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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
rropo..a Harrison monument.

Indianapolis, May 20.-1'he Harrison
Monument association will at once be-
gin a systematic canvass throughout
the country to obtain funds with
which to build the proposed monu-
ment. Subscription blanks are now
being printed, and Senator Fairbanks
says that they will be sent out at
Oncp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
DIE WACHT AM RHE|N
Principally Engaged in Keeping an
Eye on the kaiser's Good
Friend. Uncle Sam.
ESPECIALLY AS TO SOUTH AMERICA
Situation Relative TO the Isthmian Ca
nal Treaty NegotiatiOns-Britisb
Commercial Movement.

Berlin. May 20.-The large amount
OF space and attention which the Ger
man press and public of every class
las recently devoted 20 the United
States. and more particularly to the
United States relations with Germany
and Great Britain is remarkable. y
year ago it was mainly the agrarian
press which Systematically antagon-
lied the United States. in view OF
agrarian products and political infiu-
ence. but now the liberal and radical
press also are slowly becoming con-
WINGED that the United States is Ger
many's keenest commercial and indus
trial rival.
One Thing to Please Hans.
This fact came out strongly during
the reichsrag debate last month, and
also in the diet. Naturally, the Con-
servative and Agrarian press stir up
this fire by every available means.
Arguing on these lines. the kreuz Zeit-
ung Conservative devotes a long edi-
torial to AnglO-Amerlcan relations. and
points out that these relations, though
perhaps mOmentarily still semi-cordial
must necessarily become acute as the
United States rapidly becomes out
spokenly Great Britain'S sharpeSt COM
mercial enemy in trying to wreSt the
worlds trade from her. As the core
of Great Britain's policy has always
been dominated by commercial real
sons. this nascent conflict. according to
the paper mentioned. will steadily be-
come greater and definitely disrupt
any possible Anglo-A under
standing.
Danger Point In South America.
The Post points out editOrially the
enormous commercial manufacturing
progress made recently by the United
States. which in many respects beats
the German home field. II says that.
through the Pan-Americau exposition
at Buffalo, a well-considercd campaign
10 invade the whole of Central and
South America now begins TO drive ont
the Germans. The paper calls on Ger
man commercial circles TO consider this
and agree upon a plan for defense. be-
fore il il too late.
Relative to the 18th mIan Canal.
Washington. May 2O.-Papers just
received at the British foreign office
in reference to an iSthmian canal
treaty are those forwarded by Lord
Hauucefote about ten days ago. In
authoritative quarters il iS stated that
these consist mainly of a memorandum
in which Hay indicates on what lines
a treaty should he drawn i'm order TO
meet the views Of the United States
senators with whom he has conferred.
There are many senators who would
just repudiate the Clayton Bulwer
treaty if Great Britain did not prompt
ly do what we demand. ApropOS of
this, London cable says: If it *
advisable TO abrogate the Clayton Bull
wer treaty on account OF its being out
of date said a high official, how
much more so is il necessary TO aunul
the French Shore agreement. which
WIS made long before the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. and which has been a
milestone around the neck of New
foundland"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
WATER FAMINE FACES
COLORADO GOLD FIELD.

Colorado Springs, May 2O.-The
Victor gold field in :he Grip
pie Greek district is threatened
with water famine by the burst
ing of dam at Victoria reservoir.
Pixies Peak dam contained 65,0O0O 900
gallons of water. No loss of life is
reported. Considerable property was
damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
MASONIC Apron Henry Clay Wore.

Richmond, Ind. May 20.-Peter Ter
hung, Of Cambridge City, this county.
has i'm his possession a relic that is OF
special interest to Masons II is a
Masonic apron worn by Henry Clay.
and its genuineness is not questioned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
THREE MORE VICTIMS
OF STEEL ACCIDENT

Youngstown. Ohio. May 2o.-Three
more victims CT the accident yester-
day at the Ohio plant of the National
Steel company died of their injuri,5
during the night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
King Is To BE Patron,

London. May 20.-King Edward has
become patron, and the Archbishop of
Canterbury and Earl Roberts have be-
come vice patrons. of the fund being
raised to erect the eastern portion of
the new cathedral in Cape Town in
memory of those who have fallen in
the war i'm South Africa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
CARNEGIE TO EDUCATE
FELLOW COUNTRYMEN.

London, May 20.-Andrew Carnegie
has given 1000, 900 to establish free
education in the four Scotch uni
versities at Edin burgh, Glasgow and
Aberdeen, for Scottish fellow-coun-
trymen Only-no English, Irish
coIonials or foreigners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Gem. Bark1ey seriou.IY n1.

Springfield. Ills, May 20.-General
James III. Barkley, former general of
the Second brigade. Illinois National
Guard, and appointed during the Span
isl war brigadier general of volun-
teers. was attacked with congestion OF
the brain while on his way home Sat
urday. Physicians labored with him
several hours before he recovered con-
seriousness. and he is still very ILL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
STILL ON WAR PATH:
FILIPINO ATTACK

Manila, May 2O.-It is unofIicially
reported that a body of rebels under
Angeles attacked detachment of the
9th regiment near Pasaco, South
Camarines province. killing two SOL
diers, one native scout and taking one
soldier prisoner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Body of "a Cat Petri6ed.

Evansville. Ind. May 20.-Jbhn
Cheaney. of this city. has curiosity
in the shape OF petIified cat. The
cat was a pet and was buried in Il
sealed box ten years ago. Recently
the casket was dug up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Denver, Colo. May 20.-Judge John
Gibbons of Chicago. who has been Ill
at St Joseph's hospital i'll this city
since MAY II, of an attack of pneu-
monia. followed by apoplexy, is re-
ported as much improved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

The plans of General William G.
Oates. one Of the delegates, for Il
modification Of the suffrage clause
have been widely discussed. They are
outlined by him as follows: IL am in
favor of honest elections, which are
the basis of our SoVernmrnt-state
and federal-but which rinnot be uni
formly had in Alabanla except by 4
revision and publication of the elec-
tive franchiSe-by eXtiTpatiuG there
from dense ignorance and corruption.
The suffrage clause should not, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
STRIKE IS SETTLED
IN ST. PETERSBURG

st. Petersburg, May 20 The strike
here is practically crushed. A very
large number of arrests was made.
Many persons were wounded and
several deaths are reported as the re-
suit of strike riots. Agitation among
the students is unquestionabIy partly
responsible for the troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
TRAIN Is DYNAMITED
AND OFFICER KILLED

London, May 2O.-Kitcbeuer re-
ports to the war cflice: IAN armored
train was dynamited south of the
American siding. aud M4I Heath. Of
South Lancashire, waE killed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
NEGRO AND ALABAMA
Their connec ton Through the
Ballot Box as Stated by
Gen. Vim. c. Oates
IN VIEW OF THE COMING CHANGE
BY Which the Ignorant Are To BE
Deprived of the Privilege Of
Voting in That State.

Montgomery, Ala, May 20.-The
paramount issue before the Alabama
constitutional convention. which meets
here tomorrow, is the elimination of
the negro vote. Other matters to be
considered are: Smaller counties for
the state. reform in tine judicial syS-
TEN. the elimination of local lesisla-
tion from the work of the general as
sembly and school taxation. There is
"A disposition to do away with the
cl:ancery court as useless, the present
constitutional common law courts hav-
inE the same jurisdiction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
That Northern Pacific Fight.

New York. May 20.-The contest
for control of the Northern Pacific is
settled by the Morsan-Hill interest al
lowing the Hartman people represen-
tatives on the board of directors to
safe guard the Union Pacific traffic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Eel. Happy 100000 Worth.

New York. May 2O.-James L.
Keene. of Wall street and racing fame,
celebrated his recent phenomenal sue
cess in the street by presenting to his
wife diamond necklace for which he
pati SlOO. 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Live. Alone and Burn. to Death.

Neganuee. Mich. May 2O.-Eugene
Blair. once well-known lumberman
of the Lake Superior region. burned
to death i'm cottage near the Regent
mines, where he lived alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
NEW SHAMROCK
WINS AT LAST

Ryde, Isle of Wight. May % The
Shamrock III defeated the Shamrock l
in race over the open sea course
this morning by a minute. The wind
was steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Fi,z Jobp Porter Il. Better.

New York, May 20.-GeneraI Fits
John Porter, who is i'll at bis home in
Morirstown. y. j., is so much better
that his physician hores ka viii re-
c0Unr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
PROMINENT BRlTON
EXPIRES SUDDENLY

London. May 2O.-Sir Courtenay
Boyle. X. c. B., permanent secretary
of the board of trade, died suddenly
Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
uoes 90 mIlwauKee Next.

Columbus. o., May 2O.-Milwaukee
was selected as the place of holding
the next biennial convention of the
the World. in 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Clouds Bother the suu-Gnzers.

New York, May 900 far as
heard from clouds obScured the view
of the total eclipse OF the sun. which
occurred Saturday and was visible in
the ncigbbQrhood of the equator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
GaIoup. Canal Opeu.

Ogdensburg. n. Y. May 20.-Navi-
CATION through the new Galoups canal
has just been opened. the contractors
having worked day and night remov-
ing the dam and other Instructions in
the big cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Two Regiments Sail for Home.

Manila, May 20--The United States
transports Hancock. Buford and Aztec.
taking home the ThirtyrfirSt and For
ty-first infantry. sailed Saturday for
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
NO OPINION YET
IN INSULAR CASES

Washington, May 2O.-The supreme
court adjourned until Monday with
out announcing its opinion in the in
sular cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
H,uofF.ue Dedication.

New York, May 2O.-Dr. Hills will
be chaplain and Senator Depew chief
orator in the Hall of Fame dedicatory
exercises to be held heye May 80 -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

terms. exclude any one from the cleo
tive franchise on account of race. nor
require an educational or property
qualification but intelligence and good
character should be made the test.
Men He Would Refuse n Vote.
''No felon. no man OF notOriouSly bad
character. no man who has not paid
his poll tax, no man who has ever sold
his own or bought the vote of another,
nor any one who cannot read intelli-
gently or understand when read TO him
any section of the constitution, should
be allowed to register as voter. And
III order that no injustice he done by
registration to any one legally entitled
to vote. an appeal should be given from
such decision to the courts.
Some Negroes Entitled to Vote.
''17he diSfranchiSement of the whole
negro race would be unwise and un-
just The negroes constitute large
ajority of our state population-over
500. 1000 Among them are many hon
est. industrious and good citizens, cap
able of fairly understanding the is
sues of campaign and for what they
would he called upon to vote.
But the great mass of them are prop
ertyless and ignorant of the funda-
mental principles of government, and
the ballot is Il weapon which they
know not how TO use for their own
good or the good OF any one else.
Who will say that Booker Washing
ton, Council. Grant, Calhoun, and hun
dreds of other citizens of Alabama
shall not vote If they choose? No one
can deny their intelligence and quail
fication. Shall they be excluded mere
ly because they belong to the colored
race? l say no.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
INCLINED TO CHATTER
Both Parties in the Cuban ReIa-
tions Committee Shy at
Platt's Scheme,
AND BOTH ASK SOME AMENDMENT
Coz servatives BuIId Up Bars Around
That Intervention Clause
Changes Asked by RAIDS.

Havana, May 20.-The committee on
relations of the Cuban constitutional
convention submitted ma jority and mi
nority reports to the convention today.
The majority report, in an introduc-
ton. quotes article one of the treaty
of Paris. the joint resolution of the
United States congress and the Platt
amendment. and then proceeds as fol
lows: "InaSmuch as Secretary Root,
being authorized by President McKin-
ley. says that the Platt law has for its
object the guaranteeing of the indie
pendence of Cuba. and does not mean
interference with its government or
the exercise of Il prOtectOrate or OF
sovereignty: and also that interven-
ton will only take place when indie
pendence is endangered by outside
powers or grave interior disturbances,
creating anarchy; and. inaSmuch as
Secretary Root has said that the naval
stations will not be used for vantage
points of Intervention. but only to pro-
tect Cuba against foreign powers, We
report as follows:
Tries to Improve the PIatt Idea.
THAT in virtue of the fact that the
Plat law in its preamble says it is
fulfillment of the joint resolution. and
has been adopted by congress with the
principal object of establishing indie
pCndence, we do propose to the con-
VCntion to accept the following as an
appendiX to the constitution. The
first second. fourth and fifth clauses
OF the Platt resolution are quoted in
their entirety. The third clause has
the following addition:
lit being understood that the Unit
ed States has the right to intervene to
prevent the action of a foreign power.
or disturbances causing n state of an
drchy, and that the intervention shall
always be the act of the United tSateS.
and not of isolated agents. The in
tervention shall suppose neither SOW
ereignty nor prOtectOrate, and shall
only last sufficiently long to establish
normal conditions. Said intervention,
il is also understood. shall not have
the right TO interfere in the govern
ment. but only the right to preserve
independence"
Additions to Other Clauses.
An addition to the sixth clause says
that the ownership of the Isle of Pines
shall be settled by future treaty. An
addition 70 the seventh clause says:
1T shall he understood that the naval
stations do not give the United States
the right to interfere with the interior
government. but are established for
the sole purpose of protecting Ameri-
can waters from foreign invasion di-
rected against Cuba or the United
States. Cuba will sell or lease the
necessary lands at points To he agreed
upon later" An addition to the eighth
clause says that the government of
cuba suggests at the same time a
treaty of commerce based upon reci-
procity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
FRED GRANTS OPINION.

He Asserts That the UnpIeasantness I'm ths
PhiIi ppines Is at an End.
San Francisco. Cal, May 2O.-BriSa>
der General Frederick ID. Grant, until
recently in command of volunteer
forces in Pampanso province, Luzon,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

NJ PIcnon, the French minister to
China, will embark May 20 for France.
travelling via Japan and the United
States
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-17
OUT AND ABOUT
Ccontinued From Fac Tour.l

The Lend-a-H Hand Club Of the First
Unitarian Church will conduct a sale
on the afternoon and evening Of Dec.
A. During the evening a dramatic en-
tertainment will be given. 1.-The Snow
ball." a comedy by Sydney Grundey
will be produced under the direction
of Henry f. A. Schmidt The cast Isl:
Felix Featherstone,.. .... Henry P.Nye
Mr.. Thorneycroft. ..........B b. IL. Stone
Harry Prendergast. Chester 7. Porter
| Saunders, the butler, Henry f. A.
Schmidt
Mrs. Featherstone, Miss Josephine Lin
| coin.
Ethel Granger. 49,. Miss Alice Mitchell
Penelope, the maid, Miss Emma Mitch
! ELL
Mt Holyoke Alumnae Association of
New York had a breakfast at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York city,
yesterday An exceedingly attractive
program was given. Among the num-
bers was a paper by Grace Peckham
Murray on "The Morals of the Child
and selections from THE Three Fair
Philanthropists," by Miss Alice M.
Muzzy, rendered by Miss Collins.
AAA
WI. anu MIS- w lllllHl I1NUly I|CbB
announce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Clyntonia GLADYS, to James Alex
ander McGregor, Thursday, Nov. IA, at
Baltimore, Md. Mr.. McGregor is well
known in this city where he resided
for many years.
AAA
Dr. Roland D. Grant, the famous lee
turer, will open course B in the Wor-
cester County Mechanics Association
series of entertainments tomorrow
night This year he gives his lecture
on 1.-THE Yellowstone National Park,
which he considers one of his best. DR..
Grant is a resident of Vancouver, but
has Travelled all over the world and Is
known as one of the most successful
lecturers now in the field. He is al
ways interesting.
What he says and describes will be
finely illustrated by the stereopticon.
The slides will all be colored and have
been especially prepared for this lee
ture by his daughter, who colors them
herself from nature.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-17
A START "ALECK"
BEGINS TO LEARN

Spy Reporter-What's the news in
the cloak and suit business?
| Mr.. MacLachlan (of G. &c L. Mac
Lachlan)-You here again?
Reporter-Why yes. you promised
last week to give me a few items for
| The Sunday Spy
"Mac"-Yes, but I didn't know that
/ would be so busy as / am today.
| However, ] always keep my promise.
What can l tell you?
Reporter-Have you cheap sale on
this week?
Mac Gndignantly) Did you sup
pose the standard of this firm was
cheaDness?
Reporter-(a pologetically) Oh, no,
didn't mean-er-er-to-
"Mac"-(abruptly and emphatically)
Our standard in the cloak and suit
business is good taste, good quality and
we set on goods, they are just high
enough to insure the business being
run at a profit. and low enough to be
within reach of persons of moderate
means.
Reporter-(trying to be compliment
airy after this blunder) / suppose you
sell to the upper class only?
"Mac"-Your supposition is absurd.
No firm in city of the size of Worees-
lST tOulu ilR6 On tue lIdue OIL the upper
class alone. Their numbers are too
small The great respectable middle
class is our chief dependence.
-(examining fine Newman
keD That seems very good material. /
suppose the value of a lady's garment
consists more in the quality of the ma
terial than In the makeup?
"Mac"-(with a long plying look at
the reporter) Good material is simply
wasted when badly tailored. The work
manship determines the shape. dura-
bility and general appearance Of a gar
ment and the best cloth is of little
value when carelessly and hastily put
together. One reason for our success
as cloak and suit firm is the fact that
we are careful to buy from manufac-
turers who employ conscientious and
skilled help.
Notwithstanding a knowing air
and turning to look at a sealslkin
Jacket That is a beautiful fur jacket
otter skin isn't It?
"Mac"-(with a sarcastic twinkle In
his eye) No, that is the skin of one OF
the mules that died on the way to
South Africa
Reporter-Qooking sheepish and try
ing to smile) l guess I'm not very well
up in the cloak and suit business, Mr..
MacLachlan. Would you mind telling
me the names of a few garments?
"Mac"-(admiring his honest confess
sion) I'll be glad to enlighten you This
garment is called a Newmarket and
that is Raglan. Here is a walking
skirt and there is a rainy day skirt
! This is rain-proof Raglan and these
are called waists. Here you have a
complete suit, and II you ever get
married your wife will admire a cape
like that over there. This is fur set.
That is a boa-not a boa-constrictor
mind you-and that is a muff.
RepOrter-(humbly) Many thanks for
your instruction, Mr.. MacLachlan.
"Mac'-Oh, that's all right old man.
Don't ever be ashamed Of asking what
you don't know That's how men be-
come wise.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-17
Astounded the Editor

Editor S. A. Brown of Bennettsville
S. c., was once immensely surprised
Through long suffering from Dyspep-
STA" he writes, my wife was greatly
run down. She had no strength or
vigor and suffered great distress from
her stomach, but she tried Electric
Bitters which helped her at once. and
after using four bottles. she is entirely
well, can eat anything. It's a grand
tonic and its gentle laxative Qualities
are splendid for torpid liver" For In
digestion, Loss OF Appetite, stomach
and Liver troubles it's positive, guar
anteed cure Only SOC at Brewer & Co.'S
Drug Store.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-17

AS long ago as 1852 on the site where
The Spy office now is, was the old
| Worcester Museum which was run by
Manager Gates; and 1t was in this
Museum that the first "Uncle TOMS
/ Cabin" was played in Worcester, with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Howard as st.
| Clair and Topsy and their daughter
Cordelta, as Little Eva,
Among the actors who played there
was Denman Thompson, whose play,
The Old Homestead" is electrifying
| the whole country. Mr.. Thompson was
young man then, that being over SO
years ago, and played with a stock
company for one or two seasons.
! Mr. Thompson had for his chum
while here Free Dixey, a we'll known
| Worcester boy, who afterward became
one of the most famous minstrels in
the world, being partner of Cain
cross & Dixey's Minstrels of Philadel-
| phia.
Wages were low and Denman
Thompson and Free Dixey waited on
table for their board at the restaurant
kept by Homer Ball, under what is
| now known as the Central Exchange
! While Mr.. Thompson was here he be-
came acquainted with a young Wor-
cester woman, and in the course of
time correspondence sprang up be-
tween them, but Mr.. Thompson was
only an actor with small income
while the young woman was the
daughter of a rich merchant in the
city. The acquaintance was broken up
and Mr.. Thompson left the city while
the young woman married a we'll
known merchant of this city.
Years have rolled on and Den
hnr kor -. 4l-..
worlds goods, while the merchant has
also become wealthy. This little ro-
nance Mr.. Thompson loves to revert
to, as it puts him in mind of his happy
youthful days.
While talking with friend in the
Bay State House during one of his
recent engagements, he casually re-
marked that he wondered If the lady
he used to know was alive and well
and hoped she was in good circumstan-
ces. The friend directed his attention
outside and there was the lady of Mr..
Thompson's youthful days riding by
with her coachman and superb equip
| age. "OLD SPORT"
When one is often told that he looks
like somebody else he begins to wish
that he had an individuality of his
own. Such was my desire yesterday
when for the 10th time, perhaps, l
| heard, 20, you look ever so much like
so and So" 1t is a question in my
mind, though, whether one feels glad
or sorry or Indifferent in such a case
One naturally would like to see the
person one resembles, If he is not al
ready known. Then, too, there is 8
mental query as to whether the re.
semblance is close, if the other fellow
is good looking. There is also feeling
that one is being jollied, for compari
sons to homely people are seldom
made, yet mirrors are so plentiful
nowadays that there is small chance o
any ordinary mortal becoming stucl
on himself