell's ISL
and, above Moline, at 11:40 this morn
ing, and was drowned. S. Knockemus.
another hand. who was standing by
Larson at the time, was pulled over
board by Larson in an attempt to save
his own life. The boat was stopped
and Knockemus was rescued after
having gone down a second time.
Larson's S body has not been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP
American Army Advances From
San Pedro Macati to
Paranaque.
REBELS RESIST DESPERATELY.
Fifty of Their Mum Der Are Left Dead
in the Trenches.

centage or the Men r all Rrostrated FROM
the TorrId Heat-Insurgents vacate the
Town-The Steamer Paris Doomed-Drey-
fus Enroute to the French Capital
Manila, June 10.-At daybreak
800 men under Lawton, Wheaton
and Overshine advanced from San
Pedro Macati. sweeping the country
between the bay of Manila and the Bay
lake south of Manila. BY noon the
country was cleared almost to Parana-
que. The Americans lost two officers
Killed and 21 soldiers wounded. The
rebels resisted desperately at the
stronger of their positions, and left so
dead in the trenches, and many more
wounded were left behind in the re-
treat. The heat was overpowering,
there being many prostratioHs among
the American soldiers.
The rebels who fled to the woods
sustained a severe loss.
Lawton then pushed the entire COM
mand south through the center of
Isphmus until a few miles south of
Paranaque, when he swung around
and halted on account of the heat.
During the march the Americans
were prostrated on all sides for lack of
water, and exposure to the sun. 1t is
estimated that 40 per cent of the
troops were exhausted.
The Monadnock and three other
vessels stormed Paranaqne. The re-
bels probably evacuted the place
Capt. Nichols Dead.
Washington. June 1O.-A cablegram
from Capt. Barker, naval officer in
command at Manila, announces the
sudden death of Capt. Henry Nichols,
from sunstroke. Capt. Nichols was
in command of the monitor Monad-
mock.
Death of Surgeon westnedge.
Washington, June 1O.-Otis cables
Lieut.. William b. Westnedge. surgeon
L. S. A, died this morning of typhoid
fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
Death of a Wisconsin, Judge.

Milwaukee, June ia Sentinel spe-
cial from GAINESVILLE. Wis, says Judge
John r. Bennett, of the circuit court,
died suddenly last night Of apoplexy,
after an illness OF three hours. Judge
Bennett was 70 years old. He was at
one time active in politics and was
delegate to the national convention
which nominated Lincoln for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
Death of Surgeon westnedge.
LEFT TO HER FATE.
Steamer Paris Seems Doomed to Destruc-
tIon on English CO asst

Coverack, Cornwall. June 10.-The
steamer Paris, which ran on the rocks
May 81, seems doomed. Heavy seas are
driving her landward. Her boilers
have shifted, and the false bottom is
gore. She will be abandoned today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
Not nIuch satisfaction % Ferguson.

Springfield, Ills, June 10.-In the
United States circuit court yesterday
the jury in the case of c. S. WiIcoxsen,
superintendent of the City Street Rail-
way company. Of Decatur. charged with
using the mails to defraud, brought in
a verdict of guilty and Judge Allen SEN
fenced him to pay a fine of $500 and
costs, a total OF about $500. which VIII
coxsen viii make arrangements to pay
and be released. Wilcoxsen beat w. L.
Ferguson out of the job he CWilcoxsen)
now holds by false letters.
Four householders at Chicago identi-
fed Mrs. Inge Nelson as former ser
vaat whose disappearance from their
houses had been contemporaneous with
the disappearance Of silyerware and
other household property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
F|Tz IS A HAS BEEN.
One More PugiIist Retired to the
Limbo That Gets Them
All in Time.
BACK NUMBER" FOLLOWS HIS NAME
Now That He Has Met Jim Jeffries and
Got His Licking.

Champion Is Game from Beginning to
End and Keeps Up His Reputation a n
Fighter-Goes Down on His Back in the
Second Round and in the Eleventh Is
Like Lamb Waiting for Slaughter, Ut
terly Dazed ana Unable to Resist Stop
the nockout Blow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
LANDSLIDE STORY NOT TRUE.
no Men Caught and Killed by Falling
Earth in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, June 10.-The re-
port that twenty-eight men were killed
in a landslide at Ross Hollow, on the
Choctaw road, Thursday afternoon, is
denied by the contractors. Several men
from the camp arrived here at IL o'clock
yesterday morning, having left Ross
Hollow Thursday night about o'clock
At that time no accident had occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
Double Crime at warsaw.

Indianapolis. June 10.-A special to
The Sentinel from Warsaw. Ind, says:
Peter Miller. a professional cook in a fit
of jealousy cut his wife's throat and
then his own. He died immediat ateIy.
but she is still alive with chance of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

Two heads are better than one. y
If the one you have is dull and heavy
you need Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t will
give You DromDt relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10
Michigan soIons Disagree.

Lansing, Mich. June 1O.-The differ
ences between the two houses over tax
alton measures appear to increase
rather than diminish. neither side show
ing any disposition to yield. The house
has refused to concur in the senate
amendments making the rate per cent
of the Michigan earnings of express.
telegraph and telephone companies. but
will insist on its per cent. rate on ex-
press companies The beet sugar ap-
preparation bill has been recalled from
the governor and viii be amended so
as to limit the amount 10 be paid any
factory in any year to SIS. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-10

Dreyfus Homeward Bound.
Cayenne. French Guiana, June 10
The cruiser Sfax sailed at 6:2O this
morning with Dreyfus on board.