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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
HOLLEBEN At CHICAGO
German Ambassador Talks to the
Students at the
University.
GERMAN INSTITUTIONS LIKE OURS,

The Diplomat Says. aud Hopes for Con-
tinued Friendship Between the Conn
tries-ImpOrtnnt bankruptcy Ruling
strike in a Springfield steel Plant-Mine
Managers at Pana Deny That There Has
Been Amy sale of Mines to Anybody.
Chicago. Jan 25.-The University of
Chicago turned out en- maSse yesterday
10 do honor 10 Baron Won Hollehen.
Emperor Williams representative in
The United States. AT 30 all classes
in the university were broken up. anu
with three cheers for the German am
bassadur. the students filed into Kent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

BUT At CONSIDERABLE COST.
Gen. Woodgate is Among
Those Seriously
Wounded.

London. Jan. 25.-The war Office
has issued the following from Spear
mans camp, dated 1910 this morn
ing: "Warren's troops last night oc-
cuPied SPionkop. surprising the
small garrison, who fled. 1t has been
held by Us all day, though we were
heavily attacked, especially by very
annoying shell fire. l fear our cas-
ualties are considerable. | have to
inform you, with regret. that Gen
Woodgate is dangerously wounded.
Warren is of the opinion that he has
rendered the enemy's position unten-
able. The men are splendid"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
MORE DEAD FILlP.NOS.
Operations Continue In the Far Away
islands.

Manila. Jan. pa part of
Schwan's column. six companies with
artillery drove j00insurgents from the
entertainments at Sandiego. near San
Pablo, Sunday The enemy officially
reported they lost 81 killed and many
wounded. Our casualties were one
killed and II wounded. Another bat
talon while executing a flank move
ment, came upon 100 re bells in al en-
trenched position and routed them.
killing ID. The Americans had two
wounded. Schwan moved against
Majeyjay, Laguna province, Tuesday.
He fund the position almost impreg-
nable. but by lowering the men down
steep river banks by ropes. hanked
the enemy and drove them out. Part
of his command proceeded to Santa
Cruz, killing six insurgents.
Gen. Wheeler and daughter left
Wednesday for home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

London. Jan. 25.-The only news
received from the front in South Arr
ca at this writing is contained in tie
following dispatches:
Spearman'S Camp. Jan. 23.-9:30 2.
m.-The British field artillery aIG
howiIzers shelled the enemy posted on
the crest of the ridge this morning.
The infantry. under excellent cover.
kept up an effective rifle fire. The
The Beers resigned u kopje. Of which
the British infantry took possession.
When retiring the enemy sheltered
themselves behind IA stone wall on the
slope of the kopje. which they held
for hours. This afternoon they ran
across the ravine. The British aFtil-
lery poured shrapnrl and lyddite into
them. aud the infantry took the ston"
wall. The British casually list WAS
small.
Beers are Fighting with Desperation.
The Daily Telegraph publishes the
following dispatch from SpearmaH's
camp. dated Ian. -. 9::IO p. m: "On
Monday Sir Charles WHrren's force
cannOnaded and fusilladed the Buer
position west OF Spiun kop. near the
Acton Homes road. \ lyddire battery
co-operaIed with the other batteries
and MaNimS. Certainly the ire WAS
effective. causing the enemy serious
losses The Beers. however, Clung
desperately tn their works. from which
they are only being very slowly driv-
en. Today the enemy fired their guns
oftener. using only the captured fifteen
Founders with Shrapnel. Our casual
ties today were less even than those of
yesterday. Fighting began about in
the morning and continued until dark.
but there has been nothing like 4 gem
rral engagement. The naval hig guns
assisted from Potgieter's drift in shell
ing the BOer positions"
No Further British Advance.
London. Jan. "a dispatch to The
Times from Spearman's Camp. dated
Jan. -. $50 p. m, says: The Beers
today had more guns and are prepared
TO fight almost interminahly. having
entrenched their ridge. which stretches
in an almost unbroken line from the
Drakensburg many miles eastward.
Firing continued throughout the day.
We have not advanced any further.
but we threw up entertainments dur
ing the night from behind which the
musketry duel continued from exactly
the same position as yesterday
Berlin. Jan. 2I.-Gcrman press tac-
ticianS are almost unanimously of opin-
ion that the situation of the British
IOECt> AIOUlh l.dtiN Sltilll - ttSifIdlt-
The Berlincr Tagcblatt prints BruS-
sells special claiming that Sir Charles
Warren has been signaily defeated. \
military writer FOR the KrCuZ ZeitunS
says the movement to relieve Lady
smith has failed. rendering the British
line of retreat endangered
DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE DIFFER.
Captain Mahan l. For John Ball While
'ohn Morley l. Against Him.
New York. Jan. 90 ollowipE Is the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
DEMOCRATS HOLD CONFERENCE.
Desire l. to Formulate a Policy All Can
Unite Upon.


Unite Upon.
Washington. Jan. 25.-The Demo
cratic members OF the senate held u
conference yesterday to consider the
question of party policy on the vari-
Gus questions before congress. They
have found themselves following some
what divergent paths on some of these
questions. and concluded that their
party interests demanded that they
should have better understanding
among themselves. Hence yesterdays
conference. No definite conclusion was
reached. but when the Ihe conference
adjourned there was Il general under
standing of the lines to be pursued.
The question of the policy 10 be pur-
sued towards the Philippine archipela-
90 attracted more attention than any
other.
ON this point there was very gen
cral exchange of views. the consensus
of opinion evidently favoring the
policy outlined in Senator Bacon's
resolution of protecting life and prop
CITY ill the islands until quiet is re-
stored. when the United States shall
provide the opportunity and prescribe
the method for the f'formatiOn of L
government bySaad of the people Of
the philippine islands. TO be independ
enly exercised and controlled Ivy them
selves"
There was also more or less discus
sion Of the bills providing Il form of
government for the Hawaiian islands
and for Puerto Rico, The prepOnder-
ance of opinion concerning these bills
WAS favorable to absolute free trade
between the United States and these
islands as part of this country.
With reference 10. fhc financial bill
ii was practically C Scided To offer Il
subStltHte-pr -provfdsn--.k1 the free coin
age of silver. Senators Lindsay and
Caffery We're present, and while they
indicated their intention not to be
bound by any decision upon this line
ihey recognized the fVtiliIy of any eff
fort to prevent il being pursued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
.ILaughter and apDlause /

itoi Laughter and applause.
Further along the orator said But
the gentleman says we took these
women in good faith. and We should
not abandon them There are two
thousands polygamu> families in Utah
Provide for yOur plural wives. take
care OF your plural children. but re-
frain. for Gods sake refrain. from
multiplying the illegitimates in the
new state of Utah. Applause
Again. pointing to the portal Of the
chamber he said: And across yon
threshold will be written in letters
large enough To be read from the na-
tional Capitol TO the Mormon tempe
No polygamiSt shall ever sit as a mem
her of the American congress" lap
nlauSe.l
Washington, Jan. 25.-In the house
large number of members spoke on
the Roberts case, but, for the most
part, the speeches covered the old
ground.
In the senate after the passage of
mum Der of resolutions, Hale. of Maine.
called up the urgent deficiency bill
and the senate proceeded TO consider
il.
At the conclusion of the considera-
tion n vote was taken ana the bill, with
the senate amendments. passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
STRIKE IN A STEEL PLANT.
Threat That if the Men Refuse to Return
the Mill Will be Moved.

Springfield. ILL.,. Jan. 25.-Owing to
a wide difference in the tonnage of the
night and day shifts of the 12-inch
mill at the Springfield plant of the
Republic Iron and Steel works. trouble
WAS raised at the Springfield mills yes
terday morning. Doe" Wheeler. a
rougher. was discharged for wrangliug
with Superintendent Griffith.
Wilcher. who iS an officer in the
local union. called out the men on his
shaft and The mill was forced to close
down. Mr.. Hampctcr. of 81. Louis.
an official of the company. WAS in the
city. He stated that Wilcher and 9th
crS would lac discharged. ana that If
the men did not return To work the
plant would be removed from Spring
field. The men will return to work
II * believed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

Springfield. Ills. Jan. 25.-THe canal
commissioners presented their report
for the year ended Dec. 81. 1899. To-
Governor Tanner yesterday. They ask
that at the next session of the lcgiSla-
ture that body lac requested to act
on the suggestions of Governor Tan
ner for the use of the Calumet feeder
for canal purposes from the sag at
South Chicago 10y way Of Blue Island
and the Calumet river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

Taylorvillc Ills. Jan. 25.-In the
Christian county circuit court here
Fred Sibley'S attorney withdrew his
motion for new trial. and Sibley was
sentenced 10 life Imprisonment at Ches-
ter for thc murder of Miss Jane Rru-
not, in connection with Henry Rrunot.
the wOman'S nephew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Volcanic Eruntion.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life
cf Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also old running and feve"
sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds,
chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth Drives out pains and
aches. Only 25 cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hart & Ulle-
MEYER druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

theater. Even the athletes forgot
their training hours and swelled the
thronC which showed its admiration
for the guest. Baron Won HolIebon
arrived at the varsity shortly before :
O'Clock and took his seat on the plat
form with President Harper ana mem-
hers of the faculty.
Prof j. Lawrence IauChlin made an
address of welcome and told the baron
how glad the university people were to
see him. The ambassador replied
During his address he told his audi
ence how closely united the institutions
of Germany and the United States
are. and said that II" hoped III" friend
" relations between the two countries
would continue Ia he amicable i'll Il
literary way as they are politically.
After the celebration the ambaSSa dor
was entertained by the Quadrangl"
club. He WAS rendered 4 banquet last
evening blythe senate of the university.
The baron. President Harper. and the
members of the senate only We're pres
ent.
FARMER Is DECLARED 4 BANKRUPT
First Time the Question Was Passed Upon
by the Courts.
Springfield. Ills. Jan. 2:I.-Judge Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Would BniId Up Our Marine.

Washington. Jan. 21.-PreSident Nc
Kinley yesterday met The delegates at
tending the thirtieth annual conven-
tion of the National board of trade. in
Guiding Il fair representation from Chi
cagO, and made short response TO an
address by Governor Stannard, in be-
half of the board. The board adopted
resolutions in favor of protection for
our merchant marine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Board orPension Appeals.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The COM
Misunderstanding and national pension
committee of the GRAND Army of the
Republic. called on the president yes
terday and presented Il plan for the
establishments of Il court of appeals
i'll pension cases to sill in Washington
and hear cases of appeal from the de-
ciSions of the pension bureau 1t is to
he composed OF Judges of high charac-
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Want Mckinley to Mediate.

brussels. Jan. -. Nearly 100000
signatures have been appended to the
address promoted by NJ. Lejeune and
other IncmbtrS Uf the Universal Peace
society. asking President Mckinley 10
mediate. which will be forwarded 10
Washington in the course of i fort
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
New senate omcials Chosen.

Washington. Jan. 2J.-The Republic
an caucus of the SenIte yesterday de-
cided upon the reorganization of the
elective offices of thatfbody and nomi-
mated Hon. Charles Bennett. of New
York. for secretary. and Hon. Daniel
NJ. Ransdell. of Indiaha, for sergeant
alarms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
FOR
TROUBLE,
One Thousand Armed Men
Arrive in Frank
fort, Ky.
MAY PRECIPITATE A RIOT.
Announced Determination Of
Taking Law in Their
Hands.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 25.-A special
train bearing over l 200 men CARRYING
this morning. They are from the
counties of Bell, Allen, Knox, Harlan.
Whittier, Metcalf and Edmundson.
Gov. Taylor disclaimed any knowledge
of the identity or purpose of the vis-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
SOME MORE ~HORRIBLE ENAMPLEs."
Prophet SHOWS Family Enumerated
senate Has n Narrow Escape.

Prophet SHOWS Family enumerated
senate Has IA Narrow Escape.
Proceeding with an enumeration OF
the Mormons who have violated the
law LandiS said: Mr.. Rawiius might
have said that Joseph +. Smith. sec
ond councillor To the presidency. has
three women amOngw hom he distributes
the title Of wife. Mr.. RawliuS might
have stated that Lorenzo Snow. now
prophet. president. seer. and rcvclator.
and mt the time Of the signing of the
petition for amnesty president of the
forum of apostles. i also trampling
under foot the solemn compact made
by the government. He took his first
two wives in \auvoo. Ills. over forty
years ago. 10y one and the same cere-
-Iony-in a block OF two. AZ il were.
Laughter The elder Of the TWO
women has since died. AMI lac has
since married i'm the order named
Sarah. Harriet. Elinor. Mary. Phoebe.
Minnie and Caroline. Laughter
Would not YOU like to sit down TO
breakfast in that family: Laughter.
Snow is now living with the Youngest
and last wife. lay whom he had his
youngest child during the winter Of
lS,6-9I-six years after the manifesto
hedging the faith and honor Of the
church had been issued.
Moses Thatcher. one Of the apostles
who signed the petition Of amnesty,
has three plural wives. eNvo Of whom
bore him children. one on IAN =. 1899.
and the other on Jan. II. 1SE'. They
lust lacked three days of being twins.
lGrcat lauGhtcr.I Mr.. Roberts truly
said yesterday that Mo>cS Thatcher
WAS hy majority OF the members OF
the it'tah legislature rendered a seat
i'm the United States senate. and that
Moses Thatcher-haV wing moIe diScre-
ton than Mr.. Roberts or the peOp,e OF
Utah-tieciined the honor. stating that
he would add fuel To the flames al
ready kindled by Mr. Roberts. 80 you
se,, we had a narrow escape from hav-
Ing trouble in both ends OF this Cap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
NEW YORK BANK CLOSED.

aiobarIe National Has Suspended Blu =
iness.
Canajoharie, n. Y, Jan. 25.-Na-
tional Bank Examiner Graham closed
the doors of the Cans joharie National
bank pending Investigation of its con-
ditiOu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Death of Wisconsin Professor.

Madison. Wis. Jan. 25.-Dr. John f.
OF ma thematical ply
sics at the state university. died Tues.
day night i'm Chicago. where he was
taken few days ago for an operation
DIR. Davies WAS widely known as Il sci
enlist and was a personal friend OF
Lord Kelvin. of England
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
No S,Is of Miu.snt Pam.

Pana. Ills. Jan. 23.-Secretary War
rem Penwell. of the Pcnwcll Coal Min
ing co. and Secretary Louis OverhOIt.
of the SpringSidr Coal Mining CO..
both state that their respective mines
have not been sold to the Chicago
syndicate or any other parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

London, Jan. 25.-The remains of
John Ruskin were inferred at Conis-
ton this afternoon amidst universal
signs of sadness. All parts of the
country were represented at the
Urayeside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

The subject for discussion Saturday
night nj the Marquette club. Chicago.
will he Municipal Ownership and Op-
GRAFTON Of Street Railways and Other
Public Utilities" Among the speakers
will bc Governor Pingrec and Charles
I. NcrkCS.
The new Green Bay ,WiSl opera
house will be opened Feb. II.
Rev. l.. Il. Cole. Of Ann Arbor. Mich.
has been offered the presidency OF 81.
Stephens college. Annandalc. y y.
The Kellogg Ranking company Of
Dcpere. Wis. will not be merged into
the state bank OF Depere until about
Feb. !.
Probably ths-top is the oldest toy
in the world
William r +. who conducted the
''Get-rich-quicsf rankin syndicate in
Brooklyn. has been located in Capad
According Ia 'the Hartford Il mt
the late Editor SI5urr. Of the HaNkbrd
Times. was once rendered n cabinet po-
sition by President Cleveland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Republicans Ready for Riot.

Cincinnati. Jan. 25.-The Times
Stars Lexington special SAYS armed
men from southwestern Kentucky
will be at Frankfort tomorrow. when
the Goebel men will attempt to force
action on the contests over the seats
in the house. 1t is given out that
these are republicans and will serve
notice on the Goebel mem bers that they
don't intend the repu blicans who have
been honestly elected to be thrown
out for Goebel democrats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
EW EMPEROR NAMED
Kwapgesu Appoints a Nine Year Old Boy
for Throne.

Shanghai. Jan. 25.-The North
China Daily News publishes an edict,
signed last night by Emperor Kwan-
gesu. appointing as emperor in his
place Putsing. the 9-year-old son of
Prince Tuano. The new emperor will
ascend the throne Jan. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Action at Frankfort.

Frankfort. Jan. 25.-The lower
house met at IL, and on motion of
Cantrill, democratic leader, excluded
all except ladies from the cham Der.
A rumor is in circulation, though de-
MED. that Judge Cantrill, of the cir
cult court, has summoned all demo
cratic deputy sherffs in the state to
fra = K fort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
Tried Five Doctors.

Mrs. Frances l. Sales, of Missouri
Valley. Iowa, writes she had severe
kidney trouble for years. had tried
five doctors without benefit. but three
bottles of FOley's Kidney Cure effected
a perfect cure For sale by all drug
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

Springfield. Ills. Jan. 2I.-Dr !. II.
Hardin has resigned the presidency of
Eureka college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
DISPATCHES rwo DAYS OLD.
Telling of Events That Took Place Mon
day and Tuesday.

London. Ian. 2J.-9:4j Il. m.-Thc
war office has received an official telr-
nOuncing that General Warren's force
has occupied Spion kOp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
HOS. c. L. lands.

Indiana charged that Utah had been
admitted to the Union as 4 result of Il
Mormon conspiracy. and reviewed the
history of the APOSTLES of the church
whom he charged with livin" i'll open
and tiagrant violation OF the statute
against polygamy. to show that they
had basely broken their solemn pledge
TO the government. The speech WAS
witty as we'll aS eloquent.
Dennunccs senator Rawlins' Charge.
Landis resented as unworthy OF be-
lief that charge made. he said, by SEN
ator IiawlinS that the president had
appointed notorious polygamiStS TO Of
flee. The senator might as we'll accuse
the hOuS" of endorsing polygamy. since
it had passed Il bin appropriating S4O.-
600 for the agricultural college at
Logan. Utah. The president of the
college. said he. is Il poly gamiSt. liv-
ing open and notOr!OuS polygamy with
three wives. one of his leading pro-
fessOrs IS Il polygamist. living with
two wives. The trustee is a polyga
mist. living i'll open and notorious
pOlvgany with seven wives tlauGhtcrl.
and they have blessed him with thirty
nine children TlauGhterl. The presi-
%ent is innocent. and we are innocent.
because W" put faith in the pledge and
promise of the piouS covenant break
ers." Applause and laughter.l
Barred by the statute OF Limitation.
He further asserted that three OF the
members of the first presidency and
ten of the twelve apostles who signed
the petition for amnesty were ployga-
mists. of the fifteen leaders who
SOlemnly pledged their honor and faith
for the future obedience to the law by
the Church of Jesus Christ OF Latter
Day Saints three have probably kept
their pledgcs-namely. Wilfred Wood
run. Franklin -. Rogers and Anthony
III. Lunn. The two first named at the
time of the signing of the petition for
amnesty were over 50 years of age.
barred them by the statute OF limita-
tiOn. Laughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

You should know that Foley Honey
aud Tar is absolutely the best remedy
for all diseases of the throat, chest
and lungs Dealers are authorized to
guarantee it TO give satisfaction Ac-
cept no substitute. AL druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. f. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-25

DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE DIFFER.
Captain Mahau l. For John Ball While
,ohn Morley l. Against Him.
New York. Jan. 2J.-F ollOwipE Is the
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-12-02
LIEUT.. HlBgA is
A VERY SICK MAN
New York, p d i LtsutenantHob-
son was taken totbe hospitalhsre to-
day, saiFsriog from typhoid fever, DE
is regarded ss very SICK man

oesa Of Chris mas shopping, we Say :
commepoe 10 timsl
Lister, we shali have very crowded
store, and less time At our dispossl for
exbibitiog different attractions thor
ouGhly to each visitor. Now, few
words about the advantages our pres.
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fer you personally, as possible gifts
for your relatives and frisnds; that is
really the thing Of importance for you
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for selection, to suit all individual
nssds, our very complete stock will
surely please you. We have service
able and most appropriate Rifts for
everybody, large or smalI, lady or
gentleman, child, baby or grandpareut.
In prices, We are determined to make
this merry ChristmAs, indeed, for all
onr customers. and insaFs to every
buyer at our store, honest values in
goods saat ara unqusstiOnsd bargains
at the prices we ask.
From now on until Christmas, we
will keep q half page in this paper
alIsd with suggestions. Read our
page ''ad" In this issue.
pvitipg you 70 cAll and see our very
bsautirul and interesting line Of hOli-
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Yours respectfully,
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Jsveltr snd Graduate opsician,
ais Newcastle street.