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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
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DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
ON MCKINLEYS LETTER.
Chicago Record

Senator J. X. Jones. chairman of
the democratic national committee, in
commenting on McKinley's letter.
said there was nothing new in it, that
the president seemed To shrink from
an svowal OF his imperislistic policy
while manifesting a great deal CT
anxiety 10 explain and apologize for
whatever has been done. Continuing
he said:
The republican platform congIa'-
ulates the country upon the est. blish-
ment of the gold standard. Mr.. Nc
kinley in his letter says that the sta
bility Of our national currency is
therefore secure ss long as those who
adhere to this (the rePu blican) plat
form are kept in control of the gov
ernmsnt.' This is a seeming admis-
sion on MIR. Mckinlev's part that the
establishment esta olished nothing.
and that all depends upon his being
kept in power.
His mention of Admiral Dewey in
connection with the battle of Manila
and his failure to mention any officer
in connection with the battle of Santi-
ago will doubtless attract attention.
Altogether regard the letter as
characteristic of its author in every
respect"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
ROOSEVELT STARTS FOR THE WEST
Holds Two Meetings at Lacrosse, Wis, Be-
fore He Departs-Nebraxka Tour.


fore He Depart,-Nebraska Tour.
Lacrosse, Wis, Sept. n.-The train
bearing Governor Roosevelt and his
party left for Fargo and the west at
IL o'clock last night. There were TWO
meetings here yesterday, one begin
ming at p. III. for those outside OF the
city. and one at 3 p. III. for the in
habitants OF Lacrosse and immediate
vicinity. Special excursions We're or
ganiZed from distant parts Of the state,
such as Madison and Sparta, and even
WinOna, Mimi, and other localities in
some instances 100 miles distant.
Governor Roosevelt addressed both
the afternoon and evening meetings.
Both meetings were held in the En-
pire rink, and the great building was
crowded TO its fullest capacity. The
numbers outside exceeded many times
those able 10 get in. IT was most
tiattering demonstration, not only III
numbers but III feeling and enthusiasm.
The afternoon meeting was called TO
order by Representative Esch. and
Senator Nelson, of Minnesota, first
spoke. followed by Roosevelt.
The evening meeting was of great
er magnitude than the meeting in the
afternoon. ESch again presided and
Roosevelt was the speaker of the &c
ca sion. At the close of the meeting
cheers were given for the speaker and
he entered J carriage and was driven
away.
Chicago. Sept. 1I-COlenel RoOSe-
Welt will invade Bryan's home state
and make forty speeches in four days.
On the evening of Sept. 30 Chairman
Riggs. of the Nebraska Republican
committee. and others forming dele
cation to travel with Governor ROOSe-
welt. will meet him at AtchiSon, kaS.,
and take command of the grand march
he is TO make under their auspices. The
start will be made early Oh Monday
morning. Oct. l. the first speech being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11

Chairman j. G.. johnson. of the
democratic executive committee, said
of President McKinley's letter:
Il regard it as weak document
from the fact that it is given up main
ly to defense of his administration.
He devotes little attention to a discus
sion of the vital issues of the cam
paign ard a great deal to an attempt
to justify the course of the administra-
tion in its dealings with Cuba. Porto
Rico and the Philippines. a great
deal is said about what the admins
tratiou has done in the Philippines
but little is said about what il pro-
poses to do with them in case it
is continued in power. and that is
what the people are vitally interested
in knowing.
Mr.. Mckinley's purpose 10 EN- mpha-
sizing the financial uestion is evident
ly TO divert attention from the main
issue-imperiaIism. At the same time
q greater part of the letter is devoted
to an attempt 10 justify the imperial
istic policy of his party. He handles
the question of trusts gingerly and in
the same hypocritical manner as does
the republican platform. I venture
to say that the democratic campaign
ers will lind rich picking in this letter
OF acceptance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
MAINEELECT|ON NEWS
Points TO a Republican Plurality
of Somewhere Near
to 10000.
BRYAN TALKS TO A CHICAGO CLUB,
Also to Some acknowledgements Adj
dresses a Big Gathering at
La Crosse, Wis.

Lewiston. Maine, Sept. 1.-THE
returns from 250 towns and plants
tions out of 52l give Hill. republican.
55. 524 and Lord. democrat. 80. 252.
The same places four years ago gave
Powers. republican. 60,574, and
| Frank democrat. "a. 7S4. This shows
| & republican loss of nine percent, and
de mOcratic gain of Is per cent On
! this basis the estimated repu ublican
plurality will be about 33. 500.
Portland, Me. Sept. 1.-THE Re
publicans elected their state ticket yes
terday by a plurality over the Demo
cratic candidates of near $4,000. The
vote was almost As large as four years
ago, and the returns compared with
1896 showed Republican losses OF
about 10 per cent. or u Democratic
gain OF about IS per cent. The result
must be In a great measure gratifying
to both parties. To the Republicans be-
cause they polled almost as large 4
vote as in 1896, and 10 the Democrats
because Of the heavy gains over that
year. Thousands of voters who In 1896
deserted the Democratic ranks re
turned to The fold Yesterday, and the
Republicans were able TO make good
most OF the loss.
Latest Report in the Vote.
Returns from 24O towns and planta-
tionS out of 312 in the state give UIill
(Rep.D. J4, 4,64S; Lord dem sc, ,232. The
same places four years ago gave Pow
erS ,RepJ, OO.JT4. and Frank tDem.J,
24.TS4. This shows L Republican loss
OF IL per cent aud II Democratic gain
of Is per cent. On this basis II Is eSti-
mated that the Republican majority
this year Will be about 32.9sH
National Issue Campaign.
The campaign throughout the sTaTe
except, perhaps, IN Cumberland coun-
ty, was fought entirely on national is
sues. In Cumberland county, with
Portland as center, there was fought
one of the most interesting contests in
the state. This was solely on the liquor
law, It's enforcement or its nOn-en
foFcement, the Republicans represent
ing the latter and u Prohibition candi-
date the former issue. The fight was
n bitter one. Returns to 10 O'Clock last
night indicated that the Prohibition
lists had landed their candidate for
sheriff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
NOT HOME LEFT IL town.

Dead Being Loaded on BarEes aud Tossed
Into the Gulf.
There is not a complete house in
the city. Help is urgently needed
Thousands are homeless and food is
being distributed to the destitute. but
a lot more is needed. Passenger Con-
ductor Russ. on the International &
Great Northern railroad, was among
the party of refugees who reached
the city at midnight. Russ said:
When | left Galveston men
armed with Winchestef rifles
standing over the buryin. were
squads, and at the point of the rifle
compelling them to load the corpses
on drsys 10 be hauled TO barges. on
which they were towed into the gulf
by tugs and tossed into the sea. As
left saw barge freighted with dead
on its Journey to the gulf. This man
ner of burial is imperative. The liv-
ing must be protected now" Russ
story is confirmed.
Late News From q her Towns.
The Santa Re ran its first relief train
to Hitchcock this morning. In many
places homeless nha bitauts of the Sec
ton traversed were found housed IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
BRYAN THE GUEST OF A CLUB.
He Talks to Nebraskans at Chicago
Speech to students.

He Talks to Nebraskans at Chicago
Speech to Students.
Chicago, Sept. 11.-Wllilam Jennings
Bryan was the guest yesterday morn
ing of the Nebraska Bryan club. of
Chicago, at a reception held at the
Sherman House. Colonel Bryan hav-
ing shaken hands with 200 or more
men and women was introduced by NJ.
V. Cannon. president Of the club, by
whom he had been escorted from the
Auditorium hotel. Yesterday afternoon
at o'clock Bryan addressed the stu
dents at Chicago university. His
speeches We're both devoted to the po-
litical issues. the students having eX-
pressed Il desire that he should talk
politics.
Sunday Colonel Bryan remained in
his room at the Auditorium the entire
afternoon. In the morning he attended
service at the Third Presbyterian
church. Ashland and Ogden avenues.
with Mrs. Jones. wife of the chairman
OF the national committee. He was the
guest of General Joseph Wheeler at
dinner. and remained in his room dur
ing the evening, denying himself 70 all
callers.
Adlai F.. Stevenson, nominee for vice
president. began his tour of the con-
Cressional districts OF the state outside
ing this trip. which will be under the
auspices of the state committee. he
Will be sent into other states bv the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11

empty box cars while others were
sitting on the wreck of their house.
hold effects piled together promiscu-
ously. Many sufferers were destitute
and without means to reach friends OF
relatives.
Every building in Pearl is either
damaged or destroyed. No lives were
lost.
At Alvin besides great damage to
property the town had twelve fatali-
ties.
Information from Angelton is that
it and the surrounding country suf-
fered severely from the storm and
assistance is greatly needed.
Alta Iona and EIsswh re.
AlEOd, AICdlId dHi AILt IOIud SuD"
signs Of severe visitation. Many are
in need of help. One child was killed
at Arcadia and two st Alta Iona.
At Hitchcock 16 lives were lost
Two Italian families Of Is people lost
Il of their number, drowned.
Many refugees were picked mp here
and taken to the Jacquard hotel,
where they are being given every
possible attention. Many of these
refugees are suffering from injuries
and had been in the water some time.
Most of them fioated in on drift and
RATS. One\Party came ashore in a
piano. Ammunition boxed from
Camp Howley was found near Hitch
cock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Army Records Destroyed.

Washington. Sept. 11.-Adit. Gen.
Corbin received dispatch from Capt.
Rafferty,, commanding battery of
the 1st artillery, at Galveston. Texas,
dated Sunday, reporting no loss of
life in his command, but says the rec
ords of the post were destroyed.
Wa. .MinSto Sept. IL Orders
were issued by the war department
for the immediate shipment to Calves
ton of S55 tents and 80. 900 retions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
KID MCOYs WIFE, NOW.
Sues for Divorce and Says Her Husband
Fought Fake Fight.

New York, Sept. 11.-AIrs. Norman
Shelby. wife OF kid" Mccoy. i'll an
application for divorce from her hus-
band, confirms by affidavit the state
ment made recently by Mrs. James j.
Corbett that the fight between Corbett
and Mccoy which took place at Madi-
son Square garden on Aug. 30. was
n fake. Mrs. Mccoy charges her huS-
band with having sold out his friends
III the fight and in her affidavit says in
part:
Recently my husband. Norman
Shelby has become possessed OF Il
large sum OF money, amounting to
100000 in cash. which he secured in
the following manner: As profess
sional prize fighter my husband en-
tered into Il conspiracy in which con-
test was TO take place between him
and one James J. Corbett. II being pre-
arranged that lie was not to Try To win
said contest, but to permit himself to
be defeated" etc. This was the Cor
bett fight, so the affidavit attirms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Counties should Get "A Move.

Springfield. Ills. Sept. 1.-THE state
board Of equalization meet here today.
But forty of the 102 counties of the
state have seen in reports of this years
assessment, and nothing can be ac-
compliShed by the state board until
all the reports the in and tabulated.
Protests against the action of the Cook
couny board of review continue to be
received by the state auditor. to be
laid before the board OF equalisati tion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Ramsay Case Again In Court.

Carlyle, Ills, Sept. 1.-THE Ramsay
case has again come up in court. The
administrator of the estate, Z. T..
Ramsay. will be compelled TO furnish
a detailed explanation of his report,
recently filed in the Clinton county
probate court, which may lead to some
developments of q decidedly sensation
al nature. The counsel for the local
creditors have filed Il bill of exceptions
in the probate court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Sunk $4,000 ia the Deal.
CURIOSITY OF 4 HEN FATAL.
She Pecks at N Dynamite Bomb-PrObabIy
Kills Her Owner.

Rockford. Ills, Sept. 1.-THE Gu
riosity of Il hen probably will result
fatally to Mrs. George Stevens, of
Stillman Valley. In an Outbuilding
near the Stevens home We're stored dy-
Mantle bombs used for stump blast
ing. Sunday as the family was about
starting for church n hen was seen to
enter the building and peck at the cap
of one of the bombs. Instantly it eX-
ploded with Il deafening. crash. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
LOOTISG ALREADY COMMENCED.
Vandalism Adds to HnrrOrs-CIty to Go
Under Martial Law.

Dallas. Tex, Sept 11.-Adjntant
General Scurry, at Galveston, notified
the militia companies of the state
that he would call On them for de-
tails for service in Galveston.
rors Of vandalism and general looting
have been started by the vicious and
criminal element at Galveston. 1t is
expected the city will be placed under
martial law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Furniture Factory Burned.

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Sept. 1.-THE c.
II. Hollister Furniture company. in
this city. a three-story brick building
employing sixty hands, was burned to
the ground yesterday afternoon. 1t is
a total loss, the building. machinery
and stock being destroyed. The loss
is estimated AT $50, 600; partially in
Sura1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11

moment later the others in the build
ing followed.
Mrs. Stevens was hurled fifty feet,
sustaining probably fatal injuries. The
others OF the family miraculously es-
capped The crash OF the exploding
bombs was heard in all parts of the
village and the number of people that
crowded TO the spot saved the Stevens
home from destruction by fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Tragedy In Western Africa.

Kumassi. Sept. ll.-News has been
received here that body Of 5000
native levies under Captain Benson at
tackled Ojesu. the famous Fitish town
ten miles east Of kumaSsi. Aug. %. AS
soon as they We're under fire the levies
turned and fed. Captain Benson, who
had only one white man with him, Is
reported to have shot himself in order
TO avoid falling into the hands OF the
AsbantiG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
ms rANT HELP NEEDED.

Or the FriEhtfuI Death Roll at a .IVes-
ton VIII he Largely Augmented.
Austin. Tex. Sept 11.-CUvernor
Sayers is in receipt of the following
telegram coming from prominent
Galveston gentleman who made his
way by boat from Galveston to Hous-
ton over the submerged country. The
telegram is dated Houston, Sept. 10.
and says: Il have been deputized by
the mayor and citiZ nS' committee Of
Galveston to inform you that the city
OF Galveston is in ruins. and certainly
many hundreds il not Il thousand Deo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Boy and RIHe Do ATischief.

Chicago. Sept. 11.-While Mrs. Mat
tie Brown was sitting on the rear
porch of her house holding her IL
months'-olG baby in her arms. n bullet
crashed through the childs forehead
intlfcting wound which will probably
prove fatal. The bullet came from a
gun which Andrew Siegle, II years
old, and Henry Meetern. II years old,
were shooting at a target
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Population. OF western Towns.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE census
bureau announces the following popu-
lations: Terre Haute. Ind, 36,676; in
1890. 3O.217. Council Bluffs Ia, 25.S02;
IN 1880, PLATA Joliet, Ills. 3o,720;
In 1880. 23,264- Springfield. Ills, "a
l59; in 1880. 24.965- South Bend, Ind.
$500; in 1880, 2,Sl9,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Another Labor FIgh, On.

PittSburg. Sept 1.-THE window
glass cutters. league by an overwhelm-
ing vote, yesterday decided to adhere
10 their original demand for the turn
ing over OF all cutters of Knights Of
Labor assembly 300 10 the League,
and fight between the organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
VIII Result I'm Two Funerals.

Springfield. Ills, Sept. IA Chi.
cago and Alton passenger train struck
q buggy containing Rebecca Corson
and Rupert Corson. Jr., her brother,
near Ashland Sunday. The girl was
instantly killed and her brother sus-
tained injuries that Will result in his
death. The children were on their way
to Sunday school when the accident
happened
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
.DEATHAT THE MEETING
One of the Delegates to a Roman
Catholic Gathering at Pc
oria Passes Away.
HE FALLS WHILE he Is ON PARADE,
Another Stricken While Escorting the
Remains of His COIleague-Hen
"a Curiosity Fatal.

Peoria, Ills, Sept. 11.-Louis Arnold
OF Newburg, Wis, 4 delegate TO the
Central Nerein, died at > p. III. yeSter-
day OF heart failure resultant from
heat prostration. He was in the parade
Sunday and was overcome by the in
tense heat. While 800 delegates We're
escorting the remains to the station
last night Peter Frits, delegate from
indianapolis, was overcome by the
heat and taken to the hospital in an un-
conscious condition. The afternoon
session of the Central Verein was de-
voted solely TO discussions with no
positive action. 1t is expected that the
real business will be transacted today.
The Young Mems society met yeSter-
day afternoon, and after listening to
the reports of officers adjournment
was taken. aLSt night the delegates
were entertained with Il concert.
Bought "a SnIted Mine.
Peoria, Ills, Sept. 11.-Stockholders
OF the Peoria Alaska Gold Mining COM
pany who have returned from Alaska
say that the company is several thou
sand dollars loser on its claims at Cop
per Bar and Dewey Bar, both of which
turn out to have been salted. Charles
u. Clark. one of the principal stock
holders. said that they sent a repre-
sentative TO Alaska and he inspected
the claims. which panned $50 to the
yard. The reports were so favorable
that the claims were purchased.
sunk SEQ. 900 ia the Deal.
Thomas Darby and the ten miners
who owned it received half in stock
and the other half i'll cash. Six thou
sand dollars was invested in machin-
e., Il Ina .
mine it was found that the Copper Bar
did not possess cents to the cubic
yard. while the Dewey Bar had only
n small amount of gold. not in paying
quantities. Both had been Salted. The
PeOrianS lost about $4,000, but have
other claims which they expect will
prove valuable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Street Fair at Mattoon.

MattoOn. Ills, Sept. 11-N1attoon
citizens are making the most elaborate
preparations in the history of the city
for the fourth annual free street fair.
to be held Oct. 10 to 13. y new feature
is TO be central palace. 600 feet In
length, decorated with broom corn and
Indian corn. When finished it will be
one of the most Imposing structures
ever seen at Such an exhibition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11

Effingham, Ills, Sept. 11.-While de-
livering a lecture in the laboratory of
the Illinois College of Photography
yesterday morning President Bessell
was seriously burned in the face
hands and arms by a gas explosion.
He was thrown across the room and
was severely injured. His left hand
win be cripplel for life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11

national committee on a campaign for
votes He and Samuel Alschuler,
Democratic candidate for governor. oc-
cupied the same platform last night at
Joliet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11
Locomotive Firemen in Session.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 1.-THE first
session of the international convention
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen was attended yesterday by
425 delegates from all parts of the
United States and Canada. The ses.
SiOnS are secret.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-11

Continued on Eighth page.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
NOTES OF THE DIAMOND.

Col. John l. Rogers the legal adviser OF the
National League, says that the reserve rule will
stand the test Of judicial investigation; that it
Is a plain easily understood agreement; that
while it may seem arbitrary in some regards it
has compromising features that give to players
adequate protection during their employment,
wi bout which their tenure would be uncertain.
should the players decide 10 ask for a modit-
cation OF some of its provisions there is no doubt
the matter can he satisfactorily arranged but the
League will not be governed in its course by
the clamor of outside parties.
Commisky's Chicago team lads the other clubs
Of the American League by a safe margin, while
Minneapolis is hopelessly a tail ender.
Arthur Twins Syracuse club occupies last place
in the Eastern League. while Providence is at
the top with 4 good lead.
Ban Johrsons scheme to prevent the National
League from drafting players from the Western
League is rather ridiculous in the face Of the fact
that the right 70 draft is one Of the censidsra-
tions under which their protection is guaranteed
by the National League. To eliminate that
clause Of the comparct to abrogatc that agree
mcnt would leave the National League without
any compromising advantages resulting from the
compact.
1t is easy to sit in the press box and criti-
else bad plays the diamond. Many of the
press box artists who know as nix = about the
fine points of the game they do about political
been made after bad error had been committed.
and seek 10 make impression that they are
IT in the science Of the sport.
Mugsy McGraw was asked the other day if he
had signed contract to manage the St Louis
Club next season. 81 do not know" he replied.
Il have not read the dope in the 'Ycllows to-
day. and cannot say what my assignment will be.
These smart guys are looking after that for me,
and when they get ne fixed ] suppose they will
let know
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
DIVING FROM A GREAT HEIGHT.
a Boston Youth Makes n I3O-Foot
Plunge.

What was probably the highest diving
feat ever accomplished successfully was
done by Charles Bigney. the young diver
of the South End yesterday, when he div
ed from the tower of the coal landing on
Thomas g. Pixies wharf on Albany-StTeet
into the South Bay, a distance of 100 feet.
When he started up the ladder to the
point from which he was to dive there
were over 5.oe0 people on the Dover Street
and Broadway extension bridges, the
wharyes. the New York. New Haven. and
Hartford Railroad, and in rowboats. They
gave him a rousing cheer. and he coolly
waved his hand in response.
On reaching the top of the tower be
eEpied a piece OF wood floating toward the
spot where he would land and he called =
his friend in a rowboat to get it out Of
the way When he was satisfied every
thing was clear, he jumped and before he
had gone twenty-five feet in his fight
through the air he began to turn so as TO
strike the water head first, which he did III
fine style.
That he suffered no ill-effects from the
wonderful feat was shown by his swimming
to a rowboat as soon as he rose TO the sur
face The spectators again cheered him
for bis great pluck in diving from height
from which he had never before Owed.
He has repeatedly dived from places
eighty and ninety feet high and he has
been long ambitious to dive from the spot
ne did this morning.