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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05

Carbondale, Ills, May 5.-The sixth
annual session of the School Council
of Illinois opened its annual session
last night in the assembly room of the
Normal university. \ large concourSe
of teachers was present. DR.. Andrew
5. Draper. of the University of Illinois,
and DIR. John w. Cook. of the North
ern lllionis Normal university ut De
kalb. delivered addresses. The four
normal presidents of the state are pres
ent TO participate in the council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Start in Life for Young Couples.

riageable Benefit association, of this
city, has received its charter and is
prepared to encourage matrimony by
making it possible for young persons
of limited means to secure enough cash
to start with home by taking out Il
policy in the new concern. When a
member is. married and gets his insur-
ance money he ceases to belong to the
organization. its end having been at
tanned so far as he is concerned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Suffolk Men Went into Panic.

= London. May J.-The Gazette con.
tains General French's report of the
disaster to the Suffolk regiment Jan. ,,
which he attributes entirely to the fact
that Il majority of the four companies
of the regiment engaged were seized
with panic and retired. He pays high
tribute TO the officers of the regiment
AMI the men who remained with them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Kemorse EinalIy Drore Him Mad.

Mattoon. Ills, May John Sims. Z
wealthy Shelby county farmer. living
west Of this city, has been adjudged
insane and taken TO the Anna asylum
Fifty years ago Sims killed a neighbor
but was acquitted on trial. The i'm
age OF the slain man haunted him and
a week ago Sims went stark mad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
other Pr0ceedIp e..

Chicago, May 5.-Bishops' expenses
was Il subject that occupied some time
in the Methodist general conference
yesterday. but no action was taken.
The amusement and liquor questions
came UP on Il resolution not to change
front on the amusement question and
a memorial asking that an amendment
be added to the article on amusements
and liquor traffic that any lawyer who
pleaded Il case for any person engaged
in the sale of liquor or intoxicating
beverages should also be held as vio-
lating the discipline of the church.
The treasurer of the episcopal fund
reported that the receipts for the quad
rennium were S347 527.16, and the eX.
penditures were 1860, ,SS5.06. leaving n
deficit for the term of S22 .357. 80. The
missionary committee announced that
it's debt of S239,O5J had been reduced
to $4,000, and that this is covered by
unpaid pledges. The committee on
church extension makes an appeal for
additional funds. The report OF the
Sunday school union shows the num-
Der of schools to he 81 ,S4S. with an at
tendance of 2.674349 children. Tho
financial report of the Foreign Mis-
Sionary society shows n total of ST.
2SS. .595 collected during the quad:cu-
MUM. an increase of S1II191.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Paper Mills to shut Down.

Chicago. May J.-At meeting OF
the Western Book Paper Manufacture
ers' association at the Auditorium ho-
tel Thursday il was decided TO shut
down all the mills belonging to the
members of the association for ten
days. beginning Monday Overpro-
duction Is the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
CHICAGO MAN is THE WINNER.
LongDecEor Elected Illinois Depnrtmen,
q. A. II. Com Onicers.

Jacksonville, Ills, May 5.-The last
session of the Grand Army Of the Re
public encampment WAS held yesterday
amid much enthusiasm. The principal
officers elected We're: Judge Longneck-
er, Chicago, commander: J.. NJ. Berry.
Chicago, senior vice commander; Il. +.
Litchfield, junior vice commander; Rev.
s. w. Thornton Jacksonville. chaplain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05

the majority 10 suppress testimony
Mondell of Wyoming said that this
assertion impugned the motives of
members. and was due to a failure by
the minority TO get answers they de-
sired. Hay hotly retOrted throwing
back the insinuation and declaring that
IL was an absolute falsehoOd." The
frequency of these encounters made
the progress of the testimony slow.
Taking OF testimony closed yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Queen and Prince Contribute.

London. ny Queen Victoria has
contributed 800 guineas and the Prince
of Wales 30 guineas to the Mansion
House Ottawa fire relief fund An
other Ottawa fire relief fund was
opened at Glasgow yesterday and
about f2,000 was subscribed in a few
hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
FIre LIN Xarnish Works.

New York, May The Standard
Narnish works at Elm Park. Staten
Island. was damaged to the extent of
5000, 600 by fire which started at mid
night and burned until this morn
ing. 1t was partially insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05

CarboEdale, Ills. May 5.-Harry f.
Soaring has been appointed treasurer
of the Southern Illinois Normal uni
versity'in place of Edward \. Porter.
removed by the board of trustees of
the school. This action is the result
of the political feeling existing and
has been expected for several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
DEiIy-Bnse BaII Kecord.

Chicago, May 5.-Scores on the dia-
mond made by League clubs yesterday
were as follows: At BoStOn-Phila-
delphia II, Boston 4; at Chicago-Cin-
cinnati >. Chicago 3; at New York
Brooklyn >. New York u; at Pittsburg
Cold weather.
American League: At Cleveland
Cold weather; at Minneapolis-Mil-
waullee f. Minneapolis s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Officials to Hay-Pauncefote
Document Sign an
Agreement
EXTENDED SEVERAL MONTHS
No Hope in Present Congress
it is Put Beyond Nc
Kinley's Time.

Washington. May Secretary
Hay and Lord Pauncefote. the Brit
ish ambassador. today signed the
treaty extending for seven months
from August next the period of
time allowed for the exchange Of rati-
tcation OF the H4y-Pauncefote canal
treaty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
No Hope This Time.

This extension was arranged for in
view of the conviction that no re stric-
tion upon any treaty can be secured
during the present session of con-
gress. The extension will prOlon 9
the period allowed for the exchange of
ratihcations until the expiration Of
McKinley's term of office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05

Chicago, May 5.-EScaped gas. which
filled the upper floors above Dale &
Scmpili'S drug store at Clark and
Madison streets, exploded and wrecked
the third and fourth floors and the roof
of the building. Three men were hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Lynehed for Implication.

Douglas, Ga, May ). - Marshall
Jones. a negro Implicated IN the muir
der of Allen Crosby, 4 white man al
ellis still, in Coffee county, was taken
from jail at Douglass last night and
lynched- The negro WIS tied 10 { small
pine tree and his body riddled with bull
les
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Colorado Ri,erIs Booming.

Dallas, Tex. May IA bulletin re-
:.eived here yesterday afternoon from
Bastrop says: There is another flood
in the Colorado river The water there
has risen eighteen feet since 10 II. m"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Brides Mother Tried to Die.

Collinsville. Ills. May 5.-W. ].
Robinson, the Nandalia yardmaster
here, and Miss Edna Thompson. of this
city, eloped to indianapolis and were
married. The brides mother is op-
posed to the marriage and she attempt.
ed suicide when first advised of the
eloT ement but was prevented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
KenInckN CirY FIre SMept.

Glasgow. Ky. May 5.-The business
part of town was swept away by fire
early this morning. The loss is $3.50.
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
TO UNITE
MISSIONS.
Plan of Combining Methodist
Auxiliary Societies is
Proposed.
COMMITTEE NAMED THEREON
Other Proceedings of the
Great Religious Gath
ering in Chicago.

Chicago, May 5.-After an hour of
active debate among the delegates 20
the Methodist general conference to-
day committee of Is was appointed
to report plan for the union of the
Freedman's Aid and Southern Educa-
tional society and the Church Exten-
sion society or either of them with the
Home Department Missionary society
into one society to be known as the
Home Missionary society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. The COM
mittee was instructed 10 report next
Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Champ Clark Renominated.

Mexico. Mo. Nav 5.-The demo-
Gratis of the Ninth district have re-
nominated Congressman Champ
Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
BILL GOES TO CONFERENCE.
senate A AmeDdmsnts to House Army Ap
proprIation Disagreed To.

Washington. My 5.-The senate
amendments to TIE army appropris-
tion bill were disagreed to by the
house today aud the bill sent to con-
ference. Hull, of Iowa. Marsh or ILL.,
nois. and Jett, of Illinois, were ap-
pointed conferees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
GENERAL HUNTEE.

day at distance OF seven and Il half
miles. throwing lOO-pOund shells with
wonderful accuracy ana causing a
haSty retreat OF the hurgherS. The
bombardmcrt continued Yesterday at
al points by hOwitZers and field guns.
supported by two companies of the
Munster regiment. th" Beers being
driven from shelter and their guns be-
ing put out Of action.
LadySmith. May 5.-The Beers have
shifted their guns OF the range Of hills
facing the British in front of Glands
laagte ana have DoSted n Ion" tom"
on Il hill in the direction OF Vessels
Mex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Brnbant Confronted by Boers.

London, May 5.-The following dis
patch is published here:
'BrabantS Camp, May 1.-tBy run
ner to Mafeting. l-Brabant's division
now occupies a strong position on Il
range of hills on NE Ladybrand road.
about twenty miles from Wepener.
The troops are confronted by a large
force of Beers who recently occupied
Wepener, and who have now been To-
Gated in the mountain knO%Yn in the
Free State as Zwartlapberg. This
morning the Borderer Horse. under
Colonel Maxwell. came in contact with
the BOer outpOStS. but returned TO
camp after locating the enemy. Later
a group Of 800 Beers was discovered
marching past the BOer position. bur
the British We're unable to tell wheth-
er they were friend or enemy until
they had disappeared in a hollow a
few miles away. when they proved to
be a BOer commando"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
8oyernment >u>ia.s.-,

London, May 5.-The house Of com-
mons went into committee OF supply
IEss night on the war office vote. Wal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-05
Latest Figures from Chicago.
aims of n Tanner Man.

Colonel Andrew !. Lester. one of the
Tanner leaders, on the contrary, claims
that Tanner men will control the or
of the state convention, but
gives no figures.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01
The Acme Book Store,
II. L. SWISHER, Propr.

EBEN HOLDEN.
THE Manhattan shirt sold only by
Hirschmans. Take no other.
THE Acme people can tell you who
Eben Holden is.
JUBILEE singers at the Opera House
Thursday night.
THINK of it: 10 one ID. loaves Of
bread for so cents. st. Glars Bakery.
WANTED: A small second hand
tent. Address lock box 697 or call at
1872 Chestnut street.
HEAVY double sole also high top
storm boots and dress shoes of all
kinds in the famous Queen Quality
make sold only by Hirschmans.
THE Weaver grocery still gains in
/ popularity and trade. It's business is
greater than ever as it deserves to be.
If you want waste baskets for your
students rooms get them at the Acme.
THE Jubilee singers packed town
hall few nights ago. They will be
. at the Opera House Thursday Nov. /.
THERE'S only one that's best that's
the Drew Selby shoe for ladies.
THE Jubilee singers will give you
your moneys worth. See them at the
Opera House Thursday night.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01
WHAT about Eben Holden?

LIZ you want good shoes at right
prices. try Waters.
DIsHwAsHER wanted at the Deli
catessen Cafe.
KEEP up with the latest books
and magazines. A visit TO the Acme
every day or two will help you.
CLEANING. dying, repairing and
pressing in the best manner. Kid
gloves cleaned and dyed. Charges
very moderate. Geo. w. Weihle, 424
Front street.
THE best grades of mincemeat at
Viewers grocery. Better than you
can make aud far cheaper. If You
haven't used it try sample order.
LADIES you can't beat the Sorosis
and Imperial shoes In the city. Sold
only By Waters.
A FOUNTAIN pen keeps the fingers
clean. 1t saves the continual dip
dip for its ink. There is no better
fountain pen than the Parker. The
price ranges from vi to So. They
are sold at the Acme Book Store.
OYSTERS, each Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at Viewers grocery.
The choicest brands and at the lowest
prices.
NEwMAN's ice cream will nov be
ready at all times day or evening.
He has opened for the season and will
serve the best of everything. His
place is one of the most popular In
town
j. A. WEAVER, the grocer, has a
new supply of Ralston's Breakfast
food, Ralston's Pan Flour, Ralston' Z
Health Oats, Ralston's barley food,
Purima health flour and whole
wheat flour. These foods are ia.
nous and have been brought out
by scientific men after much study
and experimenting They add both
brain and muscle and give long lite
to those who use them. A telephone
message will bring you a supply Of
any of them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01
VINO IS Eben Holden?

LADIES ready made skirts at Hirsch-
mans 10 the latest styles.
New neckwear this week at Hirsch-
mans.
SEE st. Glars special offer on
Bread.
For rent, small but comfortable
house on the Hopkins farm near the
mile ground.
ARE you acquainted with Eben Hol-
den? Ask for him at the Acme.
SEE the high top school shoes for
boys and Misses at Waters. We
claim you can't beat them for the
price.
ARE you particular what you eat?
II you are, go TO the Delicatessen
Cafe, Henry We'll, Manager.
WASTE baskets at the Acme
Prices zoe, 35c, Acc, 45c, soc, 60c and
more expensive II you want them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01


HEAR the Jubilee singers. They
can sing. Opera House Thursday,
Nov. 1.
Your boy wants either a suit or an
overcoat for this winter. Send him
to Hirschmans for it,
TWENTY FIVE cent meals served at
the Delicatessen. The best in town
for any money.
SEATS on sale at the Acme for the
Jubilee singers. Prices 10, 20, 80.
A BIG line of ems and boys win
ter caps just opened at Hirschmans.
MIKE BELL the confectioner and
fruit dealer has put in stock of
the leading brands of -four and offers
special prices. A trial order will
convince you.
Mrs. C. <. Boyle, of Uniontown,
.who was SO badly injured on Mon
day by being thrown from her buggy
is still in very precarious condi-
ton and her physicians are not at
all sanguine of her recovery.
A BLAST at the quarry on the
West Side shortly before seven this
morning aroused lots of people in
town. 1t sounded like the explosion
of an engine and shook many of the
houses in town.
PEOPLE who think that we haven't
very large army will be surprised
to learn that it numbers nearly one
hundred thousand men. There is a
chance that it will be increased rath-
er than diminished. The applica-
ton of the Marine Corps for four or
! Eve times as many marines as form
erly needed shows the tendencies of
things.
A REPERTOIRE company comes to
the Opera House on next Monday and
plays for one week. They will have
plenty of excitement during the hours
the election returns come in. The at
tendance during the week ought to be
very good.
NOVEMBER starts off like it was 60
ing to keep up the record for nice
weather that has been steadily main
tanned during the month of October.
All records have been broken. The
record is now six hundred degrees
above normal temperature for this
year. Some very cold weather will
have to be experienced to bring it
down to what it should be.
Work of all kinds out of doors
has been suspended during the con
tinuance of the rain but the men are
not sorry to get little breathing
spell. 1t will be pushed again as
sqpn as the clouds roll by.
1F your methods OF doing business
possess merit let the people know it
make them strong feature OF your
advertising.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01

OYSTERS served 10 any style at the
Delicatessen Cafe.
The largest assortment of mems
half hose ever shown In Morgantowu,
at Hirschmans.
FAIRMoNT thought so much OF part
of the Morgantown crowd that they
insisted on keeping them at public ex-
pense.
HALLOWEEN is not what it used to
be and people generally are glad Of IL.
The depredations last night were few
and far between.
THAT fighting liquor at Fairmont
potations set many man by the ears
last night.
BURNING leaves are making it in
teresting for every one who does not
enjoy breathing smoke. There seems
to be no other way to get rid OF the
trash however.
Col. GILMORE is sodding the bank
in front OF the Experiment Station
and when the job is completed the
place will look very much better than
it does at present. The University
and Station grounds have been I'M
proved very greatly in the past few
months.
WORK ON the new buildings at the
University is going on very fast and
the builders are feeling very good over
it. They have finished the founda-
tion Of the Library Building. The
other buildings will also be pushed
along as fast as they can.
STUDENTS have begun to go home
to vote. All of the republicans have
been supplied with tickets by the
state committee but the Democrats
are having hard time of it to get
money enough to get home on. The
Democratic committees are very hard
up.
THREE fourths OF the Episcopal
church has reached the head OF Main
street. Still they are not on the lot
and it is said that 1t will be some
time before they get on there as it
will be hard Job to get them up over
the bank. At the rate the work has
been going for the past few days how
ever the contractor will finish it be-
fore long.
The denial of the Blacksmith out.
RACES was not very vigorous. When
man says that he did not hear a
single thing while dozens of others
say that they did hear it his state
ment is not worth much in deniel.
OF course it is believed that he is
telling the truth but he may rave
not had any opportunity Of hearing
the utterances. The conduct of the
Rough Riders who were bad was
very very bad. Others were very
well behaved and no statement was
made in this paper in conflict with
these facts. Not all Of them were
guilty but those who were guilty
were about as bad as they possibly
be.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01
For a Mandamus.

Arguments for a mandamus to
compel the University authorities to
restore the University students sus-
pended some time ago will be heard
before Judge Mason at three o'clock
on Friday afternoon at Fairmont.
The counsel for the boys is John A.
Howard of Wheeling.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01

EDMUND GlDLEY fifteen year old
son of Charles Gidley Sr. was thrown
by horse Wednesday morning and
broke his right arm DR.. McLane
was called and soon set the broken
limb.
Mr.. Jason CLARK has opened his
wholesale grain and feed depot in
South Morgantown and is ready to
do bu, mess. He will not sell in less
than thousand pound lots and for
cash. No retail business will be
done and no books kept. The snp-
plies however can be bought for less
money than anywhere else and at
such figure that no one can afford
to miss. Mr.. Clark's honorable bus
ness career here is a sufficient guar
antee that he means just what he
says.
THE b. 81 o. have received word
that change will soon be made as
to the superintendent Of this divis-
ion of the road. j. S. Norris, who
has had charge of the division from
Cumberland to Fairmont. will take
charge of the division from Con
nellsville to Cumberland and
branches, and John Barron, superin
tendent of the Pittsburg division,
from Pittsburg to Connellsville, will
be given this division of the road,
his division now extending from
Pittsburg to Fairmont.
DON'T forget the meeting at the
Turn Verein on tomorrow evening
1t will be full of interest and the
speeches will be first class. The Ger
man vote in Seneca is solidly Demo-
cratic this year.
IT is estimated that Dayton will
not come within one hundred votes of
the head of vhe ticket in this county
on next Tuesday. His friends do not
expect him to do it not withstanding
the claims made in papers to the con-
tIary.
WHILE the foundation for the Epis-
copal church is not yet built the
church will be put on the ground and
the foundation put in>afterwards. 1t
will not delay the removal Of the
building at all.
THE rain promised for to-day start
ed about noon and the indications are
that we, are in for a considerable spell
of it.
THE second poll of this state shows
that it is from seven to ten thousand
Democratic and it is not believed at
headquarters that any change will
take place before election. They
think that the party will sweep the
state.
HARRISON county expects to elect
several of the county nominees and to
reduce the majority on the head of
the ticket five hundred votes. This
is the belief of well informed men OF
that county.
THE new freight schedule on the
river published by the Packet Com
parry is low enough to suit any one.
1t will not only hold their old bust
ness but will bring them great
deal from sources that used other
means of transportation.
FROM now on until the Goth OF De-
cember hunters are at liberty TO kill
quail. They are taking full advan-
tage Of this fact and many of the
birds are being sacrificed. The law
went out on Thursday the first.
A DANCE will be given in NUM-
cipal Hall on the evening of Satur-
day November 10th and the regular
semi-month.y Friday night dances
will be resumed after that.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01
aB0uT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention Of Prominent People
Where they are and How they are.

Miss. Name Hoard. of Hoard. has
been in town visiting friends.
Staley Dering is expected to reach
Morgantown Friday TO remain until
after election
Mrs. f.. Shultz has returned
home after visiting friends in Pitts
burg
Miss Sarah Newman who has
been visiting friends at Monongahe-
la City for week or so has returned
home.
Bruce Bailey an old student is
here to again resume his duties. He
has been prevented by illness from
returning to the University.
Prof l.. c. Corbett has gone to
the upper panhandle to finish up
his work for the season in that sec
ton OF the state.
Mrs. M. l.. Watson was taken sud
denly sick last night aud for time
was very i'll, Her heart was affected.
She is somewhat better to-day and 1t
is thought that the worst is passed.
Miss Lulu Kelly entertained quite
a party of her young friends in a
very delightful manner at the home
eft her grand father Mr.. G. Jacobs
yesterday evening.
Mr.. Bonney representing the w.
L. Scott estate and Mr.. William
Fisher, of Brownsville, have been in
town looking after some coal invest
ments.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Protzman. of
Washington, d. G., are here to re-
main until after the election. 1t is
the first time for two years that they
have been at home
Dir. Raymond has gone to Rich
mond, Va, where he will attend a
meeting OF the Southern Presidents
Association. He has been very de-
sirous of becoming member of this
association.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01

MOVED. !

RICE'S NEWS STAND &
GROCERY has moved from the
Moreland Building into the
room formerly occupied by the
Bee Hive Store store in the Odd
Fellows Bid on Walnut street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-01

The Great Rock Island Route
will sell excursion tickets from Chi
cago to Colorado and Utah Septem-
Der 4th. One fare, plus So, for the
round trip. Agent will furnish full
particulars.