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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
CANNON ACCUSES HEPBURN.
Illinois Mans Reply to the IOWA Man end
the Subsequent Proceedings.

In replying To Ecpburn'S charges
Cannon said that the representative Ofa
certain brn eau had come to him in the
lobby and informed him that hc had
heard 4 report that Hepburn was 4
mep.ber of the movement designed To
ObStruct the passage of the canal bill
This brought Hepburn to his feet with
i demand To know the name of Can
mons informant. The latter did not
heed the demand. except To say that he
did not know his name. and started 10
read from the record. But Hepburn in
tcrrupted him with his face aglow
with Indignation.
There are ScrOundrelS and liars here
who have been working against the
bill" he shouted. Il shall state to the
gentleman from Illinois that any one
making such Il statement To him. or
ANY one assuming the responsibility, is
u liar. l say this with full appreciation
of what the word means"
Whom does the gentleman from
Iowa refer To when he uses that eX-
presSion:" demanded Cannon.
Il repeat that whoever comes to the
floor of this house with such II report
charging me with insincerity is Il liar.
| shall say further that there are gen
tlemen III his city of Chicago who have
offered franchises to the government
and are certainly Interested in block
ing this bill" Cannon protested that ne
had not sought To dishOnor Hepburn
aud said the lattcr'S remarks We're due
To his temper and he tCannon would
drop the subject But for Il few mo-
mentS il looked as if there would be 4
regular rough-and-tumble fight, with
out going out in the alley"
The bclligerent electricity was not
completely diSpellcd 10y this exhibition.
and IA little later Gaines of Tennessee
took exception 10 Il personal allusion
made Ia him 10y Mann of Illinois. Aft.
cr reading from the record Mann's
statement Gaines. with great vehem-
cncc. declared that the man who had
uttered the words was devoid of com
mon dcccncy. courtesy and gentility."
The Illinois member had told him.
Gaines said. that he had come from
the south and was a southern man.
and he thanked God that he was 1.5OO
miles removed from contact with the
soEth.
Mann came down the aisle as Gaines
concluded and in sarcastic tones said:
MIR. Chairman. If the remarks came
from any other member than the gem
tleman from TennesSe they would de-
serve reply but from him they need no
answer
As Mann turned his back Gaines
raised his right hand mcnacingly aud
exclaimed. amid the confusion and
laughter: Il want tn say that am re-
sponsible for every word l say"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
QUESTION SOON SETTLED.

sIethodist General Conference Grants
-, uaI Lay Representation at Once.
Chicago Nav 3.--The second ses-
sion OF the Methodist q neral con-
ference was presided over ' Bishop
Andrews Interest of the delegates
centered in the reading of the bishops
quafrennial address. The address
stated that the church will not aban-
don It's position on the liquor queS-
IiUn. but. on the contrary, it will
summon and pledge all ministers and
people To a more determined struggle
against the evil. In regard To mar
riage and divorce. the address says,
if need be, the church law will be
amended To more perfectly express
the new testament rule of marriage.
On the question of amusements the
address says an attempt to enforce
absolute abstention from recreative
amusementS reacts towards unre-
strained indulgence; therefore. dis
elimination between the admissible
and inadmissable is imperative.
Chicago. May :. - The Methodist
general conference was hardly opened
Yesterday before the question that was
expected to raise the biggest light OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

diet of suicide. The two had been
SweetheartS for two years. and were
anxious 10 be married. but the parents
objected. considering them as children
Monday evening they went for Il
buggy ride. and left the vehicle at a
lonely spot five miles from town. Fear
ing that they had permitted their love
affair to go too far. the girl decided
that she could not face her parents
again. Bolts argued with her for
hours. but she was determined that
death was preferable TO exposure. and
the youth finally handed her the re-
volver. Miss Hoffman fire one shot
into her right temple, and death was
Instantaneous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
GOES DOWN THE RAGING CANAL
Admiral Dewey Inspects the Great Ditch
Chicago Has Dug.

Chicago, May 3.-Dewey, wife and
party left this morning for St. Louis
via Jacksonville. At the latter place
the admiral will be the guest of honor
of the state encampment of the g. A.
r. for few hours.
Chicago. May 3.-Admiral Dewey
viewed yesterday the sanitary canal.
which has for the time being replaced
the stock yards as Chicago'S most ln-
tereSting feature for visitors. With
him as he steamed toward LockporL
We're other sightseers. guests of the
committee and of the sanitary trus-
tees. At McCook, where the party
boarded the steamer. hundreds OF eN-
cursioniSts on gayly-decked boats met
them, and from McCook to LOckporr
squads of people were standing on the
canal banks to see the chief of the
American navy. -
On his return in the evening the adj
miral and Mrs. Dewey, members of
the Dewey party, distinguished guests
of the city, members of the executive
committee and women's reception COM
mittee and invited guests attended u
reception given by the Chicago Athletic
association. At 10 p. m. the admiral
looked in on the entertainment at Cen
trail Music hall for the benefit of tho
Seventh regiment, l. n. G.. At 10 II.
M. today the admiral and party LETT
for Jacksonville. Ills.
Chicago's Clan-Ea-Gael guards dill
rot march in the Dewey parade Tues
day. They had accepted the invitation
to take part but at the last moment
reconSidered their decision, giving as "A
reason the fact that the reviewing
stand was not erected by union men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
BISHOP THOMAS BOWMAN.

The session was settled unanimously.
lhs. delegates We're given n chance 10
vote on the question OF lay representa-
lion and unanimously decided that here
after II should be- equal between the
clerical and lay delegates The WON
an question incident 10 this other queS-
lion was also ''diShed.' Mrs NJ. g.
McNIahan. Of Fairview Farm. GrisEg>-
Vile. Ills. was chosen a delegate by
the Law conference To which she I've
longs. and trouble was expected over
seating her
But IL disappeared when her name
was reached In calling fhe roll and a
letter from her was read stating that
she would not present her credentials
She added: When elected Il provision
al delegate by my own lay conference.
= responsibility came with al that
could not be lightly treated That re
>punsibility iS now transferred 10 you
The question Of wOman'S eligibility Is
not question OF personal preference.
but one OF solemn duty 10 the church
militant So long as II is left unset
tied so long iS our beloved church out
OF harnony- with the divine conp-e-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Week Was Good for Crops.

Springfield. Ills, May 3.-The crop
bulletin for the week ended April 80
has been issued by the Illinois section
climate and crop services of the depart
ment of the agriculture and says: The
past week has been excellent both for
farm work and for the growth of vege-
tation. Good rains fell throughout
most of the state early in the week.
and the weather has been warm, with
bright sunshine most of the time. These
weather conditions have forced the
growth of vegetation very rapidly and
have placed both work and growing
crops in Il SeaSOnabhe condition OF adj
vancement and, i'll some cases. ahead
of il ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
PETTIGREw ATTACKS SI'KINLEY.
Reads a Letter He Wrote the Executive
Violently Abusing Him.

Washington. May 3.-During consid-
Grafton OF the army bill in the senate
yesterday Pettigrew attacked the ad-
ministration for keeping soldiers of
South Dakota in the army after their
time was out He had read many let
tiers from officers and men of the South
Dakota regiment supporting his attack.
Commenting upon one OF the letters
PetTigrew said that hundreds OF sol
diers who had served in the Philip
pines were now inmates of ST Eliza
beth'S insane asylum AT Washington.
Al least 2OG be declared had commit
ted suicide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
G.uinger on the Pension Bill.

Washington, May 3. Gallinger
opened the proceedings in the senate
yesterday by a statement, called forth
by "A memorial from the Union Vet
erans' Union complaining of the pen
sion policy. Gallinger said this country
was paying as much in pensions as it
should. Mason spoke of adulteration
of food. The army appropriation was
considered without material action. An
executive session was held.
The house passed the Nicaragua
canal bill minus the words defend
and 'fortify' and thought its days
work was big enough. During the de.
bate Hepburn called Cannon OF Illinois
a liar and the men Were only kept
apart by other members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Bulk of the wealth recovered.

Chicago, May 3.-ThomaS Neveu
who drugged and robbed his mother
Monday night. obtaining money. jew
elry and securities worth $4,000. has
elopcd with his sweetheart. Sadie Car
roll. The police authorities here have
learned that Neveu and Miss Carroll
have gone TO Milwaukee or Elgin. The
valiSc which was the treasury receipt
aclp has been recovered and with it
the securities. All of the plunder that
is missing now is the jewelry. valued
AT $1,000, and currency and gold dust
amounting 10 about 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Negro Lynched in Missouri.

Liberty, Mo. May 3.-Henry barley.
a negro. was lynched in the court
house yard here last night by "A
mob of masked men. The negro
was charged with having brutally as
Saulted Miss Vera Armstrong waitress
employed in Snaps hotel at Excelsior
SPRINGS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
CoueeIt All Gone.

THAT boy" she said when her hus-
band reached home. lis just Ike you
Been naughty again, has heE he
returned.
Long experience had taught him the
in which she noted the
resemblance between father and son.
and years ago the remark had ceased
TO fatter him.-Chicago Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Item. in the sundry Bill.

Washington. May 3.-Among the 10.
cal items in the sundry civil bill are
the following: Public buildings
Dubuque. Ia. $4,000: Elgin. Ills. S5O.-
900: indianapolis. for site. etc S32J.-
900: Joliet. Ills. $4,000. River and har-
Dor itemS-IllinOiS and Mississippi ca
nal, $1,000. 900; waterway connecting
Keweenaw bay 10 Lake Superior. 81 TO-
900: Calumet. Ills. S1S5.3O0: Detroit
river. S200.OO3: Hay lake channel. st.
Mary'S river. $250.000; kenoSha. Wis.
S135,OO0; Milwaukee hay, harbOr of
refuge. $10J.65O; Michigan City. Ind.
S195 900; Portage Lake. Mich. SS5. 900:
Racine, Wis. $67, $50; ST. Joseph. Mich,
S15O.OOO; ShebOygan. Wis. So. 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
State Convention Gathers
at Des Moines To-
day.
THE MAIN ISSUES DISCUSSED
IMPERIALISM Militarism Wig
orously Denounced -
Bimetallism.

Des MOines. May 3.-The demo
cratic state convention for the cleo
ton of delegates-at-la large to Kansas
City was called to order this morning
by State Chairman George A Huff
man. who introduced Jeremiah F.. Sui
Ivan, of Creston. As temporary chair
man. In the opening address Sulli-
van did not mention 10 TO in terms.
but spoke in favor of bimetallism and
against any restriction OF the circulat-
ing medium Regarding trusts he
said there was only one party which
can and will accomplish their destruc-
tion and that party was the democrat.
ic. He spoke strongly against i'm
perialism. militarism. and in closing
paid a glowing tribute to William
Jennings Bryan.
Delegates Selected.
At the conclusion OF Sullivan's adj
dir ~, the committees on credentials
and resolutions were announced. Re
cess was taken until 2. The follow
ing district delegates were selected:
First. II. S. Throop. w. r. Kiel; Sec
Ond, Alfred Hurst. j. II. Van Lant;
Third, j. H. Howell, II. c. Potter;
Fourth. W. j. Reinke. A. j. Andrews;
Fifth. r. G. Holk. Thomas Emmett;
Sixth. j. K. Gorrell. Thomas Kelly;
Seventh. A r. Danley, j. S. Cunning
ham; Eighth. w. +. Davis. Walter
Dewey; Ninth. j. NJ. Kelley. f. II.
Blackford; Tenth, Charles Bullock,
f. Murtagh; Eleventh, J. NJ. Parsons.
Thomas Mulvaney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

Girl Kills Herself Rather Than Pace Her
Parents.

Peoria, Ills, May 3.-Borrowing a
revolver from her boy sweetheart.
Birdie Hoffman. IS years old. killed
herself in his presence early Tuesday
morning rather than return to her par
ents after spending the night in the
youths company. Otis Bolts. the It.
ycar-old lover and witness to the crime
gave the alarm, explained the circum-
stances and was release after the cor
oner'S inGueSt. which returned Il YER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
SHOT BY JEALOUS WOMAN

Miss Emma sIeIz Killed at Chicago To-
dsy.
Chicago, May 3.-Miss Emma Stelz
was shot and instantly killed this
afternoon by Mrs. Albert Hoist at
the -latter's home. Jealousy was the
cause. Mrs. Hoist was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
CLASHES IN CONGRESS
House Comes Very Close to a
Breach Of the Capitol
Peace.
HEPBURN CALLS CANNON A LIAR.
Nicaragua Canal Matters the Cause Of
the ROw-BilI Passes by
Vote of 225 to 80.

Washington, May 3.-The house yes
terday at the conclusion of the most
stormy debate of the present session OF
congress. passed the Nicaragua canal
bill by the overwhelming vote of 22J
to 81. All attempts 10 retain i'll the
bill the language of the original bill
for the fertilization OF the canal and
ut still further strengthen the language
on that line We're baked and the vic
tory of Hepburn and the committee
was complete. \ motion 10 recon-
init the bill with Instructions TO report
back another bill leaving the selection
OF the route To the president was
buried under an adverse majority of
- to III.
'Sniping" by Cannon and Hepburn.
Cannon. chairman of the appFopria-
tionS committee, and Burton of Ohio.
chairman of the river and harborS com
mittee, made Il game tight 10 stall off
action at this session. but their ap-
pealS were i'll vain aud the members
rode rough shod over all their argu-
mentS aRd protests. Much excitement
reigned throughout the day and sew
eral times bitter words were used. The
excitement reached its climax in a
highly dramatic scene between Hep
burn and Cannon when the former
used the words lie and liar" as
he denounced the distinguished chair
man of the appropriations committee
for attempting TO dishonor him"
Hepburn Began the Quarrel.
During the close of the debate Can
non arose To reply 10 charges made
against him Tuesday by Hepburn to
the effect that his opposition to the iul-
mediate passage OF the bill was due to
desire to delay the enterprise and TO
personal interest. Hepburn charged
several times that firm had been or
ganiZed in Chicago for the purpose of
buying franchises in Nicaragua and
dispose OF them 10 the government at
fabulous prices. Hepburn also charged
that Il prominent newspaper in Chi
cagO was working in the interest of Il
syndicate working against the canal
hill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Pettigrew also had a letter read

Pettigrew also had letter read
which he wrote TO the president. in
which h. used most violent and abusive
language against the chief executive.
Pcttigrew asked unanimous consent to
IrlnI as an appendix TO his remarks
other documents. but Plat of Con
necticut objected. and the South Da-
kota senator proceeded to read them.
He yielded the floor for an executive
session, promising to tOcOnclude his state
mont 81 another fimo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Good Shooting at Pigeons.

Springfield. Ills. May 3.-There were
four live bird contests yesterday at the
tournament of the Illinois Gun club.
forty-two birds in all being shot at by
each contestant. Fred Gilbert, Of
Spirit Lake. Ia, and Thomas Marshall,
of KeithSburg, Ills. killed all forty
two, while Ed Powers. of Decatur:
Rollo HeikeS. of Dayton, o., and Ed
Voris. of Charlottesville, Ind, killed
forty-One each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

An urchin in a country parish in
Scotland, having been told by his par
ents TO read a newspaper aloud to
them. began to do So in the usual
drawing manner Of the parish school
He had not proceeded far when his
mother stopped him short, exclaiming:
You rascal Hoo dare ye read
newspaper wi the BiUle twang?-
LcEdon Telegraph ~~,-.s--.-s-s-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
First Lake Disaster of the Season.

Marquette. Mich. May 3.-The first
Of this seasons wrecks on the great
lakes occurred Yesterday off Stannard
Rock. about twenty miles west. The
schooner Halloran. ore-laden. sprung 4
leak and went down. but the crew OF
eight was taken of by the steamer
Drake. which had the Halloran in tow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Michigan Man Given a Post,

Washington. May 3.-The president
has selected William Glover Gage. of
10 he commissioner for the
| United States on the new Gillian
claims commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Strikes for Higher Wages.

Springfield. Ills, May 3.-Springfield
carpenters have struck for higher
wages. The bosses offered the carpen-
ters 80 cents an hour as Il compromise.
but this the carpenters refused. A
State Register special from Lincoln
says the carpenters of that city have
demanded of the contractors $3.50 for
nine-hour day, and threaten to strike
if the demand is refused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

heiiSiveness of 1ne gospel Of Christ and
rhe spirit of the age"
Bishop Bowman presided at the
opening OF the conference which got
into working order yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
One or the Other.

Doctor, what ails my daughterT'
Before l answer that question let
NE ask II you have reason to think
she has had love disappointment OF
any kindE'
Il know she has not
Then. madam your daughter has
the grip.,-Chicago Tribune. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Colorado River on n Rampage.

Denver. May "A special 10 The
Times from, Sterling, Colo. says: The
Platte river is out of its banks and
covering the fats The Burlington and
Missouri river railroad bridge is going
out and other bridges are weakening
and may go out at any moment. Much
damage TO DrODerty il expected -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
United American Mechanics.

Jacksonville, Ills. May 3.-The an
nual convention of the state council
Order of United American Mechanics,
was held here yesterday and elected
the following officers: State councillor
J. \ Arnold. bloomington; vice coun-
cilor. ]. II. Culver, Galesburg; secre-
tarv, w L. Uphold. Peoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

ENCOUNTER
Another One With the In
surgents in the Phil
ippines.'
MORE AMERICANS KILLED.
Others Left on the Field
Filipinos Finally Re
pulsed.

Manila, May "a dispatch from
noilo reports that desperate fight
occurred at Leanbano. in the center
of the island of Panay. Four Ameri-
cans were killed, and 16 were left on
the field. When reinforcements ar
rived, the Filipinos retreated to the
mountains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Widow Accused of Murder.

York. Neb. May 3.-Mrs. Margaret
Frost. widow OF William Frost, who
died last Friday supposedly of strych-
nine poisoning. has beer arrested,
charged with the murder Of her hus-
band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Peasants RIsIDe.

Sofia, May S.-The rising of peas
ants in the vicinity of Rustchuk is as
sunni z alarming conditions Troops
attacked two officers and IS men W err
killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
VgmI Inveetisats lhs Japanese Influx.

Washington. May 3.-ASSiStant Sec
rctary Taylor. of the treasury depart
ment. is taking steps TO investigate the
abornmal influx Of Japanese into this
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
Men Who Voted Against the Canal

Washington. May 3.&-The naySon the
Nicaragua canal vote In the house yes
terday were: AcheSOn. Adams. Burton.
Cannon. Capron. Clark Of Missouri,
Cooney. Cowherd, Cox. DalZell. Dear
mond. Denny. Dougherty. Fleming
Fletcher. Castor. Gillett ofNIaSSachu-
settS. Graham. Hit. King. Lawrence.
Lester. Levy. Littauer. Littletield. Nc
Call. Neville, Rhea of Kentucky, Ruck-
er. Shafroth, Sprague. Stewart of Wis
conSin, Talbert, rhayer and Vandiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
MANY MORE MEN ARE OUT.
Philadelphia Has q Strike Involving IT,
900.

FbIIaueIPhIa has olIIHe IHFOI'IHE IT
900.
Philadelphia. May S.-The allied
buildings trade council this morning
ordered on a strike all its men out
as the result of the trouble with the
Brotherhood of Carpenters. Accord
ing to report II, 900 men quit work as
the result of the order. The order
affects the exposition building where
the republican national convention
will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

MISS Ethel barrymore denies the re-
port OF her engagement to be married
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03

Representative BOutelle, of Maine. is
so seriously i'll with brain trouble that
he is In grave danger of death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-03
SECRETARY Long Reprimands Chadwick.

Washington. May 3.-Secretary Long
yesterday made public the correspond
ence between the navy department and
Captain Chadwick respecting the pub
liShed interview in which the captain
reflected upon Rear Admiral Schley.
The Secretary's letter reprimands Chad
wick severely
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-09-13

Washington, sept H. fhe develop
meuts in the Chinese situation stfl
point to a speedy withdrawal OF the
United States troops from China. No
confirmation has been received here OF
the report that Great Britain and Ger
man had joined IN an agreement to re-
main togther in pekin regardless OF the
attitude Of the other powers Should
this be true the fact doubtless would
hasten the rearward movement OF the
American troops, for there Is a firm de-
termination to avoid becoming in
yolved in any clash between the pow
ers, such as might reasonably be eX-
pected to follow the execution OF this
reported British-German program,
The part Of the problem relative to
withdrawal that remains nsolyed Is
the best means Of securing guarantees
for he attainment Of the few objects
set out in Secretary Hays note Of July
3, which have not yet been secured.
Possibly guarantees must be obtained
from two sides. from the Chinese gov
ernment. as to the security OF Ameri-
can treaty rights. and from the com
mission which shall provide or pay
ment OF Indemnity for losses suffered
by American citizens and FOR eXpcndi-
tases on account Of the pekin relief ex-
petition,
Then II Is entirely possible and 1t
NAY be regarded as necessary, If any
Of the allies refuse to Leave pelliu and
persist in q war Of conquest, that the
Interests Of the United States in the
matter OF trade, Of the open door"
and all rights now guaranteed TO us In
China by treaty, be made the matter
o' 4 special agreement between the
United States and these warning pow
ers 1t does not follow that because
the United States tre. pB are 10 be
withdrawn this autumn from China
that our interests will be left complete
ly az the mercy OF the other powers
On the contrary such a disposition
viii be made OF those troops that they.
with others If necessary can be re-
turned to China in short order TO
this end Chaaees army VIII DO quar-
tered in the Philippines