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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
GRUELTIES IN China
Mrs. M. s. Woodward, Guest of
Minister Conger, Tells of
Siege at Pekin.
CUT OFF FROM THE OUTER WORLD
Christians. Manned and Bleeding,
Seek Protection at the
Legation.

Mrs. NJ S. Woodward and her
daughter. lone. who spent several
month at Pekin as the guests of MIN :
lister Conger, and who were impris-
oned within the British legation dur
ing the long weeks of waiting aud
hardship while the Boxers were men
acing them, arrived in Chicago from
Davenport yesterday afternoon. They
landed at San Francisco on Oct l
from the steamship Coptic and were
met there by Mr.. Wood ward, who
accom- panied them home. MinisteI
Conger had visited the Woodwards in
Evanston and invited them to Pekin
Mrs. Woodward s many friends in the
tri-cities will read with interest the
following interview she gave q Chi
cago Tribune reporter:
''Our feelings during the experiences
of those awful two months are diff
cult to describe. We were all in a
perilous situation, and all realized it,
but did not dare to think of our dan
ger. 1t was not time for one to give
way to fears and emotions. 1t was an
occasion for heroic acts. and the siege
showed of what excellent material
those legationers were made.
I'VE started to leave Pekin June 3.
but we were one day too late. We
went to the railroad station aecompa-
MED by small guard that Minister
Conger had placed at our disposal.
We waited from o'clock in the morn
ing till IL o'clock at night for train
to take us to Tien Tsin. but commu-
nication with the outer world had
been cut off 1t was with diff Guilty
that we made our way back to the le-
CATION through bowling mob of Chi
nGse.
The next day missionaries from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Mercer Wants MurphIes.

Poor as the potato crop promises to
be IN this Immediate vicinity, it is
poorer still down about Aledo, and a
teamster from that town was here for
a load to take home Wednesday. He
bought them for So cents and said
they would retail at rs cents or so
cents at home. The soil of the greater
portion of Mercer county is exceed
ingly unfavorab BILE to the growth of
and this county always
markets large quantities there, but it
is doubtful if the difference in prices
was ever so great as this fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
OUTLOOK FOR DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS
BEST POSSIBLE, SAYS j. G: JOHNSON.

Bryan four years who will not do the
same thing this time. Every once in
while when we receive some partic-
ularly prominent convert we hear of
the other side attempting to offset the
advantage by referring to some former
democrat who will support the adj
ministration this year, but if you will
notice that in practically every
one of these cases the one
they refer to was with them four
years ago. In other words, repu bill
cans are getting mparatively few
accessions, while we are not only hold
ing the bulk of the support that came
to Us four years ago, but are getting
in addition an Endorsement and in
fiuence from other sources that will
count on election day.
"The apathy so much commented
on in the present campaign is entirely
in our favor. Mr.. Bryan is receiving
the same magnificent receptions
everywhere he goes that he did four
years ago. and enthusiasm in a much
higher degree is noticeable in the
ranks of the democratic party"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

Hon. j. G.. johnson, of Peabody
Kas,, chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the democratic national
committee, came down from Chicago
this morning to attend meeting of
the board of directors of the Royal
Neighbors, of which he is one.
Speaking to The Argus of the po-
political outlook Mr.. johnson said:
From the most conservative view of
the situation that we can gain every
thing is as favorable as we could wish
for Mr.. Bryau's election. We reach
our conclusions, not only from the
results of careful canvass, but from
actual knowledge of men of great in
tlaence and men by the thousands
all over the country who four years
ago supported Mckinley, but who will
give their votes to MIR. Bryan this
time.
"And while SO many are leaving the
repu blican party for the demo-
cratic, principally on account of the
policies of Imperialism and the
trusts, we do not hear of any
to speak of who supported Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

for "caddies" Las caused pupils to
lose much valuable time from the
schools.
The Moline school board at it's last
meeting took the unusual action of
expelling a girl named Mamie Richie
from the public schools, Supt. Cox
reporting that her repeated and long
continued pilfering from her school
mates" had made her a constant men,
ace of the other law-abiding pupils of
the schools. She had been in the
high school for the past two years.
taking money, books, jewelry and
every thing else that she could find in
the pockets or desks of her school
mates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

A powder TO be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for IS cents. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
cADDiES FROM SCHOOLS.
Supt. Cox Says Demand for Boys on Links
Interferes IN Moline.

Supt. Cox Says Demsnd for Boys on Links
Interferes IN Moline.
Supt. Cox, of the Moline public
schools, has made his monthly report
for Septem Der, and pays attention in
it to the demand for golf caddies.
While there is September enrolment
in the Moline schools of 80 more than
last year. the percentage of attendance
has fallen off from 81 to $50. Some
of the absences are laid to illness, but
the superintendent says he believes
far more of it is due to carelessness
and Indifference of few families. In
some instances, he says, the de nand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

Chronic nasal catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure of this trou-
bic. A small quantity Of Ely's Cream
Balm placed into the nostrils spreads
over an inflamed and angry surface,
relieving Immediately the painful
Inflammation. cleanses, heals and
cures. A cold in the head vanishes
immediately. Sold by druggists or
will be mailed for so cents by Ely
Brothers, SO Warren street, New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

the burned Catholic cathedral at Nan
tung came to the legation for protec-
! ton. Hundreds of manned and bleed
ing native christians had barely e5-
capped from the mob with their lives.
There were little bibles with spear
wounds all over their bodies. and
many others, old and young, bleeding
and burned. There was continued
sighting day and night. The Boxers
were not lacking in diligence, and one
night the part of the city wall that
separated Us from the native city was
captured, but our guards soon re-
gained it.
Horses and Mules for Meat.
''At no time was there a scarcity of
food, although it was not of good
quality. There was plenty of canned
meats, vegetables and preserves. also
liberal supply of wine, so that the
invalids could be taken care Of
Necessity for fresh meat, however,
caused the slaughter of mules and
horses. Some took fancy to horse
flesh aud mule steaks. but / confined
myself almost entirely to the other
diet and became weak in conse-
quence.
Mrs. Woodward intends to write a
book on the siege and has diary of
the daily happenings. She also has
in the neigh 0orhood of $50 photo
graphs, many of which were taken on
the city wall while under fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
BriRht'a DIsease.

High living, intemperance, exposure
and many other things bring on
Bright's disease. Foley's Kidney Cure
will prevent Bright's disease and all
other kidney or bladder disorders. if
taken in time. For sale by all drug
eriStS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
To StopaCoId

After exposure or when you feel q
cold coming on, take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails to
stop cold if taken in time. Take
nothing else. For sale by all crug-
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoes. 25
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

The editor of the Fordville, KY,
Miscellaneous, writes as a postscript
to business letter: Il was cnred of
kidney trouble by taking FoIey's Kid
rey Cure" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
MAY USE NEW BRIDGE
Milwaukee Road Said to be Con.
templating Some Extern
siYe Changes.
DIRECT LINE TO KANSAS CITY
Track Between Here and Savanna
to be Entirely RebuiIt.-Sav-
ing of 65 Miles.

A persistent rumor-and one that
is backed by officials in position to
speaks afloat to the effect that the
c.. NJ. & st. P. is planning to make a
radical change in it's branch between
this city and Savanna.
Report has it that the track from
East Moline to Savanna is to be en-
tirely rebuilt and strengthened and
that this division is to be part of q
direct line to Kansas City.
At present a gang of men is at work
rebuilding two culverts at Rapids
City and one at B4rber's creek. Solid
concrete foundations are being put in
under the culvert walls and the bot
toms are to be covered with concrete
also.
To Cross Crescent Bridge.
In connection with the same plan,
the report that the Milwaukee will
use the d K. L. & n. W. tracks from
East Moline to Rock Island, in addi-
ton to Joining with the new road in
the use of the union depot at East
Moline, is asserted to be true, and
furthermore that the Crescent bridge
will be crossed to gain an entrance
into Iowa.
By this new plan the road hopes to
save 65 miles of the distance to Kan
sas City and to be formidable COM
petitor of the c., K. l. & p. and the
c., b. & q. for the business of that
city and it's tributary territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

II brings to the little ones that
priceless gift of healthy Hesh, solid
bone and muscle. That's what Rocky
Mountain Tea does. 80 cents. Ask
your druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
To Cross Crescent Bridge.
job Couldn't Have stood 1t

If he had itching piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bucklen's
Arnica SaIye will cure the worst case
of piles on earth. 1t has cured thous-
ands. For injuries, pains, or bodily
eruptions it's the best salve in the
world. Price 25 cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying
warmth and active life TO every part
of your body, if you take Rocky
Mountain Tea. Ask your druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

GA sTo Ia.
B..f.iA. H'' kiad I:. Ia. .!..gs SO'gtr
s's,s;'" GHAZZ.<
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

Goshen, ILL.,, Genesee Pure Food
company, lie Roy, N. Y. Dear Sirs:
Some days since package of your
GrainO preparation was left at my
Office. took it home and gave it q
trial, and / have to say was very
much pleased with it as a substitute
for coffee. We have always used the
best Java and Mocha in our family
but l am free to say like the Grain-O
SO we'll as the best coffee ever drank.
Respectfully yours.
A. c. JACKSON, NJ. ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Came Near Dying

For three days and nights l suf-
fered agony untold from an attack OF
cholera morbus brought on by eating
cucumbers, says NJ. E Lowther,
clerk of the district court, Center
vile, Iowa. Il thought / should
surely die, and tried a dozen differ
ent medicines, but all to no purpose.
L sent for a bottle of Cham berlaiu s
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and three doses relieved me entirely.
went to steep and did not awake for
eight hours. On awakening a few
hours ago felt so gratifed that the
first work do on going to the Office
is to write to the manufacturers of
this remedy and offer them my CRATE
full thanks and say, God bless you
and the splendid medicine you make"
This remedy for sale by all druggists.
Evening star., 1900-10-12
Town Council Meets.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va, October IL,

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va, October IL. 1900.
At the meeting of the town council Mon
day night Mr. NJ. E Church reported that
Messrs Haney and Taylor, civil engineers,
were contemplat ting the establishment OF
system of water works and sewerage in the
town on the recommendation Of the board
of health, the council voted to purchase
disinfectant machine, and the sum OF $40
was appropriated for the purpose. The
committee appointed several meetings ago
to simplify the ward system was contin-
ued 1t was voted that the superintendent
of the Southern Railroad Company be re-
Quested to repair the crossing on Washing
ton street.
The extension of the Washington. Alexan-
dria and Falls Church electric road to West
End, Falls Church is being pushed forward
rapidly and is expected TO be completed In
thirty days.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the Baptist
Church, at its annual meeting, recently,
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Mrs E. ]. Northrup. president;
Mrs f. j. Galpin. vice president Mrs. Geo.
w. Hawxhurst, secretary and treasurer.
The society raised S75 for home purposes
during the past year.
The union services at the Congregational
Church closed last night. Rev, q. 8. Som
Evening star., 1900-10-12
STUDENTS JEER BRYAN.
speech at Ann ArbOr Interrupted-
Offenders Arrested

dispatch from Ann Arbor, Mich, last
night says: There was a mildly wild time
this afternoon when Mr.. Bryan came to
Ann Arbor. The students of the state uni
Versity, which Is located here, were at the
meeting in large numbers. and each one
made his presence felt. A platform had
been erected on the south side of the court
house building. and the entire south side Of
the square, as we'll as the adjoining street
was covered with solid mass Of humanity
a majority Of those nearest the stand be-
ing students.
Mr.. Bryan had no sooner shown his face
than the boys began a clamor, which did
not cease for ten or fifteen minutes. Even
after Mr.. Bryan advanced to the front of
the stand the din continued, but it ulti-
mateiy subsided sufficiently to allow him
to begin.
II am glad to talk to you," he began,
If you are willing to listen.
few voices responded: I'VE are will
ing"
IF 1 were an imperialist." Mr. Bryan
went on. Il would call out an army to
suppress you, but 1 am not This se,ly
seemed to please the young men, and
most of them laughed and cheered. Some
OF them 5eered to such an extent. how
ever, that an officer was compelled to en-
ter the crowd and arrest several Of the
noisiest. After this. while the Interrupt
tions were frequent. they generally took
the shape Of questions. One of the ques-
tions brought out the explicit declaration
from Mr.. Bryan, 1.-The Democratic party
is for the free coinage of silver at the ra-
tito of 16 to l without waiting for the aid
or consent of any other nation"
By the time Mr.. Bryan concluded the
confusion had ceased entirely, and he
closed amid cheers.
At the time of the arrest Of some Of the
students at Ann Arbor Mr.. Bryan's at
tention was not called to the fact. and
he did not know Of 1t until after the close
Of the meeting. When informed of what
had been done he Immediately sent the
following letter:
Hon. M. j. Cavanaugh, Ann Arbor
My Dear Sir: II 1t is true, as 1 am in
formed, that some OF the college boys were
arrested for disturbing the meeting, please
ask for their discharge. I am sure 1t was
the result OF boyish thoughtlessness and
not malice. w ! BRYAN
Evening star., 1900-10-12
ROOSEVELT IN INDIANAPOLIS.
Ovation to Vice Presi-
Dental Candidate

A dispatch from Indianapolis Ind last
night says: Indianapolis, which Is now hold
Ing Its first fall festival, gave Gov Roose-
Welt tonight one Of the greatest receptions
ever extended in this city to a candidate for
political honors. From the crossing at
Southeastern avenue. up East Washington
street to the court house, three-Quarters of
mile distant, where he spoke to an i'm
mense audience. the sidewalks and thor
oughfares were crowded with a mass of en-
thusiastic humanity through which the pro-
oession moved with difficulty. Seated with
National Committeeman Harry s. New,
Gov. Mount and Capt. W. 3. English, the
candidate for Vice President was contin-
ually bowling to the multitude and shaking
hands with men and women who clustered
around his carriage. Leading the process
sion was band. followed by several COM
panies of Rough Riders. Then came Gov.
more in which were many Of the most dis
tinguished republicans Of Indiana.
The court house square and grounds and
streets surrounding it were congested with
throng which greeted the governors ar
rival with storm Of cheers. and as he
alighted at the court house entrance can
non doomed salutes. At the close Of the
governors speech, which was preceded
glish, Col. Curtis Guild. jr., Of Boston
made an eloquent speech. which received
profound attention. While the colonel was
speaking Gov Roosevelt was driven to
the residence of Committeeman New,
where he was the guest Of honor at din
ner.
The evening was devoted to q parade
which was more than two hours passing
the reviewing stand in front of the court
house. The line of march was crowded
and decorated profussly. Wherever the
governor looked. he felt the dazzling ef-
feet of Greek flre. hambeaux and rockets,
and beheld anxious thousands applauding
him. AS the procession passed the Sol
diers and Sailors monument he raised
his brown campaign hat reverently, look
ed up at the towering pile and bowed his
head. At the conclusion of the parade
the governor was escorted to the Denni-
son Hotel, where he will remain until 8
o'clock tomorrow morning, when the spe-
cial will start on the third days itinerary
Of the Indiana tour
Evening star., 1900-10-12
WESTERN TRAVELLING MEN.
Ninety Per Cent of Them Declared to
BE for Mckinley.


Mr. F. NJ. Heaton Of this city, who has
been engaged as q travelling salesman, and
keeps in pretty close touch with his fellow
workers in the same line, has received
letter which may be taken as a substantial
straw in showing how the political wind ia
blowing. 1t was from Mr. r. S. Sem, who
is a travelling representative of L. A. Bud
long & Co. Of Chicago, with headquarters
a. Kansas City and was penned at Has
tings, Neb
II meet the travelling men everywhere in
my territory, which is the east half of
Kansas, the east half Of Nebraska, the
west half of Iowa and the west half Of
Missouri. ] find 80 per cent of the Nebras-
per cent OF them in Iowa the same way.
Eighty per cent Of those in Missouri and 50
per cent Of those in Kansas are for Nc
kinley."
Mr. Sem inclosed as basis for his state
ments a poll taken of the travelling men at
all the large hotels in Kansas City, Leaven-
worth. Atchison, st. Joseph. Omaha, To-
cities and towns.
Il am certain" he writes, In conclusion,
that IL every travelling man in the states
west of the Mississippi were to write down
his choice between Mckinley and Bryan
the result would show 30 per cent for Nc
Kinley.'
Mr.. Heaton has also received a letter
republican committee OF Montgomery coun-
ty, Indiana, in which he says the county
will give Mckinley 300 and the state not
less than 10000 majority. There Is nothing
in the situation. an Mr.. Bonnell views it. to
justify any other prediction.
Evening star., 1900-10-12
Opened to Navixation.

The Pedernales and Macareo rivers of
Venezuela. which by recent decree of that
government. have been declared open to
navigation generally. are the only two of
the many smaller rivers forming the mouth
OF the Orinoco. which can be traversed by
river boats- The navigation of these rivers
has heretofore been restricted by reason
OF concession granted to a. private cor
poration. which gave to 1t the exclusive right
to use these important trade rivers. 1t is
presumed that this grant has expired, or
been annulled, and thus the Pedernales and
the Macareo are now thrown open to the
colnmerce Of the world
Evening star., 1900-10-12
GRANT FIRST ON THE ROLL.
Second Days Count of Votes for Hall
OF Fame.


OF Fame.
Twelve more names were added yester-
day to the number which will be enshrined
in the Hall of Fame CLASSIFIED according
to their different vocations in life. with the
poll accorded to each by the judges. they
rank as follows:
Preachers and Observation-Disclosures Ed
wards, 50; Henry Ward Beecher, Go; Will
lam Ellery Charming. 81. Scientists-John
James Audubon, 81; Asa Gray. 81. Judges
and lawyers-John Marshall. 81; James
Kent, 65; Joseph Story, "a. Musicians.
painters and sculptors-Gilbert Stuart. 50.
Soldiers and sailors - Ulysses Simpson
Grant. %: David G. Farragut, 70; Robert ID.
Lee, 90.
The name Of Glen. Grant, as a result Of
yesterdays count, now leads the list, hav-
Ing received 02 os1t Of 81 votes. John Mar
shall. among the judges. ranks second. with
81 votes. Emerson. who led the poll count
cd on Wednesday. with So votes, now falls
into third place.
Evening star., 1900-10-12
Consular omcsrs Recognised.

The President has recognized the follow
Ing named consular officers:
{. Boysen vice consul Of Belgium at
Ponce. P. R.
L. Bravd. consul OF Belgium at Maya
gusz, p. R.
Adolphe Joseph Ammo Gabriel de Berard.
consul Of France at Manila, p l.
P. K. A. Meerkamp van Embden, consul
OF the Netherlands at Manila.
Antonio de Sanza Canavarro consul gen.
eral of Portugal at Honolulu.
Thorvald Hansen, Woe consul Of Sweden
and Norway at New York.
Francis Edwin Coney. consul Of Sweden
and Norway at Manila.
John Retmershoffer, consul of Austro-
Hungary at Galveston, Texas.
Evening star., 1900-10-12
FORTS WITHOUT GARRIsONs.
Gen. Wade's Command Reduced L
Only About 1000 Men.

Only About 1000 Men.
The annual report OF Bngadier General
James F. Wade. commanding the depart
ment Of Dakota, has been received at the
War Department. Owing to the fact that
most of the regular troops have been sent
to the Philippines. Gen. Wade commands
but about 1000 men. These are scattered
around at various posts in the department.
and their principal duty Is to take care Of
the government property. During a Dor
tion of the year Gen. Wade was In COM
mand Of the department OF the lakes. He
says that the Indians on the various reser-
vations in the department have given no
trouble Forts Assiniboine and Missouia
In Montana, remain ungarrisoned. and
Camp Bacon at Walker, Mimi, has been
abandoned. Considerable repairs have
posts. and all are reported in fair condi-
ton.
Evening star., 1900-10-12

Edward Malone. sixty-dve years Of age.
employed q watchman in the District
sewer department, was taken suddenly Ill
this morning about o'clock while on duty
at the corner of Harrison and Adams
streets, Anacostia- The fifth precinct pa
troll wagon was called. and he was removed
to his home at No. 730 7th street north
east
Evening star., 1900-10-12
A Veterans Story.

George Lewis Of Shamokin, Pa, writes: 'I am
eighty years Of age. I have been troubled with
Catarrh for fifty years. and In my time have used
a great many catarrh cures. but never had any
relief until used DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder.
One boz cured me completely" Sold by f. 8.
WILLIAMS. 9th and sts.: EDMONDs q VIII
IIAMS 3D. and Pa. ase.-lA