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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
AWARD HAS BEEN MADE.
Venezuelan Commission Decision Re-
garded Compromise.

Venezuelan Commission Decision Re-
garded a Compromise.
Paris, Oct. 3.-By the decision of
the Anglo-Venezuelan boundary ar
bitration commission, read at noon,
some of Great Britain's claims as to
the interior and on the coast are dis
allowed. Her frontier will START at
the Waini river. The award is unan-
imous. 1t is considered in the nature
of a compromise rather than as favor
4ng Venezuela.
The award of the tribunal, briefly
summarized, means that of the 600,-
600 square mills claimed by Vene-
zuela, that country obtains only 1OO,-
900. formed partly of Marshland near
the river Barima and a portion in the
interior, while Great Britain retains all
the forest country.
Chief Justice Fuller AMI Justice
I:rCwCr W iii start for London toinOr-
row airl W ill sail for New York or the
White Star line steamer Ma aicStic oct.
II. General Benjamin Harrison will
go 30 ECrlin tomorrow. From there
he viii :rG to The Hague. BrusScl.; AMI
London. where he will spend Il few
days prior to sailing for fine United
States Oct; H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
RECEPTION AT THE CAPITAL.
Streets at the Station Choked with People
I'm he White House.

I'm he White House.
When the admiral's train arrived
here the streets about the railway
station were choked with cheering peo-
pie. The admiral was escorted TO Il
carriage that was drawn by four
spirited bay horses ridden by postil-
lions As lie took his seat cavalry
troop swung out into the street in
front and wheeling TO the left began
the march up historic Pennsylvania
avenue. As the admiralS carriage
swung around the treasury toward the
White House a brilliant spectacle was
spread out before him. TO the right
Lafayette square WAS ablaZe with eleC-
tric lights. the great trees and flower
beds sparkling with many hued lights.
while in the midst shone out in huge
electric letters Welcome. Admiral"
The navy department beyond WAS
ablaze with lights as were the White
House grounds. y mighty roar went
up from the crowd as the admiral
alighted at the pOrticO of the executive
mansion.
As he stepped from the carriage Col
oncl Bingham. representing the preSi-
dent. stepped forward TO escort him To
the East Room. where Secretary Long,
Assistant Secretary Allen and bril-
liant assemblage of naval officials
were ready to extend TO him the greet
ing of the navy Secretary Long WAS
at the door. and after greeting him in
vited the admiral to accompany him
to the presidents library, where Nc
Kinley and the members of the cab-
net were awaiting him. As Secretary
Long entered with the admiral the
president came forward to greet the
famous sailor. and graspin@ his hand
wished him hearty welcome.
The admiral acknowledged tn" cor
dial sentiments expressed by the pres
ident. and then asked aS to the health
Of Mrs. Mckinley. saying he had heard
with great regret that she had not
been well. In reply the president sug
geSted that the admiral meet Mrs. Nc
Kinley. They stepped out to the corri-
dor which Mrs. Mckinley makes Il
sitting room, and here found her with
some OF her lady friends. The admiral
was presented. and received from Mrs.
McEinlcy aS well as the president Il
most hearty welcome home. Returning
To the library. the president invited
his cabinet associates to meet the ad-
mIraI. ana Secretary Hfy headed the
party. EX-Secretary -Hger was also
present having cen requested by tie
president To join the party. and WAS
among those To meet the admiral. The
greetings with the cabinet We're brief.
and then the president and Admiral
Dewey headed the party toward the
reviewing stand. where the parade
WAS reviewed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
WAR SIGNS ARE PLENTY.
But 1t Is Principally at the south African
End of the Line.

End of the Line.
London, Oct. 3.-No confirmation is
obtainable from any source of a report
contained in dispatch TO the Ex-
change Telegraph company that the
Beers have captured Dundee.
No exceptional activity was shown
AT the government offices yesterday.
Chamberlain and the Earl of Selborne
were absent from the colonial office
but Lord LanSdowne, General Lord
WOlseley and General Sir Evelyn
Wood We're buSily engaged at the war
office. General Sir Redvers Butler
called at the war office in the after
noon and a special board meeting was
held.
1t is at the South African end of the
line that the war preparations are re-
ported to be feVerish. There, dis
patches say. troops are continually ad-
vancing and the Natal border is lined
on each side. so il is reported. with
troops who are only too anxious to go
ut each other.
New York. Oct. 3-Charles u.
Pierce. consul general of the Orange
Free State, yesterday received IL ca
blegram relative to affairs in the
Transvaal. Consul Pierce said the ca
ble was of such nature that lie could
not make il public. but he was at lib
erty TO say that the president of the
Orange Free State had made an inef-
fcctual effort to induce President Nc
kinley to request other powerful ma
tionS to act with the United States as
arhitrators between England and the
'HrauSV1nl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
SET A LITTLE GIRL ON FIRE.
Done in Idiotic Fun" but the Inc end.ary
is Under Arrest.

Springfield. Ills, Oct. 3.-Charles
Lchban. Il 13-year-old boy. was arrest
ed last night on a charge of murder
ing Carrie cartwright. the 12-year-old
daughter of Henry Cartwright. pro-
prietor of the Green Tree hotel. and
eX-district president of the United
Mine Workers of America.
About noon yesterday Lehhan mis-
Chicvously touched "A lighted match to
some paper bunting with which Miss
Cartwright had adorned herself. The
girl was enVeloped in flames and so
horribly burned that she died from the
effects of her injuries about five hours
afterwards. Her mothcE was badly
burned in trying to save Inr life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
NTEw YORK, Oct. 3.-Sir Thomas

~ EW 1ORh, Oct. o.-Slr InOmaS
\ Lipton's British yacht Sham
rock passed out in tow at for the first
of the international races with the New
York Yacht clubs Columbia for
Americas cup. The Columbia fol-
lowed at 9:25, also in tow. At 11:l2
the starting gun was fired. The
Shamrock apparently crossed the
line at 11:15, 80, the Columbia at
11:15, 55. The course was 15 miles
to the leeward and turn down
the jersey shore. At 11:2l the
Shamrock led the Columbia 200
yards. The Columbia by 1882 had
crawled up to almost even terms with
the Shamrock. The wind, however,
was streaky and did not hit the boats
at the same time. Only about three
miles were covered at that time.
Crowded by Excursion Boats.
At 11:45 the excursion boats began
crowding the racers and took all the
wind out of the Colum bias sails,
while the Shamrock had a full breeze,
not affected by the excursion fleet. At
11:47 the Shamrock was pulling
rapidly away from the Columbia,
either through favorable shift of wind,
or because of being better handled.
The Columbia seemed dead, while the
Shamrock was revelation to those
who thought her slow in light airs.
The Shamrock continued to gain and
at 1908 led by half a mile. Both
yachts were sailing exactly the same
course and appeared to catch about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Growing Evidence of a Nations Esteem for the Brave
Admiral.
IMPRESSIVE PRESENTATION CEREMONY.
President Mckinley Makes Accompanying Address the
Capitol Steps.

tie was accompanied by Chairman
Moses his two aides, Lieutenants
Erumby and Caldwell. and his son
George c. Dewey. The admiral was
met at the head of the staircase by
Mrs. Mclean and her daughters. Mrs.
HnZen and Mrs. Ludlow. and her
grandson. Captain Frederick Berger.
Mrs. Mclean welcomed the admiral
and turned over the house TO him, for
his use during his stay in Washington.
y crowd surged around the house for
an hour yelling for Il speech, but got
none and finally dispersed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Aeronaut rams Into shallow Water.

Chicago. oct. 3.-.Iohn Groulx. an
aerOnaut, fell in the lake Sunday after
noon while making an ascension at
1 hielman'S beach. foot of DiverSy ave-
nue.. GrOulX had ascended to the
height of thirty feet and was hanging
from Il trapeze when his feet became
cntangled in the rope In trying to
CNtricate himself he fell into shallow
water about fifty feet from shore. He
is expected to die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

i-urptO Om Tney nad gwen MN. II was
such 4 reception as an emperor might
have envied. every student OF the col
lege town being in evidence aS Wei as
the whole population of the place.
while college yells resounded above
the rumble of the departing train.
Admiral Dewey was particularly
touched all along the line 10y the num-
Der of children who turned out to see
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Bad -Inaian Is a Good One.

Pittsville, Wis. Oct. 3.-A shooting
affray resulting in the death of John
Davis. an Indian, took place in the
Indian settlement, six miles west of
this city, last Tuesday. The facts have
Just come to light. 1t seems that Da-
Wis attempted to effect an entrance
into the tepee or hut occupied by Chief
Plus NeekoOn'S 2O-year-old daughter
The young woman seized Winchester
rifle and put Il bullet through the In
dams head, killing him Instantly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Governor will Meet the Mexicans.

Springfield. Ills. Oct. :.-Goverior
Tanner has accepted an invitation
from Charles L. Gordon. chairman of
the committee having chnrGe Of the
laying Of the cornerstone of the new
Chicago postoffice. TO meet the repre-
Sentati.es of the Mexican government
when entering the state M Quincy. and
accompany the party to chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
CONTINUOUS OVATION
From New York to Washington Greets
The Man Who Won at Manila.

Washington. Oct. 3.-The home-com-
in. of Admiral George Dewcy-for
hcncciortl the national capital is TO be-
hlS homc-was made the occasion for
The greatest tribute ever paid by
Washington 10 any individual After
the preliminary welcome in New York.
itself unsurpassed in its kind. IL re-
manned for the highest and greatest
in the, official world To hold out the
hand of greeting to the famous admir-
al and to join with the people who are
To be his fellow citizens in bidding him
welcome. The citizens had made ev-
cry preparation To make the occasion
worthy of their hero. The decorations
were elaborate. Pennsylvania avenue
was one mass OF cOlOred bunting along
the entire line of march from the sta
tion To the White House. and not con-
tent with this. few private citizens
failed 10 make some display OF color
ola their residences.
Unique Idea for "A Reviewing stand
Unique designs in fancy lamps dot
ted thc horizon: great search lights
threw broad beams of bright light
across the blue sky of a clear October
evening. and the stately Capitol stood
revealed in its qucenly beauty in the
powerful rays of many concentrated
lights. The same device was used eff
fcctively i'll the case of other public
buildings within the range of vision of
Admiral Dewey and the president rs
they reviewed the throng OF people
from the prov Of the white Olympia
projecting from the center OF the
stand erected just south of the treas
ury building at the head of PennSyl-
yania avenue. whcrcon stood Dewey,
fhe central figure of the demoustra-
tion.
Two Famous Inscriptions.
On the facade of the newly complete
Government pOStotfice building famed
forth two inscriptions set in electric
points. the one reciting the famous mes
sage of the president directing Dewey.
then thousands of miles away in the Far
East. to go forth to destroy the Span
ish feet. and the other setting out the
famous admirars direction To the
lamented Gridley. You may fire when
you are ready. Gridley." which marked
an epoch in the history OF the United
States Twelve thousand members OF
civic organizations paraded before
him. besides tens of thousands OF non
organized citizens. and in n roar OF
cannon rockets and the blaze OF req
fire and the thunderous cheering or
the popuIace. and the warm greeting
OF the head of the nation. Dewey came
10 the national Capitol 10 welcome
such as has not been known here
hitherto.
Arrival at Mrs McLeans-
ltwas 9:1o o'clock when the fatiCued
recipient OF the days demonstrations
reached the residence of Mrs. Wash
lnEton Mclean. mother OF the Demo
cratic candidate for governor OF Ohio.
on n street facing Farragut square
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Not a Candidate for G.yernor.

Springfield. Ills, Oct 81 wish
You would announce for me that there
is no truth whatever in the story that
l am IL candidate for the Democratic
nomination for gOvcrnors' said Will
lam T.. Shut. of this city. Il had
never thought of such q thing" he
continued. and | am not and never
viii be Il candidate. In the first place.
nay business would not perHlt of it,
BESIDES. | would not. under any cou-
sidcratiOn. accept the nomination"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
rEDIIc Dent siaIement.
Washington. Oct. 3.-The II

Washington. Oct. 3.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shov .
that at the close of business Sept
10 1899. the public debt less cash in
the treasury amounted to S1.14S. 9O5-
80. decrease for the month of So
4Oo-Id5. This decrease is accounted
FOR by a corresponding increase in the
cash on hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Two of Them wisconsin Men.

Milwaukee. DC. 3.-Otto Wagner and
Iouis Ford. of the Third and Fourth
infantry respectively who were among
the prisoners released by the tlhpinoS
on SATURDAY. are Wisconsin men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Oct. 3.-Dewev

TASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Dewey
w left the Mclean residence
for the capitol at 10 to receive the
sword voted him by congress. He
was resplendent in heavy epaulets
and geld lace. He was driven first to
the White House through cheering
crowds, where he was met by the
president and cabinet. He and the
president entered the executive car
ria.e. followed by members of the
ca binet.
The carriages swept into Pennsyl-
vania avenue, and Joined the great
procession, at the head of which rode
Gen. Miles in the full uniform of his
rank, with a yellow field marshal's
sash. Back of him were the military
aides, all officers of high rank. Follow
ing them came every describa BILE kind
of a soldier. sailor, marine, mounted,
afoot. infantry. artillery, and cavalry,
then Dewey.
Following the admiral came the
officers and men of his flagship, then
the distinguished officers of the navy,
army, members of the cabinet and
admiral's staff in carriages. Then the
governors of states. mounted, accom-
pdnleu Dy sIdHS- Inc IiOOP9 va 'H0
district of Columbia closed the pro-
cession.
At the capitol. the party seated on
a stand near one of the porticos, Ross
Perry made an address of welcome to
the city.
welcomed to Washington.
Secretary Long delivered brilliant
address. reviewing Dewev's achieve
ments at Manila and the results, and
then handed the sword to the Presi-
dent, who in n few well chosen words
presented it to the admiral, who hear
lily thanked the president and con-
gress for1he honor and declared the
pift should be a heirloom forever in
his family as an evidence that the re-
public is not ungrateful. The Presl-
dent and Dewey reviewed the parade
and the ceremonies ended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
FIneen-Hundred Perished.

Constantinoplc. Oct. Sit * now es-
timatcd that Loo persons persisted in
the earthquake in Asia Minor around
Adm. The first shock occurred mt I
in the morning Of Sept. ~ and lasted
forty seconds. The effects We're ap-
paIIing Whole villages were COM
,,Io,oJ,- daStr,yaJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Town Has a Negro Mayor.

Carbondale. Ills. oct. 3.-New Grand
Cnain. small village in Pulaski coun-
ty has the unique distinction of being
the only town in the state that has n
negro for mayor In u recent election
Fred Runncis beat his white Demo
cratic opponent. James Jones. for the
Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Jealous Man shoots Another.

Springfield. Ills. Oct. "a Havana
special to The State Register says
John Eckard.1 of Topeka. member of
one of Mason cOunty's most prominent
families. went to the homo OF Mr.. Tn
derwood and called him outdoors and
shot him five times with a revolver.
the first shot taking effect in Under
woods head and the others in his
back. Eckard was jealous of his Wife
and I-DdprNvnol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

Pittsburg. Oct. 3.-About 700 IRON
molders struck yesterday for an ad-
vance in wages. No specific increase
was asked. hut the minimum was fixed
at *; day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
LawtOn at Il IcOor.

Baccor, Luzon, Oct. 3.-Gen. Law
ton came here this morning and or
ganized a general movement to clear
up the country between linus and
Bacoor. taking personal command.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
TROOPS LEAVING CARTERvILLE.
One Company Relieved from Duty Guard
ing Coal Mines.

Springfield. Ills, Oct. 53.-Adiutant
General Beece issued an order rcliev-
ing company +. Fourth Infantry. from
t;uty at Carterville. The order was
issued upon receipt of "a telegram from
Colonel l.. L. Bennitt stating that rv-
crything was quiet and that the situa-
tion could be controlled with two com
pIIIieS.
Companies r and { will remain on
duty until the adjournment of the
present term of court at Marion. An
erection is ordered in company |.
Fourth infantry. at s p. IN. Oct. L..
for IA captain and to ill such other va
cancieS as may exist. Second Lieutcn-
ant Phillip ID. Stout will preside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Beers Aggressive.

London, Oct. 3.-A dispatch from
Durham. Natal, states the beers ex-
pected to take the aggressive today.
Most alarming rumors are atloat re-
specting their intentions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

PittSfield. Ills. Oct 3.-Fire almost
totally destroyed the town of Nebo in
TIE southern part of this county Sat
urday night, burning over thirty build
ingS-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

At 1905 the yachts had sailed about
six miles. The Shamrock in the past
10 minutes had gained rapidly. AT
12:15, however, the Columbia began
gaining rapidly on the Shamrock.
Both boats gybed, and the Columbia
continued increasing her speed and
passed the Shamrock. This change
resulted from gybing and the fact
that the excursion steamers moved
from her track. AT 1929 she was
going like an express train and in
creasing the lead.
The Columbia turned the stake at
1:3S. The Shamrock followed at 40.
At 2:15 the wind had gone down to
five miles an hour. At 2:25 the
Shamrock seemed to have good
lead.
At 2:47 the boats had covered about
n third of the journey back to the
finish. The Columbia apparently led
by third of mile.
1t was toss-up at half-past which
will win or whether the race will be
settled within the time limit.
At 3:45 the Shamrock got favor
able wind that enabled her to hold up
almost to the finish.
Time Limit Expires.
The time limit of five and n half
hours expired at 4:45 with both boats
three miles from the finish and no
race. At the time the race was called
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Yellow Fever at Key West.

Key West. Fla. Oct 3.-Twenty-
four new cases of yellow fever and
one death were reported yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

What in a name?" Everything
When it comes to medicine. When
you get Hoods Sarsaparlla you get
the best money can buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
BAD FIRE IN DES MONIES.
The Harris-Emry Company Burned Out
with General Loss of Half Million.

Des Moines, Oct. Sat 3 O'Clock
this morning the 5-story department
store of the Harris-Emry company
burned. The loss is $3.50. 900. Ad-
joining were the w. f. Hengele cigar
factory, John K. Hill shoe store, the
Masonic Temple and Murphy house,
all more or less injured. The total
loss is half a million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

From one claim i'll Anvil creek. i'm
the Cape Nome district. six men in
seven hours took out $6,4OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Death ofMr. CEw Miller.

Miller. former matron saad professor
o< English liteurature m E5ncoln uni
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Died =, the Age ofIOL

Two Rivers. Wis. Oct 3.-Mrs.
Maxim Martin. OF Two Creeks, aged
1o4. died yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
CONDITIONS OF THE RACE.

This the first Of tile best three in fire TOR Me
.4mrcaS cup 6etNceen tie Columbia and the Sh0mrOct Mc
first three 6y either Of the gachS M0e WH be
SQied
The racing days SchedUled TUESDAY, Oct 3; WurSd0H
Ock 5; Saturday Oc 7; N0nday, Oc g. and HedReSday,
Oct II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Thirty Buildings Burned.

rerslry. dled Tere sunday mt the age
of so years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
MORE MINE STRIKING
Prospect for 5000 Men to Quit
for Higer Wages in North
ern Illinois.
DRIVERS DEMAND THE INCREASE,

As Part of the United Mine Workers Scale
-DanviIIe Strike Ends in Victory for
the Strikers-CartervilieC Cases Given n
Change of yenue-Boy i'm Fun" Burns
a Girl to Death-Fewer Troops Car
terville-State Notes.
Springfield Ills. Oct. :i--A strike
which would affect nearly 5000 coal
miners il pending in the northern Illi-
noiS coal fields. The drivers in the
mines of this part of the state have
made a demand of the operators that
they he paid Il wage of 50 Il day. The
demand has been submitted i'll writ
ing. and che operators have been Civ
Ell until today To make the concession.
If they refuse to comply a strike will
lie ordered by the state union officials.
and in the neigEborhood of 5000 men
will go out on the date specified. The
drivers are now being paid S1.75 day.
The Pittsburg scale agreed to 10y the
operators of this district provides a
wage of 50 day for drivers. and the
strike Will he ordered on the ground
that this agreement has been violated.
Strikers Win Their Point.
Danville, Ills. Oct. 3.-Three thou
sand miners who have been out two
weeks will return to work today. the
fiTemen'S demands having been con
ceded hy the operators. The conten-
tion was for an eight-hOur day and
Sl.15 per day. The new agreement
stands until April l. 1t was also agreed
that in future the demands of the mine
workers. firemen ana hoisting en-
gineerS should he presented Simultan-
eOuSly-on the same wage scale. The
operators have practically conceded an
cight-hOur day to engineers. who will
present demand within ten days.
Trial of the Carterville Rioters.
Metropolis. Ills. Oct. 3.-Word was
received here yesterday afternoon that
The case of the twenty-four miners
who are in Jail ut Marion for particle
pating in the Carterville strike riots
will be tried here in the October term
of circuiG court. The miners having
asked Il change of venue. Judge Hark-
er has ordered Il special jury. The
case will continue five or six weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

Continued on Eighth page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Columbia Takes the Lead.

the same wind, the force of which was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
FIRST OF YACHT SERIES FAILS.
Columbia and Shamrock Run Dead Heat Open
ing Trial.
AMERICAN HANDICAPPED AT THE OUTSET.

Excursion Craft Got in the Way of What Wind There
Was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Arrival a; Mrs McLean's-

ltwas 9:10 o clock when the faticued
recipient of the days demonstrations
reached the residence of Mrs Wash
inGton Mclean. mother OF the Demo
cratic candidate for governor OF Ohio.
on n street facing Farragut square