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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
HENRY {. PAYNE Is OPPOSED.
Does Not Favor the Admission of Porto
Rico to the PriviIcges OF q state.

Milwaukee. March s. - Henry G.
Payne. member of the Republican ma
tional committee from Wisconsin, said
yesterday in regard TO his views on the
subject of a tariff for Porto Rico:
Looking 10 the future welfare of
the republic | consider ii would be Il
calamity To have the status of Porto
Rico. Cuba or the Philippine islands
made such as would give them later
on rights which would cntitle them 10
admission as states into this Union.
This question should have the most
careful. thoughtful and Statc>man-like
consideration. The bill pending gives
time for ample study of the question.
Let us not make haste To settle ir-
revocably = question which may be of
most vital importance to our people in
the future.
There * no class of people 80 mucn
Interested AZ the working classes. II
free trade i established with the ISL
andS. they will n once become com
petitorS with almost the cheapest labor
known in the world. Is that condition
desirable: DO our working people de
sire full and unlimited competition
with the masses of Porto Rico. Cuba
and the Philippines: Calm. diSpaS>ion-
ate discussion of the whole subject il
in order: a mistake made now may
cost uS dear later. The provisions of
the bill are operative. but for two
years. and in that time we may realize
better the problems before Us.
The people who are To pay this
slight tax levied for the benefit of the
masses OF the people of Porto Rico.
are practically the sugar and tobacco
trusts. If no tax at all * levied they
will be able to buy these materials
free of any tax, and the sugar and
tobacco raiser in this country will Suf-
fer by reason of this competition with
almost the cheapest labor known in
the world. In what more easy or equit-
able manner can relief be given TO the
rnan-nI.a nf Inrrn L inn -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
To Make Paris and Geneva Closer.

The project of building shorter rail-
way from Paris to Geneva is generally
approved on the continent. 1t is esti-
mated, according to the Chicago Rec
ord, that the laying of about 20 kilo-
meters of rail. including the cutting OF
a tunnel through the Jura mountains,
Will bc sufficient TO effect a reduction
of more than 100 kilometers in the
length of the line. 4 committee com
posed of prominent French and Swiss
newspaper men. town councillors and
representatives has been appointed 10
further the project.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Such is the Boer Determina-
ton Officially Set
Forth.
NOT THE LEAST DISCOURAGED
Mafeking Reduced to Starv-
ing Condition With
Small Garrison.

Pretoria, March s Secretary OF
state Rcitz has ISSUED a war bulletin
saying that the Beers are not discour-
aged by reverses. but will fight to the
death.
London, March S.-A special from
Molteno says the British occupit d
BurghersdOrp unopposed last night.
London, March S.-Roberts tele-
graphs that he has captured Krupp
gun and a number of tents and wag-
ons. The general also announces that
Gen. Clements occupied Norvals Pont.
Mafeking In PitIabIe Plight.
Mafeking, Feb. 10 Horse meat
now comPoses a considerable part of
our rations. What may be typhoid
malaria has broken out in the wom-
ems lager, and dysentery, due to the
lack of vegetables, is rife among the
garrison. From their advanced posts
the Beers rake the streets and Mar
ket square. 1t is impossible to dodge
their bullets. We have taken re-
markable precaution, however, and
casualties, though heavy, are not
what they might have been. Two
hundred and ninety-two persons have
been killed, wounded or have died of
disease. The garrison is so small it
would be criminal to make its weak
ness public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Rumors are current that the Frick-
Carnegie suits are To be settled out of
court.
Daniel IIoltz fen into~a vat of pot
ash at the Aston Manufacturing com
pany'S paint factory, thicago, and died
later.
The Michigan Miller's Mutual Fire
Insurance company has been licensed
TO do business in Wisconsin.
One death and more than score of
injuries resulted from icy pavements in
Chicago Tuesday.
The bishop of st. Cloud. France, says
bicycle riding without permission from
him is Il mortal sin.
Charles Maurras and NJ. Monod.
Paris editors. fought duel, the former
being severely wounded.
Edward j. Phelps is again in Il crit
ical condition. ard there is little hope
of his recovery.
ObstructiOnists in the Italian cham
ber of deputies have planned to talk
ten months on the decree bill.
Holland is said to be seeking an in
dustrial and political alliance with Ger
many.
Six men have been indicted and five
of them arrested for alleged conspiracy
to wreck the brooklyn Rapid Transit
company.
Harvard students are alarmed over
the epidemic of grip, measles. scarlet
fever and diphtheria that threatens the
university.
Ellen Terry is suffering from pleurisy
at Toronto.
The first monthly horse and cattle
fair held ut Columbus. Wis, was IL sue
cess. The principal feature of the fair
was the horse market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Rriti.h md Rner omccr,.

We should bear in mind that there
is probably not an officer in South At
rica fighting on our side who ever took
part in campaigns prosecuted against
white men according to modern tao
tics, says the London Shipping World.
on the side of the Beers there are
scores Of trained European officers
who know from military education
and many from experience under great
captains what the authorities recon-
mend and admoniSh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

Carnavaron. Cape Colony. March s.
"A refugee who has arrived here from
Kcnhardt says that early on Wcdnes-
day. F&b. Is. Sh3t' We're exchanged
between n native tribe and the rebels,
who retired. ThcreupOn Commandant
de kOck arrived with flag OF truce.
The magistrate who went from Ken
hHrdt 10 meet him was Immediately
made a prisoner ana the rebels then
poured into the town. hoiStcd the
white flag. proclaimed the district to
be- Free State territory. sang the "NOlkS-
lied" and began communicating. The
magistrate WAS detained for trial at
Blocmfunicin. The refugee says the
nntivcs are being Severely treated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
QUEENS VISIT TO IRELAND.
Her Majesty Very Conspicuous in the
PubIic Wind at This Time.


London. March S.--At no other time
since the diamond jubilee has the
queen been 50 conspicuous an object in
the public mind aS she iS now. This
promises To he even more Strkingly the
case today. ii er ma jpStyS visit y London
for Il drive i'll Semi-State from Padding
ton station TO buckingham palace
would Ice sufficient i'll itself To create
great public manifestations of loyalty,
but the announcement that for the first
time since the jubilee she will drive
from buckingham palace along the EN-
bamkment To 81. Paurs cathedral and
back through HUlborn and Piccadilly
to 81. James. SynchroniZing with the
new success of Lord Roberts. is bound
To make today a gala day in the an
nails of London.
beyond all this is the announcement
of the queens intention to visit Ireland
for the first time. il is said. since the
death of the prince cOnSOrt. This is re-
garded as one of the most remarkable
acts of the queens life. No minister
of the crown has ever dared To suggest
such Il remarkable undertaking. The
trip" said y we'll Informed official last
evening. lis the spontaneous Sugge>-
tiOn of the queen alone. and the en-
thuSiasm il iS bound To create when
known in London can scarcely be eSti-
mated. 1t is 4 wonderful proof of her
maiesty'S intense devotion to her peo-
pie. and her sacrifice in making r-thetrf
at such Il season of the year is renewed
evidence of the keenneSS of her mind
in selecting the proper act ut the prop
er time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
sitmatinn at Infeking 1. Grim.

Mafcking. Feb. l9.-HOrSc meat now
compOsoS Il considerable part of our RI
iionS. There j. little Grumbling. The
first pinch Of the seige * over and the
town hJS settled Crimly to stick il out.
What may h" typhoid malaria has
broken out in tine wumrn'S laaCer. and
dyScnteTy. due to the absence of vege-
tables. j. rife among the garrison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
GREAT PRELATE is BURIED.
Remains of Archbishop Hennessey Laid
to Rest at Dubuque.

to Rest at Dubuque.
Dubuque, Iowa, March Sin the
vault beside the remains of his pre-
decessors. Bishops Leras and Smyth,
lie the remains of John Hennessey,
first archbishop of Dubuque. The
obsequies occurred at 10 this morn
ing, and were of the simplest charac-
ter There were no flowers and no
ornaments whatever. There was also
an absence of music, only the voices
of hundreds of priests being heard in
oregorican chant. which was in ac-
cord with the dead prelate's wish.
Promptly at 10, Cardinal Gibbons as
cended his throne, facing the vacant
throne of Archbishop Hennessey. The
Office for the dead was recited. Then
followed the pontifcal mass, with
Bishop Cosgrove, of Davenport. rs
celebrant. After the first gospel,
Arch bishop Ryan, of Philadelphia,
pronounced the eulogy. The inter
ment took place Immediately after
the mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

London. March S.-Thp military au-
thoritieS have decided that General
! Cronie and the other Rocr prisoners
shall hc sent Immediately To the island
of -. Helena. there to remain until
the end of the war. IT is also asserted
that the cabinet has resolved neither
10 propose or entertain Il proposal at
the present iuncjure for an exchange
OF prisoners
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

ILLINOIS ANTITRUST LAW.
Suit to Determine the Validity of One
Phase Thereof.

Chicago. March S.-Initial argument
on the constitutionality of the act I'M
der which every corporation in the
state of Illinois is required to file an
affidavit declaring its innocence of any
connection with Il trust or monopoly.
under penalty of Il tine of $50 a day,
Will be had Monday before Judges
Tulcy. Dunno and Waterman sitting
III Judge TulCy'S court room. Last fall
through the medium of the attorney
general some 800 suits were fled by
the states attorney aSkin" damages
from those companies which had failed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
BIG OVATION ToiTHE QUEEN
Victoria the object of a Remarkable DEM
onstration.

London, March S.-The queens ar
rival in London and the commence
ment of her visit to the metropolis
was marked by scenes of enthusiasm
unparalleled since the jubilee celebra-
ton. Fifty thousand people gathered
in the streets leading to Buckingham
palace, the town residence OF the
queen, and when the carriage drove
up in which the queen was seated,
hats and handkerchiefs flew into the
air and the shouts were deafening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
AlIeged Rnnk Hammers ConNicted.

Pontiac. Ills, March :. - Circum-
stantial evidence yesterday convicted
Charles Doepke. Henry Steinmeyer,
Edward Lally ana James Murray, OF
the Cornell bank robbery of Dec. =.
1899. and they We're sentenced to the
penitpntiary for an indefinite period.
James Karney and Thomas OLeary,
also implicated i'll this robbery. plead
Ell guilty. The four first named wer
captured in Chicago Christmas Eve.
and from what was found in their pos
session and in their rooms they We're
brought To Pontiac as accOmpliceS of
O'Leary and Karney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

suggested To him the benefits to both
countries if the United States would
but take Porto Rico. l told him that
|. as leader of the revolutionary party,
could furnish him with all the maps.
the number of soldiers. the arms. To-
cation of roads and all the data re-
quired and that the island could he
taken without the firing of a shot. rs
the residents would Ice glad to join
hands and fight the common enemy.
Stipulated for Annexation.
provided, / told him. that Porto
Rico be annexed To the United States,
and that she enjoy the immunities.
privileges nd liberties of other terri
tories in this country. Mr.. Roosevelt
took the same view of the same matter.
| aftcrward called upon President Nc
Kinley and explained To him how. as
Porto Rico stood opposite the canal at
Nicaragua. Ships going 10 and from
South America would call there. | be-
lievc that President Mckinley is in IA
vor of Grantin" uF unrestricted trade
with this country. He has never said
anything To the contrary. In addition
TO that. we want permission to borrow
for our necessities. say SfOOO.OOO.
Believes Duties Are Unlawful.
Il believe that every dollar that has
been paid on duty on merchandise I'M
ported into the island from the United
States from April II. 1899. will have To
he returned. | firmly believe chat when
the LascellcS case goes before the SUI
premc court it iS sure to be decided
against the United States ! firmly be
lieVe that Porto Rico will enjoy trade
justice ut the expiration of two years"
The I.aSCellc ease is one in which
the plaintiff makes the claim that the
imposition of duties on goods from
Porto Rico coming into the United
States. and vice VERSA iS unlawful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
weI-Known Minister Drops Dead.

Springfield. Ills. March S.-A Lin
coin special To The State Register
says that Rev. William G.. Fell. Il we'll
known minister of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church. dropped dead at
his home i'll Lincoln yesterday. He
was as years old and had been in the
ministry since he was IL years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Ex-AIdermnn Shoots a Woman.

Chicago. His. March S.-Peter Blew
er formerly alderman of the Tenth
ward. shot and probably fatally
wounded Victoria Goodwin last night
in the saloon of j. +. Frawley, mt
North Clark and Division streets The
shooting. it is thought. was the result
of jealousy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Shakel's Tape Machine Case.

Springfield. Ills. March S.-The su-
preme court has granted writ of err
ror and made it Il SuperSedeaS in the
case of William Skakel, of Chicag go.
who was convicted at the November
term, 1S!lS. of the criminal court of
Cook county of operating tape ma
chine and sentenced To pay Il fine of
S:IHD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

London. March $ British forces
have invaded the TTanSvaal FOR the
first time since the war began. \
fighting column has entered Kruger :
dominiuu> from Zululand ana after
daily SkiTmiShing since Feb. - the
Cay the line was crossed i now
strongly entrrnchCd on Catassa hill.
nine miles inside the border.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

Chicago. March S.-Under a police
guard 500 non-union workmen TO-DAY
were given work by contractors. This
was the first serious attempt on the
part of the contractors to resu me work
interrupted by the strike unions affili-
ated with the building trades council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

London. March S.-A dispatch 10
The Times from OSfouT1iH. dated
March Il. SAYS: a commando of 3.n0u
Beers has offered To surrender. hut on
impossible terms. General Cronie' :
losses We're greater than he admitted.
SIXTY bodies Of Beers have been found
in one grave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Mutual Ala Sncicty ELECTS Onicer..

Springfield. Ills, March S.-The grand
lodge of the Order of Mutual Aid. now
holding its regular biennial session in
Springfield. has elected the following
officers: TinGothy j. Scoticld. Chica-
go. grand president; y. Mclean, Ma
comb grand SpcrptarV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

Osfontcin. March Lord Roberts
force attacked early this morning. Gen.
cral French turned the southern part
OF the position of the Beers. who fed.
leaving Il gun ana large quantities Of
forage and their tents. lie j. row in
pursuit. The Beers on the north bank
are also evacuIting the position.
London. March The war office has
posted the following adviccS from Lord
Roberts. dated Poplar Grove. March
:, Evening: We had very successful
day and have completely routed the
enemy. wlED are in fun retreat. The
position which they occupied is eN-
tremely strong and cunnlnGiy arranged
with second line of intrcnChmeniS
which would have caused us
heavy loss had direct attack been
made. The turning movement WAS ne
esSariiy wide. owing To the nature "i
the ground. and the cavalry and horse
artillery horses are much done up
Fighting Confined tn the Cavalry.
The lighting WAS practically con-
fined to the cavalry division. which, as
usual. did exceedingly well. and Gen
craI French reports that the horse artil-
lpry batteries did great execution
among the enemy. our casualties We're
about nifty. | regret 10 say that Lieut..
I\rSwick was killed and Lieutenant
Bailey severely wounded. both OF tn
Twelfth IauccT~. Lieutenant De
CrcSpCuy. of the Second Life Guards.
WAS severely wounded. Remaining
casualties viii he Jele"raPhcd tomor-
row Generals DeWct and Deldrey
commanded the Boer forces"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Deadlock at Clinton Broken.

Clinton. Ills. March S-Carl Swi-
CART. of Weldon, was nomiuated as Il
candidate for representative i'll the
Thirticth senatorial district by vote
of 81 to as for Former Mayor Harry
y. Magill of this city. or the 1O7th
ballot DIR. s. G.. Graham withdrew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
AmaIgamation Favored

Indianapolis. March S-At the
opening session Of the national social
democratic convention n conference
committee composed of representa-
tives of the socialists labor and social
democratic parties reported in favor OF
an amaiCation of the two parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

Springfield. Ills. March S.-The st
Louis National Stock Yards company
of East st. Louis. certified to the sec
retary of state yesterday to an in
crease of capital stock of from $1,000.
600 to 5000. 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
HIS
THREE SONS
Terrible Bereavement Over
takes Joseph Ziegler,
at Champaign.
BOYS DROWN IN A CREEK.
Break Through Treacherous
Ice and Are Seen
No More.

Champaign. Ill, March S.-Thrco
sons of Jacob Ziegler, a farmer living
north of town, fell through the ice in
the creek and were drowned. The
bodies of the children. all of whom
were under nine years of age. were
not recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
Chief of staff, Naval Militia.

Springfield. Ills. March S.-Upon the
recommendation of the captain com
manding. Julius II. Kline has been
appointed chief of staff. naval militia
OF illinois, TO rank as commander.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
TO ME tne req,nreu amdav1t.

The amount of the damage was
placed in each instance at $3.50. y
large number of the defendants have
appeared before the court and settled
the suits. but many others will contest
the enforcement of the nenaltN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
FLANKs THEM AGAIN.
Field Marshal Roberts Makes the BOer
Treno n Digging of No Avail.

London. March S.-A dispatch to
The Times from Modder river. dated
yesterday, says: The Beers occupy an
extensive position between ourselves
and both Bloemfontein and Winburg.
They include the bulk of the Natal
forces. and are under General JOubert
himself. An engagement iS imminent
which will probably Ice decisive as to
the whole war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
FAMOUS THEATRE GONE.
Old Time Amusement House In Paris Goes
Up I'm smoke.

Paris. March S.-The famous thea
tire Francois. or the Comedie Francais,
situated near the Palais Royal, was de-
stroyed by fire today. 1t was built in
1882, but was much altered in later
wears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

London. March S.-A special from
MolteHo SAYS the British occupied
BurSher>dorp unnppo>ed last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. +. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
ILLINOIS DEMOCRACY
Will Meet in State Convention at
-, Springfield on the 2oth
of Next June.
SOME OF THELEADING CANDIDATES

a lSchuIer Most spoken of for Governor by
Cook County Men-Suit at Chicago That
Will Test the Validity of an Antitrust
Law-DeadIOck at Clinton Broken and a
domination Made-Four Alleged Bank
Robbers Convicted.
Springfield, Ills. March S.-Thc
Democratic state central committee
met ut the St Nicholas hotel yesterday
afternoon TO fix the time and place for
holding the state convention. The ad-
vantageS Of Springfield. Chicago, Pc
oria. Bloomington and Rockford We're
presented. The matter was left TO
committee of three. who reported in
favor of Springfield. the report being
adopted by unanimous vote. Tuesday,
June %. was fixed as the date for hold
ing the convention. The representation
was fixed At one delegate for each 800
votes or fraction over 200 cast for Bry
an for president in 1896. This will give
the convention .2UI delegates, of
which Cook county will have :i64.
Springfield will give the committee the
choice of either Representative hall or
the dome building at the state fair
grounLS
Robert L. Burke declared that Car
ter II. Harrison WAS out of the race for
governor chicago people appear 10 Ia
VOr Samuel -AlSchuler. of Kane. one of
the Democratic leaders of the last gen
cral assembly for governor. General
Alfred Orendorfr of this city. has Il
strong following. but the Chicago mem
hcrS of the committee and politicians
regard his candidacy as in some way
tied to the interests of Ex-Governor
Altgeld. Millard +. Dunlap. late DEM
oCratic candidate for state treasurer.
appears TO he conceded Il clear field
for reorganization.
Talked of Ior Secretary of State.
Charles BUeSchStcin. editor of the
EGwardSviIlc Intcllingencer. is the
most talked of man for secretary of
state. There appears to be few candi-
dates talked about for the state offices.
The Cook county Democrats favor
holding their own convention as late
as possible and ii was for this reason
that the committee selected June 20
for the state convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08
big Fire.

Lead. S. D., March s. Fire this
morning destroyed 40 buildings and
entailed a loss of $500, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

Glencoe. Nat;sl, March 3.-PTcSid"nt
Kuucrr returned 10 Pretoria. His ad-
dress To the bur-herS has fired them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-08

WIN IreSn enthusiasm 10 continue the
fight for independence and to bring the
war to successful issue.
Hardest Work to Come Yet.
London. March S.-A. G.. HaleS. the
correspondent of The Daily News who
was captured by the Beers Feb. 9. and
released a fe& days ago ar BloenlfOn-
tein. telegraphing from SterkstrOOm
Tuesday. says: While l was a pris-
oner at BloemfOntein l had an interest
ing Interview with President Steyn.
He said the burghers We're determined
to fight TO the last man. and that the
struggle in the Free State would be
childs play compared with what
would follow in the Transvaal. Presi-
dent Steyn predicted that the capirula-
tion of Pretoria would be preceded by
events which would aStonish Europe.
He appointed Il deputy president TO
remain at BlOemfOntein during his alb
sence at Pretoria in the interests of
the Free State
Queen Tackles the Irish Question.
London. March S.-An army order
issued last night announces that the
queen has ordered that in future on
~. Patrick's Day all ranks of her
Irish regiments shall Wear as IL dis
tinction a sprig Of shamrock in their
head dress. to commemorate the gal
lanrry of her Irish soldiers i'll the re-
cent battles in South Africa.
II has been decided that Queen Vic
toria viii visit Ireland next month.
staying at the vice regal lodge i'll
Dublin. which has been placed al her
disposal by the vicPrOy. Earl Cadogau.
Her ma jesty'S last visit TO ireland was
in 1861.