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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

In Cassell's Little Folks there is n
quaint Maori fairy tale which con-
Cludes thus: suddenly the father. who
had been looking UP into the western
sky. cried out ia a glad voice: There
they are, see them The mother
came running out at his cry, and to-
Eether they saw their two children
standing hand in hand far away in the
sides OF the sky. the two little stars
that had not been there before. Let
Us follow them said the mother, and
together they rose into The deepening
twilight and fed after their children.
But Iiri and Noko. far off in the
sky. SAW their parents coming and.
thinking they were angry. sped away
toward the western horizon. The par
cnis followed. and when they reached
the highway Of Tame that god of light
changed them into stars. And now.
when the night is clear. you may see
two little twin stars flying away to-
ward the west and some distance be-
hind two larger stars in vain pursuit.
Thus forever they go round and round
the world. Pin and Noko running away
from their parents because they were
so foolish as TO think their mother did
not love them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
NOVELTY IN ILLINOIS POLITICS.
Same Man Heads Conte>tinE Delegations
to- the SLaIe lnmNentinn.

Carhondale. Ills. Feb. 2l.-The Re
publicans OF Jackson county met in
mass convention in MurphyShuro yes
trrday Ia appoint delegates To- the
state. senatorial and congressional
conventions. The convention WAS
called IL order 10y Chairman Frobaugh.
of the county central committee. and
two nominations were made for chair
man. the Reeves mon SuppOTtin.
Judge MCElVaiuc and the HaneCy men
voting for William Atkinson.
Each side claimed the election of
their favoTiteS and acted upon their
respective claims. Two SETS of dele
gates We're elected to the state ronvcm-
riou. Representative Smith heading
each delegation. The convention was
unanimous for the return uf Smith 10
congress. The convention was the
largest ever held in Jackson county.
fully 300 Republicans being in at
tendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
-.oTUP To EXPECTATIONS.
Debates in Parliament Do Not Turn Out
To lie >cn~aiiCnaI.

London. Feb. 21.-There were great
expectations regarding the debates
last night i'm both houses of parlia-
mcut. but these were rather di>ap-
pointed. \ brilliant audience assembled
IN the lords including the Prince OF
Wales. the Duke Of York. the Duke of
Cambridge and a large number OF
progresses. II was evident tiIat an
other startling speech from Lord Rose
hcry WAS looked for. Lord Ro>ebery
spoke only about ten minutes. in a
scornfUl manner referring Ia the gov
cTnmeut and 10 Lord I-an>downc for
weak and Vacillatin- policy. hIt not
making anV new TOIpr~-
Col. PIumer Make n Taiiue-
Ruluwayo. Monday. Feb. Col
nnel Plunlcr sent Naio- Bird. with 10
Golou.ll>. io attempt the capture Of the
RocU l2-pour'icr ON a kopjc near
Crocodile pools Major Bird met with
such terrific rife and >hCll tire tnat
he considered the position too strong
md ordered retirement Colonel tht'
Hon II. r White vas slightly
wounded. Major StTaker WAS severely
wounded. nineteen priVates were
wounded. and Captain Samson French
and nine men are missing;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

preparations for the reply to be made
10 the house resolution inQuiring into
the allegations that eX-CuuSul Ma
crum'S mail had been opened Ivy the
British censor at Cape Town. The an
Swer will he sent to the house today.
II viii show. in brief. that the depart
ment has no official knowledge what
ever thar there was any Interference
with the eX-conSurS mail. aS he made
10 complaint 10 the department on the
SuhieCt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
wonIa neve More TarIn for I.esenue.

Havana. Feb. 2l.-The Society OK
Planters has agreed 10 petition the gov
eTnment to raise the duties on i'm
poTtationS. with i few exceptions. in
order 10 Increase the income of the
island without resort To direct taxa
ton. The money thus secured is to
be spent in encouraging immigration
and in the improvement of public
works and harborS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
GOV. Mount WasnInguOn,

Washington. Feb. 21.-GovCrnor
and Mrs. Mount arrived. They were
met at the station by Senator Fair
banks carriage and were driven to the
latter'S residence. where they will bo
guests during their stay. The gov
ernOr comes to attend n meeting of
the committee of governors appointed
to arrange for the celebration of the
centennial of the founding of the city
of Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
FIGHTING CONTINUES ALL DAY.
But tha Eoer Retreat Cant BE stopped
and Goes All Night.

and Goes ON All Night.
THE action lasted through the day
Our infantry fought Splpndidly. but the
enemy held his ground under the con
tinucd commandments Later on the
BU"r commander venfurpd OH bold
stroke. Leaving 1000 of his men under
cover he Withdrew The rest from his
Ipnin position ana headed for Kip
kraal dfIft. six miles to the east. This
movement WAS soon discovered. Our
mounted infantry came back across the
drift and marched along the south bank
to cHd"avUr 10 head off the enemy.
When they reached the ncighborhoOd
of Kip KraIl drift night had fallen
and half the Beers We're already across
Ia the south side. our mounted in
fantry harTaSScd their movements.
"Mcanwhile tn" Boer rear guard.
having covered the crossing Of the
main body. retired slowly. and success
fully passed the drift. The rear guard
fought desperately. and as il fell back
{" the river II WAS haTraSScd on the
flank and rear 10y the British. Having
thus passed the Moddcr under cover of
darkness the Beers trekked throughout
the night i'll the direction of Bloem-
f"ntcin. General Kelly Kenny. with
the sixth division. pursued them at
daylight. General Macdonald with the
Hi=hlandcr~ following him.
Macdonald reached Kip kraal drift
10y forced marches sunday. General
kclly-kinny. moving from Kip Kraal
drift. was cndeaVoring To Outtiank the
enemy and TO cut them off from Bloem
fnniciu. 81 a. To drive them back into
General MacDonald'S hands. When
left the front General kelly-kenny had
not come up with the enemy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Gone,to Invite Admiral Dewey.

Springfield. Ills. Feb. 2l.-DeParr-
mcnr Commander Inman, of the q. y.
r.: Hon. Charles =. RannellS. former
Representative William II. Hinrich-
sen. and NJ +. Dunlap. of Jackson
vile. have gone 10 Washington. where
they will he joined by senator Cullom.
They compose the committee which
bore 10 Admiral Dewey on Jan. ld the
verbal invitation which lie accepted To
be present May = at the department
encampmeui Of the e. 4. r. nj Jack
SonviIlc- They take Ia him 4 ma =niti-
cent souvenir invitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

Washington. Feb. 21.-The senate
discussed the philippine question,
passed fifty-two pension bills, debated
tn" Hawaiian bill, amended the In
dian war pension act. and did some
other routine work, including the hold
ing of short executive session.
There were three speeches in the
house upon the Porto Ricnn tariff bill,
and five hours were consumed i'll thcir
delivery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

Shelbyville. Ind. Feh. 21. - John
Stephens and John Kramer. arrested
Monday. for selling pernicious litcra-
ture. published ar indianapolis. ap-
peared before Squire Andrews. and
entered pleas Of guilty. Each was fined
5000. No attorney would defend
them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Michigan Man Confirmed.

Washington. Feb. 2i.-The senate
Yesterday confirmed those persons
nominated on Feb. l. TO Ire commits
slonrrS 70 the International exposition
at Paris: also. HenryF. SeverenS. OF
Michigan. Ia be- United States circuit
iulge for the Sixth judicial circuit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
rralT,rGn: aIG.r 10 Time.

jefferson City. Mo. Feb. 21-The su-
preme court yesterday overruled mo-
tion to transfer 10 the court en- banc
the case of John Kennedy. the con-
victed train robber. This il the last
attempt made 10 obtain bis liberation.
ana he must now serve his seventeen
wear sentence in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
IN REPLY
TO MACRUM.
State Department Sends
Documents to the
House.
DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS.
Was in Constant Correspond
ence and Declares Secret
Alliance Impossible.

Washington, Feb. 2l.-The answer
of the state department to the house
resolution calling for information re-
garding certain charges made by the
late consul, Macrum. was transmitted
to the house today. The document
says the department of state had been
in regular communication with Mac
rum since his entrance upon his oili-
cial duties; that his dispatches had
been regularly received. and that II"
report was received from Macrum
signifying that official mails had been
opened by the British censor.
Declares Secret Alliance Impossible.
In regard to the secret alliance be
tween Great Britain and the United
States, The document states that no
secret alliance was possible under the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
E,-state senator FIesheim EniIs.

MenOminee. Mich. Feb. 21.-Ex-
State Senator Joseph FleSheim. who
conducted IL fire insurance business in
the upper peninsula. has failed. Liza
bilitieS are estimated ut $4,000. with
assets nominal The failure is due TO
heavy investments in Industrial enter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
that his death is believed to have
been the result of an accident.
BURGERS GET AWAY.
British Seem Unable to Stop the Eoers
Now They Want to Retreat.

London. Feb. 81. 4:15 Il. m.-The
Beers are leaving all the positions held
by them on British territory and are
concentrating fer the defense OF their
own. Sir Redver> Butler thinks they
are about TO raise the siege OF Lady
smith and this is the large news Of the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
News of the Relief of the
Besieged Town Cheered
in London.
BUT is NOT CORR0BORATeD.
Gen. Macdonald Serious
Iy Woundcd-Other
War News.

London. Feb. 2l.-At n meeting OF
tho town council of WiAdsor this
morning it was announced that news
had reached Windsor castle that Lad v
smith had been relieved. The an
n0unccment was received with i'm
mcnse enthusiasm and shouts of
Bravo Butler"
London, Feb. 2l.-Rumor of the
relief of Ladysmith has again been
current on the Berlin and London
bourses. Although it is quite possi-
BILE the report is true. there is no
news corroborative of the rumor.
London, Feb. 2l.-The war Office
declares it Is unable to substantiate
the reports of the relief of Lady
smith.
Gen. Macdonald Reported Wounded.
London, Feb. 2l.-It is reported
that Gen. Hector Macdonald, COM
mander of the Highland brigade. was
severely wounded Yesterday. The
last news received about Macdonald
and the Highlandcrs they were pur-
suing Cronje.
London, Feb. 2l.-The war Office
confirms the report that Gen. Mac
Donald is severely wounded.
Canadian Suffer In Sunday Battle.
Toronto. Feb. 2l.-A special cable
to the Globe saws the first Canadian
contingent was engaged at Modder
River all day Sunday and that Is men
OF the regiment were killed and 90
wounded.
Cronje L. Heard From.
Pretoria, Feb. ia portion of an
official report from Cronie dated Feb
Is, has been given out as follows:
Yesterday morning while removing
To laager near Scholtz Mex. we were
attacked by the British. The fight
lasted until 80 in the evening. The
loss TO the British must have been
considerA BILE. Thus far the Bocr loss
is eight killed and II wounded. This
morning the British shelled us with
cannon. Chief Commandant Fcrreier-
as force was too small to stop the
cavalry from entering Kimberley.'
Cronis May bs Surrounded.
London, Feb. 2I.-A private tcle-
gram from Berlin declares Cronie in
II bad position. Bearing out yester-
days Berlin rumor. Cronje is sur
rounded and the time limit has been
given him within which to capitulate.
BuIIer Announces Advance.
London, Feb. 2I.-The war office
received the following from Buller:
"Chieveley CamP.-Thc 9TH division
crossed the Tuegla today by pontooni
aud drove back the enemy : rear guard,
our naval 2-pounder silencing all the
enemy's guns.
Beers Baned Before Arundel.
London. Feb. 2I.-Arundcl dis
patches dated Tuesday. Feb. 20, show
that the Beers in force IN lde a de
tormincd attempt To invest Arundel,
but were baflled by the smart maneu-
vering of the British mouuted troops. !
Cecil Rhodes j. expected to arrive in
Capctown Feb -.
London. Feb. 2l.-A curious dis
patch from Pretoria dated Tuesday. |
Feb. 20. announces that Commandant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Jau.Syiu. Mid-winter Fair.

JancSville Wis, Feb. u. - lanes
ville'S mid winter fair opened ycster-
day morning. Fully 1000 farmers
from all portions of the county were in
attendance. At the large rink building.
the main exhibit hall. is to be- found
all the farm produce that one would
expect to find mt Il county fair held in
the month of June. The fair i'll every
respect is identical with the summer
far, only not on such a large scale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Coy. Tanner Not 80 Wei.

Springfield. Ills. Feb. 21.-Governor
Tanner passed a better night Monday
night than for several nights. but yes
terday be suffered ] relapse. He had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

expected 10 20 10 Florida soon. accom-
panied by Mrs. Tanner. but will not
De able 10 leave fer some time now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Request of the Turkish Minister.

Washington. Feb. 21.-rhr Turkish
minister. Ali Fcrrouh Bey. recently re.
turned from ConStantinople accom-
panied by his wife and sister. and this
led to several references To them in the
press. The minister does not question
the good intent of the writer's. but he
requested yesterday that til" press re-
spcct the customs of his country in
this particular and refrain from ref
crcncc to affairs personal 10 his own
household He said he felt sure that Il
nation of such hospitality and great
ness would readily appreciate this re
quest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

London. Feb. 21.-Aftcr limiting for
d couple of days Of good news" that
was coming. the war office published
the following dispatch yesterday. which
hardly comes MP to expectations:
BLOWS Farm. Tuesday. Feb. 20.
40 =. m.-The FuSilier brigade yes
terday took HlanGwana hill the right
Of the cnemy'> position and command
ing COlen>o, tine rest of the force ad-
vanciEg toward the TuGeIa. This
morning the enemy has been with
drawing all the troops north of the
TLg"lI and had practically evacuated
- Irnlnm-n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

All the emery in the world comes
from the little island Of Naxos, near
Greece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
LAWYER WELCOMES EVIDENCE.
He Appears I'm the Clark Case and Contra
diets White>ide Poiut Blank.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Clark
yesterday continued and completed his
testimony before the senate commirtc"
on elections. but his testimony did not
attract aS much attention as that of
other witnesses who were heard dur
irg the day. The other witnesses were
Frank Cornett, of Butte. recalled: +.
C. Day. who was the Clark leader on
the floor of the Montana house of rer-
rcSentativeS. and John +. Welcome.
who WAS q general manager for Clark.
Welcome did not take the stand until
late. and his eXamiuation-i in-chief was
not completed when the committee ad-
journed for the day.
He made a general and specific de-
nial of all the allegations made by
WhiteSide and others. DenialS were
made in response to questions by
Faulkner. and the Witness uniformly
answered Il did not" NO" or Moth
ing like il occurred
Day admitted having accepted Il pres
pnt of 5000 from Clark. and said he
understood that il was given as Il teSti-
monial and as compensation for his
services. The oath of office as member
of the house was read and seemed to-
produce quite an impression upon some
of the committee. This oath prohibits
n member receiving anything of value
for performance or nOn-pPrfOrmancCI
OF any duty. Corbctt and Justice Pig
oft We're confronted for Il brief period
early in the day and in a rather dra
matte manner. They both testified con
cerning Il mortgage held by Corbettl
and there was II direct clash in state
mentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. +. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

Colcu>o.
Hart Occupies CoIenso.
To-day General Hart occupied Co
lrnsn after a very slight resistance 10y
n weak rear guard. and we hold the
lin" of the Tugrla on the south side
from ColcnSO 10 Ia gIr'S Nest. The en-
"u.y -c"n 10 he in full retreat and ap-
par,Ttly are only holding the position
they occupy across the ColrnSo-Lady-
smith railway. whcr" il il close To the
angle of rhe Tugcla. with Il weak rear
guard. Hart's advance guard i cross
ing at COlenSU. Our casualties yeSter-
day and today have. ! hope. been few.
How Cronjc's 4 -my Got Away.
But ii the authorities have no news
of any great importance a Daily ChrOn-
iClc correspondent ESSAYS to k.ll how
Crunjc and his army got away from
Roberts. Cronir WAS It Magrr>tom-
tcin ana ''on Thursday at midnight. hr
aud his J-WO Beers. with their heavy
guns aud OK wagons. evacuated the
Ma@crSfOutrin lines Al dawn on Fri
day the r"trcItiug Bocr army was seen
from the British nAval gun station on
Kip drift kopic. trekking eastward
across the British front at - distance
Of 800 yards. our gums opened up
on them and "a force of mounted in
fantry. crossing the river. made Il dash
in- charge in the attempt to cut off
the head of the rnemy'S column. Bur
in half IN hour their whole force had
gained shelter under line of kopjeS.
Cronje'S Rear Guard Inv incibIe.
Meanwhile two uf our batteries had
com" up and the OXfOrdS. Bluffs. West
RidingS and GlOuccStcrs. our infantry
crossed the drift and for three hours
were engaged with the enemy. While
our batteries Shrll"d his position the
mounted Infantry kept hard At work.
I Cnable to withstand our calling tirs
the enemy retired. diSputing every inch
Of the way. and took mp second po-
Sition on the kopjcS to the eastward
Il was 4 magnificent spectacle tO see
the ROcr army thus AT bay. Their
rear guard. 1000 strong. fought lis
while the main body trrkkrd farther
east. and then brought their guns into
action while the rear guard ret iTtl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Declares secret Alliance Impossible.
DR.. LESLIE KELLEY DEAD.

Ply sIcIan OF Gold Cure Fame Passes Away
In California.
Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 2l.-Dr.
Leslie +. Keeley. of Gold cure fame,
died suddenly this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21
Cronis May bs surrour ded.

London. Feb. 2I.-The war office
received the following from Butler:
"Chieveley CamP.-Thc 9Th division
crossed the Tuegla today by Pontoon
and drove back the enemy : rear guard,
our naval 12-Pounder silencing all the
enemv's guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-21

Two Sets of Figures for Digging Coal That
Differ COnsiderably-Deois in the
Ramsay Shortage Case-Same Man Chair
man of Two Republican ContcstinG Del
Standardization for Admiral Dewey
Gov. Tanner suffers Relapse.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-28
Lake House Now Open.

Thomas Oliver, proprietor Of the Lake
House, Waha, desires to state to the pub
lie that his summer resort is now open
for the season. Those desiring to spend
a few days or months at some mountain
resort during the hot season can find no
nicer or more convenient place i'll this
section than the Lake House. Just az
miles from Lewiston and situated on the
beautiful Lake Waha, it should be YER
liable paradise for those who desire to
escape the heated term in the lower alti-
tude. Fine fishing and abundance of
game are some of the attractions. Those
desiring to make the trip to the Lake
House can leave their orders with Ed
Fountain at the Hotel Grand, where ar
engagements have been made for their
transportation. S6-Im.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-28

The law, or at least the custom,
of delaying trials of causes in JUS
tees courts pending the TRANSCRIPT
ing of evidence is not compatible
with the accepted theory of admin
istration. A court stenographer
should be az sworn officer, and he
should read his stenographic re-
ports to witness and judge, so that
it could be acted upon without
delay. If the procedures recog-
nized by our tribunals are rigidly
fixed they are radically wrong. 1t
is an outrage TO block the wheels
of justice for the mere mechanical
performances Of a clerk. II the
Judge requires time to consider the
evidence submitted to him he
should by all means take it, but
a commitment or continuance to
wait upon the stenographer is a
sin against equity and Justice.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-28
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior, United States Land
Office at Lewiston, Idaho, May 10, 1900.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this auffice by George Ford, contestant. against
William Hodgen. entry Nc. SIS. made May 18th,
1897 for Lots co. 81 and 81. Sec 2. TIP. IS RI wbm
BY William Hodgen. Contestee, in which II Is alleged
that said william Hodgen has wholly abandoned said
land and has never built house on il nor made any
improvements whatever said land and never es-
tablished a residence thereon and has never been
on said land for than six months last past said
parties hereby notified 10 appear respond and of
fer evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a
m. on July Both. 1900 before the Register and Re
cever al the United States Land Office in Lewiston
Idaho.
The said contestant having, in proper affidavit
filed June 18th, 1900 set forth facts which show tina
after due diligence personal service of this notice
be made. 1t is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper publication.
20 CHARLES H, GARBY. Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-28

The state lost the very last OF
the good timber land selected by
the present administration by a
recent decision of the secretary OF
the interior. This loss came from
a disregard of accrued rights OF
settlers. The state could have Sc
cured at that time large tracts OF
valuable land if competent select
ors had been sent out. The oppor-
tunity has passed. The land has
been gobbled by monopolies while
the state fought losing contest
under the advice of incompe-
tent attorneys. This was at an
enormous cost. The loss ofthe land
and the expense was disastrous
blunder. All this goes to make
up that economical state admins,
tration that is endorsed in the
democratic platform
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-28


A year or two ago workman
from the railroad shops of Poca-
tello appeared in Judge Standrod's
court in CRIME and dirt, the accum
ulation of day in the machine
shops. The judge asked the gen.
tleman why he came into public
with his face and clothing smeared
and discololed with grease. The
answer was that he had been hur.
ried to the court room by an officer
who did not give him time to
change his clothing and to wash
his face. This instance is now
being exaggerated as campaign
issue. The statement is made that
the judge, who is now candidate
for governor, reprimanded work
ingman for appearing in his pres
ence in overalls. There was moth
ing in the instance to resent at the
time. The man was afforded ar
opportunity to explain his appear
ance; and that was the sum ane
substance of the origin of the over
alls story that promises to be /
campaign issue.