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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-05
OLD LADY FELL.
(Speical to TELEGRAM J

Montpelier, March 5.-Mrs. Sarah
Burnham Of Liberty street fell on the
sidewalk here Saturday night at about
IL o'clock, and lay for over two hours
before she was found. She nearly
froze to death but she will probably
recover.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-05
n. D. PHELPS
Was Elected Mayor Of
Barre To-day
A HEAVY VOTE
Was Po||ed In All Of the
Six Wards

A large vote has been polled today
in spite of the inclemency of the
weather. The ballots marked "for
amendment and "against amend
ment " have been the source OF con-
siderable amusement amongst those
who did not know what they meant but
it will all come out right in the end.
We have not space today to give the
full vote for all officers, but the stand
ing of the ones where the battles were
fought is as follows
FOR MAYOR.
N. D. Phelps, 7o6
W. D. Smith, 1856
John Anderson, 222
EOR ALDERMEN.
John Robins, Ward 1, 1872
B. p. Wiley, I" 95
James Mackay, Ward III, l54
Erman Houston, i" 1875
S. J. Kingston, Ward V, SO
O. j. HOwes, " 81
L. Caslani, /" 50
W. +. Shepard in Ward ", receiv-
ed SO votes for school commissioner
against Ernest Lennon i43.
In Ward ", Robert Kynoch was
elected school commissioner by IS
votes against W. A. Boyce Al, and L.
Caslaini SO.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-05
CUT HIS THROAT.

St. Albans, March 5.-John McCafty
committed suicide yesterday by cutting
his throat with a razor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-05
ONE BANKRUPT.

Burlington, March 5.-l he petition
In bankruptcy Of Levi Green, gro cry
merchant, OF Richfold. Liabilities,
1923 90; assets, S2S4.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-05
District No. +:

Any one desiring to see the $50
Quaker Range given away to the win
ners IN this contest may do so by call
ing at Prindle & Averill'S, Barre, VT.
Those who are counting on having
coupons more than ten days old cred
tied at this office will be disa ppointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
State of Mind in London Over
the Events in South
Africa
REPORTS AS TO BOTHA
Government Reticence Leads
to Suspicion Regarding
Late Battle.

London, June 1.-The Sun today
publishes a sensational story to the
effect that Gen. Botha arrived at
Standerton and is communicating by
telegraph with Kruger, through the
Netherlands government. appealing
to Kruger to sue for peace.
Kitchener is said to have given
Botha permission to adopt this course.
The Sun further hears that 1000
Zulus have gone on the warpath, ow-
ing to the Boer raids in Zululand.
Suspicious RetIcence
The reticence of the government re-
garding the battle at VIakfontein and
other military events of some i'm
portance, which recently occurred at
widely separated points in South
Africa, has led to considerable anx-
iety. This is in no way allayed by
the curious answer of the war Office
today to the question regarding the
accuracy of the recent Boer report
that the British were severely defeat
ed near Pretoria May 2. losing 46
killed, 80 wounded and 600 prisoners
and six guns captured. The reply
which the war Office vouchsafed.
wv have no official information, :"
aroused some misgigings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
PLENTY OF EVENTS
AT COLLEGE MEET

Chicago, June IA large enthus-
iastic crowd gathered at Marshall
field today to witness the annual field
meet between the representatives of
Michigan, Chicago, Wisconsin, Illi-
nois, Iowa, Northwestern, Minnesota,
Indiana, Purdue, and Beloit colleges.
The field was in perfect condition,
and the weather fine. The entry lists
contains 204 athletes
Track experts predict the success
of Michigan, with Wisconsin and
Chicago lighting for second place.
In the mile lun, Kechie, of Wiscon-
sin, won; Haln, of Wisconsin, second;
Hahn. of Michigan, third. Time.
4:34 2-5. In the 434 yard run, Mer-
rill. of Beloit, won; Maloney, of Chi
cago, second; Hoage, of Wisconsin,
third Time, 49 is, breaking the
previous record of so 3-5. In the
discuss throw, Baird, of Northwest
ern, won; Webster, of Wisconsin, Sec
ond; Warner. of Iowa, third. Dis
tance, 113 feet. In the hundred
yard dash, Hahn, of Michigan, won;
Leiblee, of Michigan, Second; Bell, of
Illinois, third. Time, 10 seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01

cur, ana Lodge. OF Massachusetts. AT
the cabinet meeting Secretary Root
took the position that the interpreta-
tions OF the Platt amendment CON
tanned in the constitution adopted by
the convention and the whereases APP
pended to ii went outside of fair in
depreciation of its meaning and We're
unacceptable.
Cuba Must Now Act Again.
In this view the cabinet cOncurred.
When asked as to what would he the
next step of the government after the
Cuban convention had been notified OF
the rejection of its action one of the
members of the cabinet said that the
government could do nothing further
until the convention again acted; that
as long as the conditions of the Platt
amendment were on the statute books
compliance with them must precede
our REIMBURSEMENT of control over the
island. Meanwhile discussion OF the
need OF an extra session is deferred. as
consideration of the question of an eX-
ira session was regarded as premature
ar this time. Members of the cabinet
individually refrained from even OK
pressing their personal opinion as to
the possibility of congress being con-
vencd in extraordinary session.
Real UItimatum This Time
Inc caDlnet held tnat Ine ahenu-
ments and interpretations and the
wealth OF ''whereases" placed by the
Cuban convention upon the Cuban
amendment amounted TO a practical
modification of the Platt amendr,ent.
such as was beyond the power Df this
government to accept. The message
Of rejection sent TO General Wood adj
viscS the Cubans in unqualified Ian
guage that there is no power resting
in. the Emitted States government to
change. the terms of the Pl8tt amend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
FISHING BOAT FLEET
CAUGHT IN SQUALL

Charleston, S. c., June IA fleet
OF fishing boats was caught in a squall
late yesterday 40 miles south of the
city. Three boats with 15 men
aboard are missing. 1t is believed
all have been lost.
Pittsburg, June 1.-The tow boat
George S. Ross was totally wrecked
by an explosion this morning near
Tarentum. Capt. Kelly is missing
and is supposed to have been killed.
Three ofIhe crew were badly burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
NODILUT|0NALLOWED
Cubans Must Swallow the PIatt
Medicine Just as Platt Pre-
pared the Dose.
ULTIMATUM HAS GONE TO HAVANA
"Irreducible Minimum Presented TO
the Convention-Our Unpleas-
antness with Venezuela.

Washington. June 1.-The admlnis-
tration has decided that the action of
the Cuban constitutional convention
on the Platt amendment was not sub
stantiar' compliance with our terms,
within the meaning of the amendment,
and Secretary Root has conveyed this
intelligence 10 the convention through
General Wood. This decision was
reached at the cabinet meeting yester-
day. The meeting lasted over an hour
and a half. and had been preceded by
an hours conference between the pres
ident aud Senators Platt. of Connect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
NEW YORK CENTRAL
MACHINISTS STRIKE

Buffalo. June 1 About 400 ma
chinis.s and so helpers on the New
York Central railway struck today
for 10 per cent increase.
Chicago, June 1.-Two hundred
machinists employed in the South
Chicago ship yards wenton strike
this morning, making the total out
now about 1900.
Holyoke, Mass, June 1.-Two
thousand employees Of the paper mills
of this city struck today as ordered
by the Eagle lodge of paPermakers
and stationary fremen unions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
BEGAN 1T WAY BACK.
Hint of the London Times to Uncle
Sans Expansion Ideas

Hint of the London Times to Uncle
Sans Expansion Ideas
London. June 1.-The Times. refer
ring editorially to the decision of the
United States supreme court in the
insular cases. says: 1T would be fool
ish TO expect a decision on the merits
OF a controversy as TO which lawyers
in the United States are divided"
The Times considers. however. that a
contrary decision would have been at
this time serious anachronism. The
court yields" continues The Times. ito
the law of development to which all
institutions are amenable.
THE cause OF the anti-expansionists
was lost long ago-some would say i'm
the far-Of times when Massachusetts
protested against the admission of
Louisiana as unconstitutional Liter
ally applied today. the doctrine that
the constitution follows the flag would
be fatal to expansion along the lines
which the people OF the United States
have marked out for themselves. They
mean to be free to do as other coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
RASH VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT.
He Seems Inclined TO Talk Too Much
Loomfs Not TO Go Back.

ne seems inclined TO Ihih 100 Much
Loomis Not TO Go Back.
Washington. June lit is officially
admitted that Minister Loomis will not
return to Venezuela. There are two
reasons for this decision. In the first
place Loomis has suffered I'm health at
his uncongenial post; and in the sec
Ond place the president IL not disposed
10 expose him again TO the mercilesS
attacks he has suffered in Venezuela as
"a result of the execution of the orders
&C the state department. Loomis who
is now in Europe seeking to recuperate.
will be given another diplomatic posi-
tiOn as soon as suitable place can be
found. Meanwhile Russell will remain
in charge of the United States legation
at Caracas for a period of time not yet
determined upon. but likely to be fixed
by the attitude OF the Venezuelan gov
ernment.
1t is not the present intention OF the
government to take official notice of
the criticisms passed by President
Castro, OF Venezuela. upon Minister
Loomis. as contained in recent news
paper interview which was direct
personal attack on LoomiS. The Off
cialS cannot bring themselves TO be-
lieve that the president of Venezuela
would willingly reflect upon the per-
sonal character of the minister of an
other government who according to
official statements made by this gov
erument) acted by explicit direction of
his own government in the matters
which formed the subject of the critl-
cism
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01

cred al all lake points. The J. NJ. Cuff
ley Petroleum company now has two
pipe lines from its wells ut Beaumont.
Tex. 10 Port Arthur. sixteen miles
away up Sabine Pass. where there is
always sufficient water fer the largest
steamers.
The wells now flowing are produce
ing over 100000 barrels of oil a day.
l. is possible To load the tank steam
erS at Port Arthur with oil. send them
around by the gulf. the Atlantic ocean,
the st. Lawrence river and the Wei
land canal into the chain of great
lakes. and deliver the oil in less than
thirty days. II is estimated that for
fuel purposes three and one-half bar
rels of oil are equal to a ton of the
best Pittsburg coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
TWO POINTS OF VIEW.
One That of the Strikers. the other That of
the Employers.

Chicago, June 1.-The machinists'
strike at Chicago is on. This is the
way Business Agent ROderick, of the
strikers. looks at it: several Of the
manufacturers have agreed to our de-
mands by signing the new agreement.
Negotiations are pending with num-
Der of others. a great many shops on
the outskirts OF the city have not been
heard from. Shop committees are still
engaged in consultation with many
firms
w. J. Chalmers. of Fraser & Chal-
nrers. said: "The action of the ma
chinists has set back conditions to
where they were ten years ago. II is
q most serious blow to the principle OF
arbitration. which has been one OF my
Hobbies The faction OF the machin-
ists'' referred to by Chalmers is that
of violating the New York contract.
which the employers charge against
the men. who reply that il was ''un-
derstoOd' that wages were to remain
on a ten-hour basis when the hours
were cut to nine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

English scientists are skeptical in
regard TO the reported discovery of
snow on the moon.
Edmond Rostand. author of "Cyra-
no de Bergerae' has been elected i
member of the French Academy.
The epidemic of bubonic plague in
China is increasing.
Beers attacked a British convoy in
a drift near Nentersdorp. They We're
repulsed after fourteen Beers had
been Killed.
The battIeship Regina Margherita,
the most powerful vessel in the Italian
navy. has been launched.
George Gould's two little children
sold flowers for travelling money and
started from Lakewood, y. j., on
tour of the world.
The Brazilian cruiser Benjamin Con-
stant is at New York.
Justice Brewer. OF the supreme court.
is to marry Miss Emma NJ. Mott, OF
Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
RIOT
Infuriated Infantrymen at
Frisco Resent Treatment
of Comrade.
TEAR DOWN A SALOON
Disturbance Quelled Only by
the Arrival of Squadron
of Cavalry.

San Francisco, June 1.-Infuriated
at finding one of their members
drugged and unconscious in front of
Mrs. Powers saloon, one of the many
places just outside the Preside reser-
vation, soldiers of the 10Th and 10th
infantry last night wrecked the saloon
and terribly beat one of the inmates.
Cavalry to the Rescue.
The riot was quelled by squadron
of cavalry and provost guard.
An investigation will be made today
by the officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
BETTER TAKE A BRACE
Lord George HamiIton's Advice to
John Bull of the Manufact.
uring Guild.
UNCLE SANS LOCOMOTIVES BEST
And Cheapest, Which Is Why They
Are Used in India - Some
solid Statements.

London. June Lord George Ham
ilton, the Indian secretary. who was
not present in the house of commons
when Sir Alfred Hickman (COnserva-
tiveD on May 23. attacked American
built locomotives and bridges. has re-
piled in letter To Sir Alfred Hick
man. In part it is as follows: No
practical engineer who has visited
American workshops and inspected
their methods of production and manu-
facture would for moment mdorse
your assumptions. Their competition
is dangerous because they are yearly
improving their products. botn in quail
ity and price. 1t always has been the
practice of the board of management
of the Indian railroads to give prefer
ence in all their contracts to British
manufacturers, and that policy has so
prevailed that up to the recent great
engineering strike no order for II rail
way locomotive was ever given outside
of Great Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
REV. FREDERICK WILLIAM TAYLOR,
pa

Iamar'S grandfather. when Chicago
was in its infancy. Since his death
the title has never been clear until
now. John Hollenback of JonesborO.
n son of Clark Hollenback, is the only
living heir.
He is nearly 90 years old, and a
year or so ago he decided the land to
his five daughters. Mrs. Alice Lamar.
of this city: Mrs. J. J. Anderson. Lin
coin. Neb.: Mrs Barbara Horsely. Chi
cago: Mrs. stafford. DeS Moines. Ia.
and Mrs Sccfield. of Illinois. The land
is valued at S1.500 per acre Suit has
has been instituted against the Chi
cago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
company. whose line crosses the land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01

tries have done i'm like circumstances
jefferson declared that the federal
judges We're n corps OF sappers and
miners steadily undermining the con-
stitutiOn.' What he thought destruc-
tion was development. On this Oc-
casiOn the judges have engineered
perhaps unskilfully-a road for the
safe advance of the republic into re-
giOns which its founders did not con-
template. but from which it is too late
TO retreat"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
RUNS UP AGAINST PRACTICE
One of Rev. sheIdon's Precepts. and Is
Knocked Out.

One of Rev. Sheldons Precepts. and LIS
Knocked Out.
Topeka, Kan, June 1.-The wife Of
the Rev. {. NJ. Sheldon does not fol-
low the teachings of her husband in
his story Born to Serve" in which he
declares that the servant girl should
have equal privileges with members of
the family. Mrs. Sheldon employed a
servant, and when the first meal un-
der the new servants supervision was
ready an extra plate was laid for her.
Mrs. Sheldon objected. and the
young woman called her attention to
her husbands story. Il can't help
that said Mrs. Sheldon. Il did not
write that book. and besides the meal
hour is our only time for private con-
verSatiOn." The servant left the Shell
don home next daV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01

concerning working. consumption of
fuel and load-drawing power of these
locomotives. The earlier reports were
Cnfavorable, but when their working
was better understood and alterations
were made to suit the local fuel. Il
marked Improvement was noticed: so
much so that one company wishes to
obtain more engines of similar con-
structiOn. That American locomotives
obtained n footing in India was due
TO the strike | have referred to. But
if. as | hope. British locomotives are
in the future to regain their monopoly
i'm that vast system of railways, Brit
iSh engineers must profit by the hints
and suggestions these reports convey.
with Reference to a Viaduct.
Concerning the Gokteik viaduct in
Burmah Lord George says the order
was placed with a Philadelphia cont
pany because no British firms had any
thing like the same experience i'm this
class of construction. Lord George
also saws that if he seems TO combat
Sir Alfred Hickman's contention it is
not because he does not heartily ap-
preciate his object. They both wish
to assist in maintaining the supremacy
of British engineers and workshops
against foreign contractors.
Moral OF the .'ObserwatiOn."
You seem to think" he continues.
that orders have only gone abroad
because those who gave them did not
understand their business. I wish il
were so. The competition we have to
face is founded on something much
more formidable and more substantial.
Chemical research, the consolidation of
capital. thorough technical education
and improved industrial organization
have made in recent years greater
advance in America than here. 1t is
with the product of these combina-
tions. and not with the assumed stu
pidity of the Indian officials that the
British engineer has TO contend"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
ST. JOSEPH BALL CLUB
LOSES ITS AMPHiTHEAT RE

st. Joseph. Mo-, June 1.-The grand
stand of the Western league baseball
park was burned at noon teday. A
can of gasoline in the refreshment
booth exploded and caused the fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
TO HANG ON TO CUBA
IN THE MEANTIME

Washington, June lit is officially
stated that the United States will re-
main in control in Cuba until the
Platt amendment has been 'substanti-
ally" adopted. This was made known
to Gen. Wood last Tuesday by Secre-
tary Root, and his action has been
approved by the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01

ment. and thdt this government insists
ON the acceptance of the Platt amend
pient without amendment or qualifica-
tion. The Cuban convention is still i'm
session. and the message of rejection
will be delivered to il Immediately.
The administration is confident that
the Cubans will understand the exact
attitude of this government and make
n satisfactory acceptance within Il rea-
soma abla periOd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
BAIL FOR DR.. UNGER
PLACED AT SIS 900

Chicago, June DIR. A. NJ. Unger,
on trial for alleged conspiracy to
swindle various insurance companies
which bad written policies on the life
of Marie Defenbach, now deceased,
was admitted to bail today in the sum
of $15, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
NO INDICTMENTS FOUND
AGAINST HEALER DOWIE

Chicago, June 1.-The grand jury
today, after a thorough investigation.
decided to vote no indictments against
Healer Dowie and several of his
followers in connection with the death
of Mrs. H. w. Judd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
PETROLEUM AoAIMsT coal.
Texas Gushers May Make Trouble for the
Bituminous People.

Pittsburg, Pa. June 1.-Pittsburg
coal may have a competitor in Texas
oil. This is made evident by the fact
that the J. NJ. Guffey Petroleum com
pany is negotiating at Cleveland with
one of the largest vessel owners ON the
lakes foc the purchase of two whale
back boats by which oil may be -deliY-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01

Cooper. OF this city. i'm behalf of Mr..
and Mrs. HOrlick. presented the addi-
tlon 10 the people OF Racine and JUS
tice J. B. WinslOw, of the supreme
court of this state. accepted the gift
on behalf of the people. The addition
cost 500 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
PRESIDENTS WIFE
REPORTED IMPROVED

Washington. June Secretary
Cortelyou at IL this morning gave
out the following: MRS. McKinley's
physicians report that she rested well
during the night and that her con-
dition is more favorable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
They win Not Shut Down.

Hartford City. Ind. June Not
withstanding the general shutdown of
the window glass factories of the
country Wednesday night. two of the
five window glass plants in this city
are still in operation and Will continue
50 until July I. They are the cooper
ative plant of the Blackford Glass
company and the independent concern
OF the Hurrle Glass company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
SPAIN'S ROYAL HOUSE
IN imminent DANGER

Barcelona, June lit is said that
the captain general has been warned
of foreign anarchist plot to kill the
king and queen regent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
Hospital Addition Dedicated.

Racine. Wis. June 1.-The large
and handsome addition 10 st. Luke'S
hospital i'm this city was dedicated
Thursday afternoon. The exercises
were witnessed by 5000 persons The
addition was built by Mr.. and Mrs.
William Horlick. OF Racine. in memory
OF their daughter, Alice p. Horlick-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
DAUGHTER GIVEN
TO ITALY'S QUEEN

Rome, june Queen Helena was
accouched of daughter this morn
ing. The mother and infant are doing
well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
Prepared ID Show the Figures.

''Since then, owing 10 the British
workshops being blocked with work.
certain of the India railway boards
found IL neceSSary-aS locomotives
could not be obtained hereto place Il
few limited orders in America. l am
ready to give all the available reports
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
SHE OWNS A FORTUNE.
Part Proprietor of I6O Acres of Ian,
Near Pullman.

Near Pullman.
Alto Pass. Ills, June Mrs. Alice
Lamer. of this city. is joint owner with
her four sisters TO 1850 acres of valua-
BILE land located within the city limits
of Chicago. near the Calumet river
and not far from Pullman. The land
was owned by Clark. Hollenback, Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
TWO UNIONS AT "oUTs. /"
Meanwhile All Building Improvements
Have Been Stopped.


Elwood, Ind. June 1.-The question
which of two unions shall have the
jurisdiction over building work done
on the inside of mills. the point of dis
pute between the Carpenters union
and the Amalgannted Association of
WoOdwOrkers. has stopped all build-
ing improvements in the city. All of
the union carpenters have sstopped
work. The woodworkers employed III
the milsl are going right along.
The circumstance of one union hght-
ing another is an unusual one. Not
withstanding the material from the
mills bears the union label. the car
penteTs refuse to work unless the men
who produce it demand an advance OF
wages. No decision on the matter
has yet been reached by the executive
committee of the American Federation
of Labor. which has the matter under
advisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-01
DoRoTHEA PASSES BUFFALO

Naval Militia.
Buffalo. y. Y, June stripped of
her guns and carrying crew of fifty
five members of the Illinois Naval mi