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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
RECONCENTRADO
PLAN FOR THE BOERS

Durbin. Nov. 1.-THE National
Mercury reports among the measures
to he adopted in order to pacify the
Beers the.reconcentrado plan. Lords
Roberts and Kitchener have decided
to take this step because of the diff
Guilty in dealing with armed Beers
while hampered by civilians in the
outlying small towns.
Bloemfontein, Nov. 1.-THE Beers
heavily attacked the railroad at Eden
burg Thursday. 1t is reported that
the Beers were completely cut up.
Seventy-five of the party were killed
or wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17

Chicago. Nov. 17.-Ten thousand
people saw the football teams, the
University of Chicago aud the Wiscon-
sin, line up at Marshall Field this
afternoon. Notwithstanding that heavy
misting occurred, drizzling showers
prevailing throughout the game. The
gridiron was in poor condition, owing
to three days rain and sleet.
Chiesgo in the lineup had the ad-
vantsge OF four pounds to a man in
weight, but this was probably offset
by the unexcePtionallS fne condition
of the badgers, not a man showing q
scratch or brnise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
ker sailed for Eogland today on board
the steamer Lucania.
TEN MILLION DOLLAR FIRM
VIII Embrace All the Packing Concerns
Now Run by the Cudahys.

Now Run by the Cudahy-.
Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE John Cud-
ahy Packing and Prov sion Co. was in
corporated at Springfield yesterday
as the first step in organizing $10.-
100000 corporation embracing all John
Cudahy's packing interests. Almost at
the same time the Cudahy Packing
company, which is controlled by Mich
ael Cudahy. gave notice of an increase
of capital from $500, 900 TO $1,000.
900. When John Cudahy's deal is com
pleted the brothers will have ST Geo.
UOO invested in the packing business.
For the present the John Cudahy
company will have a capital of $500
OO0. The principal office of the COM
pany will be in Chicago, but the plant
which it will operate is in Wichita,
Kan. John Cudahy also owns pack
ing establishments in Louisville, Ky,
and Nashville, Tenn, both of which
are incorporated under the laws OF the
states in which they are located. The
Kansas concern will be operated indie
pendently for time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17

Beet INDUSTRY" what the Sugar Beet
Means to Tazewen County," Il. S.
Woodrow. of Green Valley; sugar
Beets in Mclean County" A. c.. King
man, of Fremont: why the American
Farmer Should. Grow BeetS," Frank
Roderus, mana ger Sugar Beet Gazette.
of Chicago.
The directors of the three districts
ofAthe state reported, growers told ex-
periences and n general discussion was
indulged in upon the line of legislation
and the effect the new possessions Will
have upon the beet sugar industry of
the United States. \ committee on
legislation was appointed. The effort
TO have n bounty offered for sugar
manufactured from IllinOiS-Srow SUI
gar beetS will be renewed at the COM
ing session of the legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
THAT BANK LooTER ALvoRD.
His Counsel Trying to Have Him Set Mt
Liberty at Once.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE case OF
Cornelius l.. Alvord, formerly note tell
er OF the First National bank. was
called in the United States district
court yesterday. Jacob f. Miller, Al
words attorney, made 4 motion to dis
miss the case on the ground that the
prosecution had failed to prove that
any funds had been taken from the
bank, and hence he asked that the pris"
oner be discharged.
The judge asked him If he did not
intend making any defense, and he re-
piled that he did not: that the prosecu-
ton had proved no larceny, and hence
there was no crime. The judge then
gave the attorneys until next Friday
to file briefs in the case. and reserved
his decision until that time. He said,
however. that he was inclined to deny
the motion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
GREAT FOOT BALL GAMES
BEING PLAYED THIS AFTERNOON.

Minneapolis Nov. 1.-THE last
championship football game of the
season was played this afternoon be-
tween the Minnesota and Northwest
ern elevens- A fall of light snow
came yesterday and was scraped of
and the field rolled in fair shape.
DR.. Knipe, the famous coach of the
Iowa team, arrived here today, and
gossip of a post season game in case
Minnesota wins today is renewed.
Princeton, No 17.-First half: Yale
II. Princeton ).
Chicago. Nov. Il First half: Chi
csgo 5, Wisconsin 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
MOB WATCHED ITS VICTIM
As Apache Indians Have Often Done
When Torturing Their Victims

In terrible screeches these words,
the first he had uttered aloud, came
from the negro. y terrible tugging at
the chains, a succession of awful
groans and screams; the negro's agony
was at last breaking down his sullen
composure. Not an oath escaped him,
but he begged and pleaded to be shot
Suddenly the rope holding his hands
burned through. Then arms, head and
shoulders slipped through the chains.
For an instant the body stood erect,
the arms were raised in supplication,
while burning pieces of clothing
dropped from them. The body then fell
away from the fire, the head lower
than the feet. still fastened to the rail.
This. was not expected, and for 4
few minutes the stOlid mob was dis
concerted: 1t feared that the only re-
naming chain would give way If this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Made Good on Apparent shortage.

Sheridan, Ind. Nov. 17.--Frank Old
ham has retired as postmaster of this
place and Howard II. Newly is i'll
charge of the office, and will be duly
commissioned to the vacancy. Several
days ago POstOffice Inspector Fletcher,
OF indianapolis, found Oldham's ac-
count confused, an apparent shortage
OF 1927 being uncovered. This was
promptly made good by Oldham, who
thereupOn rendered his resignation. He
was appointed three years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Reorganization Board Getting
Ready to Liquidate
Indebtedness.
FOR INDIGNlTIES SUFFERED
The First Amount Appor
toned as the Share of
United States.
WALDERSEE GIVES EDICT

Canton, Nov. 1.-THE American
consul here has been notified that the
board of reconstruction has been or
dered to pay $4,000 as the first in
stallment in the settlement of Ameri-
can claims. A special deputy has
been appointed for each district to
estimate the damage. The Chinese
realize that the settlement of the
claims is the only method of ri dding
Canton harbor of foreign gun boats.
Fire here has destroyed two or
three hundred houses.
Paris, Nov. 17.-At a council Of
ministers today NJ. Delcasse. French
minister of foreign affairs. announced
that the ministers at Pekin had trans
mitted to their respective govern
ments number of articles of joint
note and they contem plated adding 6
per cent to those already reached as
basis for peace negotiations.
The Condemned CeIestIaIs.
London, Nov. IA dispatch from
Shang Hal saws Prince Tuan is under
arrest at Nj Ghai. province Of Shan
81; Governor Yu Haien has been ar
rested at Pinan Sheng. The director
of telegraphs and railroads has MEM
oralized the throne denouncing Yu
Haien. An edict is expected con-
demning Yu Haien to death.
waIdersee's Demands.
Pekin. Nov. 17.-Count Won Wald-
ersee received tee Chinese peace COM
missioners today at the imperial pal
ace. Won Waldersee demanded that
the Chinese troops be withdrawn from
the vicinity of the territory occupied
by the allied forces. adding if this is
done the dispatch of military expedi-
tions by the allies will be discontin-
ued.
london. Nov. 11.-Cnconfirmed
statements emanate from Paris and
Odessa that Il secret treaty has been
concluded between Russia and China
for the Russian occupation of Man
churia. There is no fresh news this
morning throwing light on the actual
situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
snIne for a a6OO. 600 Fee.

st. Louis, Nov. 17.-Felix J. Hughes,
of Keokuk. Ia. instituted proceedings
before Judge Amos ThAyer, of the
United States circuit court, to recover
Il fee for legal services amounting to
$780, 900, in connection with the settle
ment of the estate of William Wood,
who owned n third interest in the
Spar Mining and Smelling company,
Of Aspen. Colo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Chicago. Nov. 1T.-Attosneys for the
Illinois and Michigan canal commits
sionerS came up from Joliet and after
tying up the sanitary district in n Stip-
ulation practically amounting TO 4
temporary injunction induced Judge
Dunno to set Il final hearing OF the
case for ext Wednesday, deS oite the
vigorous opposition of counsel for the
drainage board. The origin of the suit
is in the effort of the drainage channel
tustees to turn off the water from the
Illinois and Michigan canal, which the
state reSiStS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
nunIIn signs TO Fight.

Mahanoy CityA Pa. Nov. IL Gus
Ruhlin arrived here yesterday and
signed the articles OF agreement for n
match with Jeffries. after changing the
hit-in-clinches article TO read that the
referee shall interpret the rules" He
selected George Siler for referee and
with these changes forwarded the
agreement TO Al Smith in New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Married His Leading Lady.

Decatur, Ills, Nov. 17.7-C. w. Hol-
ton. who is known in the theatrical
world as c. W. Roberts and is mana
ger of the company which played
"Blue Jeans" at the Grand Opera
House in this city Thursday night,
married Henele du Carte Streeter,
leading lady of the company. The mar
riage took place in the office of J. F.
Given, manager of the opera house,
and Judge Hammer, of the county
cOurt Officia ted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Arrested for Murder.

Springfield. Ills, Nov. 17.-Charles
Prince. wanted in Litchfield on a
charge of the murder of a miner
named John O'Hara. was captured
Thursday in Sorrento. Ills. Princes IA
ther is i'm jail at Litchfield. O'Hara
was shot and killed during a quarrel
with the Princes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
ELECTION FrnudIn Cubn.

Havana. Nov. 1.-THE Cuban con-
stitutional convention. which met yes
terday In the Marti theat tire. discussed
the report of the committee on cred"n-
tials regarding the status of the dele
gates from the province of Havana.
The speeches were largely attacks on
the NakionaiistS-thoSe who insist on
absolute Independence - for alleged
election crOokpdneSs.--=--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
rkrhis the Future HeatIng Plante

Hartford City. Ind. Nov. 17.-Oil
men say they have discovered Il new
natural heating agent. After Il depth
of mile had been reached in the oil
sand hot water pushed forth like lava
from volcano. This is to furnish
steam heating for business blocks and
residences
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
SUGAR BEETs IN ILLINOIS.
Growers Thereof Meet to Swop Expert
ences of the Product.

Springfield, Ills, Nov. 1.-THE third
annual meeting of the Illinois Sugar
Beet Growers association was held
yesterday. Addresses We're made by
Colonel c. F. Mills. of Springfield, up
on "NVhy Illinois Should Produce It's
Own Sugar" and Fred II. Rankin, OF
Athens, upon Benefit of the. Sugar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
SAFE BLOWN OPEN
AND $4,000 is TAKEN.

Quincy, Ill, Nov. 17.-With nitro
glvceriae the vault of the Bluff Scott
company was blown open early to-
dav. IL is reported the robbers Sc
cured 81 900 in currency and lot
of securities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Two Children Perish.

Manton, Mich, Nov. 17.-Rupert
Fishers two children, aged respect
lively 3 years and months, were
burned to death at his residence here
yesterday. The children were left
alone in the house by the mother
while she went to the barn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Burned to Death su.pietou.Iy.

Spencer. Wis. Nov. 17.T-An aged
couple named KlotOw, living on a
farm n short distance from this place.
was burned TO death in their house
Wednesday night. Circumstances sur
rounding the case have given rise to n
suspicion that the fire was of incen-
diary nririn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Vehicle wood-stock association.

indianapolis, Nov. 1.-THE National
American Vehicle Wood Stock associa-
ton met here Thursday There were
fifty members present from Alabama,
Tennessee. Indiana, Ohio. Kentucky,
Illinois, Michigan and New York. 4
resolution was adopted providing for
the maintenance of the prices for the
ensuing year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
The HoatIlea
SEA SERPENT AT FRISCO
CrawIs up Main Street and DIsap-
pears.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 17.-It is
reported this morning that a large
sea serpent was seen crawling up the
principal street of this city. A
company of telegraph operators who
were out having their early morning
airing gave chase, the serpent taking
refuge in an underground tunnel and
escaping in the darkness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Southern Illinois MedicOs.

Carbondale, Ills. Nov. 1.-THE
Southern Illinois Medical association
closed its annual meeting yesterday at
the county seat. The next meeting will
be held at Metropolis. DIR. w. f.
Grainstead, of Cairo, is president, and
DIR. o. d. Oransby, of MurphysbOrO,
Spcrpt2rY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Very First Page of the Record.

Metropolis, Ills, Nov. 10. ].
Page. of this city, has received nOti-
fication from the secretary of state of
his selection as clerk of the supreme
court of Illinois, southern grand di-
vision. by Il plurality of about 1000.
This is the first time a Republican has
ever been elected to this office. and the
news comes not only as surprise to
the Democrats but to Page as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Morgan To BE Senator Right Away.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 1.-THE
toint caucus of Democrats of both
houses of the Alabama Legislature,
held Thursday night. unanimously
nominated Hon. !. :. Morgan for re
election as United States senator No
other name was presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Iniunction served on Berry.

According to information that
comes from Davenport today the
trouble between the retail clerks and
Silberstein Brothers is as far from $
settlement as ever.
The action in calling f C. Berry to
Davenport yesterday was merely a
ruse TO get chance to serve the fed
eral injunction upon him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
CIerks win BE Huntine jobs.

Washington, Nov. 17.-About 400
clerks in the census bureau will be dis
missed between now and Dec. I, ow-
ing to the diminishing of the worh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Boy Kills Father Once More.

Tuscaloosa. Ala, Nov. 17.-Thomas
Booth was killed in COker's district
yesterday by his lG-year-Old son. The
trouble arose over the sale of book
in which the boy was interested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
No G. Ar. Cent-a-aIiIe Rate.

Chicago, Nov. 11.-Railroads of the
Western Passenger association yester-
day decided not 10 authorize the grant
ing n cent-a- mile rate for the-propOsed
encampment of the Grlnd<Army Of
the Republic ut Denver next August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17

I,eavenwOrth, KaS.. Nov. 1T.-Three
convicts made dash for liberty at
the state penitentiary at Lansing yes
terday afternoon. One was killed and
two escaped. but are being pursued by
4 posse The dead convict is Sam
Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17

Minneapolis, Nov. II. - The snow
storm which began Wednesday still
continues, and has spread over the en-
tire northwest, changing to Il blizzard
as Ii spread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
New Manager FOR Grand rrunk.

Montreal, Nov. lit is announced
that George b. Reeve. former traffic
manager, has been appointed manager
of the Grand Trunk railway to succeed
Hays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
spaniards FIocking to Cubn.

Washington, Nov. l7.-The total
number of immigrants arriving at Ha-
vana during the past fiscal year was
1.1O7, of whom 17,96S came from
SH1in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Governor Has Nothing to Say.

Denver Colo, Nov. 1T.-When asked
his opinion regarding the burning OF
the negro Preston Porter Governor
Thomas declined to make any state
ment whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
.APACHES ARE
IN WAR PAINT
Get After a Bunch of Stock
in Mormon Settlement
in Arizona.
HOT FIGHT IS THE RESULT
In Which Several are Killed
On Each Side and 9th.
ers Wounded.
POSSE IN LIEU OF TROOPS

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. IA special
to the Repu blican from Casas Grande,
Mexico. gives the following details
of the recent fight between the In
dians and Mormons: "a band of
Apache Indians attempted to drive
away a bunch of stock at the Mormon
settlement near that place. The set
tiers gave chase and in the fight
which ensued four whites were killed
and several wounded. The Indians
lost 10 killed and seven injured. 1t
is said that the raiders were from the
San Carlos reservation in Arizona,
but message from there says no In
dians have escaped.
The HostiIes.
"The party is probably composed Of
Chiricahua Apaches, who fled into
Mexico many years ago when the In
dians were rounded up on the reser-
vations. No troops were near by,
but d message says posse is being
formed to chase the hostiles."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-17
Croker san

New York. Nov. 17.-Richard Gro
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12
LEFT HIS HAND AT SAN JUAN.
That Was why a Chicago Street Car
Passenger Did Not Assist
q Woman.

he climbed aboard the car slowly and
with evident weakness, and dropped
into the only vacant seat, notwithstand-
ing the fact that several women who
had entered with him were left stand
ing. and that one of them was so heavi-
ly loaded with bundles that she couldn't
even make use of strap. This wom-
an planted herself directly in front Of
the weak-looking man and swayed to
and fro grimly before him. glaring an
grily down into his emaciated counte-
nance the while. Presently the car
lurched suddenly around corner, and
one of her bundles fell to the floor. with
great sound of breaking glass and
china. The indignant woman gathered
the fragments of her ruined household
treasures with hasty, impulsive move
ments. and, strais htening up, fairly
snOrted at the man before her, says the
Chicago Inter Ocean.
"You might at least have put out a
hand to save it," she told him, con-
temptuously. The man colored, hesi-
tated and then spoke quietly:
Il have no hand OF that side, ma
dam," he said, while all the other pas
sengers listened with sympathetic in
terest; II left it at San Juan"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12
BRIGGS B0UBE
~.3.-aa Carson City, Nevada
GILBERT BRIGGS, PROPRIE)

This old established hotel knuwn from Maine to Ore
gon and from Georgia the Gulf has recently inaugur
ated system of electricity throughout the entire build
ing whereby every is lighted by ncandescent lights
At the time this is the only hotel in Carson that is
lighted exclusively by electricity. Firstcass through
out Best 81 day. house the Coast Free bus to and
m the trains Meals 25 cents lodging IS and So cents
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12
SlIlnb0ES Of success success

A vacant chair and portrait on the
wall-strange symbols Of success! Yet,
in many a home these are the symbols
of the success Of the man who did not
find time to care for his health, Or neg
lected the increasing warnings of disease
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12
FRENCH TANSY WATERS, t

FRENCH TANSY WATERS, the
worlds famous remedy for irregular
and painful periods of ladies; are never
failing and safe. rejuvenate the system;
brighten the eyes; restore health and
beauty to the faded; French Tansy
Waters are the only reliable female rem
edy in the world; imported from Paris;
take nothing else from druggists, but in
sist on genuine; in red wrappers with
crown trade mark. Price 81. For sale by
all leading druggists, or sent by us direct
on receipt Of price. La France Drug Co.
importers, BOG Turk ST., San Francisco.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12

nent physicians failed to get cure" writes Mr
Frank Mericle, Of Independence, Jackson Co.
Mo-. Box 473. rSome of my symptoms were
soreness in pit Of stomach, fullness, tired feel
ing, constipation sometimes soreness would
extend to bowels. Some one recommended me
to take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
which did, and after taking only few bottles
of Discovery and your Pleasant Pellets, can
say derived more Benefit from them than any
other medicine ever tried. l began to gain
flesh from the start. Have recommended It to
others and will continue to do So"
The sluggish liver made active by DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12

which Nature gave
him. When the
stomach is vweak"
and food is itnper-
fectly digested and
assi1ililated, it is
only a question of
time until the
break k-downconles.
The stomach is the
very center of vi
tai power and must
be kept in health
if sickness is to be
avoided. Doctor
Pierce S Golden
Medical Discovery
cures diseases Of
the stomach and
other organs of di-
gestion and nutn-
ton. It increases
the supply of pure,
rich blood, and
gives the body
strength to with
stand the strain
put upon it by the
struggle for sue
cess.
rI was a sufferer
from what the doctors
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12
A Great Liniment.

DR.. Benton's liniment, which affects
man and beast alike, is the grandest cura-
tive liniment ever manufactured in the
world. You have but to use it once and
you will never use anyother. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-05-12
MANY A LOVER.

Has turned with disgust from an otherwise
loveable girl with offensive breath Karl's
on the bowels, etc as nothing else will Sold for
years on absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts. and
20
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.