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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
TAX PERCENTAGES FIXED.
Governor and Auditor Agree on the Rat,
for ths Year.


for ths Year.
Springfield. Ills, Dec. 12-In pursu-
ance of law Governor Tanner and State
Auditor Mccullough yesterday fixed
the state tax rate for 1899 as follows:
For general state purposes. entitled
revenue fund, 3.0S mills on each dol
lar; and for state school purposes. en-
titled state school funds, 1.12 mills
on each dollar. said state taxes for the
year 1899 aggregating 4.2 mills on each
dollar. or ~ cents on each 800 valua-
ton of taxable property" In 1898 the
state tax rate was j6 cents on each
500. and in 1897 il was G6 cents.
The secretary of state yesterday Ii
censed the incorporation of the follow
ing foreign corporations Harvey
Water and Light company. Portland,
Me. capital. S13J,OO0; capital in Hi
Eois. SI3J.000. Lake Michigan Car
Ferry Transportation company. Pesh-
tigo. Wis: capital, $500 600; capital in
Illinois $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Feat of Wisconsin Thieves.

Marinette. Wis, Dec. 12.-Thieves
stole an entire load of supplies be-
longing to the Hamilton X Merryman
company Sunday. The teamster was
hauling them from the station at Am
berg to the camp. The horses played
out and he left the wagon in the road
while he went on to the camp to get Il
fresh team. When he returned every
thing had disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

OF Ellis Glenn We're presented TO Gov
ernor Tanner by special messenger
from West Virginia yesterday MORN
ing. but no action was taken thereon
by the governor, and none will be tax
ell until the motion now pending at
Hillsboro for the discharge of the pris-
oner shall have been acted upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Fist Fight at Yale.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 12.-Two
students of the Yale college of this
place fought to II finish at Warner
hall with four ounce gloves. They are
Lewis Paul Brown of Des Moines and
James MeEdeville Carlisle OF Washing
ton. II. &. The fight grew out OF an
alleged injury which Brown claimed
Carlisle gave him. Carlisle denied the
charge. and did not want to fight
Brown. but he was forced TO. and
whipped Brown in the third round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Mason Knows Him Now.

Washington, Dec. 12.-"I believe.
Beveridge. you are known as the boy of
the senate" observed Senator Mason
the rollicking Chicago statesman, to the
Junior senator from Indiana. Sir
replied Beveridge, cOldly. Il am known
as Senator Beveridge, OF Indiana"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

Bridgeton. n. j., Dec. 12.-The wage
committee of the Window Glass asSo-
citation held n conference with Presi-
dent William Bodine,sof the Cohansey
Glass company yesterday on the pros
poets for starting the big window glass
plant. Bodine informed the committe
that he had received orders from the
American Window Glass company
that the factory here would not be
operated this season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Followed His Wife to Eternity.

Auburn. Ind. Dec. 12.-John Owen
one of the oldest residents of Auburn.
was found dead Sunday. His wife was
found dead two months ago. Owen
was 30 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Receiver for a Coal Company.

Springfield. Ills, Dec. Ill. W.
Fowler. of Springfield, formerly gen.
eral superintendent of the st. Louis.
Chicago and st. Paul railroad. was ap-
pointed in the United States circuit
court receiver of the White Breast
Coal company and also of the Iowa
and Illinois Fuel company. which
have extensive holdings in Illinois
and Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Foot Of snow i'm Michigan.

Marquette, Mich, Dec. IA snow
storm from the northwest began last
night throughout the upper peninsula.
aud continued today Almost Il foot
of snow covered the ground this
morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Close Call In an Accident.

Harrisburg Ills, Dec. n.-Harvey
Gaskins dropped a revolver out of his
pocket Sunday and il discharged, the
ball passing through his hand and
barely grazing his forehead. John
Greer. years old, was accidentally
shot through the shoulder while play
ing with rifle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
"spike" Got the Decision.

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 12.-"Spike"
Sullivan got the decision over Young
Kenny, the Chicago lightweight in the
sixth round of what was scheduled
II be Il twenty-rOund bout at 133
pounds before the Capitol City Athletic
club last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
More Spanish Prisoners Released.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Otis cables:
Two thousand additional Spanish
prisoners were secured in Northern
Luzon. making over three thousand
released within a month. Seven hum
dred are now enroute from Figan and
transports will be sent for the re-
mainderT -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
mas nrcaratn-s ; Il: mai rs A ADoa,d d.

San Francisco. Dec. 12-The trans
port Zealandia from Manila has ar
rived here. She has on board the body
of Captain II. j. McGrath, of the
Fourth cavalry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Illinois w. C. t. L. treasure.

Bloomington. Ills, Dec. 12.-Mrs.
Gordon II. Reed. of this city. has been
selected as state treasurer Of the Illi-
nois State Women's Christian Temper
ance union. TO NIL the vacancy caused
by the death Of Mrs. Amelia E. San
ford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
Breaks All Chicago Records

The capture breaks all records for
the largest quantity of goods recovered
at one time in Chicago. The bIlk of
the find was recovered ut I46 West
Van Buren, street. the value, of the
goods found there aggregating nearly
$4,000. The discovery was made
through clews furnished by the detec-
ton and arrest of the operators of 4
district last week, when $1,000 worth
OF property of every description was re-
onn-nrn1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
First Heavy snow of the season.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Telegrams from
Iowa. Missouri. Wisconsin. Minneso-
tn and Kansas report snow. in some
places as much as fourteen inches
deep. The temperature began falling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
President Favors Plan Adopt.
ed After Purchase Of
Louisiana.
TO COME BEFORE CONGRESS.
Other Matters Before Cabi-
net, Senate and
House.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The cabinet
meeting today was devoted almost
wholly to Porto Rico. 1t is under
stood the president and cabinet
favor giving the Porto Ricans
a form of government SIM
liar to that given Louisiana
at the time of its purchase from The
French. 1t authorized the president
t . appoint a governor and members
of the legislature of the territory.
The president will probably bring the
matter before congress soon.
On the Roberts Case.
Washington. Dec. 12.-The Roberts
investigating committee resumed its
session today behind closed doors to
receive and discuss reports on pro-
cedure, form of subpoena, etc.
Washington. Dec. 12.-In the house
the debate on the currency bill con-
tinued Owing to the pressure for
opportunity to speak on the demo-
cratic side, it was agreed that night
session be held Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. Grosvenor, OF Ohio, was
the first speaker today.
In the senate. resolutions were
adopted authorizing the committee on
elections to proceed with the investi-
CATION of the election to the senate of
Clark, of Montana, and Scott, of West
Virginia.
Pettigrew (populist. of South Da-
kota) offered a resolution calling on
the secretary of the navy to inform
the senate whether the flag of the
Philippine republic was ever saluted
by Dswey or any vessel of his fleet.
and whether the Spanish prisoners
were delivered over to the Philippine
forces at the time of the surrender Of
Subig bay. 1t went over. The SEN
ate went into executive session and
confirmed the nomination of Gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

IL YOU have catarrh. rheumatism.
or dyspepsia, take Hoods Sarsaparilla
and be cured as thousands of others
have been.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY
Inauguration of w. S. Taylor at Noon
Today.

Frankfort. Ky, Dec. 12.-W. S.
Taylor was inaugurated governor at
noon. The crowd present was much
smaller than usual. Owing to the bliZ-
zard prevailing the inaugural ceremo-
nies were simple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

vino has Just arrived here from New
castle. north OF Dundee, gives what
he declares he knows to be truth re-
garding the rumored injury TO General
Joubert. He says General Joubert was
wounded in the thigh, while his horse
was shot under him. Thrown from his
mount. the commandant sustained an
injury to his spine so severe that he
cannot again take the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

To Cure a Cold In One Day,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Ia blets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. f. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
ReGuisitIou f~x ElIk< Et.rn

Springfield. Ills, dec. s12.-The re-
qutsition papers OF Goyeraor Atkinson,
OF West Virginia for the extradition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
CosrOF sroRAIBERG.

Pr.,oria hsports ga Additional British
Pri.1us and Three Guns
Cape Town, Dec. FIT is reported
that heavy firing wns heard all day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
GOODS FOUND
Enough to Stock Store in the
House of Fence" at
Chicago. =
LIST OF THE ARTICLES CAPTURED.

Experience in the Kiondike in Which q
Man Lost His Foot-Governor and State
Auditor Fix the Percentages of Taxes for
Different Purposes-west Virginia Hs.
to Wait for Ellis Glenn-Prairie State
Ttens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
what 1t Has Cost the British

1t is just two months since the
Transvaal ultiInatCm was delivered.
Nine engagements have been fought
and the British have lost 5G6 killed, p
OPT wounded and 1877! missing or pris-
OnpFS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
DETAILS OF FIGHT AR sroRmBERG.
British Lose Heavily. Many Being Also
Taken Prisoners.

Brltish Lose Heavily, Also
Taken Prisoners.
Pretoria, Dec. 12.-President Steyne
sent the following details of the tight
ut StormberS Junction: The Brit
ish, with six cannon. attacked the
Beers under Swanepoel and Olivier,
and stormed the Beers entrenched
positions on Kopjes. After severe
fight they were compelled to sur
render. The prisoners are Maj. Stur-
ges. six officers and 230 non-commis- J.
stoned officers and men Of the North
umberlands and Two officers and about
$50 non-commissioned officers aud
men of the Irish FusiIeers. 1t is i'm
possible To state the number of dead
or wounded British. The Beers ctp-
tured three cannon and two ammuni-
tion wagons
Gatacrs Tells His Story.
London, Dec. II The following l.
from Gen. Gata re, forwarded from
Capetown: The idea to attack
Stormberg seemed to promise eriaip
success, but the distance was under
estimated by myself and the local
guides The policeman took US
round some miles. consequently we
were marching from $3.50 p. m. till /
n. m, and were lauded in an imPos-
sible position. l do not consider the
error intentional. The Beers COM
menced fire from the top of an un-
scalable hill. and wounded good
niany of our men whils in the open
plain. The 2d NorthumberlandS
tried to turn out theeuemy but failed:
The 81 Irish Fpsiliers sic tZed
Kopje and held on, supported by the
mouuted infantry and Cape police
Seeing the situation. | collected and
Withdrew our force from ridge 10
ridge for about nine miles L am
holding Bushman's Hook and Cypher-
ga"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

yesterday in the direction OF Modder
river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

The itemiZ.d list of the property re-
covered. and which awaits identitica-
tion at the Woodlawn station, follows:
Twenty-Five Sealskin sacks. -. 50 800
Five trunks of silk. k...... 2.G00
Thirty-eight melton jackets. -. 1000
Five hundred and SiXty-ninc
books 1000
Five pieces OF Bohemia cut glass. 500
Lamps, vases. statuaFy and other
bric-a-brac 800
Irish linen. 100
Persian rugs 100
Miscellaneous articles ~ 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

Geucral Joubert Seriously Hurt
Durham. Dec IA non-comhatani
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

Chicago, Dec. 12.-The police of
Woodiawn invaded the west side Sun
day and after discovering the locations
of a fence" operated in two places.
39I and 40 West Van Buren, street,
recovered stolen property valued at
$4,000. The inmates of the supposed
robber dens. Mrs. William O'Brien,
Mrs. J. Il. Ryan, and another woman.
who gave the name of ''Fogarty," We're
placed under arrest and are still in the
custody of the police
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12
trust Closes = Factory.

last nIsl:r IN this state and snow fell
in some places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

Continued on 7 bird page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-12

Pretoria. Dec. 11.-Six hundred and
seventytwO British prisoners were
taken at Stormberg. In the fighting
at MOdder river yesterday evening
General Cronje maintained his posi-
tion and captured fifty British soldiers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
WHEN IT RAINS.

that
IN oran,
you! Iopen the
in
peoplet thai pass youby,
And
with ysot Of a smell o
you no
they've al asmearo
dream custard pe!
laughing neither
ofg he
king amess;
And q
yin breeze o cal
epool
And in
thewo the yknoware there,
And
esinyng eryWhe mo
Ma Youths Companion
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05

Unexpected success has followed
the opening in Philadell hia of a
children's branch Of the public library.
1t is the first library of the kind in
the city, and the children have availed
themselves eagerly of the opportuni-
ties it offers. Although it has been in
existence only three months, there
are about 2, 400 names registered on
its books as regular readers. "With
clean hands and clean face" is the
only rule of the place, besides that of
orderly silence. During the whole
time Of its existence no child has had
to be sent out of the library for
misconduct. Even on rainy days, when
the place is crowded, order and
silence always prevail. The little folk
come in and are allowed to go straight
to the shelves in search of reading
matter. Each child is allowed to take
out two books at time, one of them
fiction and the other instructive. On
the average, the child readers arc
about IA years old, aud the boys out
number the girls nearly four to one.
History is the favorite literature for
the boys, while the girls revel in fc-
ton. 1t is said by the library people,
to the credit of the children and tho
shame o. their elders, that the pro-
portion of instructive books taken out
by the little ones is far in advance OF
those perused by older card holders.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05

The increase in exports of manu-
tactured products of the United States
IN the past ten years has been
phenomenal. Very few even of our
own people appreciate the extent to
which this trade has grown. During
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1889,
the total value Of our exported manu-
factures was $13s, 5OO,O 900, or 10 per
cent of the entire amount Of our ex-
ports. The value of our exported
manufactures during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1899, was 1888, ,5OO,.
900, or 2S.13 per cent of the entire
exports of this country. In ten years
there was an increase of $500, 900, 900
in the value of manufactured articles
exported from this country.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
The Drink Evil.

There is to-day in the Engllsh-speaking
countries no such tremendous, far-reach-
Ing, vital question as that OF drunkenness.
In its implications and effects it over
shadows all else. 1t lies at .he centre of
all social and political mischief. 1t
paralyzes energies in every direction. 1t
baffi es penal reform. 1t obstructs political
reform. 1t rears aloft mass OF evilly
inspired power, which at every salient
point threatens social and national ad-
vance, which gives to Ignorance and vice a
greater potency than intelligence aud
virtue can command; which deprives the
poor of the ADVANTAGES OF modern prog
ress; which debauches and degrades mil
lion $, brutalizing and soddenlng them be-
low the plane OF healthy savagery, and
filling the centres OF population with
creature whose condition almost excuses
the immortality which renders them
d,slgerou to their generation. Can any
political organ ization be said to repre-
sent the best as pirations and the strongest
needs Of the people while this abiding
source OF misery, C rime and poverty is
allowed to spread and fiourish?-New York
Tribune.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05

As nations grow older and richer
and more settled their birth rate usu-
ally decreases, and we are following
the great majority of precedents.
The prospect that the next census will
reveal smaller ratio of increase than
the country has formerly shown is in
the estimation of the Atlanta Journal
no cause for regret. Mere population
is not blessing. Many countries
have more people than they can take
care of, and there are probably
.lillions IN the United States who can
endorse the philosophical remark of
Josh Billings, 1T would have been
money in, my pocket if had never
oeen born"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05

AS explained by the Portland Ore
gonian, the reported decrease in the
salmon pack does not necessarily
mean a decrease in the salmon catch,
or that the fish are becoming scarce.
A large portion of the fish is now
eaten fresh, and this proportion is in
creasing annually with the rapid
growth of the cold-storage business
and of the refrigerator car service.
The latter service places the Chinook
salmon of the Columbia within reach
of persons thousands of miles away,
in practically as good condition as
when it left the cold waters of the
Columbia, and it is but natural that
this demand should continue to in
crease. AS the cold-storage men pay
higher prices for the fish than do the
Gamers, the change in the disr osition
of the catch is for the benefit of all in.
terested in the industry except the
canuers. There should, however,
the Oregonian thinks, be fish enough
for both canning and storage. with
artificial propa ,ation, and we'll en-
forced laws regarding close seasons
and the taking of fish.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
LIKE DlAMoND-sTUDDED WALLS.
1ne Beautiful Appearance of the Interio
of II Nevada Cavern.

1'ne Beautiful Appearance of the interior
ofa Nevada Cavern.
On the north side of the Osgood
range of mountains, about four miles
east of Eden creek in Nevada there is
natural cave of quite large dimen.
sions. 1t is in the limestone forma-
ton and has the appearance of an old
work ed-o out mine with its slopes, raises
and wines. 1t is almost impossible
to find the entrance, as it is covered
with growth of underbrush.
The first thing that person notices
is small crevice in the rocks, but as
he crawls into the crevice on hands
and knees he finds that it widsns as
he goes down. About fifteen feet
from the entrance man can stand up
and walk down the gradual incline,
which is at about 60 degrees. At a
place thirty feet from the mouth there
is raise some thirty feet high and a
drift forty feet long. The sight which
meets the cave-seeker's gaze at this
point is most beautiful. On the cell
ing large stalactites hang in clusters,
and the walls are decorated with
RllStelllN5 crySGlS VI lime luterlulu-
gled with drops of water, giving it
the appearance of being set with mil
lions of diamonds.
Farther down the cave widens until
a chamber is reached which is over
sixty feet across and over fifty feet
high. There are numerous other
passages or caverns, and on the left
there is passage big enough to ad-
NIT the body, that opens into a sec
ond chamber which is about twenty
feet across and ten or fifteen feet
high. IN the main chamber, some
twenty feet high, can be seen the
opening of another chamber, but as
there is no timber near to make lad
ders the upper cavern has not vet
been explored. There are, no doubt.
other large chambers which could be
found were closer explorations to be
made. Stalactites and stalagmites can
be seen in all directions. Water is
dropping continually, and the light of
candle shining upon these crystals
and drops of water gives the cave a
very entraucing appearance. This
cave is the home of the wood rat, and
there are indications that there might
be thousands of the little animals
which make this natural wonder their
home
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
Yalne of Whisky Cures.

The intrinsic value of the many medi.
cnal agents which have been warranted
sure cure for the aff1iction of alcoholism,
has never been definitely settled, and in
spite of haring testimonials and advertise
ments is uncertain DIT its best. Heavily
drinking men are wont to flatter them
selves into the belief that when the effects
OF excessive indulgence begin to incouven-
ience them, they can apply to the first
dispensary of patent nostrums and obtain
relief at so much per gallon.
Never was greater fallacy. Some of these
cures doubtless have points of merit, but
in its last analysis, their success depends
upon the individuality and will power OF
the patient.
Those who availed themselves of the
benefits offered by these different systems
have been variously pro1ted. Some few
were never visited by Il desire to taste the
alcoholic poison again. Others neld out
after they had been discharged from the
institute. and still others tired of the
strict methods In vogue, and fled from
their temporary refuge before receiving
any good from the treatment. The diff
ferent systems have all had their successes
and failures, and the secrecy surrounding
the formulas of the medicines employed
has always left doubt rs to whether 1t was
the chemical or moral agents which
wrought the change.
The drunkard who depends entirely on
the physician to rescue him after he has
progressed far in his intemperanee, is lean
ing on u broken stick. There can be no
doubt that tie only certain and absolute
cure for alcoholism Is the exertion OF q
powerful will, and the devotee Of John
Barleycorn who is looking around and
trying to see some way out OF his vassal-
age had better satisfy himself on this point
at once.-Atlanta Constitution.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05

During the Paris Exposition there
will be over hundred congresses oi
all sorts, kinds, tongues aud conditions,
comprehending everything from a
bacillus to the universe itself. There
will be great hall, two-thirds on land
and onethird on water, with vast
galleries and such arrangements that
thousands can be meeting at once
For instance, the 1000 members of
the Congress OF Medicine will be
divided into 90 sections, AMI not only
will each be taken care of, bat the
members will all be entertained and
will have special opportunities for
visiting the Paris schools and hospi.
tails. This illustrates the whole pro.
position. It shows that Paris is doing
everything to get the world to visit
her, and that she will exhibit all her
varied interests to the millions that
attend her end of-the-c century show.
The attendance promises to be enor.
nous.