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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Commission on Commercial
Conditions of China and
Japan.
THE PRESIDENT TO NAME 1T.
House Agrees to Conference
Report on Porto Rican
Bill.

Washington, March 24.-At the be-
ginning of today's session of the sem
ate bill was passed authorizing the
president to appoint commission to
study and make a full report upon
the commercial and industrial condi-
tions of China and Japan, and appro-
priating $75. 900 for the payment of
the expense of the commission. The
bill aroused some debate, partici-
pated in by Berry, of Arkansas, and
Cockrell, of Missouri, who opposed
the measure. Before being passed,
the bill was so amended that no mem
ber of either branch of congress shall
hereafter serve under any appoint
ment by the executive department of
the government while holding Office
as such member.
Foraker, of Ohio, in charge of the
Porto Rican government bill, asked
that the measure be recommitted to
the committee on Pacific islands and
Porto Rico, and the request was agreed
to. Fairbanks. of Indiana, then pre-
sented a resolution accepting the
statue of Oliver p. Morton from
the state of Indiana, and gave an elo-
quent eulogy on the life of that states
man.
House on Porto Rico.
Washington, March 24.-POrto Ric-
an affairs engaged the attention in
the house today, the conference re-
port of the relief bill for the island
being taken up. McRae, of Arkansas,
member of the conference committee.
spoke in opposition TO the report, and
several criticised the general course
of the recent legislation toward Porto
Rico. He read the resolutions of the
Iowa house of representatives con-
demning the Porto Rico tariff bill,
and those of the New York board of
trade on the same subject.
The conference report on the Porto
Rican relief bill was agreed to in the
house-yeas. 1856; nays, 81; present,
but not voting, 20. This completes
the bill, which now goes to the presi-
dent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24

Methuen's position there. says: "A
small hanking force sent through Bos-
hof secured an important crossing.
where the ferry had been destroyed:
but foreseeing this Lord Methuen had
another pOnt built. which is ready TO
be sent thither when an advance Is
considered opportune. The cavalry
and infantry column Is en- route for
this point. Thus the position of the
Beers at Fourteen Streams is fOrmid-
ably threatened.
Pressure Relieved at Mafeking.
Lord Methuen's advance has not
been hurried 10 the relief of Mafeking,
where the pressure. apparently, has
been relaxed as a result of operations
elsewhere. but he is confident of his
ability TO push aside the opposition on
the Vaal river when the proper time
comes"
London, March PA BlOemfOnteln
correspondent of The Daily News, tel
egraphing March %, says: "A letter
from Mr.. Poulteney. an interpreter in
the Free State courts, has been re-
ceiyed by his wife here. in which the
writer declares that General Joubert
is cOnmafding the combined forces at
KrOonstadt, where there Is plenty of
men. guns and fOodstuffs for a deter
mined resistance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24

came a court officer FROM Dunne's
court with writ of habeaS corpus and
Dreyer was taken from the train and
back 10 Jail. The charge is made that
the very ground upon which Judge
Dunno granted the writ of habeas cor
pus had been ruled upon adversely by
Judge Waterman in disposing of the
motion for new f1.ial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
HOUSE PORTO RICO BILL PASSED.
Senats Puts 1t Through After a Hard
Days Work of Talk.

Washington, March 24.-The senate
yesterday adopted the conference re-
port on the Porto Rican relief bill by n
vote OF 30 TO II, practically L strict
party expression. No Democrat voted
for the report, but Stewart of Nevada
voted with the Republicans. The time
of discussion was consumed principal
ly by Tillman. who made fierce attack
upon the measure as agreed upon in
conference, and accused the Republic
an senators and the Republican party
OF indirection. hypocrisy and dirty
work" His speech was quite charac-
teristic and was listened to with in
terest by his colleagues on the floor
and the people in the galleries.
Galinger followed with a statement
OF those who not only favor the report
but the passage of a Porto Rican tariff
bill. SpoOner closed the debate with
a statement in opposition to Tillman's
speech. in the course of which he took
occasion sharply to eriticise the South
Carolina senator for dragging the
measure into politics. His coloquial
tits with Tillman were immensely en-
joyed by the auditors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Joubert Commands at Kroonstadt.
ROBERTS ARMY Is STILL IDLE.
Freneh's Cavalry Reported Fighting
OIiyIer's Great Wagon Train.

Freneh's Cavalry Reported Fighting
OIivIer's Great Wagon Train.
London. March 24.-LOrd Roberts
main army continues waiting at Bloem-
fontein. The sentimental interest in
the fate OF Mafeking has intensified
with Colonel Plumer's forced retire
ment TO Crocodile Pools. where he was
two months ago. Relief from the north
now dwindles to improbability. Lord
Methuen is skirmishing with the Beers
at warrenton. 161 miles away. Al
though seemingly in force sufficient to
do pretty much as he likes he has not
advanced these five days. 1t is hoped
that his military administration has a
pleasant surprise in preparation for the
Britishers by raising the siege with a
strong column of cavalry and artillery
detouring to Mafegink. while Com
mandant Snyman is drawn off to en-
gage Colonel Plumer.
General French's cavalry and
mounted Infantry. according to a ru-
NOR, are Sighting somewhere east of
BloemfOntein. This suggests more
Boer bad news. as COmmandant Oil
vier's commando. with 1000 wagons. is
reported on the BaSutOland frontier,
toiling northward toward KrOonstadt.
via Ladybrand. This enormous wagon
train is SUPPOSED to be moving twenty
five miles Il day. General French'S
cavalry posts stretch from Bloemfon-
tein eastward to the mountains.
General Butler has not moved in
Natal. The Eighth division will go di-
rect to BlOemfontein. Lord Roberts
effective force disposable at the front
ten days hence will he. il is estimated.
70. .OOO men, with the easy possibility of
moving eastward. forcing the Beers
TO evacuate the Biggarsberg range and
joining hands with General Butler be-
fo<e continuing ths-nfarch to Pretoria
The DeiagOa Bay railway arbitration
award is editOrially considered in the
morning papers. The approaching
declaration OF the findings of the arbi.
ETaTOrS iS NGst-..i,.. ..., coming at an
appropriate moment and a. bringing
the acquisition Of DclGgoa bay appre-
ciably nearer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
-Juda. I.cnriot- 4. Dead.

Chicago. March "a After having
led thousands OF confiding sheep to
their death. Judas Iscariot-" as he is
called in the yards Of Armour & Co.
has paid the penalty OF his treachery
and been butchered. For eight years
Judas IScariOt- has been the lead
ing sheep for the company Last week
Judas" rebellei- He refused 10 work
and his execution was decided Upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
DIR. Noel Goes to the Supreme Court.

Springfield. Ills. March 24.-An ap-
peal from the criminal court of Cook
county in the case of the people against
Theo Noel has been filed in the SUI
preme court. Noel was fined $50 and
costs for an alleged violation of the
pharmacy act. it being claimed that he
sold medicines without authority from
the state board. Noel claims that he
made application for a license. which
was refused by the. board. The brief
filed in the case attacks the constitu-
tiOnalitY of the nhArmncY act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Operators Concede an Advance.

Springfield. Ills. March 24-The
operators and miners of the Springfield
sub-district neld n conference in this
city last evening and the operators
agreed to grant the demand of the
miners for an advance of 20 per cent.
for day Iaborers over the scale agreed
upon at the conference held last month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Civil Service for Our Islands.

Washington, March 24.-Ross, from
the senate committee on civil service,
yesterday reported back the bin ex-
tending the civil service to the depend
encies of the United States. The bill
permits the removal of persons en-
ployed. but requires that the reasons
be stated in writing when practicable
IN do Sn ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
III with a strange Disease.

Oshkosh Wis, March 24.-Twenty-
five per cent. of the students at the
Eleventh ward grammer school are
home sick with n strange disease,
which resembles measles more than
anything else. The school has an en-
rollment of 500. During the last few
months the school has had an cpl
demic of mumps, whooping cough,
scarlet fever and measles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
swis. watchmnkers Combining.

Washington. March 24.-The Swiss
watchmakers are combining TO protect
themselves from American competi-
ton. Prizes are being offered TO de-
velop in the Swiss watch
tending TO maintain its reputation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Denirs the Conspiracy Charge.

New York. March 24.-Referring to
n Cape Town dispatch stating that the
BOer representatives. Fischer. VOL
marans ard Vessels. who recently
sailed from LourenZo Marques. had
gone To Russia and were taking with
them documents that would incrimi-
nate the Boer leaders in n conspiracy
to drive England out of South Africa,
Philip Louter Vessels. the Free States
special envoy TO America. says there
was no conspiracy between the Trans
vaal. the Free State and the Cape
Dutch against England, and coHse
nuently no incriminating documents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Deweys In Florida.

Jacksonville. Fla. March 24.-Ad-
miral and Mrs. Dewey reached Jack
sonville this morning at TO- They
were met by a reception com mittee.
and were taken to the Windsor hotel.
where public reception was held
After luncheon 3 military reception
was given st the armory. The party
left for ST Augustine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24

ippines during the active campaigns
of last summer and winter in COM
mand Of the redoubtable "Macabebe
scouts" has arrived in this city on sick
leave of absence. He is suffering from
a foot shattered by a bullet, the re-
suit of close pursuit of a body of
fleeing insurgents. The employment
of the native Macabebes as American
scouts was due to the suggestion of
CaDtain RatSou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Senate nnd House summarized

Washington. March 24-The sen.
ate's important business yesterday con-
sisted solely in the adoption of the con.
ference report on the Porto Rican re-
lief bill. An executive session was
held
bills. The conference report on the
Porto Rican relief bill was presented
and l p. m. today set as the time for
voting on il. A bill was introduced eX-
Guiding Daudet's book "Sapho" from
the mails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Ba1anee sheet on the Chee,e Trade.

Fairfield. Mich. March 24.-The
PEBBLES cheese factories. located here
and at Jasper during the past year.
received 3.9:S3. .161 pounds Of milk from
which were manufactured 1857
cheeses, aggregating 400. .199 pounds.
Sales realized Si1. .603.6S. The cost of
manufacturing and discounts was &c.
343.01. leaving to patrons a balance of
S2l oEn L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
KILLED FIGHTING FLAMES
Three Firemen GIveI Up Lives In New
York-Others Injured.

New York. March 24.-Through the
breaking down of the first floor in a
factory building at 21S and 215 East
Forty-fourth street, destroyed by fire
today, three firemen engaged in tight
ing the flames lost their lives. Two
others were badly injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Clinton Journal once Damaged.

Clinton, Iowa. March 24.-The office
of the Clinton Daily Evening Journal
was partially destroyed by fire today
The paper will be temporarily issued
from the press of the Daily Age. The
loss is not estimated, but it is fully
covered by insurance. The fire is
supposed to have been of incendiary
origin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Smallpox Appears at Peoria.

Springfield. Ills, March 24.-The
state board of health has received no.
tice of smallpox at Peoria. The sec
retary, DIR. l1ga", kft vt once to in
VeStigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
HARD LUCK THIS.
Carnegie Company RsorganIzed to Strug-
gle Along Under Tariff Conditions.

Trenton, N. j., March "a The
Carnegie company, the formation of
which resulted from the conference
between Andrew Carnegie and H. c.
Frick to settle business differences be-
tween them, incorporated here today.
The capital stock is placed at $780,
900, 600, and the stock is all sub
scribed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
Convention Was for CuIIom

l Bushnell, Ills, March 24.-The Nc
Donough county Republican conven-
ton was for Cull0m. The resolutions
praised Mckinley and Tanners admin
istrations and Senator Cullom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24

department. practice of granting per-
mits for gold dredging OF the Alaskan
coast. He says in effect what was
printed In these dispatches yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
serrrtary Reot RepIie..

Washington March 24.-Secretary
Root yesterday transmitted 10 the sen
ate his reply TO the resolution OF March
81. requesting Information on the war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
waron the Injunction.

Washington. March 24.-In pursu-
ance OF the war being waged on the
court Injunction by the labor unions.
Gompers. OF the Federation Of Labor.
and A. :. Darrow. Chicago attorney.
appeared Yesterday before the judiciary
committee OF the house in advocacy OF
the bin restricting the issuance of in
functions in time of labor disturbances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24

Beers Report That They Are IsoIatIng the
BrItIsher and, His Force.

Springfontein. March 23.-It il re-
ported here that Steyn has been de-
posed from the presidency and that
the public affairs OF the Free State are
being administered 10y n committee at
EroOnstadt.
London, March PA dispatch 10
The Daily News from Lorenzo Mar
ques. dated yesterday, says: 1T is re
ported here from Pretoria that Com
mandant Elon is isoIating Colonel
Plumer's forces near Gabernoes.
London. March 2i.-The following
dispatch was received here yesterday:
"Boer Camp. Kroonstadt, March -.
Affairs are being put in proper shape
and the Free Staters who had to leave
are returning in crowds. The presi-
dents proclamation has shown the
burghers that the government Is stand
ing tiTm. The commands are mobiliZ-
ing in great numbers and the men are
more determined than ever. Presi-
dent Steyn has issued n proclamation
in which he warns the burgherS who
lay down their arms and halp the
English that they are liable to the ut
most punishment as traitors.
War Omce Hears from Plumer.
The war office has issued the follow
ing dispatch from the general ut Cape
Town To the secretary OF war:
Cape Town, March 23.-The fol
lowing telegram has arrived from
Nicholson. Buluwayo. March IL: The
following is from Plumer: LObatsi,
March I4.-The Beers advanced from
the south In considerable force this
morning They first advanced from
Goodies siding. After sharp little
engagement Lieutenant Bodies nd
Vanced post was compelled to retreat.
The retirement was eXcellently carried
out to our main position.
Casualties Are Not Numerous
"'The casualties included .Lieuten-
ant Chapman and corporal. prison
ers. and two missing, probably prison
erS. Five troopers We're wounded.
Chapman's horse fell with him close to
the enemy who Immediately sur
rounded him. The exact Boer casualties
are unknown. but several were shot at
short range. In the afternoonJ the
Beers advanced farther north and
shelled our position from a ridge on
our left. Our 12h-pounder replied, the
artillery duel continuing until sunset.
Lieutenant \. J. Tyler has since died
of wounds. One native was killed
Methuen's Position at Wnrrenton.
London. March PA dispatch to
The Daily News from Warrenton.
dated Thursday describing Lord
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
CAPTAIN BATsoN COMES HOME.
Has n Foot Shattered by IsulIet-He Or
ganIzed the Macabebe Scouts.

washington, March q. = Captain
NJ. S.~Batson. of the Fourth cavalry.
who achieved distinction in the Phil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
CLAIMED BY CHICAGO
Land Made by Filling Outside the
Illinois Central Right of
Way in That City.
CORPORATION ooUNsEL's OPINION

Judge Dunne's Issue of a Writ of Rabeas
Corpus in the Dreyer Case Vigorously
Criticised by Lawyers-Bishop Burges.
Urges the appointment of a COadjutor-
Coal Operators and Miners Agree
Smallpox Reported at Peoria.
Chicago, March 24.-An opinion wa;
rendered by the city law department
yesterday maintaining the cityS right
TO reclaim al land made by the Illi'
nOis Central Railway company east OF
its right of way. Authority for this
position is found in the recent decision
of the United States supreme court de
nying the right of the railroad company
to fill in the lake. The opinion was
drafted by Assistant Corporation
Counsel Browning. who handled the
case before the supreme court. and
will be communicated to the council as
4 basis for action against the railroad
company.
Favorable Decision Anticipated.
Anticipating Il favorable decision of
the law department the finance com.
mittee included in the annual appro,
priation bill an item of 81 900 for q
survey OF the lake shore from the river
to the Indiana state line. In reply te
the request of the council for an Opin.
ion as to the city's rights in the prem
iSes Corporation Counsel Walker will
advise that an order for Il survey will
be necessary and that it is wit in the
province OF the council to reclaim the
land without an appeal to the attorney
general of the state.
Very Little Land to Claim.
1t is not believed there is much made
land held by the railroad company
Filling in at the foot of Twenty-second
street, which was the basis of the liti
CATION decided by the supreme court
was stopped before much progress haC
been made. The proposed survey is in
tended to straighten out all rights
along the south share and TO set al
rest all private claims. as well as those
which may be maintained by the rail
road company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-24
STEUNENBERG'S TALK
Not Yet Completed Before the
Committee investigating
the Coeur d'AIene. =
NOTHING APoLoeET1o ABOUT HIM.

Takes the Responsibility for Everything
That Was Done to Put Down vioIenec--
Lentz and Allen Making Trouble for u.
Governor In Congress-Senate Adopts
the Report the Porto Rican Relief
BiIl-National Capital Notes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-26

Jim Hayden Of Platteville is in
the city 2
John Rose and wife spent Sunday
at Montfort.
FOR FINE chocolates 60 to Lath-
rop's.
Nathan,' delivery horse took a
wild run about the city Tuesday even
inc but fortunately no serious dam
AGE resulted
An alarm of fire was sounded
Thursday noon. Ii was a case Of spon-
taneous combustion at Judge Good
sells residence, at least That is the sup
position, and considerable excitement
was caused. The flame was extin-
guished before any serious damage re-
suited
To-day is the anniversary of Odd
Fellowship in America and Missis.
sippi Valley lodge of this city to
celebrate the event participated
IN right royal good time last night at
the lodge rooms. 1t was an open meet
ing and Odd Fellows, their ladies and
friends made merry for hours. Light
refreshments were served and the oc.
casion was one long-to-be-remem-
bered.
While the committees named for
the reunion, published elsewhere in
this paper, are supposed to have mat
tiers in charge, it is very necessary
that every individual firm and every
citizen of the city count themselves
each committee of one on publicity,
decoration, entertainment. etc.
With this hearty cooperation and
assistance the reunion cannot helm
but be a winner. Set the ball a-roI-
ing.
ROOMS TO RENT on second and
third floors Of building above Henkel'
store can be had by applying to John
}. Oswald. They are very commodi-
Gus apartments, suitable for tailoring
or dressmaking purposes. and adopted
to many good uses. Call on the
above Or address him for any further
particulars sw8
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-26

One hundred laughs at City opera
house
The Rev. Morrill, twins. evangel-
ISIS, are holding services at the Bap-
ti,t church.
The show last nightwas the best
Of the season, Tonight will be better.
Prices 25c and Soc. Children 15c.
We were misnformed last week
in regard to the matter Of the soldiers
visiting J. P. Cox during his recent
illness and we hereby apologize for
error made.
George b. Hyde has associated
himself with his brother Edward and
the firm will do a general repair bust
ness and also sell farm machinery.
They have the agency for the Milwau-
kee binder and are located below the
Herald office.
YOU MAY Just as well smoke
good cigar rs a poor one FL ROYAL
is 10 cent value in ) cent size
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-26
GRIST OF THE WEEK o Q
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Observation-Disclosures

John Ohlert was over from Mt.
Hope Saturday.
Laura Zenz of Bloomington was
a Sunday visitor in the city.
An advance Of per cent. was
made in stoves last week.
Oscar Gerhart Of sitter was a
county seat visitor Monday
Frank Calls is home from Mont
tort for few days visi..
-Geo. Wallace and Miss Colds
worthy drove to Platteville Sunday.
M. Z. Woodhouse was among the
Bloomington visitors here Saturday.
We received pleasant calls from
Editors Rindlaub Huntington and
Brooks last week.
Atty J. NJ Cubela and J. J. Post
q Of Muscoda had business az the
county seat Friday.
AIR ana Mrs. John Faweett went
to Chicago Monday where Mr.. Faw-
cett viii take medieel treatment.
The will OF The late Philetus Saw
yer, recently filed 1T Oshkosh. sho VS.
the estate to be valued at $500. 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-26
LICENSED TO MARRY

-00oONo~@~N~-NON-o0N-0-r0 ~oGNo1o-0<>N-N-o.@-~
Apr. Is, Joseph DremSa of Scott. Wis. and
Catharine MoraVtZ of Castle Rock.
Apr. II, Bert Fennel and Leila Sawyer both
of Bloomington.
Apr, 10, Benz. Bass of Lancaster and Ollie
Shiffman of Potosi.
Apr. 10. Jos. John Gerhards and Margaret
Simon, both of Potosi
Apr. 20. John Lageman of Wauzeka and
Anna Rein of Boscobel
Apr. p. Martin F. Hauser of Smelser and
Katie 1.-THE of jamestown.
Apr. p, Henry Koecke of Wyalusing and
Emma Fuller of Dubuque. Ia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-04-26
IiIlRN

-~-@---~~---~o-o----~0-~
At Lancaster Apr. Sto Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Casper, a daughter.
At Lancaster. Apr l3 To Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Oleson, daughter
AtPlatteville, Mar 49, 10 Mr. ana Mrs
john Weigel, son.
Al Plattevine Apr l. to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Weigcl son
At Harrison Mar. 3, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
tian Wecbtrr, 4 SON.
AtPlatteyille Apr. S. to Mr.. and Mrs.John
Hcidiuger, a daughter.
AtPlattevlle, Mar. : to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Thompson. daughter.
Al Platteviue Mar to MI and Mrs w,
Pargmdu. daughter.
At Muscoda Apr. 20,to MI ana Mrs Frank
Saihl. a son.
AtGIcn Haven Mar. - to Mr.. and Mrs,
BlTr. a