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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

General X. \. Alger and associates,
il is reported here. have just completed
the purchase of 100000 acres of choice
long-leaf yellow pine lands in Ala
Dama.
Rev. George =. Bryant and wife. Of
Palmyra, Wis, are celebrating their
siXty-fourth wedding anniversary.
Thomas Towner is i'll Il Chicago hos
pital with five knife wounds, which
Edward Christv is accused of having
inflicted.
\ clever forSer swindled Green Bay.
Wis. merchants out of several hundred
dollars.
The Chicago Waukesha pipe line Will
be torn up and sold for old iron.
II. \. Taylor. of Madison. Wis. was
re elected president OF the Wisconsin
Stute Journal Of that city.
DR.. Florence Ziegfeld president of the
Chicago Musical college. has been sued
for $50. 900 damages TO the reputation
of Arturo BuZZi-Peccia. a musician.
Forest fires in Germany have de
StrOyed property valued nj 1.OO0.OUU
marks and i'll some places are being
fought by the troops.
Ernest L. HOOley iS said to have re-
ceived from the ear of Russia a big
concession TO mine gold on 5000 square
miles of the cars personal property
in Siberia.
AuStria's parliament ended its ses-
sion in violent row over the language
session and may be permanently dis
solved.
Sir Richard Webster. British attor-
ney general, has beeu made master OF
the rolls and will he elevated to the
peerage.
\ quarrel over Il dog and n chicken
between Carl TanSe and Fred Hueb-
ner. both of Columbus. Wis. resulted
in the latter being severely wounded in
the head and face, and will probably
lose an eye.
Margaret Sheehan, 12 years old, liv-
ing at Chicago. had a braid Of her hair
clipped by an unknown man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
GEN. BRAGG SEVERELY HURT.
Thrown from His Horse and His Leg
Broken i'm Two Places.

Fond du Lac. Wis, May 1O.-Gener-
al Edward :. Bragg was thrown from
his horse yesterday morning and his
right leg was broken in TWO places.
Much alarm iS felt for the general. as
ne is also suffering from the nervous
shock. The general was taking an
early morning ride in the southern part
of the city. He encountered Il street
car n Main and Eleventh streets. His
horse became frightened and reared up.
The general got the animal under CON
troll when his dog. Romulus. barked at
the horse and sprung at him.
This started the horse again and he
baTcked into a cat, basin. lost his foot
inc and fell over. In the fall the gen
erals right leg was broken at the
ankle. both bones being fractured. In
getting up the horse stepped on the leg
above the knee. injuring the muscles.
Dr. r. =. Mayham was summoned and
had General Bragg taken home. He
says the generals age makes it a Sc
we're accident. He says recovery will
ha slow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
TREATMENT OF BoER PRISONERS.
a. Viewed by Consul General stowe. at
Cape Town.

a. Viewed by Consul General stowe, at
Cape Town.
Washington, May 1O.-The depart
Eent of state is in receipt of Il dis
patch from the consul general of the
United States at. Cape Town, dated
April =. 1900. wherein he states that
he has visited the Boer prisoners in
camp and on board the transport at
SimouS bay; at the military prison at
Cape Town. and in camp at Green
Point. Stowe visited General Cronic.
who at the time was on board the flag
ship ut SimonS bay. occupy ing the ad
mirIls quarters. General Cronje eX
pressed Il wish to see Stowe and de
clared himself well satisfied with his
quarters and treatment. Stowe re-
marks that he talked freely with the
other prisoners. and the universal state
ment was that they We're well cared
for and were satisfied with their treat
ment.
They were furnished by the British
authorities with clothes, hats and boots,
had good SEA bathing. the rationS of u
British soldier. but as they have 50
many friends ana relatives in the col
Ony they become recipients OF many
presents Of what may be called luXurieS
in a prisoners or soldiers life. In i
speech Il short time ago Webster Da
Wis condemned the British severely for
what he declared their ill-tTcatment of
prisoners at the points referred to by
Consul stowe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Roberts Has Finally Sue
ceeded in Forcing a
Passage.
B0ERS' STRONG POSITION.
English Commander SAYS
However He is Hold
ing His Own.

London, May 10.-The war office
received the following from Roberts:
Gable Carl. Zand River-The enemy
is in full retreat. They occupied a
position 20 miles in length. Ours
was necessarily longer. With widely
scattered forces it will take some
time to learn the casualties, but / am
hopeful we have not suffered much.
The cavalry and horse artillery are
pursuing the Beers by three different
routes"
A dispatch from Roberts under to-
days date, says: Gable Carl. Head
quarters at Front-We are now across
the Zand river. The enemy is still
holding a strong position, but we are
gradually pushing them back"
London, May 1O.-The war Office
has received the following from Rob-
erts dated Zand river camp yesterday;
Have received most CHEEKY tele-
gram from Baden Powell dated April
81" Another dispatch of Roberts
dated Welgelegen yesterday says:
Pole -Carew's and fuckers divisions,
Hamilton's column of heavy naval
and Royal garrison artillery gun 9, and
four brigades of cavalry marched
here today. The enemy hold the op-
posite bank of the Zand river. Their
strength will be ascertained tomorrow,
when hope to he afle to force pas
save of the river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
AND
DONNELLY.
National Ticket Put Up BY
Middle-of-the-
Readers.
THE PLATFORM is ADOPTED.
The Sioux Falls Convention
Awaits Declaration of
Principles.

Cincinnati, MAY l0.-The middle
of-the-road populist convention, sec
ond day session, was called to order
at $50. The report of the committee
on party organization was unanim-
ously adopted. The report of the
platform committee as adopted de
mands the initiative and referendum,
public ownership and operation OF
railroads, telegraph and telephone
lines and coal mines; deprecates the
ownership of land for speculative pur-
poses; demands scientific and absolute
paper money, based upon the entire
wealth and population of the nation
until such are obtained it favors the
unlimited coinage of both gold and
silver at the legal ratio of 10 to !
demands graduated tax on incomes
and inheritances; the election of pres
ident and other federal officers by
direct vote of the people, and declares
opposition to trusts.
At 10 the roll was called for nomi
nations for president. The names of
former Congressman NJ. w. Howard,
of Alabama; Wharton Barker, of
Pennsylvania, and Ignatius Donnelly,
of Minnesota, were presented.
Barker is Nominated.
The result of the first ballot was:
Howard, 3l1 6-10; Barker, 303 40;
Donnelly, 30; Norton, l. Necessary
for choice. 1888. Donnelly's name
was withdrawn and Barker was nom
mated tor president on the second
ballot.
Chenault, of Kansas, moved that
the name of Ignatius Donnelly be
selected for the vice presidency. The
motion carried with shouts. Recess.
Cincinnati. May 1O.-Ycsterday at
20 y. m. the Middle Of the Road Pop
ulist, national convention was called
To order at RobinsOH's Opc-a House.
There We're I1o persons Ill the dele
gates chairs and scventy-five In the
galleries when National Chairman
beaver raped for order. Committees
were appointed and retired to their
rd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Tanner Satisfied with the Ticket.
MEXICAN VETERANS ADJOURN.
Old Officers effected and Pension Reso-
luton Adopted.

Taylorville Ills, May 1O.-Thc Mex
lean War Veterans association of Hi
nois closed their two days session yes
tcTday. Everything was free. all the
expenses being borne by Taylorville
citizens. Many veterans were accom-
panied by their wives or daughters.
The old officers were re-eleCtod-S. p
Tufts. president. Centrala: John w.
Hartley. Decatur. secretary ana treas
urcr. DanVillc was selected as the place
of meeting next wear. The following
resolution was unanimously adopted
and Il copy ordered sent to each Sena-
tor and representative in congress:
Resolved. That the adverse report OF
Senator Gsallin2er- of New Hamp-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
METHODIST DELEGATES CHEER
When Bishop FOss Puts the Stars and
stripes and Union Jack Together.


stripes and Union Jack Toge ther.
Chicago. May 1O.-Bishop FOss pre-
sided ut the session Yesterday of the
Methodist general conference. Before
he took his seat he placed on the
speakers stand i magnificent cluster
of American beauty roses. From the
depths of one of his coat pockets he
produced two small flags whose minia
ture staffs he planted side by side
among the tiowerS. One was an Amer
lean nag and the other Il union jack.
He then turned toward the audience
to see what the effect would be. The
delegates and visitors from pit To gal
Iery rose On maSse and round after
round of applause followed.
When Bishop FOss remarked that lie
could well appreciate the enthusiasm
manifested by exhibition of our beauti-
full flag with that of the nation from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

NOR and armament. The debate large
ly hinged on the proposition that the
government should erect an armor
plant of its own. No action was taken
on any proposition made. \ joint reso-
luton for Il bronze statue in Washing
ton in honor of the late Henry Wads-
worth LOngfellow was passed.
The house considered the contested
election case OF Pearson vs.. Crawford
(DemOcrau from the Ninth North Car
olina district. No action was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Waukegan Rivals Milwaukee,.

Waukegan. Ills. May 1O.-Waukegan
promises to retain its reputation as Il
GretnaGreenaS the spring advances An
clipping pair from Milwaukee appeared
here Monday. Clara Holtz, aged 2G.
and Albert kunZ, aged -, We're the
lovers from the Cream city. The groom
was very shy and waited N the post
office while his intended secured the
marriage license
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

shrie. on the Tillman bilI which pro-
yideS for the allowance of 81 per
month additional pension to survivors
of the Mexican war. where in a daSti-
tute condition. which adverse report
WAS made on the recommendation OF
II. Clay Evans, commissioner of pen
sions, who opposed il because it would
cost the government the Insignificant
sum of S241,29S. compared To the hun
dredS of millions OF dollars acquired by
the United States through the territory
ceded TO it as Il result of a victorious
valOr and patriotism of the soldiers
and sailors engaged in the Mexican
war, indicates that the commissioner
of pensions and the senate committee
fail to comprehend the value to the
people of the sacrifices made by the sur
YivorS of the Mexican war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
London Editor Inauisi.ivc.

London. May 1O.-The Globe com
menting on the attitude of cordialitv
displayed 10y the New York aldermen
towards the BOer delegates. asks:
What would have been the sentiment
in the United States if. during the late
war. the lord mayor Of London had Of
fcred public welcome to the dele
gates from the Philippine islands ask
ing for European intervention in he
half Of their independenceE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
.GATES-LAMBERTE EXIT
President and Chairman of Steel
and Wire Trust Are
Out.
RESERVATIONS ARE ANNOUNCED
Statement Authorized BY Off
GERS of Organi-
zation.

New York. May 10.-The officers of
the American Steel and Wire company
John Lam bert has resigned the pres
idency and John W. Gates the chair
manshiP of the board of directors of
the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Serious strike In PennsyIvnnIn.

Wilkesbarre Pa. May 1O.-During Il
riot between strikers and workmen at
the Buttonwood mine of the Parrish
Coal company yesterday morning some
twenty men Were badly injured. in
Guiding Superintendent w. 4. Smythe.
The strikers dispersed the workmen.
The sheriff has been called on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Wants the Strikers Enjoined.

Springfield. Ills. May l0.-John 4.
Dye. of indianapolis. general counsel
of the Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chica 90
and st. Louis railroad big Fourl, yes
terday afternoon applied to Judge Al
len in the federal court for an order re-
Straining the striking section men Gt
Iitchtield and other points from inter
feriuG with the operation of the road
The judge took the matter under ad-
ViSement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

Chief Deitsch of Cincinnati told a
good story 1t his own expense the oth-
or day. He has bright little grand
son. who has the habit OF saying sur
prising things at the most Opportune
time. The other day he toddled into
the room where his distinguished
grandfather was sitting reading the
paper. The tot Eravely looked up into
The coloneTS face and said:
''Grandpap you are an awful good
looking guy.
The chief was made spetchle>S by
the remark. but recovered aud gave his
grandson quarter as token OF his
appreciation for his acufe perception.
II is an open question as to whether
ildecision or rashness has assisted US
10 make the greater. number OF mis-
takes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Armour Lenrc. for Furope.

Chicago. May 1O.-Philip ID. Armour
left in private car Tuesday night for
New York en- route for \auheim, Ger
many. where he Will spend three
months in search of health. He eX-
pectcd To sail today on one OF the Ger
man liners
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
The Clark Case Continued.

Washington, May 10--In the SEN
ate, on motion Of Chandler, the Clark
(Montana) case went over until Tues
day next. at which time he gave no.
tice he would ask for its continuous
consideration until disposed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Death of Col. Leand.r Dve-

Bloomington. Ills, May 1o.-Colonel
Leander +. Dyer. prominent mem
ber of the q. y. r., died yes terday.
aged 5S years. He was consul at
Odessa. Russia. for twelve years, being
appointed TO that position by PreSi-
dent Grant. and was postmaster of
Memphis under HarriSon'S admfr1Stra-
ton. During the civil war Colonel
Dyer commanded a Missouri regiment
in the Union army. \ widow and
five children survive Colonel Dyer. who
WAS native Of Cincinnati.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
ALLEGED Assassin snfrenae,-s.

London. Ky. May 1o.-Iim Howard.
the man accused of firing the shot that
killed WiIIi9m Goebel. came in yestPr
day morning from his home in Clay
county. and took the 1o a. IN train at
this place for Frankfort. where he
goes TO surrender himself Ia the au-
thorities Howard says he VIII have
no trouble ia proving his innocence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
sIoan win. Bir Kacr.

London. May lo.-The Chester cuu
OF $3.50 soveTeiguS. run yesterday Al
the Chester meeting. was won by Z
A. Browns Rough Side. ridden hE
Sloan Fourteen horses ran. on the
old cup course. nearly TWO miles and a
guarctr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
summer shnt.Dnuna.r.un1.

Pittsburg. May 1O.-The regular
summer shutdown Of the flint and
green glass factories viii take place as
usual this year. Notwithstanding the
efforts Of the manufacturers 10 have il
abolished a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Queen IL Satisfied.

London, May 10. The queen ar
rived in London to spend three days.
She appeared to be in excellent health,
and evinced keen pleasure at the
warmth of the popular greeting she
received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Surveying for a Short Railway.

Springfield. Ills, May l0.-CiviIA en-
Sineer Draper of the Chicago and Al
ton. and Il surveying corps have com
menccd surveying 4 line from Barnett
the eastern terminouS of the Quincy.
CarrOlltOwn and Eastern. now part or
the Alton system. and Witt. n station,
on the Big Four twenty miles east *:
Barnett for the purpose of ascertain
ing the probable cost of building the
tMentY miles of pronnSed extension.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

they are sanCuine VIII get the support
of n majority of the raad. although the
proposal involves strong indignation
from President Kruger and State Sec
refarY ReifZ"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Judge Phillips Has IA Relapse.

Springfield. Ills. May 1O-Iudgc
Jesse J. Phillips. of the supreme court
who had been improving steadily at his
home in IIillsboro. and who expected
shortly 10 leave for trip TO California.
has had Il relapse ana has again been
confined to his bed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
PnnnIntt.n orth. KIondIke.

Toronto. May 10.-A special from
Dawson SAYS. The Yukon territory
census has been completed. The total
population Is 1880: men. 1900; wo-
men. 1000: children. 500; British sub
jects. 4,5OO; Americans, 5000; Indians,
oIn''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

Accra. Gold Coast. May 1O.-A ru-
NOR is current here that KumaSSi has
fallen, and il is believed that the
Atkins. Kwahus and knoranzas are Sc
cretly joining the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
senate and House in Brief

Washington. May 1o-Practically
the entire session of the senate yester-
day was devoted 10 the section Of the
naval anprouria ton bill relating To ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
ye.uytp.I-.. Re.tle.a.

Portici, Italy. May 10 The exPlo-
sious within Mt. Vesuvius are infIe
queut snd the eruption is considered
terminated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
CIIicago woman Drowned.

San Diego. Cal. May l0.-MisS Lily
V. Mckenzie. Of Chicago. was drowned
yesterday at La .Tolla. pleasure resort
near this citY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
GOVERNOR IS BETTER
Will Probably Not Have to Under
go Operation with the
Knife. q.
SUCH Is DR.. TAYLoR's OPINION.
Satisfied with the Result at PEI
oria on GoVernor-.Mexican
War Veterans Adjourn.

Peoria. Ills, May 10. - Announce
ment is made that Governor Tanner
will probably not have to undergo 4
surgical operation. DIR. l.. {. Taylor,
of Springfield. the governors physi-
elan. who accompanied him here
stated that Governor Tanner passed
several hardened SecretionS of bile 4
few days ago, and since then he has
rapidly gained strength. Whether the
concreted bile had stopped the passage
in the duet. and was taken for gail
stone. the physician is unable 10 tell
NJ this time. but the fact that the
governor has not suffered severe paroN-
ysmS of pain for 4 long while is taken
as evidence that the internal cause of
the pain has been removed. and in that
event an operation will not be neceS
Sdry
Only Needs Rest and Quiet.
DIR. Taylor is of the opinion now
that with rest and quiet for Il few
weeks the executive will rapidly i'm
prove, and build in strength. until he
regainS his former hearty and health
full condition. DR.. Taylor refused to
atepoSitively that an operation would
not be necessary. but il was concluded
from his remarks that the operation
would not be considered again unless
The governor suffered further attacks
of pain.
Tanner Satisfied with the Ticket.
Springfield. Ills. May lO.-GovernOr
Tanner returned to this city last night
from Peoria and was seen ut the eXecu-
tive mansion by an Associated Press
representatives. When asked about the
result of the Republican convention he
said: Il am well pleased with the NOM
inatiOn of Yates for governor. While
my personal preferences were for
Judge Hanecy. both myself and my
friends are satisfied with Mr.. Yates.
and under all the circumstances | be-
lieve he is the strongest nomination
that could have been made"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
CeIcbrated His Centennial.

Heyworth. Ills. May 1O.-FrauciS
Anthony celebrated his Tooth birthday
at his daughters house here yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

III -NGbts
Cape Town. May lO.-It Is reported
that General Butler j. advancing on the
Riggarsberg and that the Beers are
Withdrawing.
London. May 1O-The following has
been received. dated Smaldeel May ::
Yesterday General Hutton attempt
ell Ia seize BOer convoy that was
leaving the Zand river. lie advanced
toward the river with mounted inIan-
try, including the Canadians. \ long
line of wagons was plainly visible. ON
becoming aware Of General Hutton >
object the Beers stopped their retreat
and opened fire with ten guns. They
seemed in great force and threatened
HuttOn's flank.
Hutton Takes the Back Track.
Presently mounted Beers were seen
crossing the dry bed OF the river. They
circled TO the right ana began to en-
hlade the West Australians. while
many Of the British were hit by Boer
shells. The position became serious
The Beers sent up rcinforccmrutS. plac-
ing the Australians in danger OF being
cut on Thereupou General Hutton
ordered retirement To WelGPlcSen.
where he had left his own convoy. \
gagged the Beers To cover this retire
ment which was successfully accom-
pIished The Beers continued To shell
the retiring troops. but showed no de-
sire To press the attack further. Mean
while the Boer trains Strramed away
northward, blowing up the culverts as
they went.
Hutton Across the Zand.
London MAY lO-t;eneral Hutton =
Il In. Nfrass
rhe Canadians. with u part OF General
French'S cavalry. crossed the Zand riv-
Pr Tuesday and began 10 work its way
cautiously along the railway north
ward in the track Of the retiring BoerS.
About 5000 horSemen We're probably
engaged i'm this advance. From Bocr
sources comes the report that IN 4
sk.rmiSh outside Of Mafeking May >
Colonel BADEN Powell WAS slightly
Wursjed.
NoIksraad Charges Against John Bull.
III TranSvaal Volksraal adopted res
oIution> on Tuesday expressing indiS-
nation at the British for not conduct
ing the war in civilized manner. for
killing wounded Beers with lanCeS- for
using armed kafiirS under British OFF,
GERS. and for ill-treating prisoners. kru-
ger in a speech said. Even should the
British enter the Transvaal and take
Pretoria. the Beers viii still remain a
free people. our trust is in God: and
We may be confident that He viii de-
feat the most powerful generals.
Collective Note to kruger
\ dispatch credited 20 a semi-Official
source in Pretoria says; The European
powers have delivered a collective note
TO President Kruger informing him
that they will hold him personally re-
sponSible for the safety Of the mines,
and VIII support England in enforcing
compensation in the event OF their dc
struCtion-"
Somewhat Important If True.
London. May 10.-Thc LOurenZo
Marques correspondent OF The Times
teleEraphing yesterday says: Il learn
that strong party in the volksraad is
determined TO secure The reopeninc OF
peace negotiations on a basis which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
rTOS Is REPULSEo.

Tried to Capture BOer CoDv'y and
Found Himself In "A Hornets Nest.
Cape Town. May 1O.-It Is reported
that General Butler j. advancing on the
Biggar>berG and that the Beers are
Withdrawing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10
Somewhat Important If True.

London. May 10--Thc LOurenZo
Marques correspondent Of The Times
telesraphing yesterday says: Il learn
that 4 strong party in the volksraad is
determined TO secure The reopenins OF
peace negotiations on a basis which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-10

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