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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
KEPT GoMPERS WAITING.
Federation President Calls Letter Carriers
"FeIIow Union Men"

Detroit, Sept G.-The much-dis-
cussed letter carriers pension bill was
yesterday presented to the carriers ma
tionaI convention. After considerable
lively debate as to whether action
should be taken on the bill as a. whole
or otherwise, it was ordered printed
and will be taken up later The pen
siOns are made up out OF percentages
deducted from The salaries OF the car
rerS.
On question Of inviting Samuel
GOmpcrs. president of the American
Fedora ton of Labor, to address the
convention there was u sharp division.
While GomperS waited in the lobby
three votes were taken. amid much
confusion. The result was announced
rs yeas, 2iS: nays. 103-maEy not vOt-
ing. GomperS spoke effectively, adj
dressing the debates rs Fellow Union
men" He urged that the association
would be Il great gamer in strength If
it would affiliate with the American
Federation of Labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
GASELEE's DIsPArH THE LATEST.
London Comment ON the Position OF Rus
sia-EA Terminating the ..InNer..,

London Comment ON the Position OF Rus
sia-ENterminatinG the Boxer
London, Sept. G.-General Sir Alfred
Gasclcc. commander of the British In
dian troops at the Chinese capital.
wires rs follows from Peking. Aug. ~.
10 Lord George Hamilton. secretary of
state for India: The allies marched
through the Forbidden City yesterday.
I ne British had third place iH the pro
Cession. the Russians and japanese be
Iug in greater strength"
London. Sept. G.-Sir Alfred Case
lees dispatch, which shows that the
situation in Pcking was unchanged on
Aug. -. i the only Chinese news this
morning. The cancellation Of the or
der holding back the Fourth Indian
brigade IS regarded as important. 1t
shows that whatever the outcome of
the Russian policy the British govern
fucnt is determined 10 have sufficient
troops on the spot adequately TO pro
tcct British interests.
Considerable significance is attached
to the statement by The Journal de
ST Petersburg as possibly indicatinga
mobilization OF Russian policy. This
paper is the organ OF the Russian for
eiCn office, its editor being Il councillor
of state. II is noted that while The
Journal de st. Petersburg announces
KUsSia'5 determination to maintain the
solidarity Of the powers. il only men
tons the withdrawal of the ministers,
aud not of the troops t. Tieu-TSin. 1t
i believed that the powers might
agree TO such modification of the
original Russian proposal
Taku. Sept 3.-An expedition will
shortly start for PaO Ting Flu. clear
iu- the villages en- route which We're
the seat Of the first Boxer outrageS
in the province of Chilli 1t is relia-
bly, asserted that native soldiers. act
inG under the order of Ii Hung Chang.
are discriminating the Boxers in the
provinces of Human and Chilli.
Four prominent Boxers were eN-
ecuted in Tien-rSin today. The French
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

Chicago. Sept. 6.-Following are
yesterdays League scores at base ball:
At Philadelphia-St. Louis Z. Phila-
deIphia l at New York-Cincinnati 3;
New York II; at Boston-Pittsburg ),
Boston .; at Brooklyn-Chicago t,
Brooklyn o; Second game Chicago II,
Brooklyn I.
American League: At Buffalo
Milwaukee 1. Buffalo .: at Cleveland
Minneapolis 8, Cleveland >; Second
game) Minneapolis s, Cleveland Z; at
Detroit-Kansas City o. Detroit ,;
Second Came) Kansas City 8, Detroit
Z; at anapolis-Chicago 4. India
napolis ! (second game) Chicago 10,
Indianapolis o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
THE FARTHEST NORTH.
Abruzzrs Expedition Returns to Christians
After Beating Nansen's Record
HaTdshIps Suffered.

Christiana, Sept. Ga telegram
from Tromose, Norway, in reporting
the return of the Stella Polare. with
the Duke of Abruzzi's Arctic expedi-
tion on board, says the vessel reached
a latitude of SO 33 north, thus pene-
tratipg farther north than DIR. Nan
sens record. The vessel remained
fast in the ice for IL months. The
expedition suffered many hardships
and were compelled to eat their sled
dogs A Norwegian engineer and
two Calians perished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Nominated by Referendum.

Springfield. Ills, Sept. 6.-R. s.
Thompson. of this city, chairman of
the National Union Reform party COM
mittee, has received word from A. g.
Eichelbarger, of Baltimore, chairman
of the national canvassiug board, that
the official count of the referendum
vote was completed Monday night at
Baltimore. resulting in the nomination
of Hon. Seth Ellis, of Ohio, for presi-
dent, and Samuel r. Nicholson, of
Pennsylvania. for vice president on the
National Union Reform ticket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
ONLY DESIRE OF THE GAR.
As stated by the official journal de st,
Petersbourg. l. Peace in China.

As stated by the Official journal de St,
Petersbourg, l. Pence in China.
St. Petersburg. Sept. G.-Thp official
Journal de 81. Petersburg, reiterating
the statement that RuSSia's only de-
sire is to end the disturbances in China
to which the re-establishment of the
Chinese government i necessary" CON
tends that military action beyond Pc
king would only arouse fresh complica-
tons
The paper adds: Nothing but the
action of the lawful government Of
China can accomplish lasting. sa!utary.
results. Therefore it * necessary 10
rc-CStablish its authority at Picking,
and the withdrawal Of the representa-
tives of the powers L. Ticn-Tsin VIII
he hopeful in this direction. as it
would be regarded IN China as proof
that tn" powers have remained true TO
the spirit which inspired the original
programme"
Tho Journal de 81. Petersburg con
ClUdcs: However great may be the
just Indignation which events i'll China
have provoked in all civilized coun-
tries. the Russian government. while
examining with necessary calmueSs all
the questions raised 10y the recent oc-
currruceS. adheTeS Unalterably To the
principle forming The basis of her pol
icy. namely. the maintenance of peace
with all the powers who are sOlidly
united for the common good"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
LINCOLN LOSES:
PEORIA MAKES GAIN.

Washington. Sept. 6.-The census
bureau announces the population of
Lincoln, Neb., as 40 against 55,-
154 in 1890, decrease OF 27.17 per
cent. Peoria has 500 against A.
024 in 1890, an increase of 1878 per
cent.
Washington, Sept. 6.-The population
of Canton, O., is officially announced
as 3066T; in 1890 it was 26.1S9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Firenan Killed in n Wreck.

st. Paul. Sept. Ca Miles City,
Mont. special to The Dispatch says:
West bound freight No. 53. with a
double header. on the Northern Pacific.
went into the ditch four miles east of
here mt an early hour yesterday and
killed Fireman Ellis Warren. of the
second engine. The seriously injured
are Brakeman Steven Washington,
and Engineer SorCnSon, who lost four
fingers Of his right hand. Engineer
Jack Lee was injured but not seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Chaffee Tells of Entry Part of Troops of all Nations
Royal Palace Deserted.
kAISER's SOLDIERS TO STAY IN PEKIN
Story the Returning Power and Control of the Government
to Celestial Statesmen

Washington, Sept. 6.-The war de-
partment today received the follow
ing: 'Taku Ono date )-Pekin, Aug
28.-The officers and soldiers of the
China relief expedition send thanks to
the president and secretary of war for
the message OF congratulation.
The formal entry to the palace
grounds was made at s today, a salute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
AnnihiIate the Opposing Force.

"A detachment of % men under
First Lieut.. Leback, Aug 81, was at
tackled near Carmen by 120 Bolo men.
The latter were nearly annihilated,
over one hundred being killed. Our
losses were previously reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
wharton Barker to Begin a Tour.

Cincinnati. Sept. 6.-HOn. Wharton
Barker. nominee of the Peoples party
for president, will next week begin Il
tour for the purpose of meeting and
Conferring with leading POpulists and
addressing the public. The following
is the itinerary as far as announced:
Detroit, Sept. 10; Chicago. Sept. II;
indianapolis. Sept. IL from Is p. M. un-
I'll the next day; st. Louis, Sept. II
might; Butler, Mo-. Sept. IS; Nevada,
Mo-, Sept. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

lice of various towns. This he did,
until heard from in Carmen with his
followers, threatening an attack on
the garrison at Ubay. Two detacb-
ments were ordered to Carmen, and
found the town peaceful and no trace
of insurrection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
German Mcthodi.ts in Session.

indianapolis. Sept. 6.-The opening
business session of the central confer
ence OF the German Methodist church
NvaS held yesterday In the First Ger
man Methodist church. After the ses-
sion of the conference Bishop Grams
ton discussed the Chinese question. He
thought the United States would make
a great mistake If her troops We're
withdrawn from Picking before the
Mhnln QUESTION bad hnen settlcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
CUMMINS WYTHDRAWS FROM
IOWA'S SENATORIAL RACE.

al amendment 70 be submitted at the
coming election and l cannot permit
my senatorial aspiration to become an
obstacle in the way of the measure, so
wise and salutary."
The withdrawal is great surprise
to the politicians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
B.st the StaIIion Record.

Hartford. Conn, Sept 6.-CreSCeus
beat the worlds tro;jinG stallion record
Yesterday afternoon in a special trial
against time. Time. 2n4$.. Former
record 2-nJl4. held by Directum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

Des Moiaes, Sept 6.-This morn
iug 4. B Cummins in letter to the
Daily Capitol announces his with
drawal from the senatorial contest be-
fore he coming Legislature. He gives
as reason. I'm told if it is under
stood that / am n candidate il Will
affect the vote upon the con- titution-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
GATHERINGS OF POLITICIANS.
End of the New York Conyention-Sation-
al Party Meets and Nominates.

Saratoga. y. y. Sept 6.-The Re
publican convention. which adjourned
ut 1872 yesterday, was so far as yes
tcrday's session was concerned simply
a ratification of what had already been
accomplished. The announced appear
.:ncc upon the platform of such men
as tCrmer Governor Black. Depew and
Governor Roosevelt, insured such 4
feast of oratoTy that every available
seat in the great convention hall was
occupied when Chairman Stranahan' )
Gavel fell yesterday morning. The
ticket printed in these dispatches yes
tcTday was duly nominated, the OratOry
heard and the convention adjourned
Hardly was the convention adjourned
when the exodus Of delegates began.
Governor Roosevelt left early in the
afternoon on his private car to resume
his western speaking tour. Odcll went
TO his homo in Ncwburg. and all have
made way for the influx of Democrat
.c leaders which Will begin in a day
or two in anticipation of the Demo
cratic state convention of next week.
New York. Sept G.-The National,
otherwise known as the third party
ticket assembled in Carnegie Lyceun
Yesterday to nominate a national tick
ct. r. NJ. Osborne, who presided at the
indianapolis convention. was in the
chair. There Were delegates present
from Kentucky, Indiana. North Caro-
lima. Louisiana, Missouri, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New York. Iowa and
Pennsylvania. The platform Of the
party has four planks. favOring anti
imperialism, the gold standard. civil
service reform. and opposing all spe
cial privileges. The convention nom
mated Il national ticket as follows:
For president. Donaldson Caffery, Of
Louisiana; for vice president, Archi
bald Murray Howe. of Cambridge.
Mass. There were no other candidates
for the positions and the nominations
We're received with hearty applause.
1t was decided that the party be
known as a National party and that
its emblem be the statue of liberty
Oh tie Capitol dome at Washington.
\ resolution was passed instructing
the campaign committee when il shall
be appointed TO provide pastors for
rotcrS who wish to cross out any
came on the Democratic or Republican
electoral ticket.
New Haven, Conn. Sept. 6.-The
Republicans Of Connecticut met in con
vertiOn here and nominated George Z.
Mclean. Df Simsburg. for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

Cincinnati. Sept. G.-After an all-day
session the spirits distillers and spir
its distributors Of the country reached
an agreement by which the capacity
of each distillery i TO be curtailed to
an agreed proportion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Native Inspector of Police Turns Americans and Attacks
Garrison.
OTHER UPRIsNGs ATTRACT ATTENTION.
Necessary to Practically Annhate Band of Insurgents to
Put Down 0ne

Washington, Sept. 6.-The follow
ing was received by the war depart
ment from Macarthur: Manila
Sept. "Details of an outbreak at
Dohol haye developed that Pedro Sam
son, commandant of police, left Tag
bilarien ostensibly to inspect the po-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Military Situation Unchanged.

If there is any change i'll the mill
tary situation since General Chaffee's
dispatch, supposed to be Of the Both
ultimo.. no word of it has reached
Washington. 1t is understood that the
disturbances and OutraGeS upon mis-
sionaries continue in some Of the dis
fricts outside of Pcking. 1t is be-
licycd here, possibly because of these
reports, that the foreign ministers in
TeIling probably will enter an earn
est objection TO any withdrawal of
troops if their respective governments
delay action upon the Russian PROPOSE
ton until they have had chance to
cxnrp~S their views.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
NIore Rritish Troop, .t shnnrhai.

Shanghai. Sept 6.-About 200 more
British Indian troops have been land
cG here. making altogether 1000 of
such troops and 1000 camp followers
al this port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
stevenson Back in RIoominr,on.

Chicago. Sept. G.-AdIai Z. Steven
son pcnt Tuesday at Democratic state
and national headquarters and was
greeted by scores OF Chicago Demo
Gratis. He left for his home Tuesday
frrh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
QUESTION UNDER CALM DISCUSSION
As To what Shall tie Done In the Chinese
DItnCulty.

Washington, Sept. G.-Wi.Lin the
last tweuty-four hours tile United
States government has received from
its reseucativvS at foreign capitals
much material information IN regard
10 the attitude of the powers on the
Russian proposal 10 cvaeUat" Poking.
These give tine general nature Of the
resDouSt.s made 10 Russia 10y certain
of the mowers. Ii IS stated authorita-
-ivcIv that II there was It any time
a prospect of 4 serious international
clash this has been very largely, II
-.ot entirely. removed ny the har-
Ilouiou~ character Of tho ''mmuhlcA-
tons the several governments are
making. The exact nature "f the re
.rnrScS * not made public 10y IN"
safe department. for there 3T" N',
s.,rne REPLIES - bc transmitted and
ustil all of them ar. In the nc-ptia
I ,,s ar., considered in such an inrpm-
4 L. form that they VIII not be maze
I-hlIc.
Nature OF the Received Replies
Il Is said. however. that the answers
G. much beyond the tentative ,hdrac-
To- of those heretofore referred. 70
and are oS conclusive nature 50 faT
rs showing the purposes Of the govern
mcntS. although they may not he re-
.-arried rs conclusive in accepting or
r.i,sting the particular proposition ad-
vauccd by Russia. The responses are
understood 10 he rather long and
somewhat arcumenIative- similar In
this respect L. the American response
This very fact il cause for conGratu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

1aIIon among OmcIaIs, az uney I,vlmU
out that there is no disposition TO
treat the proposal with terseness or in
any manner 10 give Offense, but rather
To bring the powers together on a COM
mon basis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Republicans of Montana.

Helena, Mont. Sept. 6.-The Repub-
licau state convention nominated Da-
Continued on Fourth Page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

Movement in the interior is now in
progress"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
PRETTY NEARLY COMPLETE FIGURE:
Give the Republicans I'm Vermont Ma
iority of Over 3O,oOo.

White River Junction, VT. Sept 6.
Returns from 239 cities and towns in
the state, leaving only seven to be
heard from. give Stickney G;ep). A.
SO; Senter DEM, 15.S42; all others,
1913. The same cities and towns IL
1896 gave Grcut Rep.l. 53.02i; Jack
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

shot two and the japanese beheade1
the others The executions have had
a good moral effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06

of q guns being fired 1T the north
and south gates. The troops of all
nations participated, the United States
by battalion $50 strong composed
of details from each organization
present attacking the city. The pal
ace was vacant with the exception of
about three hundred servants.
Gen. Barry leaves for Manila to-
day.
The Danish cable from Shanghai to
Taku is open for business and will
connect with cur wire CHAFFEE- -
Barry goes 20 Manila 10 assume the
duties Of chief OF staff to Macarthur.
Germany Declines to Leave.
Washington. Sept. 6 The attitude
OF the German government in the
Russian proposal to withdraw troops
from Pekin has been made known to
the United States, and is TO the effect
that Germany considers it necessary
TO retain her forces in Pekin.
London. Sept. Ga special from
Hong Kong contains the remarkable
statement that ii Hung Chang has
received advices from Pckin to the
effect that the allied forces are grad
uallv handing over the government
of the capital to the Chinese. and
Prince Ching. former president of
the tsuns Ii yamen, is to be placed in
charge of the imperial city.
London, Sept. IS. The Boxers are
still active in Shantung province. An
official dispatch from Tsin Tau reports
that 50 Boxers attacked a patrol of
German marines near Ian Tsun the
9TH with the result that 40 Boxers
were killed. The Germans suffered
no loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Democratic Lenders Day.

Deer Park, Md. Sept G--Bryan
doubled upon his tracks yesterday
and last night found him again enjoy
ing the refreshing brceZCS of the sum-
NIT of the -AIleGhanies. He began the
day in jefferson county. the easter
most county of West Virginia. and aft
er leaving the tri-statc gathering at
NorCan'S grove in that county, worked
constantly westward. He made only
two speeches during the day, the first
at Morgan'S grove, near shepherds
town. and the second at Eeyser. At
both places the crowds greeted the
national candidate with enthusiasm
and both speeches We're vigorously ap-
plauded. There were large audiences
at both meetings, but that Of the grove
was exceptional in size Deer Park
was reached late in the afternoon but
nn meeting was held here Bryan is
the guest Of Colonel MCGraw and the
understanding before his coming was
that he should hav" entire quiet and
rest while here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
Republican Boom Next Week.

Thc meeting IaSt night, The FepuD-
licans say. is only preliminary to 4
much greater effect about the middle
of the month, when series of mass
meetings viii be held throughout the
Natp. Senator Burrows, of Michigan,
viii enter the state Monday. speaking
At Kcndallville. He VIII try to keep
alive the wave of enthusiasm RooSe-
welt is expected To create Saturday at
South Bend. y telegram received at
the Republican state committee rooms
last night conveyed the Information
that Corporal Tanner. of New York,
has been assigned to this state. He
viii make his entry at Warsaw Sept.
II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-06
GATHERING STRENGTH
Boom in Politics Begins to Make
Great Noise in All
the Land.
REPUBLICAN OPENING IN INDIANA
Bryan Swinging Round in the AIIe-
ghenies-New National Party
Ticket Is Named.

indianapolis, Sept. 6.-The Republic
an campaign in this city was opened
last night with a street demonstration
by the Marion club and a meeting at
English's Opera House. The theatre
was crowded and the audience en-
thusiastic. John L. Griffiths, Candi-
date for the nomination for governor
before the last state convention. pre-
sided. George G. Tanner, of this city,
the first speaker, was gold Democrat
in 1896. At the conclusion of his ad-
dress Griffiths introduced Senator
Fairbanks, who delivered the address
OF the evening. He was repeatedly in
terrupted with cheers and other dem
onstrations. An overflow meeting was
held in Monument place opposite the
theatre. This was addressed by Addi-
son c. Harris, United States minister
to Austria.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-05
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Norfolk & Southern R. R. Co.

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Sh9wan river TUESDAY, THURSDA4
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-05

completely braced me UP. I am just ae
vigorous as when boy and you cannot
realize how happy l am"
Dear Sir:-Your method worked beau
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pletely returned and enlargement is en-
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improved in size, strength and vigor."
All correspondence Is strictly connden-
tai. mailed in plain. sealed envelope. The
receipt Is free for the asking and he
wants every man TO have 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-05
THE ALPHABET IN SENTENCE.

The first number of the Record con-
tanned the following:
The shortest ineligible sentence
which contains all the letters of the
alphabet is. we believe: u. Gray, pack
with my box five dozen quilts"
Since that number was issued how
ever, we have received three shorter
sentences than the one there given.
Mr.. A. j. Elliot, OF Richford, VT, sends
this one:
quick dogs jump over the lazy
brown fox"
Mr. ]. Fl. Johnson. of Cleveland. o.,
also sends n sentence which contains
less letters:
~. @. Pillow might vex z. d. Burk's
fancy"
An anonymous correspondent from
Attleboro, Mass, sends this:
Pack my box with five dozen liquor
jugs"