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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
STRIKES END IS NEAR
Seems to Be the Sentiment At All
The Points of Information
In the East.
EXPECTED TO BE OFF" NEXT WEEK
On Ten Per Cent, Increase In Wages
Offered by the Operators
MitchelFs Views.

Hazelton, Sept. 29.-President
Mitchell said this morning that he
had received no further Information
on the subject of settlement of the
strike. but intimated that something
might turn up during the course of
the day.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
last night to blow up with dynamite
shanty occupied by William She
leol. a non-striker, at Green Ridge,
near here. All the mines operated
yesterday in the Lehigh Valley are
working today.
New York, Sept. 29.-Anthracite
coal is quoted at dollar ton cheap
er today. This is taken as an indica-
tion that the railroads regard an early
settlement of the strike probable.
New York. Sept 29.-The Herald
says this morning: One of the men
who has participated in the plans for the
settlement of the anthracite coal min
erS' strike, and is familiar with all the
facts and attendant circumstances,
said in an interview last night: The
rumor that negotiations looking to the
settlement OF the strike are off is un
true. My belief is that the strike will
come to an end some time early next
week. 1t Will not be ended by IL blare
of trumpets or by sweeping general or
derS. but by the men quietly going to
work in colliery after colliery, day
after day, at the 10 per cent. advance.
There is no inclination to recognize
Mitchell in any way. but as Il ma tier of
fact the miners really deserve the 10
per cent. advance. and they probably
would have obtained it anyhow when
the question first came up if so many
of the members of the different boards
of directors of the mining companies
had not been away on their vacations.
Significant Trend of Prices.
prices foranthTacite coal in this
city have today dropped 80 or 10 cents
per ton. indicating that the end is in
sight and the rush of the retailers TO
buy from the wholesalers is almostl en-
-tiEely stopped
other Signs of N Settlement.
! L. Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Broke His Neck.

NfarsEdeld. Wis. Sept. 22.-GOttlieb
FIeischmanu. "A leading farmer living
tV-o miles north Of the city. fell a dis
fauce Of twenty feet in his barn. strJk-
ing on his head. His neck WIS broken
and he died almost instantly. lie was
u; Nnnr.S of rwn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Yerkes Goes Into London Railways.

London. Sept. 29.-Chas. T. Yerkes,
Of Chicago and New York, was yester-
day elected chairman of the new
board Of directors of the Charing
Cross. EuSton and Hampstead Under
ground railroad. The fOrmalitieS were
completed in London i'll Il few min
utes. a. \. Hausmann was elected
treasurer. and II. c. Davis secretary
of the board of directors. The former
will receive 100000 for negotiating the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Drowned at Sea.

NAgaEaki, Sept. ga Norwegian
steamer was sunk and As of her pas
sengers and crew were drowned as
the result of collision with the jap
anese steamer Ise-Maru.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29

Clarinda. la. Sept. 29.-A cyclone
nearly destroyed SharpS. Il small town
east of here Tuesday night. The rail
WAY station. two churches. railroad
water tank. box ears. loaded crOn cribs
half a dozen dwellings. were all blown
down. one man was hurt 10y buggy
overturning on him. The storm also
struck Newmarket. a larger town. de-
molishing "A few smaller houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Scores on the Ball Field.

Chicago. Sept. t.29.-Following are the
records at base ball made yesterday
by League clubs: At Pittsburg-Cin-
cinnati 1. Pittsburg s; at New York
- Philadelphia {. New York 3; at
Brooklyn-BOton 3. Brooklyn >; at ST.
Louis-Chicago ,, st. Louis 3-eleven
innings, darkness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29

London. Sept. 29.-tirodt Britain
has sent note To the Dutch govern
urcut. according To u dispatch from
Amsterdam tu The Daily Mail, which
contains a warning that if Kruger is
allowed to carry bullion or state
archives on board the Dutch warShip
which i To bring him 10 Europe it will
br regarded a. a breach of neutrality
ON the part of the Netherlands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Teller County (Colo.) Demo-
Gratis Blame Senator for
Disturbances.
BUT DEPL0RE THE INCIDENT.
Bringing of Roosevelt to the
State Under Such Aus
pices Condemned
IN STRENUOUS LANGUAGE.

Victor. Colo, Sept. 29.-The Teller
county democratic convention unani-
Inously adopted resolutions condemn
ing the spirit Of intolerance and dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
30 Attempt to Assn..innte Roo.eve1t.

Pueblo, Colo. Sept 29.-In regard to
the report printed III the east as to Il
plot TO aSSaSsinate RooSevelt'S party
byltalian anarchists upon the arrival
of the special train at the Union sta
ton Thursday night, Mayor West and
Chler OF Police Grimm made the roIIoW-
ing statement last night: There is
nothing to it and the report is IL false
one. manufactured from whole cloth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29

Duluth. Sept. 29.-JUdEe Ensign. IN
the district court yesterday. sentenced
Eandes Abrahamsou. a l9-ycar-old hoy
who confessed to setting thirteen fires
in Duluth last spring. TO ten years q {
hard labor ia the state penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
PRINCE TUAN INCLUDED.
Loses His Salary, His Ser
wants and in Addition is
To Be Tried.
BEFORE IMPERIAL COURT.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Consul
Goodnow, at Shanghai, informs the
state department that the Chinese
director of railways and telegraphs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29

on rne plaza opposite the cathedral.
burned ut Il laIe hour Thursday The
loss is estimated at $3.50, 900. 1t was
panies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Two More Deaths.

Glasgow. Sept. 29.-rwo more
deaths of bubonic plague are re-
ported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Chicago stock Exchange

Chicago stock Exchange Failure.
Chicago. Sept. 29.-The suspension
of u. G. Peters & Co. is announced on
the stock exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Grent rirc In the Ctty of MeNiee.

Mexico City. Sept. 29.-The dry goods
store called La Valencia. and SITUATED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
Other Sign. of n Settlement.

Shenandoah, Pa, Sept. 29.-Sherif
Toole late yesterday afternoon came
up from PottSville and held Il lengthy
with General Goblin at the
latter'S headquarters. His trip is said
to have been caused by the reports that
the strike was approaching settle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-29
PRINCE TUAy.

Continued on Fifth Page.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS.
Secretary Gage Reports Surplus Of S7e,.
527,060 for the Year.

The report OF Secretary OF the Treas
ury Gage, which was sent to Congress
Tuesday, says that the receipts OF the
Government for the year ended June
30, were 5000 5o5,4SI, and the expendi-
lures $5oo,o6S,57I, showing a surplus OF
$40, 527, 600. As compared with the pre-
vious fiscal year, the receipts increased
$5S,6I5,426, and expenditures decreased
$II7,35S,3SS. Mr. Gage estimates the
revenue for the fiscal year ending June
80. 1901, at $6S7,77S253, and the ex-
perdltures at $6o7,773,253, leaving sur
plus OF $4,000. 900 For the year end
ing June 80, 1902, his estimate is for
S7I6,633,o4a OF revenue and 5000, 324Sol {
OF expenditure. In the year ended Sep
tember 80, notes and certificates OF the
value OF $523,Io2,ooo were impressed
with the. seal OF the department and pre-
pared for issue, as against $562, ,4I2ooo
in the IL months preceding. A largely
increased share OF the new currency
was OF the denominations OF $50 and un-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
Persia to ADOPT Russian Policy.

A Russian correspondent at Theran
Shah's journey in Europe and especially
his splendid reception at St. Petersburg,
have produced strong impression up
on him and paved the way for the Rus
sofcation OF Persia. A new loan Of
C 100000 has been effected for forti-
ficating the harbors in the Persian gull
purchasing arms and recognizing the
army under Russian instructions.
Now that Russia's influence in that
country has been thoroughly establish
ed, she wishes Persia to be strong
enough to resist any attack on the part
of England, from the sides OF India, in
the event OF conflict between Russia
and English interests on the shores Of
the Persian gulf.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
INSURGENTS RETRsATlNG.
American Soldiers Capture Much Ammunition
and Take Prisoners.

kilograms from Manila, dated Sunday
say: While the captures OF supplies and
the occupation OF new points are quite
numerous those Involving actual fight
ing are comparatively few. Apparently
the insurgents are falling back at all
contested points, sacrificing their pos
sessions in most cases and satisfied to
save themselves.
\ detachment OF the Forty-sevcuth
United States volunteer infantry from
the island of Catanduanes, off the south
east coast OF Luzon. relinquished an at-
tempt TO land near Pandan. On anchor
ing the Americans were fired upon by
so rincmen and after a short engage
mcnt they cut the anchor chain and
sailed from Catanduanes with two killed
and two wounded. The names have not
yet been received here.
Capt Richard 7. Ellis OF the Thirty
third volunteer infantry. captured in tie
mountains near Bargar large quantity
OF Krag, Mauser and Remington am
munition, together with a signal outfit;
a printing press and other equipment.
All oi this was destroyed Thirty rifles
and several hundred cartridges were Sc
r,rcJ q, Victoria.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
Will Sue Webster Davis.

CT stav TheiIkuhl, OF Colorado
Springs, will sue Webster Davis for S3,-
600 for services rendered in connection
with the Boer war propaganda in TIE
United States.
Thelkuhl, who is a photographer,
was employed in the patent office at
Washington when Davis, then assistant
secretary OF the interior, induced him
to give up his job and advertise for re-
cruits. About 10000 answers were re-
ccived. Davis took these in person to
President Kruger. His failure to re-
imburse Theilkuhl led to the suit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
GIVES HIS IDEA OF INDEMNITY
SECRETARY HAYS VIEW.
Thinks China Should Pay About Two Hundred
Million DoIlars-0nly on This Cues
iion is Friction Expected.

Two hundred million dollars is the
least China can expect to be called upon
to pay for her reign of terror. That
is the sum arrived at by Secretary Hay,
who has been figuring on the cost ci
military operations by the Powers while
waiting for answers to his suggestions
that the terms in the protocol about 10
be signed be so modified as to make
them possible OF execution.
1t is considered more likely, how
ever. that the sum demanded will be
about 5000, ,ooo, 600, because il is evident
that several OF the European Powers are
preparing to place fancy prices on the
cost of their expeditions to the Celestial
Kingdom. Germany's idea some time
ago, before she raised the pay OF her
officers. was S5o,ooo,o 600. II every Power
should charge in that proportion Rus
sia. Great Britain and Japan alone
would charge more than S2ooooooco,
without any payment for property and
lives destroyed Secretary Hay believes
he has convinced the foreign Offices that
there can be no settlement unless the
spirit OF fairness and moderation die
tates such terms as China can meet.
hence his belief that there will be bat
little trouble in agreeing upon the
treaty,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
CABLE FLASHES.

The census returns show Berlin has
a population OF I,3S4345, compared with
I,677 ,3oI in 1906.
President Kruger, OF the Transvaal,
was received in audience by Queen Will
helmina, of Holland
Holland and Portugal sever diplo-
matte relations as result of the dispute
over consulate at Lourenzo Marquee.
Fighting continues at Buena Ventura,
Colombia, which is still held by the in
surgents against the government army
Through carelessness eight persons at
Sandviken, Sweden, have been poisoned
by drinking tea. Three OF them are
dead.
Official statistics just published show
decrease during I8oo-Iooo in both the
customs and internal revenue receipts
OF Norway.
A fire at Borlaenge, near Faiun, Swe-
den, rendered $50 persons homeless and
caused damage to the amount OF half a
million kroner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
SERMON STARTS TROUBLE.
Rev. John W. Wohl Killed by Hon. s. Davis
Stokes al Willlamson-S,okes Was
mortaIly Wounded.

PROSTATE from wounds inflicted by
his antagonist, Attorney s. Davis Stokes,
OF Williamson, w. Va, Wednesday ai-
ternoon shot and instantly killed Rev.
John w. Wohl. after the most sensa-
tional duel this end OF the State has ever
seen. Stokes himself is dangerously
wounded and may yet die.
Stokes is one OF the most prominent
lawyers of Mingo county; he is referee
in bankruptcy, and in the /, last CAM
paign was a candidate for State Senate
in the Fifth district. Wohl was high
ly respected clergyman of the Presby-
terian church south, while both moved
in the highest circles OF society.
Back OF the quarrel which brought
about the latter's death, is sermon
which Rev. Mr.. Wohl preached more
than a month ago. in which he took
occasion to score numerically the pas
times OF the social set in which the at
torney moved High words came at a
meeting between the two men Wednes-
day afternoon. and before bystanders
could realize what was coming the in
terchange of shots had begun, Stokes
falling first. and from his side firing the
ball that pierced the minister's brain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
THE INTERIOR REPORT.
The Indian Service Has Cost Over S368,
100000 ln Ito Years.

The report OF Secretary OF the In
terror Hitchcock says that the expendi-
lures on account of the Indians during
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1000,
were $Io,I75,Io6 and the total expended
by the government on the Indian SER
vice from March 4, 1880, was S36S, ,35S,
2I7. The number of Indians receiving
ratons is 45,27o. During the year 49,
453SS7 acres OF public lands were sold,
for which the government was paid S4,-
os6,SI2
There were on June 80, 3S forest reser-
vations. embracing 46772,I2o acres.
The total of pensioners on that date
was ooS52o an increase OF 2,oIo, as
compared with the previous year. The
annual value OF the pension roll was
$I3I534544, decrease of $S3,4I7 from
the preceding year. Mr.. Hitchcock
recommends legislation that would en-
able disputed pension cases to be ad-
Indicated in the courts. There has been
disbursed for pensions and the expenses
OF the pension laws from 1866 to 1000
the srm OF $2,6I2, ,3276IS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
FUNSTON WHIPPED REBELS.
Took His Cavalry Across River ard Drove
Cfi insurgents.

More activity is shown in the opera
tions in northern and southern Luzon.
Gen. Funston, with Troop A, OF the
Fourth cavalry, and a score Of scouts,
encountered 100 insurgents posted on
the opposite bank OF the Nehico river.
The Americans charged across the
stream and the enemy retreated, firing
from cover. They left four dead on the
field. a native who was captured re-
ported that Fagin deserter from the
Twenty-fourth infantry, who has been
active with the Filipnos with party OF
two cavalrymen, had been wounded.
Lieut.. Morrow, with 50 men from the
Forty-seventh regiment, attacked and
occupied Bulcan. While returning,
these troops encountered Col, Victoris,
occupying an entrenchcd position, with
80 rifles and 800 bolomen. Lieut. Nor
rows force charged and drove the enc
my from their position. with heavy loss.
Preceding the fight the expedition had
captured Mai. Flores and several OF his
followers.
An engagement is reported to have
occurred near San Rogue in which, ac-
cording to natives, so rebels were kill
ed. Several minor encounters and cap
tures are reDOrted
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
Crisis in Germany.

The winter session OF the German
Reichstag, recently inaugurated, marks
the beginning OF what perhaps will be
the most important legislative campaign
since the beginning of the empire, ac-
cording to Consul General Mason, at
Berlin, in report to the state depart
ment at Washington. Besides the dis
cussion OF Germany's policy in respect
10 China, he says, it also is expected
that there will be introduced during the
year not only new schedule of import
duties but the issue as to whether the
several commercial treaties with other
nations which expire by limitation in
1908, shall be re-enacted, with modif-
cations, or abandoned with the demand
OF the extreme protectionists, or Agra
rian party
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
HIS ASSA|LNNTS WERE TOO SLOW
A BLOODY FRAY.
West Virginia Merchant Shot Down Two Men
TO Defend HimseIf-Exonerate
by The Coroner.

kilograms from Panther, w. Va, say:
DR.. Thompson, OF Wiliamsport, Pa,
and Adam Bailey, of this place, were
shot and instantly killed by James II.
Chambers, prominent local merchant,
Wednesday night.
DIR. Thompson came here from Will
iamsport several months ago, where he
took position as surgeon for the Pan
ther Lumber Company. which is one of
the largest concerns OF its kind in the
State. Recently he decided to leave
affairs were settled and his family left
Tor their former home in Pennsylvania
two weeks ago. The doctor remained
behind to dispose OF some OF his office
furniture. He sold a portion of his
furniture to Mr.. Chambers, and this
caused the trouble that led to his death.
When settling the deal the men came
to blows. Then Chambers ordered the
doctor to leave his store. The latter did
so, but returned soon afterwards, carry
ing revolver in his hand. He told
Chambers that one OF the two must die,
and that right speedily. Thompson NJ
sooner entered than Chambers. withou,
rising from. his chair, fired His aim
was good The doctor fell, shot through,
| the breast.
Adam Bailey, former business part
ner of Chambers, was coming up the
street, heard the shots and saw the doc.
tor fall. He was an intimate friend oI
the Pennsylvania. Rushing into the
store, boiling with rage, Bailey pulled
his revolver. He leaped over thC
corpse OF DIR. Thompson to get into the
store.
That was cowardly murder." cried
Bailey to Chambers, "and vou will have
to kill me or | will kill YOU
No sooner were the words uttered BY
Bailey than Chambers raised his weapor
and fired. The contents entered Bailey.
breast, passing through his body anr
making a hole large enough to drop AZ
egg through. He fell in the store. bu
Chambers dragged the body outside an,
laid il beside that OF Dr. Thompson
where he lei! them.
Both corpses lay in the street unit
after midnight, when the coroner's in
quest was held At his prelimnar,
hearing Chambers was exonerated. II,
is brother OF Judge Chambers. OF hi
judicial district, and is one' OF the bes
known men OF this county.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
AN AGREEMENT At PEKlN.
The Views Of the United States Have Pre-.
vailed In the Issues.

The State department has been in
formed that the foreign ministers at
Pekin have reached an agreement which
was submitted to the home offices, Sec
retary Hay cabled Mr.. Conger authoriz-
alton TO sign the agreement on behalf
OF the United States.
In the issues relating to punishment
and indemnity the views of the United
States have prevailed. Punishments are
to be the severest that can be inflicted
by the Chinese government. As to in
demnity, the Chinese government is TO
formally admit its liability and the mat
ter is to be left for future negotiation.
1t was understood that on the other
points the French proposition has form
ed the basis OF the agreement.
kilograms from Berlin say: The Chi
nese minister there has handed the for
eign office a telegram from Ii Hung
Chang that Sih LANG. new governor OF
Shan Ii. has publicly executed upward
OF so rebel leaders and asserting that
he is otherwise acting with the greatest
severity in the suppression OF the Box
ers and energetically protecting the
missionaries.
The telegram conveys the thanks N
Emperor Kwang Hsu and the empress
dowager for the moderation OF the de-
mands OF the powers and says that their
maiesties are anxious to return TO Pekin
as soon as circumstances will permit, and
are eager to arrive at an understanding
with the powers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
Bought West Virginia Land.

1t is understood that Wilson Lee
Camden, OF Baltimore, has negotiated
the sale to ex-senator Henry G. Davis
and Senator Stephen B. Elkins, of
West Virginia, OF $4,000 acres in Bar
bour and Upshur counties, West Vir-
gnia. 1t is said that the property con-
tains extensive. coal DEPOSITS and that
the purchasers will open the mines.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad ex-
tends through a portion OF the field,
but it is said that the West Virginia
Central railroad will be extended from
Belington when operations are begun.
The tract adjoins the property OF the
Century Coal Company.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
BOXERS ACTIVE IN WESTERN CHINA
ANOTHER MASSACRE.
Tactai Ordered the Death Of Twelve Europeans
at kwoi Hua Cheng--An Uprising
Threatened al Pekin.

Telegrams from Peking. dated Satur-
day, say: Captains Wingalc and Ryder,
who accompanied the expedition to Kali
gan, returned to-day. During their abb
sence they visited several places TO
which the Germans did not go, but they
encountered no opposition. They learn
cd that some twelve Europeans, mostly
Swedish and Norwegian missionaries,
besides Captain Watts Jones, were mas
sacred at Kwei Hut Cheng by orders OF
the taotai. and that 100 native Christians
had also been put to death. The de
tails of the outrages are most revolving.
Captains Wingale and Ryder visited the
Belgian station, where the priests III
charge and 1000 converts had sustained
a prolonged siege by Boxers and i'm
perial troops. They were informed
that other stations further west are still
besoiged, not only by the Boxers, but
by Chinese troops acting under orders
from the authorities, and this in spite
OF the assurances by the plenipoten-
tiaries that the government is doing its
utmost 20 suppress outrageS.
Chinese carrying concealed weapons
are arrested daily in Peking Natives
allege that December 10 has been fixed
as the date for rising against the for
cigners in the capital. No alarm is
felt, however, as the troops here are
sufficiently numerous to deal with a
rising should one occur.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-12
COULD INVADE ENGLAND.
Gen. Ecrcler Makes Sensational Speech
In the French Senate.

Telegrams from Paris say Gen. Mer-
cier caused a deep sensation in the Sem
ate Tuesday, during the debate on the
naval bill, by pointing out the case by
which England could be invaded He
demanded that the government intro
duce into the plans for mobilization Of
the army the navy methods for the
rapid embarkation and debarkation OF
an eXpeditionary corps. The president,
NJ. Fallieres, intervencd, declaring that
such proposals were ont of order.
Gen. Mercier said: The British navy
is powerful but it has many coasts 20
defend. France is numerically Eng
lands equal at certain points, and is
even her superior in the instruments OF
destruction. History furnishes many in
stances OF mutiny in the English navy
al the moment OF battle. A landing in
England is, therefore. not beyond real
iza.icn.
At this point protests were raised. and
NJ. Fallicres asked Gen Mercier not 10
enter into the details OF the scheme.
Gen. Mercier replied that the scheme
could "be held over the head OF Eng
land like the sword OF Damocles."