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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
tile to the foreigners. and as the real
power behind the Boxers
Removes a Large Difficulty.


This supposed attitude of the en-
press gave much concern to the au-
thorities here and at other capitals, as
il was feared it would eventuate in an
open declaration by the government of
China against the presence of the for
eign troops. This would have raised a
new cOmpiica lion, placing the foreign
forces now advancing Oh Pekin in the
attitude of resisting the sovereign au-
thority Of China over her own terri
tory, instead of assisting China in a
suppression of disorder. The empress
dOwager's acquiescence in the plans of
the powers is felt To remove q threat
ened complication, and at the same
time ~ give evidence that the empress
dowager is no longer yielding to the
anti-foreign clamor.
Japan Not Spelling for a Fight.
London, June 14.-In regard to the
reports that Japan Is about to declare
war on China IL was learned by 4 rep
resentative of the Associated Press at
the japanese embassy yesterday that
the attitude of Japan in the Chinese
crisis is TO cooperate Loyalty with the
European powers. In the existing sit
uation Japan would not be willing to
see any single power take the lead
Relative TO the reports that the Jap
anese minister at Pekin is pressing for
OF influence to include the provinces
Of Che Kiang, F-kien and Kiang-Si,
ii is pointed out that Japan has al
ready obtained a promise that the pro-
vince of FO-Kien should not he alien
ated. while Kiang-Si. situated at the
mouth Of the Yang-tse river, is in the
British sphere.
Murder of Woman Physician.
Chicago, June 14-News was re-
ceived here yesterday of the murder by
the Chinese Boxers Of DIR. Edna G.
Terry. She was in charge OF the sta
ton Of the Methodist Episcopal For
eign Missionary society atTsung-Hua.
China. \ telegram from New York an
nOunced the receipt of n cable to DR..
Terry's brother-in-law: "Dr Terry
murdered Break news gently" This |
was the first Indication of trouble at |
rSung Hua. Later the Methodist |
board received this message.
dated Tientsin. June II: Hopkins and |
Hayner safe" The persons named /
are missionaries at Tsung- -Hua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
BRITAIN HEARS FROM .BoBs"
Line of Communication Is Restored-More
Fighting u Reported.


Fighting u Reported.
London, June 14.-After n weeks
silence. Lord Roberts has been heard
from, his line of communication hav-
ing been practically restored by means
of a complete victory gained by Gen
erals Methuen and Kitchener over
General De Wet at the Rhenoster riv-
er Tuesday, June II. The Boer camp
was captured and the burghers, it is
added. were scattered In all directions.
Lord Roberts, on being notified of the
cutting of his line Of communications,
sent General Kitchener In all haste to
join General Methuen. June IL Lord
Roberts attacked General Botha, who
was in strong force fifteen miles south
east of Pretoria.
After strenuous opposition. the Brit
ish forces gained considerable ground,
but General Botha, when Lord Rob
ertS left the field, was still undefeated.
All is quiet at Pretoria and Johan-
nesburg, and Lord Roberts says the
government need have no apprehension
about the security of the army in
South Africa, as il will not take long
to remedy the reverses and repair the
railroad.
A special dispatch from Cape Town
reports that the Beers recently cap
tured Il train at Smaldeel and de-
Stroyed two miles of the line But sub
SeQuent dispatches show that General
Hunter routed all the Beers In that
neighborhood. Among the killed re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

will not interfere. He has no candi-
date"
Then, who is your candidate?" he
was asked. Il have none. My only de
sire iS to get ihe best man
You are quoted as being opposed to
Mr.. Woodruff Il have said when
asked whether Mr.. Woodruff was Il
candidate that l hoped not. and l do
not retract that statement That is
the way | feel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Deleeates from Alabama.

Philadelphia. June 1.-THE national
committee decided last night not to
place any of the cOntesting delegates
of either faction from Alabama on the
temporary rolls of the convention, ex-
cept those from the Ninth district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Roosevelt would Be Understood.

Rochester. y. Y, JUNG III stand
just where 1 did two months ago.
am not Il candidate for vice president,
and | will not accept if nominated at
Philadelphia next week. These words
were spoken by Governor Roosevelt TO
the Associated Press reporter last even
ing with emphasis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Sugar SON 6oIag Higher.

New York. June 14.-AIl grades of
refined sugar advanced 10 points to-
dsv.
Eric Hope, earl or armouIn. roIo
the London bankruptcy court that il
ccsts him $4,000 q year TO live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
HENRY WADE ROGERS RESIGNS
President of No-;irV sS,ern University Re
tires from dis Position.

Chicago, June 14.-Dr. Henry Wade
Rogers resigned the presidency of
Northwestern university and his reslg-
nation, which was rendered to William
Deering. president of the board of trus-
tees, was accepted at once. DIR. Rogers
retirement came as a great surprise
to the student body of the university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Gov. Tanner Goe, Fishing.

Springfield, Ills, June 14.-Governor
Tame" and Colonel Mack Tanner, his
son and private secretary. have gone
20 Havana for a few days fishing in
the Illinois river They will be the
guests of the members of the state fish
commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
didn't Buy 1t soon Enough.

Thayer. Kas., June II. - Fire de-
stroyed the Phoenix and Vulcan build
ings. causing 4 loss Of 10000. Half
an hour before the fire originated the
city council voted TO purchase a fire
engine 4 bucket brigade fought the fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Swallow VIII Not Run.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 14.-Rev. DIR.
c. s. Swallow, who has been much
talked of as Prohibition candidate for
president. declares positively that he
would not accept the nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Yermnnt In Line.

Montpelier, VT. June 1.-The
democratic state convention today de-
clared for Bryan and the Chicago
platform. John NJ. Senter was noni-
mated for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
China's International Aspect
Becomes Exceedingly
Alarming.
BOXERS ARE Determined.
Railroad Communication Cut
and Other Late De-
velopments.

Tien Tsin, June 14.-Railroad com.
munication between this place and
Admiral Seymour's international
force was cut off three miles beyond
Yang Tsun. Two bridges were de-
stroyed. 1t is rumored here the Box
ers are determined to burn Tien Tsin
station tonight.
Tien Tsin, June IA courier ar
rived from Pekin and Lang Fang and
brought a letter from the American
legation, stating that Gen. Slang in
tends to oppose the entrance of foreign
troops into Pekin. Ten thousand
troops are guarding the south gate.
The courier reports 1000 Boxers
in the neighborhood OF Lang Fang
The Japanese cruiser Suma has ar
rived at Taku.
Shanghai, June IA dispatch
from Chung King says a riot has
taken place at Yum Ma Flu. The
buildings of the China Inland mis-
sion were partially destroyed, those
of the Roman Catholic and Bible
Christian missions totally. All the
missionaries are safe.
Legations In Critical Position.
London, June IA special from
Shanghai says the positions of the le-
cations at Pekin are most critical.
Thirty thousand Chinese troops are
drawn up outside the city gates to op-
pose the relief force. Guns are
trained on the American, British and
japanese legations, and the ministers
have sent couriers to len Tsin. ask
ing for 1000 troops OF each nation
alitv. The gunboats Yorktown and
Castine left Yesterday for Tong Ku.
There is no foreign warship now here.
Kenpn Again Heard From.
Washington, June 14.-Admiral
Kempff cabled from Tong Ku:
TWENTY-FIVE hundred men are on
the road To Pekin for the relief of the
legation. One hundred are Ameri-
cans. English and Russians are in
large majority. All nations here are
represented. The viceroy of Tien Tsin
gave permission to go. the railroad
being repaired as the force advances
The Russians are now sending sol
diers from Port Arthur with artil-
lery."
Yokohama, June 14.-Japan is about
TO send a mixed regiment to China.
Hong Kong, June 1i.-Four COM
panies of Hong Kong regiment
mountain battery. field battery and
Asiatic artillery with battery 2, 5-inch
guns, start for Tien Tsin tonight.
Crisis IL At Hand.
Tien Tsin. June 14.-It is reported
that Prince Tuan, the new head of the
Chinese foreign office. and Gen. Slang
have resigned. Three more Russian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
She Set. a Good Example.

ting On the sidewalks and in the street
cars. q man can-Memphis Appeal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Mrs. GIndstone Reported Dying.

London, June Alt was announced
last evening that Mrs. w. Z. Gladstone
was not expected to live through the
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
HENRY WADE ROGERS. :

although il was known that there has
been considerable friction between him
and members of the board OF trustees.
There Is no official confirmation of
the reports. but il is generally believed
that DR.. Rogers outSpOken stand
against the policy of expansion and
his opposition toward the national ad-
miniStration were the causes that led
to his retirement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Nfrr. Gladstone Dead

London, June 14.-Mrs- William
E. Gladstone died this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

Creston, Iowa, June 1.-THE
Eighth district repu blicans renomi-
mated Congressman Hepburn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
CHASE OF A FUGITIVE:
Takes in a Large Part of the World
and Winds Up at Min.
neapoIis.
HUNTED MAN WEARIEs OF HIS JOB.
Injunction Against a Wife Applied for
at EdwardsViIle-Liabi of q
Municipal Corporation.

Chicago, June 14.-One of the most
remarkable long-distance races after
Il fugitive from justice and the final
capture and confession of the man
| caught developed in criminal annals
during the last decade came to light
when two indictments were reinstated
before Judge Baker against William
Cuthbert, an alleged forger. The story
of Cuthbert's evasion of Shrew detec-
tives reads like a tale of the Diamond
Dick series. Doubling and redoubling
upon his trail, he covered his scent
with divers disguises, phenomenal
strategy and alertness.
Starts on His Long Flight.
Cuthbert left Chicago in 1898 on his
long flight which was TO carry him
over four continents. Accused of forg-
ing a note for $500 and a check for
$3.50, he fed to New Orleans. thence to
Cuba and South America, moving al
ways just before the detectives could
place their hands upon him. Feeling
that the cable rendered his position in
secure even in far-away Brazil, he
vent to South Africa, where he buried
himself for few months studying
the flora and fauna OF impenetrable
swampS. Then he sailed for Europe.
but, haunted always by the fear of
capture, he decided to boldly double
upon his tracks and come back to
America.
Grew Weary of Running Away.
Later he came to Chicago, turned his
face toward the far west and finally
he reached Minneapolis. where he was
arrested on another charge. He was
about to be released when he confessed
that he was weary of the endless chase
and told his story. Detectives brought
him to Chicago, and he is now behind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Crisis IL at Hand.

Tien Tsin. June 14.-It is reported
that Prince Tuan, the new head of the
Chinese foreign office. and Gen. Slang
have resigned. Three more Russian
warships have arrived at Taku.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

Washington. June l4.-Definite Of
fetal information was received here
yesterday afternoon from the foreign
office OF one of the most important con
tinental powers stating that the tSunS-
h-yamen had notified the minister Of
that power at Pekin that the dowager
empress would not object to the pres
ence OF foreign troops in China's terri
tory. Vague unofficial rumOrs TO this
effect had been current. but the in
formation received here was from
such Il high official source as 10 leave
no doubt that the empress dowager,
who practically constitutes the govern
ment OF China. had made known this
determination not TO object 10 the
presence OF the foreign troops. This
change OF front came as distinct sur
prise TO officials and diplomats, is all
the reports up To this time had pictured
the empress dowager Is Intensely hos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
'K|NLEY HAS NO MAN
VIII Not Interfere with the Selec.
ton OF Candidate for Vice
President.
HANNA woULDEAVE THE BEST MAN
Bliss or Allison Not Oh the List
Ohio Democrats.

Philadelphia, June 14.-With the
meeting OF the Republican national
committee yesterday for the purpose
or framing the preliminaries and ad-
Justing the claims OF cOntesting dele
gates, the ante-convention work set in.
Next TO the committee meeting the
feature of interest yesterday was the
arrival of Chairman Hanna, who
reached here at 1 p. N. The national
chairman was met ut Broad street sta
ton by a committee of citizens and es-
corted 10 the Hotel Walton. As soon
as he reached his rooms Hanna was
beseiged by callers, who came in a
steady stream. There was 4 great in
huX OF visitors yesterday. All but
few of the national committee are now
here. Many of the delegates are also
arriving. Quite number of southern
delegates are here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Hanna u. Not for Woodruff.

Senator Hanna was asked after his
arrival whether il was true that the
president had u candidate for the vice
presidency.
There is no truth in that report" {"
he said; none whatever. The president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
CHISA CHANGES FRONT.
DoWaKer Empress VIII Not Object to
Foreign Troops Smashing tho Boxers.

Foreign Troops Smashing the Boxers.
London. June 1.-THE Chinese are
entrenching outside OF Pekin 10 oppose
the advance OF the International col
umn. \ dispatch from Tien Tsir.
dated Tuesday, June II. says: Il learn
that the Chinese have guns trained on
the American mission and the British
legations. Two thousand Russian cav
airy and infantry. with artillery, have
landed nj Taku." The Shanghai cor
respondents report that United States
Minister Conger. by courier. asks for
2.OOO United States troops
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-19
The University.

While the Intelligencer endorses some
Of the sentiments OF the Parkersburs
State Journal with regard to the deplor-
able affairs in connection with the Uni
versity, 1t cannot conceive that that
paper is in a serious mood when 1t
states that a movement is on foot 70
have the University moved to Parkers-
burg. While Parkersburg is deserving
OF all the good things she can get, the
suggestion as to the remova! Of the Uni
versity is preposterous and wholly in-
practicable. The expressions OF tho
State Journal which we do endorse are
its references to the shortsightedness Of
some of the people OF the good old town
of Morgantown. It says: 1T is a well
known fact that It is the belief, reIgnlng
in the town. that the University is local
property, which'has caused most OF the
difficulty. The college must be made TO
glorlfy Morgantown, or It would be as
sailed. Presidents not being disposed to
yield to the local lights. have been
made to feel that life is burden. and
have time after time been forced out Of
their position.
What has been the result Of this spirit
OF local adoption? What is the effect OF
constant conspiracy. scandal. ana blc!,-
erlng? Simply that the University OF
West Virginia has no standing among
the great colleges of the country. It ls
popularity supposed at Morgantown,
that there should be but one day In the
year, and that the one known as COM
mencement. This has been so, because
commencement gloriied Morgantown.
The present president failed to sec that
Morgnntown is bigger man than Old
University and ne is to BE- the stecnth
victim to the wild aim OF the local de-
voices Of the lovely village, In their
blind rage, those who love Morgantown
the more, do not recognize the splendid
Efforts to advance the University. but
propose to have Morgantown Mt the fore
or burst up everything with club
These, unfortunately, are matters Of
public notoriety, and have been charged
against the town almost colncldent with
the establishment Of tho Universally
But It Ia not just to accuse all the pao-
pie OF Morgantown OF this folly. There
are some broad and liberal minded cltl-
zens OF Morgantown who have fought
against thcoe pernIcIouS Innuaneos, hut
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-19
POINTED PARAeRAPHs.

The best wheel of fortune is honest
labor.
Many mans seif-conceit is due te
his ignorance.
The ice man knows how to make lit
tie go great weigh.
The world is sure to hear from the
amateur cornet player.
A painless dentist is one who extracts
teeth without pain-to himself.
The earth was made globe-shape SO
that it would be sure to go round.
Some men win do anything to please
their wives-except pay their bills
Real happiness comes from reducing
our wants, rather than gratifying them,
A conversatIonnlist is one who talks
continuously without saying anything.
The woman who doesn't think some
other woman homelier than herself has
yet TO be born.
1t sometimes happens that the man
who expresses himself in fiowery terms
is blooming chump.
When a woman has no troubles OF her
own the chances are she Will go over
to neighbours and borrow some.
when you hear man complaining
that he is tired of life the chances are
that he has never made any good use
of 1t.
when an optlmist fails in business he
consoles himself with the belief that
his failure was due to his conscientious
scruples.-Chlcago News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-19
rHR INTELLIGENcER.
WHEELING. MAY 10. 1900.
Bonor.d Men From wheeling.

,,,.,,,,, 81 ,ha Ernshv-
4he Helei%' EAS as. .,'as.,na - i,s t,oib
terrain chuFcn' no" "g T,.i - ,. ~ N.
annual session IN d, Evu.S' I Is.on ~.
MS moderator tne H's n G ~S'g,
church can Des'ow rev. oHa'Ies ~ a. =
Diekey' D. d. VINO was Uo,n anu - sSi - :
m "heelihs' ne a.'en , Ss -. ,,or
the old Mononsana AeauehS as wv -
santown' ana alSeFwafuS VIZ 49,
washington SoNese' at " ..o VIZ
Pa, where ne graduated IN 1000 ~.
he graduated from 'ne onlteu Ftes
Oyteriah seminary IN An. Alesnsn' ~
preached four years IN mat eltS' so ne
rom there 70 ST. LOUIS, whele nc Ms,S
pastor OF the flfss FresUy .ef,an enu' ~ -,
Tor seven years from 'nele nc went , ~ -
Phiiadeipnia ana toF seSI ,,,... 80
was pastor OF the GalVats ttesOS let 20
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-19

visitors TO that Institution, charltably
referred to the opponents OF the can
teen as persons who supposed them
selves to be actuated of good motives
In the actual stats Of ,hs controversy
that Is a stretch OF charity. Those who
deuounce and would abolish the can
teen have no excuse for not knowing
that what they are really working for
is the extension Of drunkenness In the
United States army. and that they are
the active allies OF the rumseilers VINO
tind a rival and an enemy in the cam
teen. 1t is high time that this Pod
snappery should be exposed ard de-
nounced. 1t Is not the President, IT Is
the Methodist General Conferences that
is engaged in promoting intemperance
in the army"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-19
III Advised Action.

AS the Intelligencer remarked the
other day in connection with the action
Of the Methodist Episcopal General
Conference on the army canteen," that
body has been unable to separate senti-
ment from law. In the report Of the
temperance committee adopted by that
body occurred the following: Upon the
President, as commander in chief of cur
army, rests the responsibility for the
canteen saloon. an evil which he has
ample power to suppress. and which, to
quote the Episcopal address, is more
deadly foe to the soldier than bullet or
tropic heat"
The Methodist church, we are sorry
70 see, has affected position which is
not at all tenable. 1t presumes to be-
Ileye that because the President Of
the United States is a communicate Of
that denomination, that he is exclusive
Iy their President, and that he should
administer only such laws as they ap-
prove Of. This is a small position for
such a great and powerful denomina-
don, and It is with genuine pleasure
that the Intelllgencer commends the
more enlightened stand taken against
the action Of the temperance committee
by Rev. F. N. Lynch, of this state, than
whom there is no stronger advocate OF
temperance in the country.
The responsibility for the army can
teen rests no more heavily on the Presi-
dent than it docs on the bishops OF the
Methodist church, but unreasoning big
otry often blinds many good and we'll
meaning men to sense of Justice as
well a. charity. We do not know Of
any expressions recently made on this
subject that ut the case so we'll as the
comments of the New York Times,
which says:
The Methodist bench Of bishops may
consider the 'canteen saloon an evil
worse than the bullet or troplc heat,
The officers Of the United States army.
who have the advantage OF knowing
what they are talking about and who
have at least as much interest in the
soldier as the Methodist conference. al :
most unanimously assert that It is not
an evil at all, but n benehcent institu-
ton, and that its special benehcenee 10
largely In promoting temperance among
soldiers in the use OF intoxicating
liquors. It iSnot, as tho conference and
the Congress fnlsely assume. question
between beer and light wines gold at
the canteens and drunk under the sur.
velliance Of comrades and superiors and
no intoxicating drinks at all. II is a
question between the mild rotations al
lowed to be sold and drunk at the can
teen in moderation. and the fiery pota-
lions sold outside and drunk in as great
excess as the seller can contrlve.
whether the denunclntion by the con-
ference Of the cantecn proceeds from
faHatlcISm or hypocrisy we do not IN
dertaks to say. and 1t does not practI-
cally matter. In either case there is no
excuse for those who denounce It bu.
ignorance Of the facts, and. at this stage
Of the controversy. ignorance OF the
facts is without excuse. Col. Mills, tn
superintendent Of the Military Academy,
In his testimony before the board OF
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-19
The Joke on Reed.

A good story is told in West Virginia,
saws Cyrus Patterson Jones, in Sue
cess, involving two of the congressman
from that snug little state, and Thomas
b. Reed. the gigantic speaker of the
last house. The two West VirgInIans
are Hon. Blackburn B. Dovener and
Hon. Romeo Hoyt Freer. Both are
small in stature and wonderfully alike
in their general appearance. Together
they went up to the ponderous Maine
man to be introduced.
''Humph!" said Mr.. Reed, us that
the best the spcrslmmon state can do?"
what do you mean?" asked Mr..
Freer.
speaker; II was only wondering Mt the
uniformity OF things down your way !
suppose the horses are all ponies and
the persimmons all dwarfs-"
well" interrupted Mr.. Freer, there
is one thing in our favor, the persim-
mon has more taste than the pumpkin"
The laugh was on the speaker, and he
acknowledged 1t by cordially grasplng
the hands Of the Liiiiputiaps and join
Ing in the merriment.