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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Reports Differ Materially
With Reference to Sit
uation.
ONE THAT 1T HAS FALLEN.
Another to the Effect That
Force Of Beers is Cap
tUred.

London. May Ia special from
Lorenzo Marquee says it is reported q
large force of Beers has been captured
by the British at Makeking.
Pretoria reports on the other hand
that Mafeking has fallen.
London, May 15.-The war office
has received the following from Bull
Ter: Dundee. May 15.-At noon we
occupied Dundee. About 2, 800 of the
enemy left yesterday for Glencoe,
where they entrained their wagons.
and also left yesterday by De Jsgers
Drift and the Dannhauser road. Their
kafliers said they were going TO
Laing's Mex. Almost every house in
Dundee is completely looted. Navi-
CATION colliery is all right. The ma
chinery Of Dundee colleries is de-
stroyed. The houses of the town
were damaged. but structurally are in
tact"
Boer Forces COngregatIng.
Kroonstad, May lit is reported
the whole Boer forces are concentrat-
ing on the Vaal and withdrawing from
Biggars sberg and southwestern bor-
ders. 1t is computed that not more
than 1000 Free Staters will fight on
the Vaal. Railway communication
with this place is expected to be open
Thursday. The transport is working
smoothly. Troops and horses are
receiving full rations. Water is
plentiful and the health Of the troops
is excellent.
Brands Drift. May 13.-Rundle
completely checkmated an attempt of
the Beers TO come south again
and the enemy is retiring before The
persistent advance of the British
Many were captured or surrendered
There were $50 at ThOne yesterday
and today. among them Steyn's
brother The LadybrLnd district is
clear Of Beers They have evacuated
Mequatling mex and are now near
Lindley.
Lisbon. MAY 15.-It is rumored
here today that Kruger has ordered
the Portuguese consul to leave the
Transvaal republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
BRITISH ONCE MORE REACH DUNDEE
linton Jack Again at the Point where
HostiIItIes Began.

London. May 15.-General Butler has
al last been heard from in action
again. He has. it seems. driven the
Beers from their strong position in the
BiggarSberg. and has occupied Dun
dee. where the war began and where
General SyluondS feH. There l. moth
ing official from the scene at this writ
ing. hut the following i = special dis
patch from Stone IIill Farm, Natal.
dated yesterday:
Gen. Buffers advance commenced
Thursday. when he left I.adysmith in
strength. When within two miles OF
uclpmakaar the Beers opened heavy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Phxsirian. Have ENOUGH Law.

Springfield. Ills. May 15.-At meet
ing held in this city yesterday after
noon of officers of the various district
and county medical societies in the
STATE preparatory To TN eannual meet
ing of the state Medical society, it was
decided not to ask for further medical
legislation at the next session of the
legislature, but To give the new med
ical practice act n fair trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
INHERITANCE TAX Is VALID.
National Supreme Court Declares the
Whole Law Proper aud Good.

Washington. May 15.-The supreme
court of the United States yesterday
announced opinions in the cases
arising under the Inheritance
tax provision of the war rev
enue act. and also in case involV-
ing the applicability of the state in
hertance tax law of New York TO es-
tateS composed of government bonds.
There were five decisions under the
federal law and one under the state
law. but two of the former class ap-
piled. aS did one of the latter class, to
the taxation OF government bonds.
The court held that neither under
the state nor the national enactment
We're national bonds exempt from taxa
tion. The validity of the general fed
cral law was affirmed, but it was held
to be purely applicable to legacieS and
not to the entire eStatgS of deceased
persons. the court holding that the
tax is on the passing of 1egacieS or dis
tributive shares of personality. with a
progressive rate on ejch, separately
determined by the sum Of such legacieS
or diStributive shares
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Yates WIN Take a short Rest.

Springfield. Ills, May 15.-Judge
Yates. Republican nominee for govern
or, was in the city yesterday. and said
that after the NJ. T.. conference closes
he will go to Harbor Point. Mich, to
recuperate for Il month. He stated shat
he thought the chairman ana secretary
of the new Republican state central
committee would be L. II. Rowe. OF
Jacksonville. and Walter FildhouSe, of
Chicago, respectively. who filled these
positions i'll Yates campaign commit
fnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
biggest "oId Glory" b the World.

Washington. May 45.-Fcrdinand
Peck. United States commissioner gen
eral 10 the Paris exposition. recently
requested the loan Ofsthe large flag
which hangs in the pension office. 1t
was the intention. he Said. to float ii
on the Eiffel tower oui the Fourth of
July. Secretary Hitchceck has decided
to grant the requesG This is the
largest American flag in the world,
measuring 2GXJO feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

Boston. May 15.-The lower branch
OF the Massachusetts legislature yes
rerday passed compromise resolution
on the BOeT war, congratulating Presi-
dent Mckinley upon the attitude which
he has maintained. with an amendment
expressing a hope thar peace might
soon be declared with honor for Great
Britain and independence for the re-
nnhlil.S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

Kala mazoo. Mich. May 15.-Mem-
bers OF the sophomore and junior
classes of Kalamazoo broke into the
home of Rev q. u. Adams. where the
seniors were being entertained Thurs
day night. and made an unsuccessful
attempt 10 carry of the ice cream and
cake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Charged with PIottins Assassination.

Montgomery, Ala. May 1I.-War-
rants were sworn out Yesterday for the
arrest of Warren =. Reese, United
States district attorney for the middle
district of Alabama; Julian ii. Bing-
ham, internal revenue collector for
Alabama. and Frank Morague, on n
charge OF conspiracy To kill certain
doorkecperS at the state capitol on the
day of the meeting of the Republican
state convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

announcing mat the BrlIlsn are aG-
vancing against the federals at Help
makaar and Tonders- Mex. The burgh-
ers this morning attacked Mafeking.
The telegraphist at MalOpO says that
a heavy rife and cannon fire was
heard before g o'clock today and that
the 'kaffir location was in flames with
in an hour and was totally destroyed.
At 10 O'Clock, he adds, everything was
nuipreF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Fool Freak of Drunken Husband.

Tifiu. o. May 15.-Mrs. w. ]. VIII
son was 80 severely burned about the
face and upper part of the body that
she will lose her eyeSight. She and
her husband were in bed. the latter
having been drinking heavily for the
past several days. He lighted a cigar
cite and the bed clothing became
ignitei. Before Mrs Wilson could es-
cape she was terribly burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Record of the Nntidnal Game.

Chicago, May 15.-League scores on
the diamond yesterday were as fol
lows: .Nt Chicago-Ncw York q. Chi
cagO 4: at PittSburg-Boston ,. Pitts
burg q; Ut ST. LouiS-BroOklyu ,. St
Louis >: ut Philadelphia
.. Cincinnati I.
American League: 4 BuffalO-Mil-
waukee .. Buffalo 10;fat Cleveland
Minneapolis ;. Clevelapd Is: at Detroit
-Chicago =. Detroit SCAT Indianapolis
KANSAS City q. India1apOlis II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
FAMILY IS
BUTCHERED.
Wife and Children of Illinois
Farmer Found
Dead.
THROATS OF ALL ARE CUT.
No Clue to the Crime, Which
Was Apparently Com
mitted Sunday.

Peoria, May 15.-Mrs. Thomas
Moser, wife of farmer living three
miles north of fremont. H., and four
small children were found dead in
their home today, all having appar-
emily been dead since Sunday. The
throats were cut from ear to ear. No
clue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
liz, Hop.. for Mafeking.

London. MAY I5.-The parliamentary
secretary Of the war office. Mr.. George
WyndLam. replying 10 a question in
the house 81 commons Yesterday. de
clined 70 divulSe Lord Roberts plans
for the relief Of Mafeking. but hr add
Ell that he hoped they would shortly
be ACCOMPLISHED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Avenged Himself by ] srrip1e Crime.

Butte. Mont. Nav 1J.-CharleS
Paustein. n well-knowal athlete. shot
and killed Alexander Tlte. manager OF
butchering concern 4ShOt and SeTi-
ouSly wounded Mrs. AleXander Tate,
and then committed SuIfidc. PauStcin'S =
wife secured Il divorca on account of
cruelty. PauStein charged Tate and
lliS wife with being ITsponsible for
the separation of himseaf and wife and
avenged himself in thsfabove manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
LaborUnions in n War.

Tampa. Fla. May 1.-THE labor
troubles here have taken a turn for the
WORSE. There is now a general strike
in all the cigar factories of the Ha-
Vana-American company in this city.
and about 1000 are ont. The trouble
is Il struggle between the labor un-
ions. each trying 10 make the strike
settle the superiority of one over the
other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Descendant of John Alden.

Waukegan, Ills, May IL. - Little
Miss Dorothy Bradford Alden. aged
:; days, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Alden, iS the Youngest direct
descendant of john ana Priscilla Al
den, of Maytiowcr fame. Her ancestry
traces back To the Mayflower band of
pilgrims in Il line more direct and
stronger than that of any descendant
in other branches of the family known
of today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Boer Women Ask for Arms.

At a meeting Of 800 Afrikander wo-
men held yesterday it was resolved to
ask the government for arms and am
munitiOn and suggest that they do the
work Of the men officials in the town.
who they declared, ought 10 be fight
ing at the front The resolution was
carried unanimously. The Nolkstem
asserts that the british prisoners in
the hands Of the Beers will first feel
the effects Of the embargo placed on
timed meats and clothing destined for
the Transvaal at Delagoa bay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
street car srr1ker. Parade.

Kansas City. May 15.-The street
railway strike here was devoid of ex-
citing incident yesterday. The Strik-
erS. TO the number Of about 200. pa
raded the streets with brass band in
the afternoon. appearing on the streets
after the chief of police had refused TO
issue permit for the parade and an
appeal TO Mayor Reed had been re-
sorted TO, the mayor issuing the per
mi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
CLARK RESIGNS HIS SEAT.

The Montana Senator Nacates DIsPuted
Place.
Washington, May 15.-In the sen
ate today Clark, of Montana, ad-
dressed the chair on the question of
personal privilege and presented his
letter of resignation, dated May IL.
Consideration of the resolution de
claring the seat vacant was postponed
until tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
IrrostruI,nE neat at CnIcngo

Chicago. May 15.-One death and
four prOstrations were caused by the
heat yesterday in this city. The max
imum temperature was SO. Alexander
Boost. aged 30, was found dead in his
room, succumbed TO heat A,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Refused to Betray Hi. Murderer.

Marnettc. Wis, May 1J-William
MaheT. a woodSman who was shot near
PembinP Saturday, lied early yestcr-
day morning. He refused to the last to
divulgp how the wound was inflicted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

New York. May lJ.-The Indian IA
mine relief committee has issued an
appeal TO the citizens saying that
America ought to send at least 81 .O0O,-
| OOO TO the famine districts of India.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Strike OF Central Section Men.

Decatur. Ills. May 15.-All the Illi-
nois section men here on the Illinois
Central have struck. They have been
getting $1.10 aud want $l.JU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Judge Phillips Is Seriously Ill.

HillSboro. Ills. May 15.-rhe condi-
ton of Judge Jesse j. Phillips. of the
supreme court. i'll at his home here, is
considered critical. The watch ut his
bedside is being constantly main
taincd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
GOVERNOR TANNER MUCH BETTER
May BE Able to Avoid the Knife of the
Surgeon Altogether.

Chicago. May 15.-There will be no
operation performed on Governor Tan
ner in the immediate future certainly.
and not at all unless there should be "A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Promtn.n, surrron pead.

Richmond, Ind. May 55.-Dr- J. r.
WeiSi. aged ~. a surgeon OF interua-
iional reputation and = originator Of
the American Surgical society, died
last night. ----------s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
TEST OF STATE LAWS.
Statutes of Illinois Governing In
surance Companies Pro. -
duce Litigation.
TWO IMPORTANT SUITS ARE BEGUN
Gov. Tanner May Not Have to Submit
TO an Operation-Judge Phil
- lips Is Very Ill.

Springfield. Ills, May 15.-Superin-
| tendent of Insurance Van Cleave yes
terday revoked the license of the DeS
NOineS Life Insurance company of DeS
Moines, Ia. under a provision of law
which compelS all foreign companies
granted hcenSe in Illinois to sign an
agreement not TO transfer any suit 10
the United States court. further agree
ing that in case such is done the IL
CenSe shall hr revoked. The DeS MoineS
company had violated the agreement.
il iS alleged, by bringing suit in the
federal court at Peoria and securing
an injunction restraining Mrs. Jane
Montgomery. of Rock Island county,
from bringing any action in the state
court against the company on n policy
for 5000 issued to her husband. Rob
ert :. Montgomery. now deceased, on
the ground that false statements were
made by Montgomery in application.
Company Wants a RestraIniug Order.
The company late yesterday brought
suit in the San%amou county circuit
court asking that Superintendent Van
CledVe be restrained from revoking its
license. \ motion for Il temporary in
junction will he heard as soon as Sen
ator Berry. counsel for the insurance
department. can he in this city. Coun-
SCI lOf tne company nelu Ildl II lne IL
CenSe was revoked they could not do
any business in the state for three
years. and that their business in the
state would he ruined. He contends
that some of the restrictions placed on
foreign companies in Illinois are con-
trary both To federal and state cOnsti-
tutiOnS.
Another Insurance Law Test.
The Oceanic Accident and Guaranty
Corporation of Great Britain will file Il
petition for mandamuS in the SUI
preme court against Superintendent
Van CleaVe to compel him To license it
in this state to do an accident and en-
plOyerS' liability business in addition
10 business which it is already licensed
To do. The result in this ease will test
the conStitutionality of the law passed
n the last session of the legislature
governing casualty insurance com
panieS. That part of the law which iS
objectionable provides for Il deposit
by companies like this one, organized
in foreign country. of securities
amounting to 100000 in some state of
the United States where they are Ii
ccuSed. to be held and remain for the
benefit of the policy holders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
BoER PEACE ENJOYS COME
Representatives of the South African Re
public In New York.

public In New York.
New York, May 15.-The steamer
Maasdam with the Boer peace ENJOYS
on board arrived today. The revenue
cutter Hudson, with a reception
committee on board. went down the
bay, and ex-Judge Van Hoesen eX-
tended IA warm welcome to the dele
gates in behalf of the city of New
York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
A BIG CHEMICAL FAILURE.
Billings, PIatt N Co, of Boston, Make
Assignment.

Boston, May 15.-Billings. Platt ~
Co. manufacturing chemists, as
signed today. The liabilities are
$IO4 900; assets, $3.50 900. Banks
are the principal creditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

When 4 man Is hungry. he doesn't
waste much time reading the bill OF
fare.-Chicago News -,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

artillery nre and the British guns re-
piled. while portion Of Butler troops
worked round the Boer tanks. The
British attack WAS pressed home sun
day Bethune. on the right out
haukcd the BOerS, whose splendid de-
fcu>ive positions Oh the Blg=arsoerS
were practically taken Gen bulier :
march .SubSe1uent 70 the attack was
carried ont without hitch. The
British are still pushing on
Another dispatch announces the ar
rival OF British troops At DUNDEE
Boers Again Attack Mafeking-
\ dispatch from Pretoria - pub
lished. dated May Il. which says;
a war bulletin has been issued here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

st. Louis, May 1J.-There were i'm
portant developments in the street car
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-09-20
FIVE THOUSAND DEAD
The Galveston Victims Will
Reach That Number.
BODIES STILL sTREw THE BEACH
Hundreds Burned and Buried Mt Sea-
Thirty-fiye Hundred Refugee
Are at Houston.

Houston, Tex, Sept. l7.-The Post
today prints list Of 2,70l names OF
the Galveston dead, compiled from var.
ious sources, but believed TO be authen-
tic. There were hundreds Of bodies
burned and buried in the sea and in
the sand, where no identicfication was
possible. Other hundreds were buried
on the beach OF the mainland, few Of
whom have been identified. Some
bodies are still in the ruins OF Calves.
ton and scattered along the beach OF
the mainland and in the marshes.
where they were thrown by the water.
Some OF these bodies have been sent 20
miles inland along small water courses
by the rush OF high waters. Taking
all things into consideration there
SCENE no longer any doubt that the
mum Der OF dead will reach beyond the
estimate OF 5000 which has been made
by Mayor Jones and other reliable cih-
gems OF Galveston.
About 1900 refugees arrived here
from Galveston last night and are being
cared for as well as possible. Four
buildings have been set apart for the
benefit Of rufgees, but OF the $500 who
have reached here 30 far not more than
800 remain public charge, the re.
mainder having gone to the homes Of
relatives and friends.
Agents OF several insurance compan-
les are passing through 10 Galvetton.
They say that there Is certain 70 be
much confusion. They do not know
what action will be taken by the COM
panies concerning the payn ent Of
claims without proof OF death, which.
in many cases, will be impossible.
Contributions OF money continue TO
come in, as do supplies OF all sorts.
II. d. Dorchester. manager OF the
velasco Terminal railroad has reached
this city. He says three-fonrths of the
velasco people lost their homes and
four persons were drowned. Eight
bodies were washed ashore at Suif
Side, supposed to be from Galveston.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-09-20
cLuBBEp TO DEATH.

Brutal Murder OF . Portland Saloon
KeePer-MOtive Was Robbery
Portland, Or, Sept. lS.-A brutal
murder, followed by robbery, was COM
mitted at an early hour yesterday
morning in saloon on the southwest
corner of Fourteenth and Marshall
streets, II R. Dickel. the proprietor OF
the place. being the victim.
Although the tragedy occurred about
2 O'Clock, nothing was known OF it un-
til nearly 4, when Partolman Wheeler,
on his regular rounds, was passing the
premises. He noticed that the saloon
was lighted up, which was something
unusual, and he proceeded to investi-
gate. On entering little cardoom at
the rear, he found the body OF the
murdered man in corner. leaning
against the wall. where the murderers
had placed it after riflng the pockets
and helping themselves to the contents
Of the safe, which it is thought
amounted to over $3.50.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-09-20
MORE TROOPS READY
British to Have Men Conve.
nient for China.
SOLDIERS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Americans Have Begun Construction o.
Permanent Telegraph Between
Tien Tsin aud Pekin.

London, Sept. 18.--In accordance
with the prediction OF Sir Robert Hart
that there will be further hostilities
in China in November. the press nm
drestands that the British government
Is already considering the transfer Of
troops from South Africa to India in
order to make it practicable to send
more British troops to China. The
military authorities consider the war
In South Africa so far ended that
troops may now be safely moved.
1t Is possible that the Russian lega-
tion has already been removed from
Pekin TO Tien Tsin, but there is NO
definite news as yet as to whether Ii
Hung Chang Will after all go to Pekin.
General Dorward is going to the capi-
tai. leaving the British troops at Tien
Tsin under command OF Brigadier.G Gen-
eral Campbell. vice-Admiral Alex
Jeff has returned to Taku.
The Americans have begun at Ho 81
Wu a permanent telegraph line be-
tween Pekin and Tien Tsin.
The Pekin correspondent. OF the Daily
Mail says that the assassin OF Baron
Won Ketteler has been shot.
The Morning Posts representative at
Pekin says that the question is being
discussed of sending relief to few
British. French and American engi-
neers, who are besieged in city 200
miles south Of Pekin.
Chinese officials estimate that 20. .00O
disbanded Chinese soldiers, by the
simple expedient OF turning their coats,
managed TO remain behind in Pekin.
Other dispatches confirm the report
that in addition to Hsu Tung. the
guardian of the heir apparent, Yu Lu,
viceroy of Chi Lii, and Wang vi Yung,
president OF the imperial academy.
with 400 members of official families,
committed suicide when the allies en-.
tered Pekin.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-09-20
HUSTLED BY A MOB.
Ohio "Boxers'' Forcibly Expel DowIe
Teachers From the City.


Teachers From the City.
Mansfield, o., Sept. lS.--A mob to.
day drove Zion Elder Ephriam Bas-
singer. of Bluffton. Ind, and two OF
Dowie's converts here out OF the city,
and thus broke the monotony OF the
usual routine followed for the past tour
Sundays.
Elder Bassinger was in the city yes
terday, held several meetings without
molestation, and had a number Of con-
situations with his attorney, A. A.
Douglas. He left last night, but re-
turned again today and was holding a
meeting at the home of L. II. Leiby.
when the officers went there and took
him to the depot, followed by q jeering
mob of several hundred. He was a
target for apples, tobacco guilds, mis-
siles and kicks. as he was escorted to
the depot, and when he arrived there
he was pitiable sight. The passenger
train was missed by about two min
utes, and while they were waiting for
the next train the mob went to the
home of E. H. Leiby and took him and
Frank Calver, both Zion followers,
and marched them to the depot. When
an express train s,rrived all three were
put on it and hustled out of the city.