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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
HAWAIIAN LEGISLATIVE WORK.
Leper Settlement To BE Given n Local
Government of Its Own-Other News.

Leper Settlement To BE Given n Local
Government of Its Own-Other News.
San Francisco. March 13.-Steamer
advices from Honolulu are to March
,, and as follows: The joint COM
mittees of the legislature returned on
the Sd from an investigation of the
leperlsettlement OIL Molokai island. The
members of the native home rule par
ty announced to the lepers that within
a few months they would be granted
local government at the settlement.
They will elect a board of aldermen,
mayor and all other officers necessary
to conduct their small municipality.
The general supervision of the settle
ment will be under the control of the
board of health. The legislature pro-
poses establishing an experimental sta
ton at cost of $4,000. where Il sys-
tematic study of the diseases can be
made Several alleged lepers were eX-
amined and found to be without the
slightest evidence of the disease, and
il they are able to satisfactorily stand
meteorological examination they will
he dismissed from the settlement as
cured.
"A special deputy from the customs
Office is ON watch at Waimea. island
of Kauai for the arrival of four seal
ing schooners from Vancouver Waimea
is not a port of entry, and unless the
masters of these vessels report imme-
diately TO Honolulu and enter their
ships they will be seized and held I'M
til a fine of $1,000 has been paid. The
territorial grand jury today recon-
mended that the pictures of political
offenders against the defunct republic
of Hawaii be removed from the rogue
gallery at the territorial prison. This
matter affects many prominent poll
ticians, and scores of them We're ar
rested at various times during the rev.
Olutions against the government and
charged with aiding the natives.
"In the senate today Cecil Brown,
a senator from Honolulu. called for a
vote on a motion to table resolution
asking congress to grant Hawaii state
hood. When the votes were announced
it was found that Speaker Russell had
voted i'm favor of the motion. thus de-
feating the resolution asking state
hood. Brown accused the speaker Of
acting i'm an arbitrary manner by vot-
ing. Brown was called to order and
refused to surrender the floor. and the
sergeant alarms was introduced to ar
rest him. The men would have come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
APPORTIONMENT BILL
BEATEN IN HOUSE

Springfield, March 13.-In the house
the congressional bill was defeated "a
to SO. The senatorial superintendent
bill was also defeated 65 to so.
Motions to reconsider the votes and
postpone action until Tuesday next
were adopted.
Springfield, March 13.-Representa-
tive +. j. Sullivan has offered as a SUBJ
stitute the democraticc ongressionalap-
portionment bill which divides the
state into 8 publican and II demo-
cratic districts. Mr.. Crafts, who was
speaker of the house when the demo-
cratic apportionment acts were pass
ed in 1898, addressed the house in
support of the democratic substitute
yesterday. He said: Eat the election
in Novem Der there were cast in this
, state for the democratic electors SOL
900 votes, and for the republican cleo
tors 597 900 in round numbers. Our
friends upon the other side have pre-
scented bill which gives to the repub-
lican party Is congressional districts
and to the democratic party only seven
districts. Think of it, fellow-membe rs
you, who by your votes are about
to fasten upon this state a law which
practically disfrs nchises nrn-half of
the democratic vote of The state. If
we had only cast 100000 votes in this
state, then there would have been
some excuse for you to present bill
such as you have presented. We
present a bill-not a democratic ap-
portionment, but an apportionment
made to represent the political senti-
ment of the people of this state. 1t
gives the democrats II congressional
districts and the republicans Is con-
gressional districts. That is upon
the basis of the vote as polled."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

Washington. March 13.-Nc step has
been taken by either side since the de-
livery of the British note treating of
the senate amendments 10 the Hay
Paunccfotc treaty. and it is understood
that none Will be taken in the immedi-
are future. The treaty expired March
>. and it is stated positively that be-
fore this government decides as to
whether or not it shall enter upon ne
Cctiations for a new treaty with Great
Britain an effort will be made to learn
the views of senators and the party
leaders in congress. There will be no
treaty submitted to the senate except
upon pretty clear understanding that
II is strong enough to secure the vote
of two-thirds of the body.
a suggestion has been made that an
international congress to be held at
Washington might prove the best
means of harmoDizing the differences
ard bringing about a common ground
OF understanding. Out of such a con-
gress grew the Suez convention, which
controls the usage of that waterway.
There is reason TO believe that the
project of an international congress at
Washington would meet with favor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Chicago LAUNDRY DISASTER.
Charges Made Against the Proprietor
Dead victims Number Nine.


Chicago, March 13.-Formal charges
OF involuntary manslaughter" were
yesterday entered against A. NJ. Dore-
mus, proprietor of the Doremus laun-
dry, in which the boiler exploded Mon
day, killing and wounding two score
people. The charges were entered with
the consent of Doremus, who has been
under nominal arrest since Monday
morning the action taken enabling him
to regain his liberty by securing bonds
men in the sum of $4,000. which he
promptly did. The hearing was set
for March %. a
The correct names of the Head are:
Theodore Van Allen, Frank Hanne-
man, Martha Jacob, Katherine Kelly
Bessie Kucoba, Minnie Olsen. George
Phil, Emma Sebraska, Kate Voss. All
the missing are accounted for and
fifty We're wounded, about half the
number being severe cases.
DoremuS says he was extra careful
of boilers rather than negligent. Il
want to show that 1 have not been
criminally negligent" he explained
I'm fact, l will show by witnesses
that / have long been known as Il
boiler crank among boiler inspectors
and repairers. because | insisted on
the repairing and inspection being con-
Quoted in a most thorough manner.
The boiler which exploded. although
a secondhand aaffir when / purchased
it, four years ago, was in tirst-class
condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDER
Man Disappears and His Body Is Found in
the River Later.

Pigeon, Falls, Wis, March 13.-This
place is greatly stirred up over the
mysterious death of o. Z. Larson. for
several years treasurer of Trempea-
leau county. He disappeared sudden
ly without cause or reason March =.
and his body was found in the river
which flows through his farm. Lar
son moved back to the farm after six
years absence in Whitehall, and last
summer he suffered Il light attack of
sunstroke, and since that time his men,
tai condition had given his friends con-
siderable alarm.
On the morning of his disappearance
he told his wife he would call on 4
brother living on the other side of the
river. Not returning in due time in
quiry was made and it was learned
that he had not visited his brother
Search was instituted at once and aft
CT a few days his body was found in
the small stream. The attending cir
cumstances are such that would make
an accident impossible. and the sui
eide theory is advanced by some, and
others claim that he may have been
the victim of foul plaV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

The president has appointed Mrs.
Frank Il. Church postmistrcss at San
Ieandro. Cal.
Gaylord. Blessing & Co, n st. Louis
firm of thirty-five years establishment,
has assigned.
Lyman J. Gage, secretary of the
treasury, has arrived in Chicago to
see his grandchildren, he says.
A Budapest beggar left 100000
crowns for the founding of a univer-
sity. and his relatives contest the will.
General Gomez declares he would
not accept the presidency of Cuba.
Parliament has appointed commits
tee to modify the coronation oath.
A message in a bottle picked up at
Uarwich says the schooner Wildire, OF
Halifax, was lost with Nall hands
Jan. ).
Six members of gang of moon
sinners and counterfeiters have been
caught Mt Clifton. A Il.
Christian voters OF OnIcaSo nav
been summoned to nominate man FOR
mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
SPAIN'S MODS
CONTINUE TO ALARM.

Madrid. March 13.-Disorders oc-
Cured in La RamblG, Cordova pro-
vince. An armed mob is parading
the streets. A serious conflict is
feared.
Barcelona, March 1S.-Riots are re-
ported to have occurred at Sanquirico
province. Genoa and Begona. 1t is
rumored factories have been burned
and troops dispatched to the scene of
disturbance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
OUR |ASULAR EMPIRE
Surrender of Gen. De Dios Sig.
nificant of the End of the
Philippine War.
SAYS HE Is TIRED OF FIGHTING;
One-Work of the Legislators
of Hawaii.

Manila, March 13-General Marian
De Dios, Aguinaldos chief lieutenant
in theprosecution of the rebellion, with
four officers and tifty-seven worn, be-
dragggled and half-starved troopers,
all uniformed and armed, came into
military headquarters at Naic and sur
rendered. Naic is on Manila bay. TWEEN
ty miles south of the city of Manila.
I'VE are not fond of lighting said
De Dios. I'VE have done our best and
if there be any that blame us for Civ
ing up the fault is not ours. 1t is 4
useless struggle and should not have
been begun. The Filipinos would to-
day be the best citizens under the
American flag but for their having
been misguided. They had been so
cruelty treated by Spain and had
heard so many promises made only
TO be broken that they could not be-
lieve the integrity of the United States.
Discovers an I'm pOrtant Fact.
1T has been and is a useless fight
and so far as l can see it is all over.
The end has come and we yield" Gen
eral Macarthur is we'll pleased with
the surrender of De Dios. The latter
has not only been Aguinaldo's chief
lieutenant in the field, but is brother
OF General Z. Riega De Dios, who two
years ago was sent out to join Agon-
clio, who was then in Montreal, to
make a tour of foreign countries in
quest of recognition for the insur-
gents. The De Dioses are both very
intelligent men and are thoroughly
educated. They are closely in Aguin-
aldo's confidence and it is thought not
at all improbable that the rebel leader
has counseled General Marian De Dios
to surrender merely to pave the way
for his owIA graceful adoption OF the
same measure
Another Good Feature Noted.
De dos surrender has another
gratifying aspect. The district about
Mac has been defended by the Fill
pinoS with the energy of despair and
the last step has placed the Americans
in absolutely undisputed possession
there. The natives seem as well
pleased as is General Macarthur. and
the latter has already taken the initial
action looking to the organization of
Il local government. with as much rec
ignition of the natives as can possibly
be permitted
Means the End of the War.
''fhe fnsurrection is practically at
an end,'' said General Macarthur
There may be some lawless outbreaks
such as those pereptrated by the Man
doducats. secret society organized to
Kill American sympathizers. but we
Will encounter no further armed oppo-
sition. The conditions in the islands
could not be more promising. The
majority of the natives. the vast ma
1ority, are anxious for peace and
plenty, for both are here for their en-
jcyment. We are making constant
captures of insurrectionists in small
bands, or would better say guerrillas.
and are receiving parties with arms
who are anxious TO surrender. Since
the first of the year l have received
nearly $500 arms of various kinds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

Washington. March 13-F. II. Wake
field, tally clerk of the house of repre-
sentatives. has prepared a detailed
statement of the work OF that body
during the two sessions of the Fifty
sixth congress. The house passed dur
ing the two sessions 1.411 house bills
and resolutions and 1913 senate bills
and resolutions. making a grand total
of 2204 bills and resolutions acted mr.
on. 1t left upon its calendar. unacted
upon, 593 house bills and resolutions
and eighty-nine senate bills and reso-
tions. Included in the above it passed
total of los house bills and resolu-
tons which failed to become laws and
seventeen senate bills and resolutions
which also failed to become laws.
Twenty-nine of these Legislative acts
failed of signature. two were vetoed,
and a few recalled.
In the fifty-fifth congress tie house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
IN A CURIOUS PREDICAMENT
AUST Prove himself Bachelor Before He
Can Marry.

Rockford, Ills. March lotto
Hugo Iuhling, who is said to have been
q resident of Rockford from 1887 to
1895, must prove he was a bachelor
while in America before he can mar
ry in Germany, his native land, width
er he went after leaving this city.
The authorities in the village where
he wooed and won the coy German
damsel who is now patiently waiting
have demanded conclusive proof that
there is no sad-eyed wife across the
sea watching for his return.
From the time Iuhling met his fair
fiancee till the joyous moment when
she whispered ives" all went well. 1t
was only when application was made
for the license that delay was encoun-
tered. Then Otto appealed to the Ger
man consul in Chicago TO prove him
a bachelor. This Il messenger from the
consulate set out 10 do, and now
Chief Bargren of this city is striving
to get evidence which will enable Otto
Iuhling to satisfy Cupid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

the Harrison home that the general
had sunk into semi-comatose condi-
ton from which it was impossible to
arouse him and that the only means
by which it could be determined if he
was alive was by holding mirror
over the mouth and nostrils. Even
by this means it was apparent only by
the closest examination that respira-
ton still continued. Mr.. Tibbott,
however, said the physicians were still
able to count the patients respira-
tion.
Gradually Sinking.
At 2:30 the following bulletin was
issued:
"Gen. Harrison is gradually grow
ing weaker.
HENRY JAMESON, NJ. d..
Indianapolis, March 13.-At 10 this
morning Gen. Harrison was still
alive. but gradually growing weaker,
although the sufferer clings to life
with remarkable tenacity.
End Is Near
indianapolis, March Is. At this
writing General Benjamin Harrison
can live but few hours. His cOndi-
ton up to an early hour yesterday
morning was encouraging TO his physi-
clans, but at that time he became rest
less and an hour or so later DR.. Jane
son. who had left the ex-president's
bedside at midnight for his own home,
was hastily summoned by DR.. Dorsey.
who has remained constantly in the
sick room for several days past.
None but the physicians and u few
intimate friends are admitted to the
house, although there was n constant
stream of carriages with callers yes
terday. Those at the Harrison resi-
dencc are Mrs. Harrison and little
daughter Elizabeth. Private Secretary
Tibbctts, Drs. Jameson, Dorsey and
Hadley. and a corps of trained nurses.
Colonel Russell Harrison and Mrs. Nc
Zee have been advised by wire of the
serious turn in the generals condition.
and the former wired that he would
leave Washington at 1850 a. m. today
for indianapolis.
Mrs. Mckee. however. is detained at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Two Bogus Checks Appear.

Decatur. Ills. March 13.-Two bogus
checks apparently cashed i'll Chicago
have come to the Citizens bank of
Decatur for payment. The first one
came Saturday 1t was for so. made
payable TO Rev. Edward Campbell. and
was drawn by c. r. Marston. 1t had
been cashed by the Continental Ma
tional bank at Chicago and sent by it
to the National Bank of Commerce of
st. Louis. Neither Marston nor Camp
bell is known at the Decatur bank.
Another check. for s.. with the same
drawer and drawee came Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
BATTLESHIP ILLINOIS
DEVELOPS FINE SPEED

Newport News, March 13.-The
new battleship Illinois is the speediest
and best of her class afloat; which
means that she is the fastest in the
world. She will develop a speed of
1926 knots, and in all other respects
will exceed the anticipations of her
builders and the navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
ITEM TSIN TROUBLE
CAUSING ALARM.

London, March 13.-The afternoon
papers express some alarm over the
friction which has arisen at Tien Tsin
between the British and Russians
over a piece of land alleged to have
belonged to q railroad company for
some years, which they consider may
possibly lead to unpleasant complica-
tions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
He"Laid for" Hi. Enemy.

Houghton, Mich, March 13.-John
Schneider has two bullets in his head
as result of an encounter with Ber
Dard Nova. The men quarreled last
week and Nova had been waiting OPP
pOrtunity for revenge since then. Nova
barricaded himself in his home after
the shooting but was captured with
out bloodshed by ruSe of the Off
GERS. 1t il thought Schneider will re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Nearly Killed Inv !, Wire.

Kokomo. Ind. March IL. Arthur
Reed, while working in the Kokomo
wire mill. was caught by the wire and
drawn into the jaws of one of the
machines. \ fellow-workman saved
him from Immediate death by throw
ing a lever. but the wire was found
cOiled so tightly around his body that
three ribs had been torn loose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
ENGINE BLOWS UP:
KILLS THREE MEN.

Pittston, Pa. March ia loco
motive on the Lehigh Valley railroad
near Hayes Creek exploded today. in
stantly killing Morgan Marsh and Will
son. Albert and Robert Mcmillan. we'll
known residents of Pittston. The
men were standing beside the tender
when the boiler burst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
can,daI.Prettv wide Awake.

Washington. March 13.-Thc state
department has been informed by
Consul General Turner. at Ottawa,
that member of the house of com
mons of Canada has given notice that
he will move not to allow the prefer
entail tariff of 33 1-3 per cent. on
English goods until they come to Can
ada by Canadian ports. If this motion
is carried it will seriously affect the
steamship lines in Portland, New
York and RoStOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
GLIMPSE OF WORK DONE BY
THE LAST SESSION OF CONGRESS-

passed IA; bills ana resolutions,
while GAL reported from committees
remained undisposed of. The house
was in session 1917 days during the
Fifty-sixth congress- while the average
number Of days in session for the past
eight congresses was 331. A total of
6O70 senate acts were introduced, OF
which but 1.0J0 reached the house, and
of these the house committees favor
ably reported S13. The total number
of bills introduced in the house dur
ing the last congress amounted TO H.
339. and reports from committees were
made on 2.193.
The reports on bills from the COM
mittees on military affairs invalid
pensions. pensions and war claims con-
stituted large portion of those re-
ported. as follows: Military affairs,
141: invalid pensions. .3S1; pensions,
200. and war claims. Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
school Election. in Iowa.

Burlington, Ia, March 13.-Scheol
elections We're held throughout Iowa
Monday. Returns mostly show a quiet
and uneventful day everywhere. At
Washington, Ia, however, the election
was a very hot political contest. over
900 votes being cast, and the streets
were thronged air day as on a nation
nj election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
SEVERE STORM
tORM
IN NEBRASKA.

Omaha, March ia storm of
snow, sleet aud wind which began at
9 last night continued throughout the
night. Snow is still falling this morn
ing. Telegraph wires throughout
Nebraska are FRUSTRATED. Telephone
companies suffered heavily. Railroad
traffic is not seriously impeded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
One Man Badly Burned.

Kankakee. Ills, March 13-The
Archer Starch company's factory, just
north of this city. burned Monday
night. involving Il loss of 1927, 600 Al
though 200 people are on the pay roll.
only twenty-five were at work at the
time the fire started. All of them es-
capped except Louis Ruel, who was
badly burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Tried to Burn Some Flats.

Green Bay. Wis. March 13.-An at
tempt was made to burn the Navarino
flats. the property of the Episcopal
parish The fire was set in two places
in a slab pile in the basement and was
put out by an occupant. This is the
third fire since December.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
takes Men to Hold a Position.
STATEMENT THAT Is NOT BELIEVED
Very Important, However, if True-Other
Chinese News of Interest.


Chinese News of Interest.
Berlin, March Is. - The statement
current that 600 Russian marines, with
guns, have been landed at Ma-San-
Pho, on the Strait of Corea. is regard
ed as unfounded. In authoritative
quarters here it is pointed out that the
agreement between Russia and Japan
pledges Russo not to land troops in
Corea without notifying Japan.
The statement that Russia insists
upon China's signature to the Man
churia convention rests upon Chinese
authority; but Germany has no reason
to suppress such information, and the
fact remains that the agreement has
not yet been signed. Nothing is known
here as to the published report that
German capitalists are negotiating
with high Chinese officials for the cree
ton of arsenalS at Marking Woo
Chang and other points. but the rumor
is not believed in Berlin.
Washington. March Is. - There is
reason to believe that China's appeal
to the United States is her extremity.
but whether the appeal is broader, and
is to other nations as well, it is not
possible to learn at present. Nothing
has been heard from Russia since the
verbal communication made by Count
Cassini last week setting forth the
rectitude of RuSsia's objects in China
generally. and in Manchuria in particu-
lar Minister WI has been almost a
daily caller at the state department
and it is evident that the Chinese are
impressed by the belief that the crisis
has been reached and that the destiny
of Manchuria depends upon the imme-
date action of the powers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Former President Lipgers Be-
tween Earth and
Eternity.
is SLOWLY PASSING AWAY
Report From Sick Chamber
is of Most Distress
sing Nature.

Indianapolis, March 13.-Gen. Har
rison is gradually sinking from ex
haustion. Respiration is somewhat
easier. but more rapid and shallow.
The pulse is feeble and rapid.
A few minutes before one this after
noon report came unofficially from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Escaped Robber Recaptured.

Sioux City. Ia. March 13. - John
Stoval, the alleged Manila, Ia. eX-
press robber. who escaped from the
Denison Jail Saturday night, was re-
caDtured Yesterday near DenisOn, La.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
British Cabinet Formulates
South African Peace
Conditions.
SENDS THEM TO KITCHENER
Broad Lines Said to Be En-
ployed in Instruc-
tons.

London, March 13.-It is under
stood the cabinet at n Getting today
formulated instructions for Kitchener
which defined, on broad lines, the
terms on which the peace settlement
with the Beers might be effected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Death of Ralph 8. Tsrbell.

South Bend. Ind. March 13.-Ralph
S TarbelI. IL years old. for many
years one of the owners of the South
Bend Tribune. is dead at Los Angeles,
Cal. He went there several months
ago. following years of poor health
from, N COMMUNICATION Of Troubles