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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
LODGE TAKES THE CHAIR.
GareI Is Handed over to the Permanent
Chairman.

G2reI Is Handed over to the Permanent
Chairman.
Chairman Lodge said that one of the
greatest honors that could fall on any
American in public life was TO be called
upon to preside over republican
convention. He was grateful for the
honor conferred upon him. He said
the party met again TO nominate the
next president of the United States.
Four years had passed since the NOM
ination of the sOldier-statesm man, who
was now president. Since the civil
war no presidential term had been so
crowded with great events as that
which was now drawing to n close.
To republicans they showed a record
of promises kept, of work done and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
MAY CALL OUT MILITIA.
Serious Clash Between Nebraska's Gov
ernOr and an Asylum Official.


ernOr and an Asylum Official.
Lincoln, Neb., June 20.-AnOther
clash between the executive and judi
ciaI powers of the state is imminent
because of the persistent refusal of B.
F. Lang to vacate the office of super
intendent of the state asylum at Beat
rice. The institution is practically in
4 state of siege. While attempting to
secure the records of the institution on
a writ of Eeplevin the constable and
four agents of the governor We're as
saulted and, in the melee which fol-
lowed one woman was severely in
jured.
All Governor Poynter's men have
in addition suits for $4,000 damages
have been instituted against each of
them. Governor Poynter denies the
right of the judiciary to interfere with
his duties, and it is possible that the
militia may be called out to eject the
present occupants of the institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Illinois Music Teachers.

Springfield, Ills. June 20.-At yes
terday's session of the annual conven-
ton of the Illinois Music Teachers as
sociatiOn w. ID. Armstrong, of Alton.
president of the association, made the
annual address, and Miss Stella r.
Root, instructor in music in the public
schools of Springfield. delivered an ad-
dress on instruction in music in public
schools. Later there was n concert, and
at night there was another concert,
largely attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Consul Fowler at Chefoo, Reports to Furth-
Looting of Missions.
MISSIONARIES ARE BEING CARRIED OFF.
Chinese Fleet Sails for the south-Russla Continues to
Land Troops.

Washington, June GOA cablegram was
morning from United States Consul Fowler
at Chefoo. The consul says no communi-
cation has been had with Pekin for six days
past.
The mission At San Chow was looted, but
the Chinese general carried the missionar-
les on In safety to An unknown place. The
Chinese ships In the harbor left for the
south.
The Russians continue to land troops AT
Taku.
originating from Chinese sources aud
credited by local foreign officials state that
the legations at Pekin were safe june II.
Admiral Seymour with his relieving col
umn is reported to have reached Pekin.
London, June 20.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of The Times, telegraphing
yesterday, says: The British flag is
reported To have been flying yesterday
over the south gate of Pekiug This is
presumed TO indicate the arrival of Ad-
mlral seymour.
London, June 2O.-"The Russian re-
lieving force arrived outside of Peking
this morning." says the Shanghai cor
respondent of The Daily Express, land
Immediately began to attack the city
on two sides, employing numerous ar
tillery. The force apparently arrived
in the nick of time, for the Chinese as
sert that the attack upon the legations
had been successfully renewed. On the
night of June 16 the Chinese troops
under Generals Tung Fab Slang and
Tung Ching attacked the legations and
set on fire five European buildings.
Nothing definite is known as to the re-
suit, except that the Chinese were dis
appointed, although other reports. ut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

bENAIOR HENRY CABOT LODGE.
Permanent Chairman
fusion had subsidized, Rev. Charles NJ.
Boswell opened the proceedings with
prayer. Men who applaud prayers
at large gatherings were present and
signalized their approval of the di-
vines invocation with hand and voice.
Old Timers Make a Scene.
A remarkable tribute to the flag and
to the pioneers of the republican par
ty now occurred. Wolcott stated
that Is survivors OF the first repu Bill
can convention called at Pittsburg Al
years ago, were present with the
same old flag used in the convention.
At that moment file of white-haired
patriarchs appeared from the rear,
bearing the faded American flag, tat
tered and barely held together by a
cross staff. AS the flag appeared. the
audience arose, and a deafening salute
went up for the faded standard and its
venerable upholders. When the APP
plause subsidized, the delegation read a
resolution declaring their unwavering
allegiance 10 the party they had helped
bring forth. and concluding with a
declaration indorsiug the administra-
tion OF Mckinley.
The chairman then recognized Rep
resentative Payne, of New York,
chairman of the committee on creden-
tials. who mounted the platform and
read the report. which was adopted
unanimously without debate.
Lodge Escorted BY Two Governors.
Gen. G-osvenor. chairman of the
committee on permanent organiza-
tion. then presented the committees
report, which was adopted, and Sena-
tor Lodge, permanent chairman. was
escorted to the chair by Cows Roose-
velt and Shaw. Lodge was introduced
and began his speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Killed His Brother-in-Law.

Pittsfield. Ills, June 2O.-William
Henry. of Nebo. shot and instantly
killed his Drother-in-law, Charles Jen-
nings, a farmer living near the Cal
houn county line, early Monday morn
ing. The trouble arose over Il COW
which broke into Henry's field several
days ago and which Jennings refused
to deliver until he had received pay
ment for the damage done. Monday
Jennings with n revolver and Henry
with 4 shotgun began to shoot at each
other. Jennings is alleged to have fired
first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Arre,ted for Murder.

Pana. Ills, June 20.-Harry Shoe
maker. who Is wanted in Kentucky on
the charge of numbering his cousin last
December, was arrested while plowing
in a field a short distance from here.
Two loaded revolvers and a dirk knife
were found in the tool box of the plow.
Ii is said that Shoemaker has made a
confession. He will be returned to
Kentucky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
sT.LoUIs NEEDS THESE MONKS"
They Protect Women When Mobs Get
After Them in Chicago.


After Them in Chicago.
Chicago. June 2O.-Imrsued by an
enrageG crowd of Italian and Greek
women and children, who were armed
with clubs. Mary EOre Larricaded her
self in the home of an old Italian
known as Tony ut FOrquer and DeS-
PLANES streets. The door was broken
down and efforts made to seize the
woman, but two full-grown monkeys,
together with the man Tony. acted as
protectors for the woman and kept the
crowd at bay until the arrival of PO-
liceman Grady from the Maxwell street
station.
Even then the excited women brand
ished clubs and stones and threat
ened to kill the woman if the officer
did not take her away from the vi
cinity, and for her own protection
Grady took the woman to the Maxwell
street police station and locked her up
ON n charge of disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Could Not Get tho Injunction.

Carthage, Ills, June 20.-State In
surance Commissioner Van Cleave was
defeated yesterday in injunction pro-
ceedingS against the Citizens Insur-
ance company. of Chicago, before
Judge Glenn. The injunction was to
prevent the company from continuing
business, owing to alleged defects in
charter. The suit was dismissed for
want of euuity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Eddy Named for Congress.

Springfield. Ills. Tune 20.-In the
Thirteenth district Democratic con-
gressional convention at Champaign
yesterday John EDDY, of Bloomington.
was nominated for congress on the first
ballot. over J. &. Dunham. OF Paxton,
and o. B. Dobhins. of I-rhana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

Galesburg. Ills, June 20.-Otis Fox,
a Knox county student, and Miss Will
cox. a prominent young lady here,
were killed by being run down while
driving across the railroad tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Third Big Fire in nAear.

Pana. Ills June 20.-The business
portion of the little town of Tower
Hill, seven miles east OF bere. was de-
stroyed by an ineendiary fire yester-
day The blaze was started in lum-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

of unforeseen questions met and an.
swered. Four months after the inaug.
uration of President Mckinley, Mr..
Lodge said a tariff bill was passed, q
bill that had given universal satisfac-
ton and brought the country from a
condition of financial and Industrial
depression to one of prosperity. Fail
ing to secure any encouragement for
international bimetallism, a law was
passed strengthening the gold stand
ard and planting it more firmly than
ever in the financial system, improv-
ing the banking laws, buttressing
credit and refunding the public debt
at 2 per cent.
The party had promised to deal
with the Cuban question. 1t had done
so. The long agony of the island was
over. Cuba was free. But this great
work brought with it events and is
sues which no man had foreseen. The
crisis came, bringing war IN its train.
The result was well known. Spain
had been driven from the western
hemisphere, fresh glory had come to
our arms and crowned our flag. Amer
lea had been victorious in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines.
Should we give those islands back to
Spain? Never was the presidents
reply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

lion, fomented by self-seeking ad-
venturer and usurper. The duty OF
the president was to repress that re-
bellion to see to it that the authority
of the United States, as rightfully and
as righteous in Manila as in Phila-
delphia, was acknowledged and
obeyed. That harsh and painful duty
President Mckinley has performed
firmly and Justly. eager to resort to
gentle measures wherever possible,
unyielding when treachery and Fio-
lence."
New Policies.
What we have promised we will
perform. Our old policies are here,
alive, successful and full of yigor.
Our new policies have been begun and
for them we ask support. When the
clouds of impending civil war hung
dark over the country in 1861 we took
up the great task then laid upon US
and never finched until we had car
ried it through to victory. Now, at
the dawn of a new century, with new
policies and new opportunities open
ing before US in the bright sunshine
of prosperity. we again ask the Amer
lean people to entrust us with their
future. We have profound faith in
the people. We do not distrust their
of meeting the new response
bilities even as they met the old. and
we shall await with confidence. under
the leadership of William Mckinley,
the verdict of November.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Two Young People Killed.

ber yard. This makes the third pig
fire in that village within year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20
Says Party Can BE Trusted.

The party of Lincoln could be
trusted now as in the past, to be true
even as he was true, to the rights of
man and to human freedom, whether
within the borders of the United
States or in the islands which have
come beneath our flag. The liberia
tors may be trusted 10 watch over the
liberated. We who freed Cuba will
keep the pledge we made to her and
will guide her along the road to inde-
pendence and stable government until
she is able to settle her own future bv
the free expressions of her peoples
will.
For the islands of Hawaii and Por-
to Rico the political problem has been
solved and blythe repu ublican legislation
they have been given self-gosernment
and are peaceful and prosperous IN
der the rule of the United States. In
the Philippines we were met by rebel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

Continued on Third p,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-20

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Heritage.

When the first man and woman
had left the seclusion of the Garden,
crossed the river of Possibility, and
stood upon the shore of Time, ready
for their onward journey towards Pos
terity, the Angel of Opportunity ap-
peared to them and said
Man, make a prayer to Nature and
Life. Petition wisely, for whatsoever
you ask shall be the heritage of your
sex forever.
And the man thought and thought,
then, looking up at the glowing sun,
exclaimed 20 Nature, do not thrust
your greatest throes upon me, nor
persist in making me remember pain. "
The Angel said to the woman, Pray
thou also with wisdom. -
As the woman bent low her head
she softly said 20 Nature, do not al
low me to grow callous nor empty.
Hold me close to the joys, so few, the
sorrows, so many, that l may gain
strength from each"
Again the Angel babe the man
pray, and once more he stood and
looked towards the glowing sun, say
ing 20 Life, give me joy and pleas
ure. Do not unload upon me the sor-
rows of others do not open my eyes
to pangs I cannot assuage. Give me
sweets and the power to cast aside
regret.
"Sister," said the Angel, pray"
The woman bent lower and in
softer voice uttered her petition 80
Life, do not take away from me the
memory Of sorrow, the shell holding
the kernel of JOY do not allow me
to become blind to the debt I owe
others. Make me tender; give me a
woman's portion, pain-that l may
attain my full stature"
And that the Angels promise might
be redeemed, from that hour there was
implanted in man the overmastering
love of pleasure, and engrafted in the
heart of woman the undying instincts
of motherhood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
A Witty Gardener.

Meissonier had a gardener who was
a good botsnist and great wag. He
knew the seeds Of all sorts Of plants,
and Meissonier was always trying to
puzzle him. Il have got him now,
said Meissonier to some friends at
dinner party, and he showed them a
package Of the roe Of dried herrings.
Then he sent for the gardener. All
smiled, when the gardener arrived.
do you know these seeds?' Meissonier
asked. The gardener examined them
with great attention. 40 yes he
said at last that is the seed of the
Clupea mirablis, a very rare tropical
plant" A smile of triumph lighted
the face of Meissonier. How long
will it take the seed to come up ?' be
asked. Fifteen days, said the gar
dener. At the end of fifteen days the
guests were once more assembled at
the table. After dinner the gardener
was announced. Monsieur Meisso-
nier," he said, "the plants are above
the ground" "Oh, this is too much, "
said the great painter. They all went
out into the garden to behold the bo-
tanical wonder. The gardener lifted
up glass bell under which vas lit
tie bed, carefully made, and in which
three rows of red herrings were stick
ing up their heads. The laugh was
against Meissonier. He discharged
the gardener, but took him back next
day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
n SNYDER PUBLISHER.
Of Course
You Are Thinking
Of Your
Spring Suit!
EVERYBODY is.

NS7OU are little bit doubtful as to
Y the fabric and style, whether you
prefer a Fancy Cashmere, a
Striped WOrSted, Blue or Black
Serge or Cheviot. or probably the
new Oxford Mixtures We have them
all, and never made up and tailored in
better style.
How about the price Don't fear :;
We knew this would be an important
factor with you. so we studied and
worked hard to be prepared to meet any
price that fits your pocketboOk best. Our
range of prices runs like this:
$50, $500 s.. 80, $500, $1,000, $500.
$500 and up. OF course. there will be
many stores offering Cheaper Suits at
Lower Prices, but YOU must bear in
mind our reputation for reliability. Any
suit you buy from us will have a certain
style, Will fit you perfectly, and give
lasting satisfaction. You cannot afford
to overlook these essential points. Bet
ter call and let Us talk your Suit question
over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Affecting Meeting.

Thirty-two years ago William Har-
gis and wife, who lived at Erie, Pa,
had domestic trouble. To them a
child had been born, son at that
time but few months old. Hargis,
during the darkness of night, stole
the child from It's mothers bed and
fed, finally stopping in Scott county,
Virginia, where be took up his abode,
but was reticent regarding his past.
When the son became old enough 10
comprehend the father told him that
bis mother had died when he was a
babe. The father also wrote a letter
to his wife that the child had died
and that he would never return to
Pennsylvania. The mother grieved
over her SON 5 supposed death and for
years lived in humble home in the
suburbs of Erie. William Hargis
and his son moved from Scot. county,
Virginia, to Lincoln county, tais State,
many years ago, where they resided
and prospered. Only short time
ago Mr.. Hargis became i'll aud reallz-
ing that death was near he called the
son to his bedside and told him the
story of his life. He told young Hsr-
gis that his mother, in his opinion, still
lived, that he had been stolen
away from her when an infant and
that if possible he should locate her
and unfold to her the story Of their
career The young man could scarce
" believe that such thing was possi-
bic, but he opened correspondence
with people in Pennsylvania
To make the story short, Hargis
located her and last Wednesday she
arrived in the city and the meeting
was a pathetic one. The mothers
name was no longer Hargis. Some
years ago she married a Mr.. Tyler, Of
Erie, Pa. The young mother Of so
years ago had grown gray and stopped
and the boy had become a bronzed
and bearded man. But she was none
the less d mother, and he none the
less son, when they !ustiuctiyely re-
coguized each other this afternoon.
When the mother and son came face
to face she fell into bis manly arms,
and tears trickled down the cheeks Of
the mother and son, who Tor 30 years
had each believed the other dead. Mrs.
Tyler will visit IN Lincoln county and
will then return to Erie, Pa, accom-
panied by her son, where preparations
are being made for their reception.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

THE UNSUCCESSFUL.

We met them on the common way
They passed and gave no sign
The heroes that had lost the day,
The failures. half divine.
Ranged in a quiet place, We see
Their mighty ranks contain
Figures too great for victory.
Hearts too unspoiled for gain.
Here are earth's splendid failures, come
From glorious foushten fields
Some bear the wounds Of combat some
Are prone upon their shields.
To Us. that still do battle here.
FIVE in aught prevail,
Grant God triumph not too dear,
Or strength. Ike theirs. 20 fail
-ELzABETH {. CAEDozo. ~ TIE Century.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
NEW VOL. 35.--NO. 27.
MKinleyism Waning.

George Alfred Townsend, the we'll
known Gath" Of the newspaper pro-
fession, writes to the Boston Clone
from Philadelphia as follows:
Much OF last week | was in Phila-
delphia, and what most surprised me
there was a vital decay in Mckinley
ism. Speaking to an old schoolmsts
of mine, who is wealthy Philadel-
phian, be said to me:
There is a gross decay in the in
terest Of our substantial men, as well
as Of the masses, in the Republican
party since McKinleyism ruled. The
sum Of 100000 confidently promised
to the national committee at Wash
iugton has only been partially ra'sed,
and that by species OF extortion. 1t
Is now thought that the hat will have
to be passed through the city depart
ments, custom house, etc, TO raise the
money. None of the big givers of
former years mean to give anything.
Benson, Dolan, Carnegie, Wldener,
refuse to put up. Yet Philadelphia
has raised 100000 to elect Harrison,
and sent it over to New York to af-
fec, The betting and the public oPin-
ion there
What is the cause of this inditIer-
euce in the Republican party ?"
1T is chiefly due to a decline Of
admiration Of the President He has
been the sole authority to make policy
and bis Judgment is not approved,
while Of late the hickering of his IN
tellect, as especially in the Puerto Ri
co tariff, has deepensd sense that
beyond plausibility he mas no larg9
powers. HIS message in favor Of kind
free trade with Puerto Rico was hard
ly out Of his mouth when Mark Han.
ua told him he was going to ~ the
labor vote if he allowed the small
waged races to market their gooIs
here.
Il yerltably believe that there is
more hostility in Philadelphia to II
second term for Mckinley than there
was to Harrison's second term. The
president has not firm hold upon
anything, not even upon his own
thoughts. He is too fond OF the orat-
ing and persuading habit. lie seems
to have a lively conceit Of hla person
al power to move public opinion here
and there, but almost everybody m
this age thinks for himself, and the
president would have been stronger
if he had said half as much.
But the people are not going over
to Bryan ?"
Il would not have thought so
month ago, but when the pendulum
returns. it returns 10 It's full length,
and Bryan represents the full reac-
tion against the trusts, capital and all
that commerciallsm which has nothing
in its eye but more riches. The labor
vote is very uncertain. Our attempts
at foreign policy have been absurd.
We cannot even deal with a little Ia
land like Puerto Rico on consistent
lines for one month. Our weak in.
reference in behalf Of the Beers has
neither helped them nor ourselves.
The Nicaragua canal has Deen mud
died. Having taken our place in the
front rank Of nations with the prima-
~ object Of extending our trade, we
do not like either the Presidents in
teilectual formation or the weak cab
met he has drawn together There
is generally recognized the mastery
hand Of Mark Hanna in everything,
and be is neither popular at home nor
abroad
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

81 was an intimate friend Of your
late husband. C4a, you give me
something to remember him by?"
Widow. "How would l do ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Piles or 4emorrhoids.

No detention in Hospital for months or
years.
No stopping of the bowels for ten to fifteen
days.
No Ether, Chloroform or other dangerous
anaesthetIcs.
No delays, treatment concluded in three to
five minutes.
No detention from business or pleasure.
No tOrtUriug expanding speculum.
No formidable array OF assistants.
No heroic dosing with Cpiates.
No gaping wounds, unheal led cuts, or stlic-
lures.
No crushing, cutting or burning.
No blood poisoning or PyaCma.
No iucoutlneuce of feceS.
No destruction or the parts.
No lifelong invalidlSm.
40 starvation for weeks.
No discomfort.
No failure, no deaths.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

Woman-My husband has disap-
psared and may be dead. want to
offer reward for his body.
Chief Of Police-Yes, madam 4
description viii be needed, and this,
with the reward, viii no doubt prove
effective. He may be alivs,yOu know,
in which case We may soon be able to
return him to you.
81 shan't pay cent reward unless
be is returned dead, just remember
that"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

He-Am right in presuming to
think you care for me?
Sbe-No, you are left.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
DEzzIneSS

Il a very common consequence Of iDdi-
gestion and torpid liver. Sometimes
there are spots before the eyes and hot
flashes. At other times a sensation az
of vertigo occurs, at once sufocating ard
binding. Il is a waste Of time 10 at,