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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
NOME SITUATION IS GRAVE.
QuarnnttEs Declared Against the Camp
Owing to Smallpox.

Washington, July 24.-Captain J. T.
Cantwell, commanding the revenue cut
ter Nunivak, which operates in the Yu-
kon river and around St. Michaels
Alaska, has written n letter to Cap
tain Shoemaker. of the revenue cutter
service, explaining affairs at st.
Michaels. He says that the smallpox
epidemic at Nome has made it neces-
sary for the safety of ST Michaels
and the river settlements to es-
tablish a quarantine at st. Michaels.
Speaking of Cape Nome, Captain Cant
we'll says: The situation as regards
disease at Nome is a grave one. and
it is hoped that the true state of af-
fairs will be known in the states in
time to prevent more people from
crowding into that camp, which is al
ready in condition of congestion that
will have to be seen to be appre-
ciated.
THE lack of sanitation, even in the
crudest form, has rendered the place
a quagmire of disease-breeding filth,
and the wild struggle constantly going
on for every foot of space renders it
impossible to get anything done in the
way of cleaning up the town. 1t Will
be 4 merciful providence if there is not
Il plague started there before the end
of the summer and if the smallpox
cannot be subdued before the cold sets
in nothing on earth can prevent it
spreading to all adjacent camps"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
PEKING ISSUES AN EDICT.
Commands the Suppression of the Rebels
and Protection of Foreigners.

and Protection of Foreigners,
Washington. July 24.-The govern
ment here has received from Minister
Wu an edict of the Chinese govern
ment which is dated July Il, COM
manding all the authorities to protct
foreigners and oppress rebels against
the government. The edict evidently
considers the attack on Tien-Tsin un-
warranted, for while declaring the pur-
pose of the Chinese government To pay
all foreign losses which were caused
by violence of the Chinese people it
especially eXcepts losses the result Of
the fighting at Tien-Tsin.
The state department has received
a dispatch from Goodnow. the consul
general at Shanghai, dated yesterday,
saving that Prince Tuan wires that an
officer OF the tsung-li-yamen say all the
ministers on the 18th; that none was
injured. and that no attack was at that
time being made. The trouble with
this Dispatch trouble Minister WI
cannot explains that il directly con-
tradicts the alleged Conger dispatch,
which was also supposed to be OF the
18th. and which declared the situation
critical at that time.
After mature consideration the of
ficials of the state department have
come to the conclusion that by a tele-
graphic error the name OF the inform
ant of Consul General Goodnow has
been turned in to ''Tuan" from
Yuan" The later is the famous Yuan
Shih Kai. the governor of the province
of Shantung. He has from the first
divided with Sheng, the director OF
posts and telegraphs at Shanghai. the
distinction OF being the only means of
communication between Peking and the
outside world
A ChefOo telegram tells how n force
OF United States and British troops at
tackled a large force Of Chinese Friday
at Tien-Tsin and routed il. capturing
eight large modern guns. killing and
wounding many Chinese and tossing
not n single man themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24

consistent with Ine SIaTement or prln-
ciples laid down by Secretary Hay in
his identical note to the powers; and
that ii accepts as truthful the Chinese
statements relative to the safety of the
foreign ministers at Peking.
1t would not, of course, be possible
to take even the initial steps toward
mediation were either party to the
negotiations to entertain openly dis
trust of the accuracy of the state
ments of the other. There must be con-
fidence between them. The United
States answer does not go to the
length of the French answer TO a SINH
lar appeal in laying down conditions
which the Chinese government could
not meet-even if so disposed-if it
actually is struggling for its own ex-
istence. 1t does, however, look to the
immediate relief of the foreign mis-
sionaries in Peking, and to the protec
ton of all foreigners. missionaries and
traders in China. and to the reStora-
tion of order.
With that much accomplished the
state department feels that it can
properly approach the powers with
the Chinese propositions for a settle
ment for what has occurred. The Chi
neSe appeal came TO Secretary Hay
Sunday through Minister Wu. The
secretary promptly telegraphed it to
the president at Canton and after TAX
ing n full day for its consideration the
presidents answer came yesterday aft
ernoon to the state department. 1t was
put in the proper diplomatic form and
4 copy delivered to Minister WI, who
is to forward it to his own govern
ment.
The last of the answers to Secre-
tary Hays note reciting the Conger
message have cone, and all of them
i'll terms polite and diplomatic express
utter incredulity in the authenticity of
the Conger message. Consul General
GOodnow, himself a man of good judg-
ment, also cabled warning to Secre-
tary Hay against the acceptance OF
the message without confirmation. But
the state department has fully consid-
cred the message in all of its aspects,
has carefully weighed the numerous
objections and suspicious put forth
here and in Europe. and without guar
anteeing the authenticity of the mes
sage feels it be a matter of prime
duty to act upon the theory that it is
genuine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24

that the democrats would rise up in
the excitement and that the men in
the lobbies would shoot them down.
On the day of the assassination
witness said he was in the barber shop
in the basement of the executive
building. Immediately after the
shooting witness said Henry Youtsey
ran into the basement, coming from
the steps leading up to the secretary
of states office. Youtsey did not stop
but ran out of the room. He held his
coat as if he had some kind of an OBJ
ject concealed under it. The shots
sounded to the witness as if they were
fired from the secretary of states
office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Relief OF KumassI Announced.

London. July 24.-Advices Just re-
ceived here say that Colonel Will
cocks. the commander of the relief
column in Ashanti, describes his en-
trance into Kumassi on July Is as
presenting scene of horror and DESC
lation, burned houses and putrid bodies
being visible on all sides. He adds that
the native soldiers were too weak to
stand. and that the British officers
thanked God for the relief, as a few
more days they declared would have
seen the end. Colonel Willcocks left
the garrison we'll supplied with food
and ammunition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
NO DISCRIMINATION, SAYS JAP.
MikadO Will Insist on That Point in the
United States.

MikadO Will Insist That Point I'm the
United States.
Denver. July Ex-Governor Thomas
yesterday received n brief communica-
ton from Secretary of State Hay, in
closing an extended letter from n.
Nabeshima. the Japanese charge daft
faires at Washington. The letter is
in the nature of n demand upon the
part of the imperial government Of
Japan that the Colorado state board OF
health raise the quarantine on Japa-
nese subjects on account of bubonic
plague.
The japanese. according to Mr.. Ma
beshima's statement. should not be in
cluded with the Chinese in anything.
He says they are not given to plague
and never have been. In concluding
he states very plainly that the imperial
government of Japan will insist that
the race shall not be Disseminated
against.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
WE WILL HELP All SIN.
But First the President Insists on Certain
Necessary Conditions.

Washington. July 24.-The presi-
dent has heard TO the appeal of the
Chinese government as transmitted
through Minister WI. and has signi-
fed his Willingness 10 mediate be-
tween the imperial government and
the powers. hut only upon conditions
which first must be met by the Chinese
government The exact nature of the
terms proposed by the state depart
ment cannot be stated 1t is known.
hnv-ver.- that the anSSyer is entirely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Muntiny on Board n Tug.

Racine, Wis, July 24.-The crew of
the Chicago tug Perfecuon mutinied in
port Sunday. and the captain of the
tug is reported to have struck the
leader of the muntiny with an ak. The
crew spent several hours here, having
Il good time about the town. When
they returned to the tug the captain
found fault with them for their actions
and the men refused to take the tug
out of the harbOr. The captain quar-
relied with one of the men and. seizing
an ak. struck him, it is said. The man
fell as il dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
scorp. on the BaII Field.

Chicago, July 24.-Following are the
scores made by League base ball clubs
yesterday: At Boston-St. Louis 4.
Boston ,: at Brooklyn - Chicago ..
Brooklyn 7-darkneSs: at Philadelphia
Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 4-eleven
innings, darkness.
American League: At Chicago
CLEVELAND o, Chicago ,; at Milwaukee
Buffalo ;, Milwaukee l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Tragedy Attends Attempt to Place The Murderers
Under Arrest
TWO ARE DEAD ANo ONE is WOUNDED
Popuace Much Excited and Twenty thousand People at the
Scene of Shooting.

New Orleans, July "a. - Police
Captain Day and Policeman Lamb are
dead and Policeman Mora severely
wounded as the result of the en-
counter with Leonard Pierce and
Robert Charles. negroes whom the
officers attempted to arrest last night.
The shooting created tremendous
sensation. Twenty thousand people
are congregated in the vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Champatpn Man Win. Houor..

Champaign, Ills, July 24.-The first
American student to carry off the hon
ors of a class at the musical academy
in Budapest is a resident of this city.
He is the 19-year-old son of ID. Eisner
a wholesale grocer. Maurice Eisner is
q musical prodigy. He has studied
with some of the greatest masters of
the old country, and his graduation
with the hOnors of the class of 1900
gives him n claim to distinction. No
other American ever before was SO
h0uOrp1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
YELLOW FEVER IN THE ARMY

No Longer Any Doubt of the Existence of
the Disease In Cuba.
Washington, July PA dispatch
to the war department from Havana
says Gen. Lee has obtained informa-
ton that leaves no doubt of the ex-
istence of yellow fever in the 1st in
fantry at Pinar del Rio. There are
five suspected cases among the SOL
diers of the 1st infantry stationed at
Guanaiay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Young shoplitsr. Arre,t.d.

Merrill, Wis.,, July 24.-Three YOUTH
full shoplifters, Ella Boetcher. aged Ii !:
Emma Boetcher, aged IL, and Amelia
Krenka, aged o, were intercepted while
stealing in the Leader company's store
here. Investigation proves that they
have been operating for several
months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Chicken Hatched in an Egg Case.

Sioux Fails, :. d, July 24.-An un-
usual incident occurred in connection
with the opening of a case of eggs in
a butter and egg house at Parker.
Upon opening a case Of eggs an en-
ploye was astOnished 10 see little
chicken hop out of the box. apparently
none the worse for its long confine-
ment in the limited space since emerg-
ing from its shell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Bryan to visit New York.

New York, July 24.-The announce
ment was made at Democratic state
headquarters last night that Bryan
will visit New York state after Oct. I,
making six speeches in as many diff
ferent cities. He will talk in New
York city, Brooklyn. Syracuse, Buff
falo. Rochester and Utica.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Message from Taotai sheng.

London, July 24.-The Chinese min
lister, Sir Chih Chen LO Feng Luh. has
communicated to the press the follow
ing dispatch from Sheng, director gen
eraI OF Chinese railways and telegraphS
and taOtai of Shanghai. dated Shang-
hal, July 23: Information from Pc
ing dated July IS says that the tsung-
li-yamen deputed Won Jul, an under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
FAMINE SURE TO FOLLOW.
P..tiIeuce Looked for After the War at
Tien Tsin.

Shanghai. July 2S--The following
delayed dispatch from the Associated
Press correspondent at Tien Tsin
reached here today:
..Tien Tsin.-Fsmine and pestilence
are sure to strike the region of Tien
Tsin soon. Hundreds of thousands
OF Cinnamon are leaving their homes
in the districts where lighting is 60
ing on without means of support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Fred Grant to Go China.

Washington, July 2I.-Although the
orders have not been issued it is pretty
generally understood in military cir
cles that Brigadier General Frederick
ID. Grant and Brigadier General Thos.
II. Barry have been selected for as
signment to duty with the military di-
vision in China
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
MINISTERS IN DESPERATE STRAITS
FIghtIag Against Suffering aud Appeal
ing for Relief July 4.

London. July 24.-The foreign office
has received dispatch from the Brit
isb consul at Tien Tsin, dated the
21st, stating he had just received a
letter from Sir Claude Macdonald,
British minister at Pekin dated July
4. appealing for relief. There was
enough provisions at the legation to
last a fortnight. the letter said, but
the garrison WAS unequal to holding
out against the determined attack for
many days. There had been "a deaths
and about double that number
wounded. The foreign office thinks
the dispatch does not affect the main
question of the reported massacre of
the mem bers OF the legation of Pekin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Such the Latest Dispatch From Official Sources in China
to Minister Wu
HAVE BEEN PROTECTED AND FEO AS WELL
Correspondence Between the Emperor and the President Is
Made Public at Last

telegram from the French consul at
Chefoo. dated July 81, saying: THE
governor informs me that according to
reliable news from Peking all the for
eign ministers are safe. and the gov
eminent is taking all necessary steps
to deliver and protect them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24

Paris, July 24.-Commissioner Gen
eral Peck entertained at dinner last
evening the American athletes who
contested in the world amateur cham
piOnship contests in connection with
the Paris exposition. Consul General
GoWdV was present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
TWO BAD TRAIN WRECKS.

lision on Illinois Central.
Lacrosse. July PA passenger
train on the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul ran into landslide near Wa
basha this morning. The engineer
and fireman were killed and several
passengers injured, some seriously.
Mattoon, ILL.,, July 24.-An Illinois
Central train struck carriage at a
crossing here this morning, killing
Mrs. l.. NJ. Waller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Hay In Ohio.

Cleveland, July 24.-Secretary Hay
arrived here today from Washington
to attend the funeral of his wife's
mother, Mrs. Amasa Stone. After
the funeral services Hay will leave
for Canton for conference with Nc
Kiolov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
BeIgians Make a Demand.

Brussels, July 24.-In reply to the
demand of the Belgian government the
Chinese charge d'affaires says he has
telegraphed indirectly to the tsung-li-
yamen with Il view of placing the Bel
gian minister at Peking, Baron do
Ninck, in communication with Bel
gium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24

Cedar Rapids. Ia, July 24.-The an
nual encampment of the Forty-ninth
Iowa regiment will be held in this
city Aug. 7-15 and elaborate arrange
ments are being made for the enter
tainment of the soldiers. The encamp-
ment will be the first gathering of the
regiment since ii was mustered out of
service in Savannah in May. 1899. aft
er several months of duty in Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
MCCARTNEY PERsIs rs.
That the LegatIoners at Pehin are safe
Adding Something More of Moment

London. July 24.-Sir Halliday
Mccartney. counsellor and English
secretary to the Chinese legation in
London. asserted last evening that the
Peking legations were safe and about
10 proceed 10 Tien-Tsin-
Paris. July 24.-M. Delcasse, minis
Ter of foreign affairs, has received 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
MADE FAST TIME BACK, TOO

DeutschIand's Return Trip Is . Hum
mer.
London, July 24.-The new Ham
burg-American line steamer Deutsch-
land arrived at Plymouth from New
York this morning on her maiden
trip eastward, making a record run of
5 days, IA hours and 3 minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Capture of Panama City

New York. July pa dispatch re-
ceived by DR.. +. Lopeh. consul gen.
eral of Ecuador. from President Alfaro
seems to confirm the capture of Pana-
ma City by the Colon bian rebels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Leading south Dakota Citizen Dead.

Sioux Falls. s. u. July 24--Gil-
bert II. Lien. brother of the fusion
ist for governor of South Dakota. and
leading citizen of this city. died sud
denly Sunday of congestion of the
brain. He was on the streets Satur-
day. apparently in excellent health.
and his death was entirely unlocked
for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Is NEARING NAGAsAKL
Transport Grant with Chanse and sixth
Cavalry Travelling Rapidly.

Washington. July 24.-The war de-
partment has dispatches from Quar-
termaster Hyde, stating that the
transport Grant with Chaffee, the
commanding army in China and the
9th cavalry on board. was then re-
ported in the Inland sea and expected
to arrive at Nagasaki tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24
Thnaa Damaged LInea

London. July 24.-An official dis
patch received from Capetown the 23d
SAYS: The railroad northward is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24

Berlin, July 24.-Anu oleomargar.
inc trust has ben formed in Germany
to go into effect the beginning of next
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-24

now clear of Beers. The lines are
slightly damaged, but will soon be
clear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
THE SAGE OF BEDFORD.
Talks About the Bad Prospects fo,
Essno@, Hunting and Roads.
Especial Dispatch &c The Times.)

BEDFORD SPRINGS. VA. Dec. b
During the past summer there was quite
a crowd of hot weather visitors. but
since they departed dizziness has rclSned
supreme. Mr. tMaIben. the genial proprie-
tor of the Bedford Sprintis Hotel, takes
the change quite plliosophica!ly, and any
pleasant day may be seen sitting on his
front porch, hummng that old familiar
song When the Spring Time Comes" and
then again induiging in q soliloQuy about
Taras Halls.
The election created no excitement a5o1t
here tho the vote was about usual.
l think the people have come 10 the con-
clusion that SO anuoh talking was time
thrown away.
The roads are now being worked by
convicts, who have been in this neigh
isorhood more than a month. They are
certainly putting the roads in better con-
dition than l have ever seen them.
Hunters have had fine sport this fall,
and a great many birds have been killed
AS for the rabbits. wouldn't like to 81 re
the figures as to the mortality among
them, as might De accused OF Stretch-
ing my blanket
4 curious Feature of The game law is
that while Bedford and Campbell join for
twenty-five miles, the hunting season be-
gins at different times. Campbell the 18th
of October and Bedford November 1st. The
consequence is that people living near the
line lGay little attention to the law.
Christmas will soon be here. but I henr
Of no preparation to relieve the dullness.
The h'ckens are on a strike and eggs
are almost as scarce as hens teeth, and
one egg TO sixteen chickens is about all
that can be expected. Egg-nos at Christ
mas will be out of the question, and if
We are moved by the spirit It will be
whiskey straight.
Ear.y sown wheat is looking well. but
it is too early to predict what the harvest
will be.
Mr. Buck Witt, a worthy laboring man,
had three fingers cut off a few days ago
in a cutting machine Among other
things. he will find picking the banjo
more difficult operation thnn heretofore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
MARRIED LADIES
OF PETERSBURG
Have Delightful Evening With the
Gard Club.
THE PRIZE w N N { R S.
Wednesday Music Club Meet ut Mrs.
McIlwaines and Enjoy 4 Delight
full Programmed SuDscrip-
tion German Tor the Goth.
THE PRIZE w N N { R S.
Especial Dispatch to The Times


PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. 15.-Mrs. John
NInyler entertained the Married Ladies
Card Club at her home on Tuesday even
ing Four-hand tucl1re wits played Mrs.
Moyler's guests were Dr. and Mrs. II. q.
Leigh. Mr.. and Mrs. lie Roy Roper, Mr..
and Mrs. Friend, Mr. and Mrs. Mont
gomery Jackson, DR.. and Mrs. john Her
bert Claiborne, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. I'm
7ner, Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Kent, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Hall Davis, Misses Leipei
Venable, Mary Friend Mute Moyler,
Helen Leavenworth, Susie Y. Whytc,
Fannie Spicer, Virginia Lassiter. Carey
Meyers. Mary Ellen Whyte, Mary Pate
son and Mary Moyer and Mes.srS. John
Watson, Spooner Epps, Bartlett Roper,
Jr., w. s. Stevens, John Moyler, w. Cor
don McCabe, Jr., George Seay, John
Arthur Johnston, Harry Mann, Hill Beas-
ley, George Harrison and Hamilton Sea-
bury.
Mrs. Claiborne won the ladies' prize.
John Watson the gentleman's prize and
Charles Hall Davis the consolation prize.
The Wednesday Music CLUB met to-day
at the home Of Mrs. w. B. McIlwaine.
The following programme was rendered:
Reading by Miss Virginia Lassiter;
Song, "A Day Dream Strelezkl, Miss
Leavenworth; Duet, I'll Trovatore.' the
Miss Ellen Vaughan; Nocturne, Kargan-
Off Miss Whyte; Song, May Morning."
Denza. Miss Turner; The Witches
Dance" Mcdowell, Miss Mary Peterson;
Song, Hearts Delight" Gilchrist. Mrs.
John Wilkins: by special request Mrs. e.
a. Robertson played Kullak.
The guests were NIrs. C. p. Ehrman,
Mrs. c. Z. Crump Mrs. j. II. Claiborne,
Mrs. Bernard Mann, Mrs. e. A Robert
son, Miss Bernie Friend. The next meet
ing will be held on January %, at the
home of Miss Nan. Davis, on Union
Street. a subscription german will be
given at Library Hall on the evening of
December Goth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
Inctnre and Concert.

Mr.. Charles pierson. who is well known
in the city for his Grammatical attachments,
will lecture in Richmond College Chapel
next Monday evening at O'Clock Mr..
Person is an actor OF ability and OF ripe
experience A student and graduate of OK
ford, he holds close alliance with tine &C
tors ofthe European stage. and has graft ed
anucs. OF their style into his own indiv!du-
atty. For fourteen years he taught eX-
preston at Harvard University and after
wards at St. Johns College.
Mr.. Siggnund Kahn, formerly OF the Con-
servatory of Music at Stuttgart. and a
pianoist OF passing merit. will render Sc
lections In conjunction with the lecture.
The public ds invited to THE lecture.
There will DE no admission, and the sub
jeot is. 'tShakespeare's Othello.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

Brass Fire Sets, s5.oo-No. 7s5 East Main
Street.