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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
Interesting Series of Battles
Along the British
Front.
BOERS HOLD THEIR OWN.
At the End Of the Days En-
gagcments IIOnors APP
pcared Even.

PaarIcberg, Feb. 24.-Yestcrday
there WAS al interesting series Of
lighting along the British front. A
thousand Beers commanded by Gen.
Dewct, made determined attempt to
break through the British lines and
aid Cronje. At early dawn body of
go Beers moved toward the British
left and cantercd in the direction of
akopje with the object of occupying it.
The kopje was held by company OF
Scottish bOrderers who opened heavy
tire. The Beers made an un,uccess-
full attempt to occupy the position.
The Beers ultimately occupied the
koPje, and llnked partially by the
bordcrers and facing another kopie
held by the Iorkshircs. vigorous
fu-iladc ensued, the British firing ac-
curateIy, aud succeeding in siIencing
the Bocr fire.
4 company Of Yorkshires was sent
{ / clear out the Beers. but the at
-empt failed, the Beers opening q
heavy fire, and the British having no
cover. The British again opened a
heavy rifle fire which again silenccd
ne Beers The Beers made several
attempts to run. but the Maxims
opened upon them elTectua!ly ard
checked them. Eighty Beers sur
rendered. but many escaped.
Balloon Prove. Useful
The war balloon is doing excellent
service. Early this morning it arose
To a great height and discovered in
bed Of the river four wagons which
contained ammunition. These were
exploded by British shells an hour
al crward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

cerninS the Suppressed vote of South
Carolina" Saturday Tillman had the
floor AMI in the couTS" of his speech
said: Il have felt indignant AT the
treatment l received from the senator
INorganl Never in my experience in
the senate have | been treated 80 dis
cOurteOuSly 10y any member OF the sen
ate" Morgan endeavored to interrupt
TiiIman. But the latter waved him
aside. saying: Il decline 10 yield 10 the
senator. lie has put himself outside
the pale of courtesy and consideration
so far as | am concerned.
Tilman then explained that under
the present constitution of South Caro-
lima there We're about 1l4.COO regis
tered voters. 14.uOU of whom were col
ored. Ninety-nine per cent. of the
white vote in the state. he said. was
Democratic The elections in NOytm.
her are simply rItitcations of the pri-
marieS. Naturally the result being Il
forc@oue conclusion only 4.UUo or 5000
voters turn out III each district to
vote
After expressing some sympathy
with the argument of T'illman Clark OF
wyoming said: When the senator
from South Carolina charges senators
on the Republican side OF the cham
tFT WIN uN i'oNAiSN II 'oilitN III very
poor grace from him TO declare by Al
mighty God that the negroes of tho
south should not vote.
TilIman-Such Il construction cannot
IN fairness he put upon my remarks.
Clark-Will YOU say TO this senate
ihat you are not trying in the south TO
suppress the negro vote:
TiuUan with great vchcmence i
No. | will say thar in South Carolina
we have done our Level best 10 keep
the ''niggcr' from voting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
GArACRE MEETS A DISASTER.
SoouTs Caught Mapping and TWO Officers
Kined-situation with Butler.

SCcrktrom. Feb. 25.-General CAT
acre has ISSUED divisional order an
nouncing the killing at SchOemeu's )
farm Yesterday of Captain Mont
mOreucy. commanding Monjmorcn-
cys scouts. aud Lieutenant Colonel +.
II. HO~kicr of the Third MiddlcSrX
volunteer artillery. y rcCOnna iSSancp
in force with eight guns found the
Hu"r- occupying Il ridge three miles
heyoi.h MJlt'uO, IN the Sto.mhcrg di-
lection. MOntmOrcnCy'~ scouts charged
the Beers. who crcpt round the scouts
flank. puUriu" in II deadly fire. The
scouts We're finally compellc,h To retire
The reconnaissance" was valuable. and
would have been most satisfactory had
it not been for the unfortunate dis
a>tcr 10 The scouts. with whom Lieu
tenant Hoskier happened to he. Their
loss WIS four killed and many wound
,i and missing.
CoIen~o. Feb. 2i.-Th.. BorrS. who
had been reinforced. made Il stand on
Thursday At Groblcr'S kIoof and ON Il
range OF hills running east. They had
been forced from all their positions oli
the right. Gen raj I.yttlcton'S di-
vision on Thursday advanced under
cover OF the kuricS The Beers fired
= Cruo>or and Il long tom" The Brit
i>h artillery was well sheltered AMI
TN" British infantry advanced mil
and Il half. and u continuous fire was
Kept up until after dark. The Beers
stuck to their positions General
WYnne was slightly wounded.
The Euer positions are no; ConSid-
cred strong. with the exception of
Groblcr'> klo0f. II" hills eastward
are not 80 high ana cannot be en-
trenchcd 50 well aS the mountains
which The British have taken. Early
on Friday severe rife fire was re-
sum"d on the right and front from the
Positions held over night. 10y both sides
The British naval guns. howitZcrS.
mountain and field batteries Shcllcd
the BoPr trenches iuccSSautIy. The
Beers replied with TWO heavy guns.
During the afternoon rHr F:fih bri-
Ctd". the lnniSkillng~ AMI DublinS
leading. began 70 advanc" zip the hills.
Ia spite OF the constant Shcllin@ the
Beers stood up in their trenches aim
Ing deliberately down the hills. The
infantry advance WAS further covered
F.v parties on the right and left firing
Vullry=. II was slow. the British taking
of every bit of M jUral COW
cr. The Rocr> on the c-CSts Of the hills
aS well rs from the trenches part of
ihc way down poured lead along the
advancing line. At dark the British in
f3utry had reached within few hun
dr"d yards of the first line of Bocr
trenches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

Winona. Ills. Feb. 2G.-Four years
ago John =. Thompson. the rich bank
er of Lacon. this county. bought TWEEN
ty-seven acres of land adjoining Grip
pie Greek. Colo, merely as Il Specula-
tiou. Week before last W. y Stratton.
who lately sold the Independence mine
for so. 900 900. teleCraphed him an of
fer for the claim. Thompson left for
Colorado Immediately. ana Friday
night the sale was closed. Thompson
receiving Il check Tor S}JoOO0 for the
few acres purchased four years ago for
Il trivial amount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

Vienna. Ills, Feb. 2G.-At the trial
of the Carterville miners for murder
Rev. Sam Mcneil testified that he saw
between twenty-five and thirty ne
grOeS on the edge of GrrCnVille. and
that part of them came IL CartrrVille.
and that there WAS Il picket of negroes
posted in a clUmp of woods on the edge
of the town. He also testified that he
saw half of Manager BruSh'S negro
employees armed on the day of the
battle. but the court ruled this teSti-
mony ont. Twenty of the most promi-
nent business men of Carterville teSti-
fed 10 the good reputation borne by
the defendants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
Gave Hi. Cnngregntion a surprise.

Monmouth. Ills. Feb. 26.--Rev. w.
T. Campbell. u. H.. pastor of the Sec
ond United Presbyterian church of this
city. surprised his congregation yester-
day hy tendprin" his resignation. To
take effect July |. He has been pastor
Twenty-Five years. and he resigns eN-
pcctin" To retire from regular PASTORAL
work. Dr. Campbell is one of the most
prominent ministers in the United
Presbyterian denomination. and his
paSturatc has been one of the longest
on record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
HER SIGHT RESTORED.
Woman Who Had Been Blind 70.
Seven Years Is Made to
See Again.
TUMoR ON THE BRAIN THE CAUSE,

Discovered Icy the N-Ray and Removed by
Trephinin.-ConTerr on the Coal Min
ing Scale Making Very slow Progress
Now-GoV. Tanner Not Dangerously Ill
Testimony at the CarteryiIIc Trial
Boys Horrible D' ath in an Elevator.
Chicago. Feb. 2G.--Oue of the most
remarkable achievements in moderu
surgery and medical science was ac-
Complishcd Saturday when total blind
ness that hQd existed for several years
was relieved and the sight restored.
This was done through an operation on
the brain. Dr. c. Pruyn Stringtield.
consulting physician of the Chicago
Baptist hospital. assisted 10y DR.. Allen
Il. Haight. nr. Walter Metcalf and Dr.
Robert DOddS. performed the opera
zion on Mrs. +. g. Parker.
Totally Blind for seven Years.
Seven years ago Mrs. Parker'S sight
commenced to fail and within ii month
She became totally blind. She had met
with no accident. there had been no
unusual strain on the optic nerves.
neither was there any physical condi-
tion that could be considered in any
Way associated with the atfiicti0n. For
years no relief could hc given her. and
Or. Stringtield could determine no rra-
son for the condition unless there WIS
obstruction 10 the blood vessels sup
plying the optic nerve.
Cause Found hy the N-Ray.
The N-ray WAS employed 10y Dr. Met
calf ana Il SNio%raph was obtained
family outlining what seemed To hc Il
tUmor in the upper portion of the occi-
pital lobe. Dr. Stringhcld commenced
the operation 10y rrcDhining Il section
of the skull. thence opening the mem
hraneS of the brain ana the tumor was
CNpuSrd to view. BY the removal of
the tumor The blood supplying the Op-
tic nerve is again permitted TO flow
freely and TISSUES for many wears in
diSusc were rchabilitdtcd ana the wu-
mans sight viii he restored in Il short
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

Springfield. Ills. Feb. 2G.-The
Quincy. Carrollton and 81. Louis rail
road has abandoned the plan of build
ing an extension from Barnett. the
present eastern terminus of the road.
10 connection with the PeOria-St.
Louis line two and one half miles east
of Barnett. and instead an extension
will he built from Barnett to Litch
field six nlilCS Distant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
AGAINST
ADMIRAL.
Court of Claims in Wash
ington Has SO De-
cided.
IN DEWEY PRIZE CASE.
Overrules Hero's Contention
as to Spanish Fleet at
Manila.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The United
States court of claims rendered a de
cision on the claim of Dewey for prize
money on account CT the destruction
of the Spanish fleet in Manila bay.
OverruIes Dewey's Contention.
The court decided against the admir-
ais contention that the enemy's force
was superior TO his. and awarded him
50 $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
iowa Banker Drops Dead.

Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. William
Daggett. vice president of Iowa
National bank and one of the wealth.
lest citizens in the state dropped
dead today. lie was 40 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
The CLARKE Caae.

Washington, Feb. 26.-In the
Clarke case today Marcus DAILY tes-
titled regarding alleged corruption in
the recent elections of Montana where
be said he never sought to compel
the miners employed by him to vote
according to his sentiments. As To
Whiteside, he stated that he had
given him nothing for the purpose of
defeating Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

Springfield. Ills. Feb. 2G-Governor
Tanners condition is reported as I'M
proved. He was able To sit up little
Saturday cvening<E Dr. l.. G. Taylor,
the attending physician states that
while tac governor is very sick. he
does not consider his condition as dan
0cTOuS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 26.-Four mon
were killed this morning in II Mi.
Pleasant mine by the breaking of a
carriage. The killed are William
Gilbert, Thomas Williams, John Re
gan and Frank Woodward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
pov Killed mn Elevator.

Jacksonville. Ills. Feb. 2G.-.IamcS
Murray. Il years old. WAS killed here
Saturday. He was employed in Il
candy store, and went into the cellar
by the way of the elvator for box.
The elevator did not Lock, and started
up when he stepped off. He tried to
stop it, and III doing so was caught by
the neck between the elevator and
nnnI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

NIuucic. Ind. Feb 36.-Th- R"pub-
Tic Iron ami Steel company sends word
from Chicago that beginning with
March I 40 VIII observe the weekly
pay day law in all it, Indiana mills
and the suits ul.d here 10y the state
factory Inspector VIII be Withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

missing. TN Jifr -2TSC anu end one
Cticer and thirteen men We're wounded.
Boers Using Dunn Dunn Bullets.
six men were wounded yesterday
by hOllow-nOsed MauSer bullets. The
nickel case i slit with four Sits. max
ing the prOjectile Of the most pxpan-
Sive nature possible. y wounded BoeT'
brought to our hospital Yesterday had
sixty Of theses bullets in his pockets.
During the advance to and At kimber-
ley the casualties were: Officers. two
killed: thirteen wounded; men. four
killed. seventy eight wounded
Cronje'- Position More Hopeless.
PaardpbeTg. Feb. 23.-Cien. CrOnie's
position j more hopeless than ever
our guns dominate the SIOping aScent%
from the river on all sides. and by the
rush Of The ShrOp-hireS on Wednesday
night up the river bed the Beers lost
200 yards space in their cover. De
serters say the British fire has been
very deadly and affirm that General
CrOuje himself j. willing to surrender,
bUf j overbOrne by the Young Beers
from the TranSvaal. There are wOm-
cr and children with the Boer force.
General Roberts proposed 10 let them
pa-S out Of danger. but this suggestion.
aS we'll a. the proffcr Of medical aid.
has been rejected. The kOpIe cap
tErcd by the British last Wednesday.
when fifty prisoners were taken. il a
most important StratcgicaI position. IrS
possession should enable us 20 rcpulSe
any BOer rcinforcemeniS from the east
ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
Knhcrt, Drr.nt, tilr Iinr,:I,cr..

I0"d0u. Hob. - = INo var Otfioo
publishes the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts. dated Paardebcr-. Feb.
-. 10 y. M: PARTIES OF Beers
recently arrived from Natal attacked
our oufpo~ts in force again yesterday.
They lost Il good many Killed and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

compelled TO close the machine mines.
The miners refuse to grant over q cents
for machine mining diffcSeutial. and
sherc the matter rests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
Piles OF People

testify to the merit of Banner Salve
in curing piles. 1t is guaranteed.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
MORGAN ~o~ PERsn~A GKATA

Outside the PaIe ~ TilIr-sr-s Fourresy-
Negro Vote in south Caroiiu5.
Washington Feb 2S-IaSt week
Morgan refused 20 yteid 70 ler Tiunar
reQIS -ststenects h Tol.2rt con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
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, 1900-02-26
FLOUR TRUST IN TROUBLE
Judge jenkins Appoints Receivers for
United States Milling COMPANY.

Milwaukee Feb. 26.-Judge Jcm-
kins, in the United States court. to-
day. sppointed three receivers for the
United States Milling company, known
as the flour trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

81 Paul. Fob. 2t;.-Ar Evclcfh. ST.
Louis county tie fav-whcel Of the en-
Sine ~ the electric light station burst.
and {. n. Webster, proprietor Of the
plant. was killed hy the tiNinE pieces
one Of tho employees was injured bur
will rpCnVer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

In Finland and Ispland amber oil is
believed 20 lie ? certain cure for rheu-
matism, neuralgia and similar troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

Guiding = cnmmJudaut ana three ii'l'i
cnruvfS oar casualties were -four
officers wounded. nine men AIli"i.
twsuty-1hUv" men wounded. tvo u-u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
CLOSING IN on CRONJE.
I'rItish Forces Tighten Their Grip On tn
Gallant Boer Leader at Paardeberg.

I'1lrdC borg, OrlnG" FrcC State.
Feb. 2l.-Thr British tooi, eighty pri>-
oners ~ tn" result OF yesterdays en-
ia- .mcnf. \ balloon a>cyHdcd and
discovered several new works. which
the British -IuS Shrll"d today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

"a sToE Ia.
psar.tL. 4lSk,75 W F7r li-7T- tgr--r!
NNA NAzzsx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26
FAILED TO AGREE,
Republican House Conference en-
Porto Rico Tariff
Bill.
SEVERAL PROPOSITIONS ARE MADE,

Bat None Adopted at Saturdays Caucus
Whole Matter Left to n Committee of
the Majority and Minority-Stn;cmrnt
by RePre>entatiNe Cunnon-CIark and
DAILY, the Rival Montana Kings, Meet.
hut Don't Speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-26

missing. Un tifp -2TSr anu end one
officer and thirteen men were wounded.
Boers Using Dunn Dunn Bullets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

with a resolute face. His stern features die not
the applause broke here and there into a cheer.
When it had subsidized he brought down the
gavel again
The Convention will come to order" he
shouted at exactly 12:35 o'clock.
The Convention viii be opened with prayer"
he continued, by the Rev. ]. Gray Bolton, Of
Hope Presbyterian Church OF Philadelphia"
Chairman Hanna remained standing with
bowed head while the clergyman came forward
in the black robes Of his Office TO deliver his in
vocation But the delegates in the pit remained
seated, and only here and there did one Of the
spectators rise. All, however. bowed their headH
reverently while the Rev. Dr.. Bolton read his
prayer from small slips Of paper which he held
IN the hollow OF his hand He said:
o Thou VINO art a Spirit infinite eternal IN
Justice, goodness and truth Thou art the sovereign
God The Creator, ruler, dsposer Of us and all that
Thou hast made.
Thy thoughts are not our thoughts, nor Thy
ways our ways Thy mercy IS not limited to per-
sons ana 70 races. but comprehendeth all that live
Blessed be Thy name. Thy glory is shown and
men and nations, by a way that they knew not, 10
a land Of security and peace.
On, that men would praise Thee for Thy good
ness and FOR Thy wonderful works TO the children
q men. We adore Thee for the way IN which
Thou hast led
The glory and honor Of our Nation is the mani
1estation OF Thy power and glory. Thou hast led
US in ways not OF our choosing; ways best
for US and most TO Thy glory. May we cheerfully
Thou hast been the God Of our fathers. Thou
ar the God OF their children. Our trust IS in Thee.
give US the spirit Of praise and THANKSGIVING grant
that we. as a Nation and a people may remember
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

of public confidence trade commenced to revive.
The looms were no longer silent and the mills de-
Serted railway earnings increased, merchants and
banks resumed business. labor found employment
at fair wages, our exports increased. and the sun
shine of hope again illumined the land. The figures
that illustrate the growing prosperity of the four
years of Republican administration well nigh stag
ger belief There isn't idle mill In the country
to-day. The mortgages on Western farms have
been paid by the of thousands and our farm
ers contented and prosperous. Our exports
have reached enormous figures for the last twelve
months our exports of merchandise will exceed our
finding a market all the world. and IN
constantly increasing volume. We rapidly TAX
ing our place one of the great creditor nations
of the world. Above and beyond all, there is no
who labors with his hands In all our broad
domain who cannot find work, and the scale Of
wages never in history as high now.
Passing over for the moment the events
ciated with the war, let refer briefly to other
legislation Of the last four years
We passed a National bankrupt act, measure
rendered essential by four years of Democratic rule
and under its benehcent provisions thousands OF
honest men who were engulfed in disaster because
of the blight of the Democratic policy are again
enabled to transact business and share the bless
ings OF Republican prosperity.
For half a century the Hawaiian Islands, a
menace to the long line of coast which skirts our
Pacific Slope. have been knocking for admission as
part of territory. and during that period the
publicly expressed opinion Of both political parties
favored their annexation Four times have they
been occupied by European Powers and often
have we compelled their abandonment, because Il
was essential that they should never be occupied
BY any foreign Power. Finally, after OF mis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
DELEGATES PHILADELPHIA

from afar the smoke of battle; it needs incen-
tive for the that sit in front OF me to tell
them what their duty IS Upon the foundation Of
our party rest the belief and strength OF every
member Of II.
Before I lay aside my gavel and retire from the
position which l have held as Chairman OF the Ma
tional Committee for four years desire, in this
presence in the most public manner TO return my
sincere thanks TO every member OF this splendid
committee who stood by me in the struggle or 1896
and especially TO that coterie who gathered at the
heada1ar IN New-York and Chicago and
worked from early morning until late at night for
the principles Of the Republican party and for the
welfare of their country. / leave II II the hands
Of others tell you what that meant but in pass
ing 10 others those duties want to make one sug-
gestion-always trust the people. (Applause) and
leave as an Inheritance TO them the motto OF the
committee Of 1896, There is no such word as fail
Q,onR and continued applause)
And now gentlemen, IL becomes my duty and
very great pleasure 70 present as your temporary
chairman Senator Wocott, Of Colorado.
Senator Fairbanks, from the first row OF
delegates, arose ana moved that the selection Of
Senator Wolcott as temporary chairman be
approved and with unanimous voice the dele
gates SO voted. Senator Wolcott. who was on
the platform arose and came forward. The ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

men by thousands able and willing to labor,
walked the highways of the land clamoring for
work food.
Four years Of commercial misfortune enabled our
industries TO meet In measure these changed and
depressed conditions. but when President Mckinley
was inaugurated the country was in state more
deplorable than had existed for a generation
Facing these difficulties. the President immediate
ly upon his inauguration convened Congress in
extra session, and in message or force and lucid
ity summarized the legislation essential TO our Ma
tional prosperity. The industrial history of the
United States for the last four years is the tribute
to the wisdom OF his judgment 1t IS quickly
epitomzed.
The tariff measure under which con-
Quoting business was preceded by an unusual vol
ume OF importations based upon common knowl-
edge that certain duties to be raised the bill
met the popular demand that duties on many OF
the necessaries OF life should be lowered and not
raised advances in invention and new trade con-
ditions made 1t unnecessary and unwlse 70 revert
to the higher tariff provisions OF the law OF $780,
the increases In the revenue provisions were slight.
Yet, Notwithstanding all these facts tending 10
reduce income. the revenues from the Dingley Dill
marched steadily upward. until soon our normal in
come exceeded normal expenditure, and we
passed from condition Of threatened insolvency
to of National solvency.
This tells but a small fraction OF the story.
Under the wise provisions of our tariff laws and
the announcement Afforded 10 capital by renewal