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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
BOY ACCIDENTALLY
KILLS A LITTLE GIRL

Lincoln. His. Nov. 21-A fatal and
shocking ;ra cody occurred III his city
Saturday when hoy shot Il girl play
mate i'm the head and killed her almost
Instantly. Earl BRA .l.ett. youth II
years Of age. WAS ~ the home of Hen
" AIajhCiU. Uci"hhor. examining Il
rih" belonging To one of Math,in'S )
boys. when Lcona Mathcin. II years
old. entered the room. Young Brack-
EFT. Not realizing thar the firearm WAS
loaded. pointed IL at the girl and said:
''Lct'S soc how near | can come 10
hitting Icuua'S nose
With :LIt exclamation hr pulled the
tTiG@"r aad WIS Eorrined to see The
Crl fail TO the floor. Il bullet entered
the girls forehead AMI pierced her
brain and il was only u few minutes
until life was extinct. II is another
case of not knowing the weapon was
loaded tn" families Of ethe principals
iu the terrible tragedy. who are among
the most prominent In the city. are
stricken with grief over the lamenta-
hlc affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Hc KiIIcd Iii. Rrnfher-

Mattoon. III, NOV. %. - Newton
Knight. an Edgar county farmer. has
been convicted OF tl.- murder If his
brother SilaS H. KNIGHT aad given a
sentence of fourteen years. The broth
crS were miatiIl-ased AachclorS and
resided on Il farm owned by their
mother. The farm was divided into
sections and each brother farmed Il
portion. Friction arose over the man
agemcnt ana for long time the eS-
arrangement was so bitter that. while
they aiS at the same table and slept
In the same bed. they rarely spoke
One morning last winter SNaS
Knight was found in Il fence corner
near tho barn with two bullet holes
IN his head By his side was an Az
Newton. having been absent from
home that night WIS suspected OF
the murder He surrendered at the
inquest. Airs. Julia Glutis. sister, teS-
fitted that she had beard 4 Scutfir and
angry voices on the night of the crime.
The defendant SIrrUuOuSlY maintained
he had slain his brother IN Self-deIcnSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Like a Man.

Soon after the conScTipt law was
passed by the Confederate congress
Captain Slack was appointed enrolling
officer for the parish OF Claiborne. with
orders to have It's provisions duly exc
cuted. His manner Of execution was
the reverse of that suggested 10y his
name and created a lively sensation
among the "boUlb proofs" who. find
ing the pointed arguments of his mus
kets irresistible. moved rapidly and in
Il right line toward the front. Not long
after his arrival my sister had occasion
Il visit an old lady whose son was no.
torioHsly Of the peace persuasion. She
soon missed his familiar presence. and
the following conversation occurred:
Mrs. ---, whore i JohnE'
'Goue II fight for his country, child"
Indeed. l thought he was one Of
the eXempts-"
Tor, honey. Cappln Slack don't
know 10 exemptS. The other day see
his men a-Callopin down the road.
hollered 20 John they war comm and
told him the chimbly was a good place.
'TwaSn't no use. though. for they found
him quicker than n eat does . mouse"
Well, Mrs. --. what did John do"
DO: Why. he came down and list
cd like man."-Lost Cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
MISS CAST WINS THE RACE.
Finishes One Lap Ahead in "A Contest That
Lasted Six Days

New York, Nov. 26.-MiSS Margar-
eta Cast, of Brooklyn, last night ut the
Clermont Avenue rink in Brooklyn.
finished first in the siX-day bicycle
race for women. one lap separating
her from Miss I.Ottie Brandon, who
finished second. Miss Cast covered
40 miles and Il laps, Miss Brandon
Riding 40 miles ani : laps.
During the afternoon the wheel
women plodded along. Miss Brandon
desperately. in an effort to gain on the
leader. but Miss Cast always ap-
peared fresh and strong when any OF
her competitors tried 10 pass her. and
she finished with tie same advantage
that she had held practically from the
ha.,ipnfno
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
STEAMER GOES DOWN AT SEA
Her Crew and Passengers, Twenty-SiX in
Ali. Land Only TO Die of Cold.

Quebec. Nov. 26.-News reached here
early Saturday that the steamer St.
Olaf. which has been cOasting between
this port and Point of AUX ESquimauX.
in the lower st. Lawrence. for the last
two years, had become 4 total wreck
off Seven islands and that her crew
was entirely lost. Captain Lemaistre,
III command of the steamer, and sew
eral of his officers and crew belonged
to this city. Besides the nineteen men
OF the steamers crew il was learned
that seven passengers had also per-
iShed. As soon as the news of the
wreck reached Seven islands 4 search
ing party went out tn attempt to res
cue any of the Ship-wrecked people, if
possible.
The searching party returned last
evening. having found only one body.
that of Miss Page, buried in the snow
and ice The general opinion among sea-
faring men is that the diSast occurred
during the night of "Wednesday last,
as Miss Page was attired i'll night
robes. and that the twenty-SiX on board
succeeded in landing only to die from
cold and starvation ON BOule island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

bodines inspired by the unfortunate In
cidents which had marked previous
welcomes given to Kruger en- route 10
the French capital. The popular re
ception was all that great thrOngS Of
cheering men and women everywhere
that Kruger was visible, from railway
station to hotel. could make il.
Kruger At his hotel received in rapid
succession Il number of delegations.
and at p. m. gala landau from the
Elysee palace was driven to the Hotel
Scribe and Kruger. his interpreter. and
NJ. Crozier proceeded to the ElySec
escorted by a strong detachment OF
cuiraSsiers. Kruger was received at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
49, Reply to tho Chicago Teachers.

Springfield. Ills. \uV. 2G.-Attolne
General Akin Saturday HIcd an an
Fwcr u the petition Of the Chicago
Teachers federation for mandamus
against the state board of cuuaIiza-
ton in the circuit court Of this county.
The answer Is Z general denial uF all
tho material avermeUtS 81 the Ueti-
ZION Iud ar admission II fact Z i'm
material and formal aycrment~- Gen
orally >u'aEinE. IN" answer declares
the teachers are too pr,viou>" a< the
board i engaged i'm the business Of
aScCrtaiuiu. who shall he taxed how
much and has NOT Net got through it,
work. and viii do its whole duty in
sNC nrPrgiSpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
No Special Anxiciv az Windsor.
PAUL KRUGEK.s VISIT TO PARIS.
He Calls Upon Loubet and the Call Is
decentralization Go wild.

Paris. Nov. 26.-KrugCr passed Sun
day with his family at the Hotel
Scribe. observing the day in accord
ance with the customs of his father
land. His apartments We're closed
10 visitors and he remained within
them and held 4 private service. sur
rounded by hfS encourage. Kruger
read a portion of the scripture and a
member of his suite read a sermon
prepared in advance.
Up to p. III. there was no crowd
near the hotel greater than * usual
on Sunday. but at that hour 100 shout
ing and singing boys marched down
the boulevard and in thirty minutes
there was a multitude of people in the
street. Responding to the cries and
plaudit>. Kruger came for Il moment
upon the balcony, accompanied by his
granddauEhterS. Again at = y. III.
the tumult was such that he reap
pe3red but only for a moment.
Kruger spent this morning in con-
ferrln@ with the Boer representatives.
This afternoon was devoted to receiv-
ing deputationS and prominent people
who had made appointments. No de
ci>iOn, il i understood. has been
reached as 10 when Kruger will leave
IdEiN According "a the L'NJ luL'I-
nation he VIII remain here until
Wednesday evening or Thursday
morning. II is said that he will go di-
rectly 10 Holland. not stopping ID Bel
GUM. where he may 20 later on
Paris. while giving full vent 10 her
ponI-up feelings of sympathy with and
admiration IF the Beers in its reCep-
tiun to Kruger Saturday. comported
herself with wisdom and prudence.
While few isolated instances OF anti
British vOcifcra atiuns We're una voidable
never once throughout the day was
there any >emhlauce of an organized
demonstration against Great Britain
10 mar the unrP>tIained and enthu>.-
aSJic. nut essentially re3Ssurlng, char
acJer OF the reception. and IL WAS with
4 feeling of relief that the authorities
went 10 bed after the gloomy fore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

and the Ci.l:.ationS OF righteous
war and treaty OF peace Unrepudi.
Gted.
Liberty has not lost. but gained in
strength The structure of the IA
therS stands secure upon the founda-
tionS on which they raised il. and is
today. as il has been in the years past
aud as it will be in the years 10 come,
the government of the people. hy the
people and for the people Be not dis
tr"bed: there IS no danger from em-
pire: there is no fear for the repub-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Trust DIsman;Iius n Mill.

Springfield. Ills. Nov -; From
present Indications the Republic Iron
and Steel company. which gave cIu-
pIoymnur 10 $40 mon. has decided 10
abandon the local mills altogether
During the past thirty days nearly
oOo cars ~ raw material have hcrn
rhippri away from the local plant -
East 81. Louis and Marion. Ind. In
addition TO This the work Of diSman-
ting ;hc mills has been begun. and il
looks like the beginning of the end Of
tho hir mill is In Sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

Talks Matters Over with Towne and 9th
ers-Chat with Reporters.

erS-Chat with Reporters.
Chicago. Nov. 2G.-William j. Bry-
an arrived in Chicago Saturday morn
ing from Lincoln. He drove to the
Auditorium Annex. where he did not
register. but was at once shown to the
room occupied by Charles \. Towne,
of Minnesota. There lie remained in
consultation with TOwne and EX-Sen-
atOr Dubois. of Idaho, until night.
when he returned to Lincoln. Bryan
refused to say what was discussed
during the meeting. but did not deny
that the future policy of the Demo-
cratic party was one of the topics dis
cuSSed.
Il expect 20 remain in politics as
long as l live said Bryan. Il shall
continue to advocate and work with
both tongue and pen for the prin-
cipleS for which | have fought SO long
/ shall continue 10 reside in Lincoln.
Neb." T0 the question Of what he
thought of the proposed reorganization
of the Democratic party he said: II
have nothing To say on that subject
ut this time. When the oppOrtunc
time comes for me TO express, myself
l shall he heard. l shall write my
views out carefully. in order that my
position may not be misunderstood.
have neither the inclination nor time
to do so now.
Il have received innumerable offers
for my services, comprising Oppur-
tunitieS in nearly all the Vocations of
life, but I am not looking for posi-
tion-nOt now" and he Joined with
TOwne in Il hearty laugh. Il am
in the best of health. and expect to
be exceedingly busy for some time To
come. | have not seen any of the
local politicians. 1 came here To con
suit with Mr.. ToWne and one or two
other men in regard to matters which
i do not care to talk about
Bryan appeared in the best OF Spir-
its. and had none of the marks of Il
man crushed politically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Bic STORM
IS RAGING
Waves Twenty Feet High
Rolling on Shore at
Lorraine, Ohio.
SCHOONER COMPLETE WRECK
Government Pier Going and
Harbor in Danger of
Destruction.

Lorraine, O, Nov. 26.-Thousands
of dollars damage was done by the
storm on Lake Erie, which began la st
night ana is still raging. Waves 20
feet high are coming to shore. The
schooner ST. Lawrence, which went
ashore a few days ago, has been
broken to pieces. The government
pier is rapidly going. The harbor is
in danger of destruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Another Cnshier Goes Nvronc.

Chicago. Nov. 2G.--W. X TwOmcy,
cashier of the Bank Of Chicago. a pri-
vate Institution ut room ., - Dear
horn street. has been arrested on
charges Of obtaining 5000 by a con-
fidpnce game and embeZzlement. Two
mey says it is a conspiracy against
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
IS A GUEST
At Banquet Given by the Union
League Club at the
Quaker City.
FIRST UTTERANOE SINCE ELECTION
Vice President-EIect Also Speaks
Bryan Visits Chicago to Talk
Party Business.

Philadelphia, Nov. 26.-PreSident
| Mckinley Saturday paid his first visit
| to this city since his election and met
with an enthusiastic reception. He
came as the guest of the Union
League, having been invited to at
tendthe Founders day" banquet of
that organization. The president was
! accompanied by all the members of
his cabinet with the exception Of Sec
retary Root, who is in Cuba. The
presidential party arrived here in a
special train at $50 p. III. and was met
at the station by Il committee of Union
League members. Carriages We're in
waiting and the party was driven
through the principal streets III the
center of the city, escorted by the
First City Troop. An immense throng
was in waiting ut the railroad station
end the appearance OF the president
was the signal for an enthusiastic out
break of appluauSc. Women waved
handkerchiefS and silk flags and men
raised their hats rs President Mckin-
ley passed.
Guest of the Union League.
He was driven to the residence of
y. 7. StotSenbur%, from whence at Il
y. m. he was driven to the Union
League club. i'm front of which was
great crowd that Justify cheered. lI
side the club house the members
crowded about the chief executive,
who was compelled 10 submit to much
handShaking. Tie party then pro
cecded TO the banquet room, where
covers had been laid for 344 persons.
While the dinner was in progress Vice
President elect Roosevelt arrived from
New York. After the dinner had been
done full justice to the speaking began
and the president was introduced.
President MIcKinIey's Speech.
His speech was a patriotic conGrat-
ulation, and n brief analysis of the
forces political which had produced
the result of Nov. &. The only mat
ter in the speech touching upon policy
was the following: I'VE may differ
AZ To the extent Of the influence OF
the several issues involved. but We are
al agreed as to cer,ain things which
it 1.-THE electionl settled. 1t records
the unqucStioned endorsement of the
gold standard. Industrial independence,
bEoader markets. commercial rXpan-
sion. reciprocal trade. the open door
in China. the inviolability of public
faith, the independence and authority
of the Judiciary. and peace and heni-
1icCut government under American
sovereignty in the Philippines. Amer
lean credit remains Unimpaired. the
American name unimpeachcd. the
honor OF American arms unSuliGd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Vice President Also Speaks.

Governor Roosevelt also spoke and
Just before concluding said: Gentle
men. l am sure that l state your
views when | say thar every rational
effort for tIe betterment of the con-
dition of either the waGc-earner or the
filler OF tie soil viii have the hearti-
est support OF The Republican party:
that we realize that the welfare Of
the nation depends ultimately. more
than all eiSe. upon the welfare of the
wage-worker ana of The man who tillS
the soil"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Raw Saws He Has n CincI,.

Ia Crosse. Wis. Nov. 26-George
II. Ray, OF this city. has announced
that ne had received pledges enough
from members of the legislature to in
sure his reelection as speaker of the
Wisconsin assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
IOWA PHYSICIAN
SHOT AND KILLED.

Abba, Iowa, Nov. 26.-Dr. Hamil-
ton was shot and killed at Marysvillo
today. Alfred Ahn is under arrest
charged with the crime. Aims wife
left him and Aim held the doctor re-
sponsible. 1t is alleged he made
threats that he would kill him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
SOMALIS UPRISING
IN EAST AFRICA.

Zanzibar, Nov. 26.-The Somalis
have risen in Jubiland, province of
British East Africa. About 1000
we'll armed men are on the warpath.
Sub-Commissioner Janner, who has
been on tour in the inland with
small force. is said to have been at
tackled. His position is grave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Progress of Cuba's Constitution.

Havana. Nov. 2G.-.tt Saturdays
session of the constitutional conven-
ton Senor Mendcz Capote. who was
secretary Of war under the Cuban rev.
olutionaIy government. WAS elected
president. receiving Il votes to II cast
for SenOr TamaYo. The remaining
rules of the Yayd assembly were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Chicngo,s Live Stock show.

Chicago. Nov. 2G.-Ljvr stock i al
ready arriving for the International
Live Stock exposition that is 10 BE-
held at the Union Stock yards from
Dec. 10 y. The buildings are al
ready and space has been marked off
and allotted. The one fare plus 50
railroad rate viii. it is thought, at
tract large attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

Springfield. his. Nov 2G-In the
United States circuit court Saturday
Judge Allen In foreclosure proceed
ingS Of the New York Security com
pauy against the Louisville. Evans
Vile s.. ouiS and Chicago Railroad
company CAir line). entered an order
confirming the sale Of the railroad
made I'm Louisville. Ky, last Thurs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Paper Mill for Minnesota.

Duluth. Nov. 2G.-L. Lindauer, of
Kaukduna. Wis. was in this city and
confirmed the report of the building of
paper mill at Grand Rapids. ItaSca
county. The plant will cost about
S2,iO.oU0. and it is the intention to have
il in operation Sept. l, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Hurt in a Dense Fog.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Owing TO dense
fog an electric car on the Forty-Sev-
enth street line ran into a milk wagon
and five persons Were injured, none
severely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
POWERS REACH A PLAN
For Solution of ChIness Puzzle, Bat II
May Not Go Through.

May Not Go Through.
Washington, Nov. 26-The state
department is informed that an
agreement or understanding pre-
liminary to treaty has bean
reached by the foreign ministers
at Pekin, but it is not regarded
as proper to give out for publication
at this time any details or information
regarding it. 1t may be stated, how
ever, that the arrangement stands a
very poor chance OF receiving the
sanction of all the powers represented
in the Pekin conference unless some
material amendments are permitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Joseph Chamberlain at Home.

London. Nov. 2G.-.ToSeph Chamber
lain. secretary of state for the colonies,
and Mrs. Chamberlain. who have been
visiting jhe continent. arrived in Lon
don Saturday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
TO BE ADMITTED
AS LACE WORKERS

Washington, Nov. 26.-The war de-
partment today decided to admit the
lace workers and their families who
were brought to this country by
Dowie. the .divine healer" and found
er of Zion City, Illinois, to teach
others the art of lacemaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Pioneer Chicaco Mrrohant Dead.

Chicago. Nov. 2G-tieorGe Scott. OF
the dry goods firm of Carson. Pirie,
Scott * Co. died last night of typhoid
fever. Scott was II years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

Pana, Ills. oNv. ga skeleton has
been found in well on the Brunot
farm. The well is the same one in
which Jane Brunot's body was found
last April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
DEVELOPS AT TAMPA.

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 26.-Fourteen
hur dred boxmakers, trimmers, car
PenterS, plum bers. brickmakers, tin
ners, cigarmakers, shippers and
painters struck today in sympathy
with the ciparmakers' strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Lot = ne, and Backed Out.

Peoria. Ills. Nov 2G.-\- Erie oman
of this city male 4 bet with T.. Na-
Iorrv of Farmer. City oct -. placing
50. .trHn against - 500 Friedman wa=-
prcd his gold on tho reelection "
President Mckinley. He won his bet,
hut an injunction has been issued
which prevents the collection Of tho
money which the Farmer city Ean
-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
New.naper Criticism AlI Rigm.

Pierre :. II. Nov. 26.-Thr su-
preme court has handed down two
opinions in which the question of libel
of men who are candidates for public
Office is decided, both cases being in
favor of the papers which criticised
men who We're candidates for office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
French and rSox.r, r.kht.

Berlin, Nov. 26 "A dispatch from
Count Won Waldersee SAYS: Col.
Mueclenfel's expedition hoisted a
drum and dag over the great wall,
which was reached the ga after
difficult mountain march. The French
have had a severe fight with Boxers
30 kilometers south of Pao Ting Flu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Hearings Only In Special Gases.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The rivers
and harbor com mittee of the house
met today and began preparations on
its appropriation bill. It was decided
to grant no hearings except in special
cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
suffered a Year with Blood Po!so..Ini

Nuncie. Ind. Nov 22G.-NIrS. Ce-
lima Anderson. 30 years Of age. died
at Shideler after 4 years sickness
with blood poison contracted from a
slight injury on one toe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Steamer ON Fir~.

Alpena, Mich, Nov. 26.-The
steamer St. Paul, laden with coal, is
on fire four miles out in the bay near
Whitefish point. Two tugs are throw
inp water on her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Shredder Operate,l on Him.

Monrovia. Ind. Nov. 2G.-William
Marley, of this place, while operating
Il corn shredder, caught his left arm
losing il at the elbow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Killed a Woman and Two Hor,e..

Marshall. Ills. Nov 26.-A Nard4Hi
fast train struck u wagon i'm which
NfrS. Frank Hornbruok WAS riding
killing her and The Two horses at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
TALK nfn Reconnf in Inwn.

St Paul, Nov. 26.-A telegram from
Winona announces that Republican
GovernOr-elect Van SAINT has declined
to entertain the proposal put forward