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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-09-08

go into any city or town east OF the
Missouri and north Of the Ohio rivers, and
you will find 80 per cent of the business
men hostile to the supremacy Of the Dem
ocratic party. l have not seen one bust
ness man who Is not confident that Pres
ident Mckinley will be reelected, and
this very confidence may prove disas-
trous. Over-confdence is the only dam
ger which threatens the Republicans. IL
the business interests were not so sure
of success there would not be any doubt
about the result in November. There is
sense of absolute security in the busi-
ness world which is highly compliment
airy to the Republicans, but over-conf-
dence may beget apathy. That is the
only thing we have to guard against
Chairman Henry G. Payne.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-09-08

Originally, Croker was genteel
tough. He had his uses. Then he grew
rich, the devil knows how, and set up for
a vulgar swell. Now he Is the merest
fash sport of the la-da-da variety, all
shirt front and sinners, and quite bereft
of brains. In the long run, what Hill
will do to him will be a-plenty."-Henry
Watterson (Democra).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

ey last night expressed himself as
very much gratitied over the manner
in which his announcement to be a
candidate for the presidency has been
received by his friends. His manner
likewise indicated that fact as he chat
ted with a reporter for the Associated
Press at his home last evening. Many
telegramS have come to him. particu-
larly from the south. and some also
from the far west. indorSing his
course and stating that he will re-
ceive the support of the signers in the
campaigu which he will make.
sWhat will your platform be- next
to that as to which party he expected
to be identified with. probably was
the most frequent question put to he
admiral by his inquirerS. To these.
however. he was nOn-cOmmittal and in
good natured way declined to make
known his views at this time. The
admiral. his friends say, has very de-
cided views on the questions of eX-
panSiOn. on that of tariff for Porto
Rico and others of great public inter
est. but he declined politely last night
TO indicate them on the plea that this
is not the proper time for hat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

4. ]. Graham was held up by two
men in front of the Auditorium An
mex at Chicago. and robbed of $50 and
a watch worth 500.
Captain Peter Astle Scott, a member
of the Ross antarctic expedition OF
1871, dead i'll England. aged 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Knott, of Tib-
bets. WalwOrth county, Wis, have
been married fifty years.
Mrs. Anna Davis. of Chicago. put SIS
in a stocking and accidentally sent
it to her washerwOman. The latter.
denying knowledge of it, has been ar
rested.
In the Italian chamber of deputies
the opposition walked out in IA body
as Il mark of protest
Advices from Kobe are that Russia
has secured the MasauphO grant and
Japan is satisfied.
\ mob at San Juan de Porto Rice
forced carpenters to quit work until
an eight-hOur-day shall he granted.
Julius Uhlenruth. cashier of the
Hyde Park Brewing company at St.
Louis. dropped dead as Il deputy sher-
iff was reading a warrant charging
him with embeZzling $1,000.
The Horton Bridge company has filed
articles ut Lacrosse, Wis. The capital
is $4,000. The company Will erect a
factory and manufacture bridges
Bishop Fowler. OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, is seriously i'll at
Buffalo. y. y.
Unclaimed dogs in Chicago are to
be killed by electricity -.-.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
MRS. GRANT COMING HOME
Her Daughter. the Princess Cantacuzene
Is Improved in Health.

St Petersburg, April 5.-NIrs. Fred.
erick Dent Grant left St Petersburg
on her way to the United States Tues
day evening. Her daughter, the Prin-
cess CantacuZene, who has been suffer
ing for some time with pneumonia, is
very much improved in health. Mrs.
Grant says her daughter has not been
seriously i'll, and has had no occasion
for the services of herself or of the
trained nurse whom she brought from
the United States.
Mrs. Grant told her friends she was de-
lighted with her trip to Russia, and eX-
pressed Il determination to return here
this summer. when she hopes to be ac-
companied by her husband. She will
visit the Prince and Princess Cantacu-
zene on their estates near Odessa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
RAvENNA. MICH, BURNED.
Business Portion Gone and the Fire Ra-
Efng Among the Residences,

Business Portion Gone and the Fire Ra-
ging Among the Residences,
Grand Rapids, Mich, April 5.-F'ire
has destroyed the entire business por-
ton of RavenRa. a thriving town half
way between this city and Muskegon,
and on the Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad. except William PattersOn's
dry goods store.
The fire at this writing is raging
among the residences.
The loss will exceed 100000. Wires
are down and particulars cannot be
obtained now. The town has about 200
population.
Union Depot. Muskegon, Mich, April
5.-The village of Ravenna, eighteen
miles southeast of here, was wiped out
by fire last night. Loss. $500, 900.
S30O.OOO. Cause. the explosion Of coal
gas in BarnoSwiSkTS saloon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

Chicago Politicians Say He Is Too Late
Other Mems Views.

Other Mems Views.
Regarding the candidacy of Admiral
Dewey, Chicago politicians-and a
number from out the state, and adj
joining stateS-believe Admiral Dewey
has no chance of winning either the
Democratic or Republican presidential
nomination. They declare the time
when he was a factor in national poll
tics has passed. All of them agree
privately. but refrain from saying so
for publication. that the admiral has
very ambitious wife, but he is a bit
too late in declaring himself a candi-
date. The time has gone by when he
could reach that plum tree"
\ dispatch from Detroit says: Dan
iel J. Campau, Michigan member of
the Democratic national committee.
wired the New York World yesterday
in response to an inquiry whether
Dewey would not be Il stronger can
didate than Bryan, as follows: In the
present crisis the Democratic party
needs a leader of positive convictions.
The Democratic candidate must not
only stand firmly upon the Democratic
platform, but must be a platform in
himself Mere personal popularity is
never sufficient to win. and especially
at Il time when voters are studying as
now. The Democratic party is strong
=
ciple, and weakest when supporting
mere popular heroes. Proud as Demo
Gratis may be that Dewey is among
those who desire the downfall of i'm
perialism. l think it would be Il grave
mistake not to place in nomination
William Jennings Bryan. whose vote
of 1896 was larger than had ever be-
fore been required to elect. and whose
following today is larger by far
y Washington telegram says: "Sena-
tor Proctor. speaking of Admiral Dew
ey's presidential announcement. said;
The statement in regard to the presi-
dency purporJing to come from Admir-
al Dewey is as much of surprise to
me as il can be TO any one The sub
ject OF politics has not been referred
to between us in the slightest manner
directly or indirectly since his state
ment soon after his return last fall.
The substance of that was as l recall ii
that he did not propose to be candi-
date for the presidency or engage in
politics In any way"
ADMIRAL Is MOST GRATIFIED.
Gets Many Endorsements. Especially from
the South-Has Decided Views
7fr-a1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Nothing Small About This Man.

New Columbia. Ills. April 3.-Wil-
liam LiZabeck has been arrested here
charged with stealing Il Saw-mill. He
actually engaged Il force of men with
teams and wagons, stole the mill. and
moved il in Caiche bottoms. ten miles
away. I.izabeck was arrested few
years ago III Johnson county for steal
ing Il thTeshing machine. Later he
tried to appropriate an unOccupied
farm in the same county. Two years
ago he was sent to the penitentiary at
Chester for twelve months for forgery
While there he stole the warden'S uni
form. and, donning it, boldly walked
out of prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
GROWING IN HIS CHEEK.
Grain of wheat That Caused "A Surgical
Operation.

New York. April -.-LandSfOrd Ber-
gen, Il J-year-old lad of Yardley, four
miles from Trenton. III lcrwent Il sur
gical operation for an ailment of the
face which puzzled the physicians. The
operation disclosed Il grain of wheat
growing in the cheek. The grain had
burst open. and from numerous sprouts
were shooting in different directions
beneath Il tumOr which formed over
the spot where the grain was found.
The tumOr had swollen to the size
of a walnut. The boy complained of
an itching sensation beneath the skin.
How the grain got there is unknown,
but the physicians think that it entered
through the eye and worked its way
dawn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Young Thugs Betrayed by n Book.
PRIMITIVE BAPIIsTs QUARREL.
"Cant-H elp-Its" and CAM HeIp-Its" Claim
a Church Property.


Harrisburg, Ills, April 5.-Several
weeks ago the members of the Primi-
tive Baptist church in Brushy town
ship, ten miles west of this city, one
of the largest and oldest congregations
in Saline county, quarreled and divid-
ed. One faction, which held the old
doctrine of predestination and foreor-
dination, was denominated the cant
help its" while the other was called
the can help it's" Each side elected of
ticers and both engaged ministers TO
teach the respective doctrines. Both
claimed the sole right to the use of
the church editice, n structure which
cost about $1,000. and each secured
separate locks with which to faSten
the doors. AS result neither faction
has been able to hold services therein.
Sunday morning the ''can help it's
marched to the church. under the lead
erShip of Jerry Bonds. smashed the
locks. and held services until noon. the
"can't help it's" under the leadership
of Elder Calvin. standing sOlemnIy
outside until they had concluded.
when. as the "can help its" marched
put of one door they marched in at an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
His NotarlaI Work Is Valid.

Chicago, April 5.-Henry Leist, the
attorney whose resignation as notary
public in Illinois has been accepted.
has been advised that the nOtariaI
work he already has done for the Ger
man consulate is valid and binding.
Leist's resignation was sent to the act
ing governor because it was found
that he was not Il citizen of the United
States when made n notary. Accord
ing to law he has been notary de factO
and that makes his acts binding and
valid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Largest Ever known.

Washington, April 5.-The naval
appropriation bill was today reported
to the house by Acting Chairman Foss.
of the naval committee. The amount
carried is SOL ,219.9IS, the largest
ever reported to the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Rose Is Not Ambitious.

Milwaukee. April st was sug-
geSted to Mayor Rose yesterday that
he was the logical candidate for nom-
ination for governor of the state on
the Democratic ticket next fall. NO.
Sir" he said emphatically. Il am not.
will not be a candidate for the office
of governor nor for any other po-
liticaI office until l have served the
term for which l was elected Tues
day. / made that statement two years
ago after my election and 1 make it
again now"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
SILAS B. COBB DEAD.
Well Known Chicago Capitalist and PhIi-
anthropIst Passes Away.

Well Known Chicago Capitalist and Phil
anthropist Passes Away.
Chicago, April'5.-Silas b. COBB.
who was prominently identified with
the more important business interests
of the city for nearly 20 years, died to-
day from pneumonia after short ill
ness. Mr.. Cobb was born in Montpe-
lier, VT, in 1912, and came to Chicago
in 1888. He was president of the
Chicago City Railway company when
it built the first cable line. In later
years he gave large sums to various
religious and educational institutions,
Cobb hall, of the University of Chica-
go, erected at cost of 500, 900, being
one of his gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Chicago and Alton incorporated.

Springfield. Ills. April 5.-The Sec
Incorporate the Chicago and Alton
Railway company. principal office Chi
cago, with 4 capital stock of $4,000
600. The incorporatorS are John A.
SpOor. Benjamin +. HaughtOn. Peter
Dudley, Clarence X. Wooster and Ru-
dolf Brand. of Chicago. This is the
reorganization of the Chicago and AL
ton by the Hartman syndicate. The
fee paid the secretary of state was
$4,000. the largest ever paid into the
office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
rworassenger. Seriously Hurt

Silver City, Ia, April 5.-Passenger
train No. 3. known as the st. Louis
Cannon Ball. on the Omaha and ST.
Louis road was wrecked just east of
here yesterday morning. Five ears were
derailed. the sleeper capsizing. The
passengers were all badly shaken up
and many We're more or less injured.
but only two seriously. These were
Mail Clerk Ettinger and Mrs. I. S.
Skhjll. of Tmogene. Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
rnnnd &a .ooo Rnried in a Gnrden.

Quincy. Ills, April 5.-Charles
Schnellbacher. while spading in his
garden yesterday. unearthed a copper
Kettle containing two thousand dollars
i'll coin. 1t is supposed that it was
buried by his mother. who died recent
ly. She left $1,000 cash in the bank.
but would not trust all her savings to
hanks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Can't Do the Subject Justice.

Princeton, y. J., April 5.-EX-Presi-
dent Cleveland. when questioned rela-
tive to the announcement that Ad-
miral Dewey has signified his inten-
tiOn of becoming Il candidate for presi-
dent of the United States. said that he
did not care to say anything regard
ing it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
PennsyIvania Democrats for BRYAN.

Harrisburg, Pa, April >. - In re-
SponSe tOnumerOus requests from vari-
Gus parts of the country for his views
on the effect of the announcement of
Admiral Dewey'S candidacy for the
presidency, National Committeeman
James NJ. Guffey, the leader of the
Pennsylvania Democracy, said: The
Democrats of Pennsylvania are for
Bryan beyond doubt or question. The
Democratic state convention tomorrow
will instruct IN this effect -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
State Veterinary Board.

Sprinfigeld. Ills, April 5.-The state
board of veterinary examiners has
been called to meet April 10 i'll Chica-
go and April 20 in Springfield to pass
upon applications for license to prac-
tice veterinary medicine and to give
examinations to new applicants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
OLGA is ACQUITTED.

Jury In New York Clears "SaphO' Star
and Associates.
New York. April 5.-The jury in the
case of Olga Nethersole and others ac-
cused of maintaining a nuisance in
performing the play of "SaPho." re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Cremation of Eighteen Horses.

Butternut, Wis, April 5.-Eighteen
horses belonging to the South Side
Lumber company were cremated. The
horses. which were fine, large animals,
averag ging 1.600 pounds each, had just
been brought in from the camps. and
We're TO be employed in the mill yard
this summer. The cause of the fire is
not known. Two or three of the ami
mails escaped from the burning struc-
ture, but they were so badly burned
that hey had TO be shot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Miners Refuse to Work.

Joliet, April 5.-Nearly five hum
dred coal miners refused to enter tho
shaft at the Diamond works in Braid
wood today. The men assert the new
scale, which calls for an S-hour day
and an advance from $1.75 to $2.10,
has not been put into effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

Waenken, of Cincinnati. was brought
to trial yesterday before Judge Par
lange in the United States circuit court.
While carrying out his scheme to wed
Miss Waenken. MOySe wore Il uniform.
part naval and part military and after
his exposure he was indicted for i'm
personating government officer. The
prisoner was found guilty. all the evi-
dence being for the prosecution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
BuiIding Trades Are Tied I'D.

indianapolis. April . The brick
layers and hOdcarriers have Joined the
strike of the carpenters and plumbers,
and the building trades are completely
tied up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
TRAIN IS
DESTROYED,
Bad Wreck Occurs on Fort
Worth Road in
Texas.
THE COACHES TAKE FIRE.
Reported That Several Lives
Were Lost in the
Disaster.

Fort Worth, Texas, April 5.-The
southbound passenger on the Fort
Worth Il Denver City was wrecked
this morning near Charming. The
coaches caught fire. and the entire
train except one coach was burned.
1t is reported six or seven people were
killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Republicans Carry Rhode Island.

Providence, r. l.. April 5.-The Re
publicans carried the state in the an
nual election yesterday, William Greg
DRY. of North Kingstown. being elected
governor over Nathan NJ. Littlefield.
of Pawtucket. his Democratic opponent
by about $500 plurality. 1000 less than
last years plurality. The general as
sembly will stand on a joint vote 93
Republicans and 16 Democrats, i
loss of 3
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Five-NIiIe-Limit BiuFaiI..

Des Moines, Ia, April 5.-What is
known as the five-mile-limit bill failed
of passage in the house by lack of two
votes. 1t would have prohibited the
sale of liquor within five miles of the
State university. State Agricultural
college and the State Normal school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Decree for the Sale of Railway.

Springfield. Ills, April 5.-In the
United States circuit court yesterday
Judge Allen entered n decree for the
sale of the Centralia and Chester rail
way. The road extends from Contra
liza to Chester. and is 991a miles long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

Carmi, Ills, April 3.-The Demo-
cratic county convention yesterday de-
clared for Garter II. Harrison, mayor
Of Chicago, for governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
BRYAN TaIks a Portland.

Portland, Ore. April 5.-William j.
Bryan addressed an audience of 6.000
people at the Exposition building in
this city last night. When asked for
an opinion on the candidacy of Ad-
miral Dewey for the presidency. Bry-
an said: Il do not care to discuss the
subject"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
other. retaining possession all after

i9ther, retaining POSSESSION all alter
taOOn.
During Sunday night the edifice
burned to the ground. The cant
help its" believing that the building
was foreordained to burn. are recon-
ciled to its destruction. some claiming
that fire was sent from heaven to de-
stroy the building. and thus end the
dispute. The "can help it's" more ma
terialiStic. have secured bloodhoundS
in an endeavor TO discover the incen.
dilrV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

Springfield, Ills. April 5.-There
seems little prospect of immediate set
tlement of the drivers and day men
strike at the coal mines. The men
are still out ut two Sangamon and
two CAPITAL shafts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Election in Rhode Island.

Providence, r. l.. April 5.-Returns
at this writing indicate that Gregory,
Republican, for governor, is elected by
about 10000 majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

Awful affair at our hotel this after
noon Cook got angry and cut the end
Of a walters nose of with n carving
knife But one OF the guests fixed IL
up all right"
"HowT'
He gave the waiter another tip."~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
Ex-PresidentiaI Candidate Dead.

San Francisco, April 5.-A special
TO The Call from Chico, Cal. an
nounces the death Of General George
Bidwell. General Bidwell was the
Prohibition candidate for president in
1892
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05

Osman Nubsr Pasha, the hero If
Plevna, died yesterday evening
although the recent Improvement in
his condition led to hopes of his re-
covery. He was born in '32.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
New German Consul for Chicago.

Berlin. April >. - The Reichszan-
zeiger announces the appointment of
DR.. w. Wover, now German consul at
Rio Janeiro. consul of Germany at Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
MoYsE IS FOUND GUILTY.
Fraud Who Personated Capt. Clarke, U. S.
n. and Married a Girl.

New Orleans, April 1.-The trial of
Julius l.. Moyse, the bogus Captain
Clarke, who under the latter name sew
eral weeks ago married Miss Bertha
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
THE PEOPLES PARTY CALL.
state Convention to Assemble at Spring
field April "a.

Springfield. April 5.-Chairmau
Charles f Palmer and Secretary =
Joseph A. Mop. of the peoples party
state central committee, issued a call
for a state convention of the peoples
party 10 be held in representative
hall at Springfield, Tuesday, April ~
for the purpose of nominating cindi-
dates for various state offices and Sc
lecting members of the state and ma
tionai committees and delegates to the
national convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
BATES WINS THE TROPHY.
Grand American Handicap Captured by
st. Thomas Man.

New York, April Oh. D. Bates,
of St. Thomas, Ont, won the trophy
of the Grand American handicap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
MafekinE Two Weeks Ago.

Mafeking, March 23.-Little excite
ment the past week. The Boer shell fire
comes in fitful gusts with little effect.
The British casualties are almost nil.
The Beers seem 10 be breaking up
the main laager westward. and are
taking up an intrenched position
northward with view to preventing
the approach of relief. Mshete, ma
tive chief south ward has broken out
against the Beers.
London. April "a special dis
patch from Lorenzo Marquee says
sharp lighting occurred April in the
neigh borhood of Mafeking. The gar
rison made a sortie while Plumer's
cavalry attacked the Beers nj Ramath-
labama Both attacks were repulsed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-05
BIG FIRE AND DEWEY
Tive Things That Occupy the At
tention of the American
Political World.
THE LOSS OF CONVENTION HALL.

Where the Democrats Were to Hold Their
National Gathering in July-Great
Building Is in Ashes and Milwaukee Is
After the Prize Again-Dewey's Candi-
dacy Thought at Chicago To Be Too
Late Campau Is for Bryau-SenatOr
Proctor Surprised.
Chicago. April 5.-The destruction of
the convention hall at Kansas City by
fire and the announcement of the presi-
Dental aspirations of Admiral Dewey
We're the new topics of domestic in
tereSt all over the country yesterday.
The fire at Kansas City swept away
the great building in which the Demo
cratic national convention was to be
held July 4 next. besides burning the
Second Presbyterian church and the
Lathrop school building, one on each
side of the great hall. y dispatch from
Kansas City says that the children at
the Lathrop school We're just returning
TO their homes after the dinner hour
when the fire started. and far as
known all escaped to places of safety.
The loss is estimated ut $3JO,O0O, ap-
pOrtioned as follows: Convention hall,
S225. 900: Second Presbyterian church,
$4,000: Lathrop school, 25,OOO; row
of residences on Twelfth street, $780,
900