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Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
STRENGTH OF MEXICO
Observer Who Thinks She Is
Strong Enough to Stand
Alone When Diaz Passes.
UNITED STATES CAPITAL IN FRONT
Uncle Sans People Over There a Con.
seryative Infiuence-RevOIutio
Easier to Suppress Now.

Philadelphia, May 24.-The struggle
over Il revision of the Westminster
confession in order to soften or elm
mate the extreme Calvanistic declara-
tions was begun in the Presbyterian
general assembly Yesterday. The
church where the assembly meets was
filled almost TO its capacity. the audi
ence crowding into the aisleS in the
nave OF the edifice and occupying every
foot of available space in the galleries.
Many OF the spectators remained in
the church during the two hours re-
cess in order to secure their seats for
the afternoon session. Many eloquent
words We're spoken pro and con. and
the orators of the assembly are in their
element.
Confession n Human Document
Rev. DIR. Herrick Johnson. of Chi
cago, presented Il careful analysis OF
the confession. showing why certain
statements should be eliminated, and
asserting that some truths not cou-
tanned therein should he added. No
one would deny, he said, that the con-
fesSion of faith was n human docu-
ment, and, therefore. subject to error.
Il wish calmly and dispassionately to
investigate what II contains and what
ii does not contain. The authors of
the creed are not infalliDle. They wrote
of the pope: That anti-Christ man of
sin and son of perdition.' We repudi-
ate that belief, and why should il he
allowed to remain? We have had the
creed 80 years and will be following
the footsteps of the Westminster di-
vines il we make new one"
Refers to the Law OF the Case.
AS to the law in the matter DIR. john
son said that when n specific change
is desired by two-thirds of the presby
teries the assembly must send down
an overture. Ii has no choice. The
assembly also has the power to act
when not requested to do so. Can
we then afford to dismiss this question
when 154 presbyteries ask for n
chance" asked DIR. Johnson.
Refers to Predestination.
Regarding predestination DIR. John
son said: Il do not arraiGn the doc
trine OF divine election. but to shut
mercy up to the elect is to take away
its glory. We want nothing but tidel-
ity to the truth. Truth is two-sided.
Our confession holds up one side ele-
eaBtly. Let us get all the truth ON our
side"
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
TRIAL OF PROF. HEBRON.
Council Therefor Called to Meet at Grin
nell. H.. June 4.

Grinnell. Ia. May 24.-The commit
tee made up of J. l.. Lyman. G. +
Childs. +. NJ. Nittum. DR.. L. T.. Som
mers and Professor Charles Noble. ap-
pointed by the Congregational church
10 follow out the Instructions of the
Grinnell Congregational association in
calling n council for the purpose of
trying Professor George ID. Heron,
have completed the list Of churches
that will be invited 10 take part in the
council.
The churches invited are the First
Congregational churches of Chester
Center. Newburg. Gilman. Marshall
town, Caruforth. Victor, Iowa City.
OskalooSa. Kellogg. Newton. Mitchell
VILE Burlington and Plymouth church
of Des Moines. The council is called
tc meet at GrinneH Tuesday. June 1.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
River Riplets.

The stage of water was stationary
at 4:60 at the Rock Island bridge at 6
a. m. The tempe rature at noon
was So.
The government steamer Col. A.
Mackenzie came down from the north
last night and viii lie at the Rock Is
land wharf several days.
The West Rambo, Horace H. and
Winoua, and the G. w. Cowles and
Musser. with 16 strings of logs each,
came down, and the Mountain Belle.
Scotia, West Rambo, Musser and Wi
mona went north.
Travel over Rock Island bridge yes
terday was as follows: Foot-south,
,294; north. 1.199. Teams-south,
9O1; north. 927. Street cars-north,
I47; north, 142.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
Gov. Tanner Passed Away Be-
fore the Doctor Ar
rived.
WIFE AND SISTER WITH HIM.
When Grim Terror Strikes
Home--Sketch of a Re.
markable Career.

Springfield, May 24.-The funeral
of former Governor Tanner will be
held Sunday and will be military in
character. The body will lie in state
in the lower rotunda of the state
house from to Sunday.
Springfield. Ills. May 24.-Ex-GOv-
eTnOr John Il. Tanner died here sud-
denly in his room In the Leland hotel
at 2:45 p. m. yesterday, of rheumatism
OF the heart probably. He had been
confined to his room since his return
from Chicago last Saturday with rheu-
matism I'm his left side, but the case
was NOT considered in the least serious.
He felt much worse yesterday after
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
LIEUTENANT ON RAMPAGE.
Story From Manila Not CreditabIe to Uncle
Sans Boys in Blue.

Manila, May 24.-It is alleged that
rs the outcome of Il drunken quarrel
in the officers quarters at Camp Stot-
senburg. Tuesday afternoon. Lieuten-
ant James +. Howell. Of the Sixth ar
tillery, shot Second Lieutenant Charles
r. Lloyd. of the same regiment. the
bullet grazing the left side OF LlOyd's
head and infiicting n slight wound.
After retreat that evening Lieuten-
ant Howell. who was temporarily in
command. took field battery Il on Il
wild hike through the jungles and
rice fields OF Mariquina valley. Later
Howell. Lloyd and DrovertOn. who
dressed Lloyd's wound. We're placed
under arrest. The affair is being in
veStigated.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
A DAKOTA MINISTER
CLAIMS A BRIDE HERE

Rev. Gustaf E. Lindsten, of Sioux
Falls, S. D, and Miss Iri S. Alvine,
of Rock Island, were united in mar
riage at the Zion Lutheran church in
this city at ESQ last evening. A large
company of friends and relatives wit
messed the ceremony, which was per-
formed by Rev. j. G. Dahlberg.
Afterward the company repaired to
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Sophia Alvine, on Eighth avenue.
where an elegant repast was served.
The couple will remain in the city
till after the college commencement,
when they will go to Sioux Falls,
where the groom is pastor of
church
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
DOWlE AND JUDD
ARE UNDER ARREST.

Chicago. May 24.-John Alexander
Dowie and H. Worthington Judd were
arrested today pursuant to action of
the coroner's jury, which declared
them 'criminally responsible" for the
death of Mrs. Er,ma Judd. They
were admitted to bail.
Dowie and Judd's bonds were fixed
at $40, GOO each. The women nurses
arrested last night were released on
$5, 900 bonds.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
MIS-. JOHN Il. TAsSER

states sub-treasury at Chicago. and
was for many years a member OF the
I:eDublican state central committee
and chairman of the same. and was
candidate for United States senator
Tbis year against Cullom. He leaves
one son. Colonel ]. Mack Tanner, or
Springfield, colonel OF the Fourtn IN
fonfrv I. y. G.: and one daughter,
Mrs John A. Barnes, of Chicago.
Governor Tanner was 81 years Old
He served as a private in the Fifty
eighth and Sixty-first Illinois Infantry
regiments during the civil war: was
state senator and also a member OF the
railroad and warehouse commission
He leaves a widow. The two children
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
where the Test viii Come In.
viii Not Proaeoute the Girl.

Harbor Beach. Mich, May 24.-Hat-
tie Hartman. the 14-year-Old girl
charged with assault on Morse Rey-
nolds. was acquitted by a jury. The
evidence against her was not strong
enough to warrant conviction. 1t is
improbable that any further action will
he taken in the case of Blanche Rey-
noldS. who is alleged to have died as
the result of an assault by school
mates. as the authorities do not con-
side the evidence sufficient TO warrant
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
DEAD NOW NUMBER 10.
Result of a Sudden Flood in Tennessee and
Virginia

Knoxville. Tenn. May 24.-The Ten
nessee river here is higher than since
1870. and the floods in this state and
Virginia have caused serious loss OF
life besides great destruction of prop
erty. The bodies of dead found at this
writing number thirteen. but it is
feared that the list will he much
lJrger.
Here are the dead reported ut this
hour: Green SouchOng ,cOloredl. Mrs.
NJ G. Carson. - Rankin nittle girn.
Miss Mollie Talley, Mrs. Gregg, un-
known man. all OF Elizabethton; Sam
ueI Durham and wife. Watauga; Mil
ton Boyd. Wallace. Va; Henry Mus
six. of Sullivan county: three children
OF Joseph Hill. Ripleys Landing.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
CIrcuit Courr.

The argument and petition for
habeas corpus proceedings in the case
of w. II. Eastman, in Jail for refusing
to pay fine for barraIry, were pre-
sented before Judge Gest in the cir
cult court this NOR. ing by the prison
er's attorney, M. L Sweeney, but DO
decision had been made by the judge
late this sf.ernoon.
The Berger case went 10 the jury
at 3:15 this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
ChicaCo Enterprise Again sticks.

Detroit, May 24.-Steamers of the
transatlantic line are having hard luck
on their first trips. The Northeastern,
third of the steamers. struck bottom
on the east bank of the Lime KiIns
Crossing Wednesday, but continued OH
her way down Lake Erie. When off
Colchester Captain Crangle found his
boat was leaking seriously, and turned
hacE
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
oGsr to Benton Harbor College.

Benton Harbor, Mich, May "a
Seely McCOrd, residing in this city.
offered to donate a building and
ground. valued ut $4,000, to a stock
company for the purpose of charging
Benton HarbOr college. The business
men of the city will accept his offer,
and will make the institution one of
The finest in the state
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
WOMEN HoRsEWHlP WOMAN
Unpleasant Scene at the fGraveside of a
Little Girl.

Kankakee. Ills. May 24.-Mrs.
James Moran. of Momegce. was beaten
with horsewhip at tle grave of her
little granddaughter in AOmence Gene
terry last Sunday. Her kssallants were
the dead child's mother. Mrs. Bert
Moran, and the latte9s sister, Miss
RoSanna Hasney. MFs. Bert Moran
threatened her mothe inlaw with Il
club, while Miss Has1ey struck her
with u whip.
Mrs. James Moran hid gone to the
grave with flowers. She and her
daughter-in-law differed on religious
questions, the younger woman being
Roman Catholic. IL was charged
that the mother-in-law. several days
previous. had removed from the grave
flowers placed there by the daughter
in-law. Mrs. Bert Moran and Miss
Hasney were arrested.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
Tax RefOrmelrs in Session.

Buffalo. \. Y, May PA large
number of prominent men from all
parts of the United States. represent
ing all the conflicting theories of what
constitutes proper systems of taxation
for raising revenue for federal. state
and municipal government, met in the
public library hall yesterday. The con-
ference was called by the National
Civic Federation. and the day was de-
voted to addresses advocating various
imnrOYements in taxation systems.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
EXCURSION IN PERIL:
WATER IN PORT HOLES.

Odgenburg. n. Y. May "a The
stea.ner Empire, with 500 excursion
lists bound for the queens birthday
celebration at Kingston Beach, near
Brockville, Ont, was disabled. The
firemen left the port holes open and
the water rushed in, extiDguisbing
the fire. The passengers were landed
safely.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
CAL LVINISM IS ON TRIAL
Some of Its Declarations Attack
ed in the House of Its
Friends.
POPE DENOUNCED AS ANTI-OHRIsr
of the Presbyterian Church
Matter Discussed.

Washington, May 24.-An interest
ing view of the present economic sta
tus and the prospects of Mexico is pre-
sented by DIR. Walter L. Weyl, who
has recently spent six months in the
country on some special work for the
economic Iroblems to study informal
ly the financial development of Mexico
and the prospect that the long strides
taken under President Diaz will not
be retraced if he dies or retires from
office. DIR. Weyl is satisfied that Mex
leo has reached Il position of political
stability which will not be impaired
by change in the head OF the gov
ernment.
Easier TO Suppress RevOlts Now.
He says that when the country was
the theatre of frequent prOnuncia-
mentoeS and revolutions there did not
exist the present means of prompt
communication by railway and tele
graph. \ revolution might be in full
progress for several weeks in some
distant province before the news
would reach the capital and action to
suppress it could be taken. The cOndi-
tiOnS at present are very different
They illustrate the change wrought
i'm the political and economic world
Any government worthy of the name
would be informed at the earliest
moment OF any outbreak which might
occur and would be able to dispatch
troops promptly by rail to the scene
of the disturbance.
Uncle Sam Is in Evidence.
The influx of United StateS capital
and the manner i'm which ii is concen-
trated in the hands of a few great rail
ways and banks also makes for order
and the permanence of existing inSti-
tutiOns. The Mexican Central railway
and the other leading railways employ
many hundreds of men. have wide
financial and other connections and
will naturally exert their influence in
favor of order and conservative and
continuous national policy. Citizens
of the United States, he finds are alb
Sorbing most of the large enterprises
of the country. especially the railways
and the banks, although the Germans
have recently established a strong in
stitutiOn.
Where the Test viii Come In
The United tSates citizens are rec
OgniZed everywhere as growing
though unOStentatiouS force in pro-
noting good government and the con
tinuOuS influence of the conservative
classes of SpaniardS and MeXicInS.
The peaceful transfer OF power from
President Didz to a competent success
Sor would. in the opinion of DIR. Weyl
tend to strengthen confidence in the
future of Mexico rather than to impair
it. Such an event would demonstrate
that the country did not depend for
its security and progress upon the life
of single man now that he has put
the nation upon its feet.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
SIR LORD MILLNER
GREETED IN LONDON

London. May 24.-Sir Alfred Mill
ner, high commissioner of South
Africa, arrived in London today. He
was greeted by Lords Salisbury and
Cham berlain. other cabinet ministers
and large and distinguished crowd.
The king has elevated Sir Alfred to
a peerage.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
united PresbyterIans.

Des MoineS. Ia. May 24-When the
general assembly of the United Pres
byterian church of North America con-
vened yesterday it at once pOceeded
to ballot for moderator. On the third
ballot Rev. ]. II. Thompson. president
of Tarkio college. of Tarkio, Mo, was
chosen. Reports We're then submitted
fom the various auxiliary societies of
the church
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24

Springfield. Ills, May 24.-The
Cleveland (O.) capitalists who are to
build the electric railroad from De-
catur to Springfield and from Decatur
to Bloomington also expect to build
one from Springfield to Bloomington.
running parallel with the Chicago and
Alton r-0ad
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
FIELDS DAUGHTER
Welded AT MADRID

Madrid, May "a Mrs. Arthur
Lee, daughter of Marshall Field, of
Chicago, was married Wednesday to
Capt. David Beatty. of the royal navy.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
NInYnr Iona, CnIIed nown.

Toledo, O.. May 24.-Mayor Jones
while attending police court attempt
ed to make statement while another
witness was on the stand, and the pO-
lice judge promptly called the mayor
TO order and Informed him that he
was clearly in contemDt of court
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
C-,ninnI Proceeding. DImissed.

Fort Wayne. Ind, May 24.-The suit
by O'Dell X Co. of Cincinanti. against
Sprague & Van Roy, of this city, brok-
ers. and the criminal proceedings
which were instituted for the alleged
embezzlement of $4,000, were dis
missed as a result of compromise
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24

who survive him were by his nrst wlTe;
there is no issue OF his second mar
rage. His second wife. whom he
married about four years ago. is a
daughter of Turney English. citizen
of this place
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
County Court.

Wendell Mslmberg and Palvin Den
emon, Moline boys, pleaded guilty in
the county court last evening to steal
ing babbit metal to the value of 81
from the Republic Iron and Steel COM
pany. of Moline. The former was
fined So and sentence upon the latter
was snspended.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
MANY MEN ENTOMBED
IN AN ENGLISH MINE.

London, May 24.-Au explosion oc-
Cured this morning at the colliery at
Senghenydd. One hundred men were
in the pit. Probably all were killed.
Five bodies have been recovered
and 79 miners are missing.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
Presbxterian AsssmbIy. 4

Philadelphia. May "a AT the after
noon session of the Presbyterian gen
eral assembly q motion was adopted
to take a vote on Dr.. Bakers motion
to dismiss the whole question Of re-
vision at 4:30.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
ROCHESTER CONCERN
YIELDS TO STRIKERS

Rochester, n. Y, May 24.-The
Eastman Kodak company granted
the demands of the machinists, Civ
ing $500 9-hour day without a re-
duction of wages.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
New r.lephone Company Incorporated.

Detroit. Mich. May 24.-Articles OF
incorporation of the new Peoples Tele-
phone company, recently organized
here to compete with the Bell COM
pany, are ready TO be filed at Lansing
as soon as signed. The capital stock
is 81. 100000. 40 per cent. owned by the
Everett Moore syndicate. of Cleveland,
and 80 per cent. by Detroit parties.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
State Oniccr. Take Action.
PUBLIC MAN FOR MANY YEARS.
Veteran of the Civil War and Frequently
Onicer of the State.

Governor Tanner had held various
positions besides that OF governor, the
principal being member OF the Illi-
nois house. United States marshal for
the southern district of Illinois, state
treasurer and assistant at the United
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
Big P. ice for Cow and cnIf.

Chicago. May PA record was es-
tablished in the combination sale OF
Hereford cattle Mt the Union stock
yards yesterday when John Hooker. of
New London. o.. sold the 9-year-old
Hereford COW. Dolly H." with heifer
calf at her side, for 5000 to y. w.
Bowen of Delphi Ind.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN
OBSERVED IN ENGLAND

London, May 24.-There was gen.
eral observance of Queen Victoria's
birthday throughout all the British
possessions. The king witnessed the
ceremony of trooping of colors.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
romlcs In Ine IInwKeye srate.

Des MoineS, Ia, May 24-The
Guthrie county Republican convention
for governor.
Sioux City, Ia, May 24-SiouX
county Republicans instructed the
state delegation for Cummins for gov
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR ARCHIBALD GLENN

Wichita. May 24.-The funeral of
Archibald A. Glenn, at one time act
ing governor of Illinois, was held this
morning.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24

When the rainy day saved for finally
comes, a man finds that it is a deluge,
whereas he only saved for shower
Atchison Globe. ssf
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24

The worlds record for skinning fish
is held in Gloucester, Mass. The worlds
record for skinning lambs is held in
Wall street, New York.-San Francisco
Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24

Eau Claire. Wis. May 24.-The Wo-
mans club adopted resolutions to send
a committee to wait on the street fair
organizations and request that such
degrading dances as were allowed in
the tent shows last year be prohibited
this year.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
Camboa Leave. Chicaro.

Chicago, May 24.-M. Jules Cam
hon, ambassador from France. has left
Chicago for Buffalo, where he Is visit
ing the Pan-American exposition.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-05-24
TRANSIT MEN STRIKE
OUT OF SYMPATHY,

New York. May "a ALI the skilled
labor on the Rapid Transit tunnel
struck today. The strike arose from
a demand of the rock drillers for in
creased wages.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-09-20

Washington, Sept. Is.
Secretary Hay today issued to the
public the following announcement
concerning the funeral of President
Mckinley:
The remains of the late President
.of the United States, after lying in
state in the City Hall of Buffalo
during the afternoon of Sunday,
September IS, will be removed to
Washington by special train on
Monday, Sept. 16, leaving Buffalo at
.8. 80 a. m, and reaching Washing
ton at p. m.
The remains will then be carried,
under the escort of a squadron OF
United States cavalry, to the Exec
utive Mansion, where they will rest
until o'clock in the morning Of
Tuesday, Sept. II. They will then
! be carried TO the Capitol, accompan-
led by a military and civil escort,
the details Of which will be given il
D separate notice. The remains will
there lie IN state.
Religious services win be held In
the rotunda of the Capitol on Wed
nesday, at IL O'Clock noon. At ]
O'Clock the remains. under a mill
tary escort, will be transferred to a
funeral car and carried to Canton,
Ohio, via the Pennsylvania Rail,
road, arriving there on Thursday al
IL a. ms where arrangements foi
the final sepulture win be commit
ted TO the charge Of the citizens o.
Canton, under the direction Of 1
committee to be selected by the
Mayor Of that city.
No ceremonies are expected in thu
cities and towns along the route o.
the funeral train beyond the tollinl
of bells. JOHN HAY,
Secretary of State
The above was observed and thl
last sad rites occurred yesterday a
Canton. Ohio. the home Of the lat
president.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-09-20
THE RAMBLER'S PICKINeS.

Knock and the door shall be open
ed unto you. Even a church door.
Louis Rudolph Of Tlohenor g. Ru-
dolph of Middletown was in town
over last Sunday.
Some of the boys enjoyed buying
crockery at the constable's sale
Tuesday.
Horses sold cheap at Thornton's
sale.
The temperance lecture delivered
by the Rev. Wheeler in the M. e.
church last Sunday evening was a
discourse entirely different from the
icold water lectures we are used to
3hear. One Of Mr.. Wheeler's lee
lures, 1 think, will do more good
than q dozen of the rum cursing
kind.
The Bluff House will close next
week.
It is reported that the Grand View
hotel will be closed during the win
ter months.
The crowd which attended the
horse race last Saturday enjoyed
the mule race better than anything
else.
1t seems our borough board If
health is in tho dark about some
matters. Consequently it's men,
bers fail to accomplish what board
sof health should.
Universal sorrow is felt and
shown by the people of the United
States, irrespective of politics, color
sor religion, by the untimely death
3of our chief magistrate. It is to be
shoped that the assassin will have a
5swift trial and that proper punish.
ment will be meted out TO him.
The several young ladies' from
across the river who have been en-
ployed over here during the sum-
mer have returned home.
A few new burners would greatly
Improve the gas servlce in town.
Is the ordinance prohibiting riding
bicycles on sidewalks and without
lights after dark still in force?
Peaches begin to arrive in town
and some are of good quality and
the prices reasonable. Apples are
poor ami scarce. The finest 1 have
seen came from the farm occupied
by Gus. Schultz.
Rumors of a wedding on or about
6Oct. 2 are afioat. It will take place
4not far from Sawkill post Office.
This town has few bad kids.
One was detected the other evening
helping himself to some of the con-
tents Of one of our business men 9
money drawer. He was searched,
fifty cents found and ne was let go.
The demand for black goods for
mourning drapery during the
past few days has been enormous.
Some of our business places are
GRATED while others are not.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-09-20

protocol signed. December 10
treaty of peace signed,
1900 - President signed "golt
standard act.
190O-June q, unanimously re-
nominated for president by Nation
al Republican convention, Philndel
phia.
1900 49, November 6, reelected
president by increased plurality
over Bryan. Electoral College vote
292 to 1866.
1901-September 6, shot twice by
Leon F. Czolgosz, an anarchist, at a
public reception at the Pan-Ameri.
can Exposition, Buffalo.
1901-September IA, died at 21l
O'Clock a. IN.