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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
WAS A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE.
The Engagement at Observation-Disclosures
of the Fighting.

of the Fighting.
London, Oct. 21-Details of the fight
ing at Rietfontein are coming in slow
ly. A special dispatch from LadySmitl,
dated Oct n filed after the fight. says:
''On discovery that the Beers We're
maSsed to the westward of the main
road to Dundee an attempt was made
by train to recover the body of Col
onel Scott -Chisholme. killed 1T Glands
laagte. The train was fired upon and
obliged to retire and General White
moved out to attack the Beers believed
TO be Free Staters who should have
Joined the Transvaalers at Glands
laagte General White commanded
personally. The Fifth lancers were
placed on either flank. They first came
in touch with the Beers below Mod
derspruit, where 1.5OO burghers occu-
pied strong ridge whence they opened
fire at 1,2OO yards, hitting several OF
the British.
I'm the meanwhile the Erdsars and
Natal carbineers advanced unscathed
through an opening in the ridge. under
the fire OF a Boer gun, while the I'm
perial Light Horse took part of the
crest of the ridge, the Beers retiring.
At about 8, however, a Boer gun sta
toned on the crest OF Matawanaskop
opened fire with great accuracy On the
come up but the shells failed TO eX-
plode and the British artillery silenced
the opposition. The whole British force
then advanced and the action became
general a large body of Beers occu-
pied strong positions on -Matawanaskop
and the precipitous ridges surround
ing it. The British guns shelled the
positions and the infantry advanced
under cover of the fire.
The eGloucesters and Devons crossed
fearful fire zone beneath Tuitanyoni
Hill. whence the Beers poured a with
ering fire with such effect that thirty
of the attackers dropped within Il, dis
tancc of 300 yards. Seeing the peril
of the DevOns and GloucesterS General
White dispatched the carbincers and
LiVerpOOlS to take the enemy in the
rear \ fierce rifle and artillery duel
was maintained for some time. The
British MaNimS ratified. but the Beers
under cover of the rocks, remained
cool and replied with IN incesSant rifle
fire.
THE British artillery swept the face
of the hill. and at length the shells
became so destructive that the Beers
rctreated to another ridge. whence they
were dislodged by the volunteers in
the face of CALLING fire. The Beers
soon reformed and took up Il position
on another ridge, but the volunteers |
dashed across the intervening plateau.
again rushed the BOer position. and |
drove them back to the main force.
MatawanaSkop. The British |
then shelled the latter nntil clusters of |
Rocrs We're seen leaving and retreat |
ing westward, when the engagement |
,loSad'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
IMPORTANT IOWA DECISION.
Knocks Out the Present System of Taxing G
Number OF Corporations.

Des MOines. Ia. Oct. 2I.-The su-
premc court yesterday handed down a
decision which completely knocks out
the present system of assessing and
taxing insurance. express. telegraph.
telephone. sleeping car and fast freight
companies. The law provides that they
shall pay certain percentages of their
gross receipts to the state treasury.
The court holds that corporations must
De assessed on the same basis and for
the same purposes as individuals. >
corporation paying its entire taxes to
the state does not help support city,
county and schools as individuals must
do. hence the law is unconstitutional.
Assessor French. of Des Moines, as
sesscd the insurance companies on the
cash market value of their stock.
They enjOined him and the case went
TO the supreme court. which uphOlds
French and says the state collection is
invalid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
sKIRMIsH AT KIMBERLEY.
British and Beers Come Together and
Have n Lively Fight.

Cape Town, Oct. 26. Evening.-Offi-
cial reports from Kimberley. dated
Tuesday. state that Colonel Scott Tur-
ner. with 2I0 men, proceeded north
ward TO MacFarlane's farm. where they
unsaddled their horses. At . o'clock Il
party of Beers was seen on the right
flank and was quickly scattered. Col
onel Scott Turner opening fire on them
and several OF the enemy being seen to
fall. The enemy moved TO a sand heap
and opened fire on the British, which
was returned. Colonel Scott Turner
attempted TO prevent the Beers ad-
vancing against Colonel Murray. but
was met with a heavy fire from u dam
wall 600 feet TO the left.
At IL o'clock Colonel Murray ordered
$50 men of the Lancashire regiment TO
proceed to the north. An armored train
was already supporting Colonel Scott
Turner. At midday Colonel Murray
started with two field guns and two
Maxims and seventy mounted men.
One of the two British guns opened
suddenly upon the Beers. who were in
an unfavorabie position The Boer ar
tillery fire was brisk. Another armored
train was held in readiness At >
O clock the second train was sent for
ward with additional ammunition
The Lancashires behaved splendidly
and Colonel Scott Turner highly COM
mended them. Commandant Botha
and many Beers were killed The Brit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
HE DIVIDED $7O,oOO,OOo.
That Was the Fortune Held by the Late
Cornelius Vanderbilt.

New York, Oct. Ex-senator Depew
last night gave out a statement of the
terms of the will of the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt. 1t shows that the fortune
is estimated At $4,000. 900. Alfred
Gwynn Vanderbilt will get about 500
100000. He thus becomes the head of
the family. The will gives Cornelius
Vanderbilt about 81 100000 II gives
TO each OF his remaining brothers and
sisters about $500. O.OOO-Alfred, OF
course. not included.
Out of the spirit of affection and for
the purpose of satisfying all Of the
members Of the family Alfred Gwynn
Vanderbilt gives his brother Cornelius
enough of his Inheritance 10 make his
fortune equal To that of the other MEM
bers-namely. S1.JOO.OOO. Senator De
pew says that Cornelius Vanderbilt has
accepted this arrangement in the spirit
in which IL was offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
WIFE MURDERER HANGED
Rev. q. r.. Morrison Pays Death Penalty
at DalIas. Tex.

at DalIas. Tex.
Dallas, Tex. Oct. 27.-Rev. G.. +
Morrison was hanged at noon for the
murder of his wife in october. 1897.
On the scafTold he asserted his inno-
cence. Morrison's crime was one of
peculiar atrocity.
1t appears he cody and deli berately
planned to poison his wife. a pretty.
amiable and affectionate woman. in
order to marry a wealthy lady. Miss
Anna Whittlesey. with whom he went
to school ut Carbondale, Ill, and to
whom he represented his wife had
been dead Il number of years. She
was the main witness against him.
exhibiting letters of the most ardent
kind written her, both Immediately
before and after the death of his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
DEVOTED MOTHERS UEEu.
She Tries to Suck RattIesnake Poison from
Her Child's Flesh.

Sioux Falls. Ia. oct. 21.-The y
year-old daughter of Il. u. Olsen. OF
Chicago. with her mother was visiting
relatives in Aurora county. The child
was feeding Il dog in the yard when
she was twice bitten by Il rattleSnakc.
She was Immediately taken to White
Lake To procure medical treatment.
But although the frantic mother at
tempted TO suck the poison from the
wounds the doctors were unable to
save her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
LATEST FILIPINO ADvICEs.
General Young's Command Goe. on An
other Expedition.

San Isidro. via Manila. Oct. %. 9:l2
a. m.-This morning at daybreak Gen
ernl Houng's command. consisting of
Cashiers scouts. II contingent of the
Twenty-secOnd regiment. ChaSe's troop
of the Third cavalry. nine troops OF
the Fourth cavalry. a body of engineers
and Russelrs signal corps, with rations
for seven days. left in the direction of
Santa Rosa.
AlipiO Gonzales. mayor of San Isl
drO. who fed when the Americans took
possession Of the town. returned yes
terday. General Lawton has estab-
lished a civil government. One of
Loves scouts and TWO privates of the
signal corps are missing. II is supposed
they have been captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Carriage Isuiidsrs Adjourn.

indianapolis. Oct. 21.-The twenty
seventh annual convention of the Car
FiaGe Builders National Association or
the United States adjourned sine die
al $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The following officers were elected:
President. Morris Woodruff. Dayton;
secretary treasurer. h &. AIcLear, vii
ulington. Del
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
I,edmond's View of Davitt-

New York. Oct. 21.-'It is n fake.
Mr.. Davitt is playing TO the galleries -
That was the answer made 10y John T..
Redmond. NJ T.. to reporter at the
Hoffman House who asked him what
he thought Of the resignation of his
seat in the house of commons 10y
Michael DaYitt. Mr.. Davitt took no
chances when he resigned" he con
tinued- He knows full well that his
constituency will re-elect him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Roo.evelt.. Tour of Maryland.

Baltimore. Get. Ex-Governor Roose-
Welt. Of New York. reached Baltimore
yesterday after swift tour OF thirty
six hours through the western part of
this state. during which he spoke in
eighteen towns in the interest of Gov
ernor Lowndes and the other candi-
dates on the Republican state ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

New York. Oct. 2T.-lIajor General
FitZhuGh Lee. who arrived on the
steamship Havana on Wednesday. was
released from quarantine yesterday.
He declares he cannot understand why
he and his secretary were detained for
observation at Hoffman island while
others who arrived on the same vessel
were allowed 10 pass quarantine with
out detention. General Lee looked the
picture of health. He Will proceed to
Washington on Sunday and then visit
his family in Virginia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
FIny-Fir.r WIN Take a Vote.

Des Moines. Ia. Oct. photographic
advices from San Francisco state that
the Fifty-firSt Iowa regiment will take
Il vote on the question of coming di-
rectly 10 Des Moines for a state recep-
tion when il returns 10 Iowa 1t is
now promised TO be here in time for
election if there are no delays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
MADE BISHOP OF JAPAN.
Rev. sydney c. Partridge to Represent
Episcopal Church There.

s.. Louis. Oct. 27.-The house Of
bishops of the Episcopal church aP-
pointed Rev. Sydney G. Partridge
bishop TO Japan. He was formerly
connected with Chinese missionary
work. 1t was resolved to corre-
spond with the archbishop of Canter-
bury for the purpose of having sPir-
itual jurisdiction in Hawaii trans
ferred to the American church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
FURTHER WAR PLANS.
United States Cabinet Holds an
Unusually Long
Session.
PHILIPPINES UNDER DISCUSSION.

Military and Naval Movements That Ar e
to BE Made In the PARKWAY Islands Up
for Confederation. But President Cau-
tIons Members Against TaIking-Poiiti-
cal situation Also Receives Attention
Other Late News.
Washington. Oct. 27.-The cabinet
meeting today lasted two hours and a
half. much longer than usual. After
adjournment the mem bers were un-
usually reticent, saying that the pres
ident cautioned them against talking.
IL can be stated, however, the Philip
pines are under discussion, and there
is reason to believe it is in reference
to military and naval plans that are
to be put in operation soon.
One hour was also consumed in a
discussion of the political outlook,
especially in Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Towne Is Touring Nebraska.

Omaha. Oct. Representative
Towne. of Duluth. Mimi. started in
last night on a stumping tour of Ne
braska. He is billed for eleven speeches
and on Nov Will speak in Omaha in
conjunction with Ex-Governor Altgeld,
of Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Another Baden-Povell Triok.

London. Oct. 2T.-The Cape Town
correspondent of The Daily News says
IL is reported there from private sources
that the British issued from Mafeking
on Saturday last and surrounded and
captured 40 Beers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Elliot, Retain. the Medal.

Nashville. Tenn. Oct. 21.-J. A. X.
Elliott. of Kansas City. killed 90 out of
100 birds yesterday n the tournament
of the Belle Meade Gun club. BY doing
so he retains the castiron medal and
champion OF wing shots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
France Talk. of Naval Move.

Paris, Oct. 2T.-A dispatch to The
Journal from Toulon says there is talk
there OF sending to the southwest coast
OF Africa a naval division, consisting
OF three second-class protected cruis-
ers, commanded by Admiral BIenaime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
CLASH BETWEEN MINERS.
Two Non nIon Men Are Shot by Strikers
at Decatur.

Decatur. ILL.,. Oct. 27.-This morn
ing n party of striking coal miners
was standing at the mouth of the
shaft. when four non-union men Al :
rived for the purpose of going to
work The strikers tried TO dissuaGe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

the and n general fight resulted,
during which Marion MAYS, nom
union man. shot two strikers, one
probably fatally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
The Awakening Tiger.

Between tho drowsy sleep of the noe
turnal animals and the representative
sleep of those which spend their lives i'll
constant fear of their enemies q place
must be found for the form of slumber
enjoyed by the large carnivora and that
of domestic animals. The former have
no enemies to fear except man, and the
latter, protected by man, enjoy to the
full the blessing of natural rest.
Tigers are frequently found fast
asleep in the daytime. Native hunters
have been known to track them after a
kill" to the place in which they We're
lying fast asleep and gorged with food
and to shoot them as they lie When
taking his midday repose in districts
where it is little disturbed, the tiger
does not always retire to a place of Sc
curity, like the bear, or even the leop-
ard, which usually sleeps on the branch
of tree. 1t just lies down in some con-
venient spot, either shady. or warm, ac-
cording to the weather, and there sleeps
almost regardless of danger. They have
been found lying in dry nullabs. under
trees and even in the grass of the hill
sides unobserved until their disturber
came within few yards of them.
General Douglas Hamilton, when
shooting in the Dandilly forest, came
upon tigress and two cubs lying fast
asleep on their backs, with their paws
sticking up in the air, under a clump of
bamboos When he was within few
yards of the group, one raised its head
and without moving its body quietly
looked at him along the line Of its body
between its paws. Tigers kept in cap
tivity AWAKEN gradually, stretching and
yawning like dog. London Spectator.
The GThvcstoDe over the burial place
Of John Foster. almanac maker, in
the old burying ground NJ Dorchester,
Mag hon the itIsl.rir.finr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

The great Christian feasts Of Christ
,nas, Easter, Ascension and Whitsun-
tide are said TO have been ordered TO be
observed by the whole church all over
the world as early as the close Of the
fiYst fcftturv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

Never quit certainty for hope"
Never take a medicine of doubtful
value instead of Hoods Sarsaparilla
which is sure TO do you good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
GENERAL HENEY.

had brilliant war record and was re-
Gently assigned to the department of
the Missouri, with headquarters at
Omaha.
Gen. Henry's death leaves vacant
the command of the department of
the Missouri, to which he was re-
Gently appointed. 1t also creates n
vacancy in the grade of brigadier gen
cral in the regular army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Reunion of Civil War Veterans

Rockford. Ills. oct. 27.-The Eastern
Veterans association. composed of sol
dierS and sailors of the civil war who
served in the Army Of the Potomac.
the James. West Virginia or the Dis
trict Of Columbia. held its twelfth an
nual reunion in Rockford. over 100
members being present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

In Belgium at 8 O'Clock. evening. you
hear from every cottage the voices of
father. mother and children and serv-
ants saying their prayers, and il Is
much the same AZ noon - -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

some OF the little bronze Images of
Nnlhese deitles are supposed TO have AL
antiquity OF 2, 600 years before Christ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
GEN. G. v. HENRY is DEAD
brilliant Army Onicer Dies of Pneumonia
In New York.

New York, Oct. 27.-Brig. Gen.
Guy V. Henry, late military governor
of Porto Rico. died at 4 O'Clock this
morning of pneumonia, aged 90. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
MINERS STRIKE Is ENDED.

SprInk NaHey OperatOrf Graht Most OF
Mems Demands.
Spring Valley, H., Oct. 27.-The
miners strike. begun two weeks ago,
ended today. the company granting
most of the mems demands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

Isn Ioss' was three Killed and twe---
one wounded. The engagement was q
brilliant success for the British forces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

The ST-ivestODe over the burial place
OF John Foster, almanac maker, in
the old burying ground ~ Dorchester,
Mass. bears the Inscription. which was
dictated by himself, Still was his
cash"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

THE natives report that the Beers
took sixteen wagons loaded with their
dead from the field of the first battle
at Glencoe. Among the killed We're
several Natal Dutch. \ sad feature OF
the engagement was that three Eng
lishmen who We're impressed at Kru-
gersdorp fought with the enemy. one
OF them being killed. Two others,
greatly affected. said they We're COM
nelleI to fight ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08

rrs1GN FON WHICH GEORGE y POST
HAS RECEIVED a CONTRACT FROM
THE GOVERNMENT

The National Government Is soon 1" ''A"
erection at Washington Of q new o"''''E ' Wv
r.rrrtnaent Of Justice f." days ago ''''
,,., fer tl. plans was awarded 20 George u.s. io7''
,..,t., The accompany lug cut ls an elevation
. 3d.. a...en suamltt~l by Mi Post and seize. ''"
n.. G,v.rnm.nt L. shows what me hHl.dins
vu Io,A u<, as Viewed from the Treasury l'P'''
~ MT building n
rhr sin. selected is the northeast corner Oh rem
-. l..rl,-av, and Madison Place. racing IL %" '"e
sontn side ~ Pennsyivania-"F~. j u" ''''9"''
r..,.,r,o,.nt building and Oh the west side IL La
,,..t. .;,,,re with IT, statue II Lafayette The
r.t f., be occupied fronts lS'.l5 feet IN P"nnsyl-
,.,,f,-,y. and l35 80 feet 90 Madison Place Except
fora iu, IN the rear the plot ia re'iangle.
n,.. NJ the. requirements OF the competition was
mai tr. design he classical The building is 3" De-
~, I'M, Greek order An important feature being
,n. LIANT. column Three figures above Will repre-
-.nt Justice Law and Equity The stone to be
u-ed is white mtrh!e
The building is 10 Doe OF nraproof construction.
but n1 interior steel cage Will boz used The ar
r.ur,ments and finishing OF the Interior VIII be
,.t ~ . nre, class modern office building. the
chief decorative features being confined TO the
halls -orridors and courtrooms
There, Will be- four stories The hrst Will be occu-
fr ,he use ~ the court and library officials ON the
second floor Wlu De- 10" Offices ~ IN" Attorney
aren't ON the thlrd floor VIII be- the four Assist
an Attorney G,ncrai-' office The top story Will
b.. given up 20 the division - accounts.
on, o.. ne requirements Of me competition was
that provision be- mao" ~, ny j., ro9in 'rge
found space FOR mis- ioom ~ th" basement
Two cntr ii'". az" b.. Nil'1 ,or ONE rom Penn
f.rm,r pil open into vc-tibui" and this into d
&C. ual Aau. connected VIM me Madison square
-,Il.rr VIII rise % sttirctS" and AZ one aide VIII
ia. nh. .l.,I tnr shat. \ square court open tn H.,
basement viii furnish Light for the rear rooms The
Mr. Post designed the MANUFACTURES and Liberal
ffttIr he. and -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
REPrBLIClN norris ~ NEBRISKl


q " Lamh'rfson. a leading lawyer ~ Lincoln
Ntb. ana Assistant Secretary - the United states
Treasury under President Harrison f. I'm the city,
Mr. Lamhertson said. I'm answer % an Inquiry is 20
the political situation In Nebraska.
II feel sansulne ~ Republican success ~ me
election 10 he held IN Nebraska I'm November for
the Office Of supreme Court Judge / was a mem
Der # the Republican Convention held last month
I'm Omaha and was chairman ~ the Committee on
RESOLUTIONS. | have nor attended a convention I'm
twenty years whore there was such unhouaded en-
thusiasm. Ev"ry reference fo the present Admin
istration. TO President Mckinley. to the spanish
American War and 90 the gallant ccnduct ~ our
soldiers in Gueliug the Instruction I'm ne Philip
pines. was chcered ,umultuously The money plank
In the platform declares uneqnivocaliy FOR the
gold standard which has been the standard - the
United states since 1884 SO reference was made
to international himofalll~m We called attention
20 tho fac, that. after twenty years Of harmful
agitation. the people I'm 1896 hy a majority ~ more
than half million declared f3r the gold standard;
that our experience and present pro'p erty demon
strate the wisdom ~ That decision. Tho ,ouy'n-
ZION announced it~ uualtrrAhlr opposition % the
froo coinage OF oliver - .1so recognized thr loN
airy and exalted patriotism Of th' Sound Money
Democrats. The convention heartily Endorsed the
Administration of President Mckinney. and dee
clar.d thtf -o long as 1 rgn WIS pointed az AN
American soldier. $40 lone there WAS AN armed
enemy assaulung our sag in the Philippines so
long would patriotic and loyal Americans uphold
our President in anording protr 'ucn tranquility
and peace to al who recognized our lawful occH-
patton Much more radical resolutions would nave
beer carried by a large majority as our people are
favorable to expansion and annexation on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
STATE COMMERCE. CONVENTION.

Ut.ca. y Y oct. The state Commerce Conven-
ton meets In this city Tuesday next and viii con-
tin4e three days il is expected that $50 delegates
r,frc4eniing every city and town NJ Importance IN
Gle. Siaf. wlu le present Tine object ~ tne oon-
,.n'on g. 20 .nu.ller ll question r.'I.s i, COM
m,rr- and Manufactures in >'"-f"rk state and
lncdcn'aiI, th, laws and u-tc'@ 20 business which
lon make for progress n hinder 10 Th, work wil
BE- divided is follows
Tues iay..IN State canals. What Shnu br
Done aIfh Them and kindred questions
"Wednesday Railroad questions. DISC Limitations
against New-Nork state. terminal facilities. light
cIagc 80 NeW-i York. etc
Thursdn, Taxation as affecting commerce and
manufactures. shall Our Laws Encourage or
Discourage commerce and Manufactures WITHIN
tbs state. Whether b. CorIorat.yns Of Other-
w!se7'