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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
4 Penalty For Being Polite.

1t is more difficult TO be polite in the
eity of Hamburg than in any other
place in Europe. There the most chiv-
alrOuS man has to think twice before
giving up his seat in n car to n lady, as
he may be turned off the car for po-
likeness. II seems that the Hamburg
trolley cars will seat, according to size,
20 or % persons, 10 to II on each side
In addition four persons are allowed
on the front and five persons on the
back platform. When the car is full.
the conductor hangs out sign, BE
SetZt," which means occupied" and is
absolutely forbidden to take on another
passenger until some one gets off the
car.
Sometimes. while the conductor is in
front collecting fares. lady will step
on the car which is already occupied"
As there is no conductor on hand to
prevent her, the lady steps inside, and
the gentleman who may offer her a
seat comes out and takes his stand on
the platform. When the conductor aft
er going his rounds returns to his post
be promptly requests the gentleman to
step off the car, as he has forfeited his
seat and the car is fully occupied"
Should he refuse to leave the car he Is
put Off The policemen on the streets
are instructed to watch the cars sharp
~, and If they find n car carries even
one more passenger than it's proper
complement the conductor Is fined IL
rents, which is paid TO n charity fund
IF the street railway company.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

IT is now conceded in Washington
that the secret understanding that en-
lists between this country and England
is so strong thAt the president cannot.
without hnmiliating himself in the
eyes of the British diplomats. permit
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty to fail. 1t
is anticipated, therefore, that the ex-
ecutive will force the passage through
the senate. not only of this measure.
but likewise uf the Porto Rican tariff
bill. unless he changes his mind about
the latter. At all events neither is
strong enough TO go through the up
per branch of congress without the
backing of the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

THERE is possibility that Hon.
Samuel Alschuler, the brilliant MEM
Der of the legislature from the Aurora
district. and one of the party leaders
on the floor of the house. will enter
the race for the democratic guberna-
torial nomination. Ii MIR. Alschuler
so decides and is nominated. he will
prove candidate Of which the party
msy be proud. aud be will put the
Othsr side in position where IT will
be obliged to make a better argument
than mere platform campaign Oratorv
wh he should not be elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
The MCKINLEY Kind of Expansionist.

|
journal, of which he is the editor and
owner, W. r. Hearst declares that by
consenting to tariff on imports from
| Porto Rico at the dictatiOn of the
trusts, and by abandoning American
rights in the Nicaragua canal, Presi
dent Mckinley has proved himself the
| most dangerous eXpansionist in the
country. Mr.. Hearst's article so
clearly draws the distinction bet ween
expansion and imperialism, and is so
timely, forcible and instructive, as
| to merit wide circulation and care
full reading and reflection. 1t is as
| follows:
The men who have undertaken to
set up barbed wire tariff fence be-
tween Porto Rico and the rest of the
union have not only betrayed the
Porto Ricans and trampled on the con-
stitution of the United States; they
| have struck deadly blow at Ameri
can expansion. The United States is
an association of sovereiguties. To
belong to it should be the highest
privilege of an American country.
Our position should be such that the
idea of conquest in connection with
our expansion could never enter the
heads of our neighbors. The prosper
ity of the members of our association
and the advantages of our unions with
us should be so obvious that every
outside state would be eager to come
in. Admission. If granted, would be
extended as a benefaction in return for
compensating advantages. Wrought
to have Mexico and Central America
knocking at our gates. begging US to
let them in.
The realization of Jeiferson's
dream of continental union ought to
be prayed for by the people of the
countries not yet fortunate enough to
have been invited into our great part
nership. All this will be impossible
while our new possessions are regarded
as subject colonies. to be plundered
by INSCRIPTIONS politicians. The eyes
of all the western world are fixed upon
Porto Rico. If our flag has brought
instant prosperity and happiness
there-if we had welcomed the Porto
Ricans in the spirit in which they well
coined our soldiers-all Latin America
would have waited expectantly for our
next invitation. Now there is deep
distrust, which the Consummation of
the crime begun in the house may
turn into settled hostility.
In his surrender to the greedy pro-
tected interests that refuse to tolerate
Porto Rican competition, and his
abandonment of our rights in the Mic
aragua canal, President Mckinley has
proved himself the most dangerous
anti-expansionist in America. Expan-
sion can survive open opposition. but
it cannot survive treacherous CONVEX
sion into imperial exploitation. and its
association with the idea of European
interference is abhorrent to even |
American tradition.
1T NAV be said that we do not want |
to dilute our citizenship by taking in
masses of aliens whom we are unable |
to assimilate. No. but that does not |
mean that we shall close our books |
and never take in any new partners ut
all. 1t means simply that we shall
not expand before we are ready. We |
are ready to do good deal of expand
ing uow--genuine expanding; not i'm
Psrial grabbing.
We ere certainly ready for Porto |
Rico. She has lees thas q million of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

Africa of European stock. A berg"
is mountain "BiItong" is Boer for
provender and dried meat. Com
mando" is body of Beers. To "com-
mandeer'' is to mobilize or TO requisi-
ton. ''Dop" is Boer brandy. A '.field
cornet'' is a magistrate with certain
military powers. kip" is stone.
"Kloof" is ravine. "Kraal'' is cat
tie pound or collection of native huts.
.'Mealies" is Indian corn. '.Veldt" is
the South African prairie. carp" is
a Boer policeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

TIE meeting of representative DEM
ocrats of Illinois at Springfield today
will likely develop as the leading can
didates for the gubernat orial nomina-
ton, Charles X. Ladd, of Kewanee;
Gen. Alfred OrendorfT, of Springfield;
Hon. Samuel Alschuler. of Aurora,
and Hon. Nick Perrin, of Belleville.
The candidacy of Mayor Carter II.
Harrison, of Chicago, is of course
conceded. with the contingency that
ne will acquiesce in il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

The London News in alluding to our
American Bible trust, which increases
the price of the Saving Word from 5
to ID and % per cent cites this
scripture as the possible reason for
its formation: Blessed is the man
who maketh the Lord his trust"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
Sentiment Against Porto Rican Tax.

Minneapolis Times.
When the leading newspapers of a
party oppose a measure bearing seal
of the republican members of the
house committee on ways and means
it is very evident that they are sup
ported by party sentiment in the To-
calities in which they circulate. 1t is
clear that popular opposition to the
bill is emphatic, deep-seated and gen.
eral. The republican majority in con-
press will find its fences badly wrecked
if it deties public opinion and inso-
lently enacts the ways and means
bill after the warning that
has been given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
WOMEN AT THE EXPOSITION

Well Known Authors Writings to
Constitute Library, In the PaIace.
4 new movement in connection with
the "WomeHs Palace" 1.-THE Paris eX-
position has recently beensmade known
through the Countess AIontaigu, a
member of the 'Woman's Press club of
New York ard secretary of the COM
mittee on organization of the Palais de
In Femme.
1t is the intention of the committee
to open reading room i'll connection
with the Women's Palace, which is sit
uated near the Eiffel tower, says the
New York Tribune. This reading room
Will contain newspapers and journals
dealing with art, literature, science and
politics. sport reviews and publications
of volumes relating to feminine Ques-
tons.
Notwithstanding the fact that this
room is connected with the WOmen's
Palace, the sterner sex will be welcome
TO perusc the rich store of ltera ture so
generously provided by the women.
Adjoining thcl reading room will be n
library which will contain exclusively
women's writings in all languages and
of all epochs.
The committee has sent out petitions
to well known authoresscs all over the
world. asking that they send one or
more of their works, together with 81,
which is the price demanded for adj
mission. Authors wishing to exhibit
their books must send them to the So
cial club rooms, 81 Rue Drouot. Paris,
before Feb. I. 4 list giving the au-
thorS' names, the subject of the vol
ume and the name of the publishers
will be distributed gratuitously among
the visitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
WHAT WOULD LINCOLN sAY-
by Howard s. Taylor, of Chicago. !

by Howard s. Taylor, of Chicago
Could lincoln come again with mortal breath
And here among his people living stand,
His heart sti hungry for his native land;
And could he voice some counsel. wise and
To teach his country in a doubtful day
A light TO guide the blind who lead the blind.
What would the sage immortal Liucola
say:
What would he say of men who sourn aside
bent.
The great seed-fact for which they fought
A government derived from free consent.
What would he say when all our strength and
Are mustered forth TO crush and shoot away
The self-same cause that hallowed Bunker
What would the freedom-loviDg Lincoln
say:
He held, with Washington, we should remain
A land apart-a refuge for the free;
Nor be entangled in the warning train
OF robbec dynasties beyond the sea.
What would he say OF compacts framed by
stealth.
OF whispered leagues to make the weak
OF old world empires and our common ealth
Goked thus together-what would Lincoln
say:
He held that toll should have the highest place
In all the land, east, west ana north and
Held that the sweat of no true toiler's face
should fall for bread TO fill auothers mouth.
Behold the reign of putocratic greed.
The few who rise the many who decay,
The classes surfeit and the masses need.
The wealth. the want-ah what would Lin
coin say:
What would he say: Speak out. o honored
dust.
Send forth an answer from thy patriot gave!
Shall yon bright flag, our nations hope and
trust,
Float once again above covering slave:
Is this republic, reared in blood and Tears,
Doomed to decline and pass in sh anne away:
Speak out. thou mentor OF our better years,
We wait to hear what Lincoln's tomb will
say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
Volcanic EruptioDs

Are grand, but skin eruPtions rob life
CT Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also old running and fever
sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
warts, cuts. bruises, burns. scalds,
chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth Drives out pains and
aches. Only 25 cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hart & Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
Sure lie Was Irish.

"Why do you think this man who
almost drove over you was Irish?"
Because 1 threatened TO lick him."
"Well?"
well. instead Of driving on about
his business. ,he got down from his
wagon and wanted to fight."-Chieago
Times Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

IT is, after all, somewhat amusing
90 witness the persistent efforts of
such papers a. the Chicago Chronicle
To counsel the democratic party as to
the wisest course to pursue at the
outset of the coming state and ma
tional campaigns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
The Standard Oil AGGREGATION doe

The Standard Oil aggregation does
not stop at oil. The surplus wealth
Of the concern is SO great and its
money power so vast that it is able to
com bine with the Rothschilds and con-
troll the copper output of the world.
The profits of this combination last
year from the rise of 6 cents in the
price of copper are estimated at $25.-
400 HnD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
4 Little Known Fact.

That the majority of serious dis
eases originated in disorder of the
kidneys. Foley's Kidney cure is guar
anteed. Try it today if you're no
feeling well. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
OUR DUTY TO Porto RICO.
(From President Mckinley Mes
aaHP Tn G,nnRrPaa.l

Since the cession Porto Rico has
been denied the principal markets she
had long enjoyed. and our tariffs
have been continued against her pro-
ducts as when she was under Spanish
sovereignty. The markets of Spain
are closed 70 her products except upon
terms TO which the commerce of all
nations IS subjected. The island or
Cuba, which used to buy her cattle and
tobacco without custom duties, now
imposes the same duties upon these
products as from any other country en-
tcTing her ports. She has. therefore.
lost her free intercourse with Spain
and Cuba. without any compromising
benefits in this market. Her coffee was
little known and not in use by our peo-
pie. and, therefore. there was no de-
mand hc5c for this one of her chief pro-
ducts. The markets OF the United
States should he opened up To her
products.
Our plain duty IL to abolish all
customs tariffs between the United
states and Porto Rico. and give her
products free access to our mar
kets.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

LAGER" in the war dispatches has
no reference to beer IL means a Beer
camp. : drift = = river ford. 4
-.kopis'' Is = small hillock. Al Arr.
kander' is white mar born IN South
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

THE Chicago Tribune says the octo-
pus will never be killed by shouting.
We'll. not by republican shouting
Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
Announcements

trrmincd to become q candidate for the demo
cratic nomination for the office of township
collector. and to that end respectfully solicit
the support OF all who deem me worthy and
deserving. b. II. KIMBALL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

thereby announce myself as a candidate for
the democratic nomination for township col
ectOr. and solicit the endorsement of my
friends. FRED WHISTLER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

7 would respectfully announce that l will
be candidate for township assessor, at the
coming town election, subject to the decision
Of the democratic city convention.
j. r. JOHNSTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

AMERICAN coal is sold cheaper in
Paris, France, than in Philadelphia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
THE ARGUS.

In THE NAME or }. W. POTTER
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28
MARsHAL1TowN. IOWA. wIDN EsDAY NoyEMBER ss 1900
other than removal. provided these
tribal tax laws are To- he in force for


dix years hence.
The governors Of the Chickasa,w and
Choctaw nations recently submitted q
joint communication to the interior dee
partment protesting against the man
iner OF surveying and plating towns
provided in the Indian appropriation
act, claiming it to be in violation Of
their agreement. Townsite commits
sions were then instructed, wherever
the towns.desired, and it is in the inter-
est OF the towns, to plat suitable park
at $40 per acre and that ten acres
should be deemed sufficient.
Recommendation Is made for modi-
hcation Of section Of the Curtis act.
so as to authorize the secretary of the
interior to Investigate land improve
ment contracts and remove non-citi-
gems, giving the latter the right 10 ap-
peal to the United States court to re-
gain possession. Other recommended
tions are that the present system and
rate of taxes be superseded by uni-
form system, fixed upon non-citizens
engaged in business. to be collected by
rules and regulations Of the interior de-
partment, and used for the common
good; the withdrawal Of a sufficient
amount OF the Cherokee nation funds
from the United States treasury to pay
all their outstanding Indebtedness, and
| additional legislation providing that
until allotment citizens may rent their
proportion OF agricultural or grazing
4 lands for such purposes only.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28
ON TIE ANXIOUS S[AI
Approach Of the Big Battle Ship
Kentucky Alarms the sublime
Forte.
Inquiries at Washington to Ascer.
tain the Exact Mission Of the
Vessel.
Turkish Ministers Hold Conference
and 1t is Said Assumed Defiant
Attitude

Washington, Nov. 2s.-The battieship
Kentucky arrived at Smyrna this
morning.
New York. Nov 2s-Cable advices say
the Vienna Tageblatt publishes dis
patch from constantinople to the effect
that the Turkish ministers held con-
ference to determine whether or not
the sending OF the United States bat
tieship Kentucky to Smyrna should be
regarded as an act of hostility. The
home minister urged severance of
diplomatic rela tions with the United
States and even went so far as to
threaten war unless the Kentucky is
withdrawn from Turkish waters. The
ministers express a belief that the Eu-
sropean powers would not permit us to
attack Turkey and the country there
fore is safe in taking defia attitude.
Washington, Nov. 2s.-Ali Ferough
Bey. Turkish minister here. called on
Secretary Hay today relative to the
visit of the big battieship Kentucky to
| Turkish waters. After his talk with
the secretary, the minister declared the
Kensucky's visit conveyed no menace
land had no bearing upon the diplomatic
lreiations between the two governments,
He asserted with great positiyeness
that the sultan cherished the hndliest
feelings toward Mckinley and their re-
lations were most amicable.
Inquiry at the state department and
the navy department today as 70 the
Kentucky's mission ELECTED the simple
statement that the visit OF the battle
ship to Smyrna had no hostile signitl.
cance.
Meanwhile it is understood the nego-
tiationa between Griscom, our charge
d'affaires at Constantinople, and the
porte for settlement Of the mission,
ary claims and the question as to, DR.
Norton.s exeauatur as consul at Har
poot are progressing, With Indication.
that compromise will be arranged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28
CONFUSION IN TERRITORY.
Present Laws Inadequate to Meet Ex-
isttnR Conditions

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The annual re-
port Of the United States Indian In
spector for the Indian territory calls
attention to the fact that the territory.
embracing nearly 20,0O0,00O acres, is
owned in common by citizens of the
various tribes. comprising Indians, me-
groes and intermarried whites, aggrs-
eating s4750 people, including freed
men. within the borders of which also
are located some 100000 whites, or non
citizens. who have no title to property
and are without representation in the
government Of the territory, until the
lands are appraised and allotted by the
commission to the Ave civilized tribes,
lands in townsites disposed OF and
tribal governments have become ex-
tinct over Indian territory. Federal
laws apply in other Instances and the
secretary OF the interior is charged by
law with the enforcement OF rules and
regulations governing other matters.
Sucn a condition renders affairs SO
complicated that 1t is not surprising
when courts and eminent lawyers differ
as to the proper construction OF the
law, that people are frequently at a loss
to determine what laws apply or who
is authorized to enforce them.
In view OF the combined refusal o1
lnon-citizens within the Chickasaw and
Choctaw nations to comply with t1se
tribal laws and OF the fact that tl,N only
remedy Is to remove them, the report
recommends that congress prescfibe I
penalty. the same - III the states. foi
seizure and sale of prdperty sallcleni
ITO pay taxes due, or tliat Sosne o3hei
method bs adopssd 20 S0gnpA payment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28
Thank.glvine Game.
Special 10 Times-Republlcan.

Special to oTimes-Republican
Iowa Falls, Nov. 2S-The foot ball in
this city will be closed on Thanksgiving
day with a game that has just been arr
ranged between the athletic teams Of
Webster City and this city. Both elev-
ems are considered about equal in weight
and proficiency and good game is an
ticipated. Among the other games in
this section that will attract consldera-
BILE attention is the contest between the
Eldora Athletics and the Iowa STATE
College Of Anes. The former team has
not met defeat this season and has
played several tie games, and the game
tomorrow will undoubtedly prove the
hardest Of the season In this county. The
Hampton team. which has won several
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28

udy, COOleT III lllG SklIeIlS SOulAA "
night; warmer in the north Thursday.
PAGE ONE.
NEWS:
ultimatum to China Vetoed.
Turkey Aroused BY United States.
Bad Wreck Near Beaver. Pa.
Cruiser Yosemite Sinks.
Terrible Tragedy in Utah.
Allison on Work Of Congress
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Death Of Senator Davis.
The Election Pluralities.
Crusade Against New York VICE.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS.
"A Tragedy at Montour.
Boy Incendiary at Nevada.
Iowa Falls Man Missing.
News of the State.
A Corner on Corn.
Senator Davis Demise.
PAGEs Foys AND FIVE.
EDITORIAI:
Great Reasons For Thanks.
Topics and Press Comment.
Iowa Items and News.
What More Than Wages?
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
May Sue For Cigarett Taxes.
A Mystery Solved.
Several Deaths.
Local Miscellany.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND GENERAL:
Special Grain Letter by Wire.
Phillips Corn Corner OFF.
Two Arrests in Barker Case
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28

nal today that Kruger, replying to- the
question whether he had any intention
OF making his future home in the United
States, said: never contemplated
going to America to live. altho I have
received several pressing Invitations to
do go. am seriously considering, how
ever. short visit to the United States
The severe hards ship of winter travel
would not deter me- old as am,'if I
was sure I could accomplish any good
for my oppressed country Davitt adds
that 1t is, almost certain Kruger will not
visit America. and the entire cabinet Of
the South African republic Is opposed
to the idea, the unanimous opinion be-
ling that the Mckinley administration
will q nothing whatever for the Boer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-28
triumphs in this section this season. will
meet the Mason City team in the lat
ter city Thanksgiving and settle the
championship Of that part OF Iowa.
A BANK. ROBBERY
Mask ed Ro obbers Employ Bold Meth
DDS and secure $4,000 at Emden,
Ill.-one Man Murdered.

Ill.-One Man Murdered.
Lincoln, Ill, Nov 2s.-The Farmers
Bank of Emden vas blown open and
robbed this morning by four masked
desperadoes. A citizen named Alberts
was awakened by the first explosion and
:hastened to the bank. He was bound,
gagged and held a prisoner in the bank
while the work was being completed. To
open the doors of the vault two more
blasts We're made, Alberts being left in
the bank during the explosions, the rob-
bers stepping outside. After securing
between $4,000 and $4,000 the robbers es-
capped to Delevan on hand-car. There
they were met by Night Policeman
Sanford, who tried to arrest them. One
of the robbers shot Sanford thru the
body. He was fatally injured. At Dele
van Junction the men boarded the
north bound hummer" on the Alton,
and between there and Bloomington all
traces of them were lost. The engineer
reports that while going at fifty miles
an hour one of the men jumped at a
point near MINER.