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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
NEED OF OFFICERS IN THE ARMY
HASTENS GRADUATION AT WEST POINT.

West Point, N. Y, Feb. 19.-Under
the stars and stripes, and in the
presence of company of distin-
guIshed visitors, the first class OF
1901, of the United States Military
academy, numbering IS men, received
their diplomas yesterday from the
hands of Col. Albert L. Mills, super
intendent of the academy. Under
ordinary conditions the class would
not have graduated until June. but
owing to the need of officers in the
army the stay of the cadets at the
academy was shortened by thee
months.
1t is the third time that such ne
cessity has arisen in recent years.
The outbreak of the Spauish-Ameri-
can war in April, 1898, necessitated
additional officers for troops being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19

by rendered to Rear Admiral William
T. Sampson, United States navy. and
commander-in-chief of the United
States naval force on the North Attain
tic station during the late war
with Spain, and to the officers and
men under his command, for highly
distinguished conduct in conflict with
the enemy and in carrying on the
blockade and naval campaigns on the
Cuban coast resulting in the destruc-
tion of the Spanish fleet at Santiago
de Cubs, July 3. 1898.
That the president of the United
States be requested to cause this res
olution to be promulgated and to
communicate the same to Rear Ad-
miral Sampson and to the officers and
men of his late command.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

The estate of Lord Armstrong, in
ventor of the Armstrong gun, who died
Dec. 27 last. is valued at fl $780, ,946.
The Omaha Railroad company has
begun the work of rebuilding its flour
dock at Washburn, Wis.
Hardwood lumber is ''way up" in
Michigan, and the Grand Rapids fur
niture manufacturers are buying very
little at present.
Thomas Jackson, colored, was
lynched at st. Peter. La, for the mur-
der of family of four persons.
Free delivery of mails in Baraboo,
Wis, will begin March 1.
James Stewart, of Minneapolis, was
killed by the collapse of folding bed.
Purchases of land on Staten island
are believed to be connected with a
plan of the steel trust to build great
ship yards there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
rRoUBLEsomE CHINA Merry.
British Foreign once Has Heard Nothing &
ORIcIal of WaIdersee's Move.

London, Feb. 19.-In the commons
yesterday Lord Cranborne, when the
debate on the address in reply to the
kings speech was resumed, said COM
mercial interest was Great Britain's
principal intefest in China. There had
been great delay in the settlement of
affairs in China but such delay must
be expected in dealing with the Chi
nese. As to, the question of indemnity,
Lord Cranborne said the British minis
ter at Pekfng. Sir Ernest Satow, had
been instructed to gather together the
claims that were to be made. Referring
to the railroad dispute Lord Cranborne
said Russia had assured the govern
ment that the occupation of the Pc
.king-Shan Hal Kuan railroad was only
temporary and that the railroad and
materials would be restored at the end
of the occupation
Cranborne Compliments Russia.
Lord Cranborne added: Il am bound
TO say that in all our dealings with the
Russian government in this matter we
have been received in the most friend
ly way. We have no complaint what
ever to make against the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Icenen Battle on the Ice.

Milwaukee, Feb. ia battle on the
ice resulted from the Wisconsin Lakes
Ice company war. In the combat
Admiral Biggs suffered Il broken
arm, and number of men on each
side sustained severe bruises. Sew
eral fell into the water and did not
enjoy the cold baths. The clash came
about over an attempt of the company
TO cut ice in a forbidden place. A
boat was sent to break up the ice and
when it could proceed no farther a
plow was used. Both forces used
picks and iron rods in the struggle,
the company's men finally retreating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Woman Killed In Joint Raldlng.
MARRIED sEvENTY-oNE YEARS
Couple Who Will Celebrate the Anniver-
sary with a Family Reunion.

Couple Who Will Celebrate the Anniver-
sary with Family Reunion.
Hagerstown, Ind, Feb. 19.-Mr. and
Mrs Elisha Brown, of this place, will
celebrate the seventy first anniversary
OF their wedding. All of their descend
ants. children. grandchildren and
great t-grandchildren have been invited,
and more than Il hundred of them are
expected to be present. Besides the
descendants all the relatives of the old
couple have been invited to celebrate
the day with them and scores OF
friends and close acquaintances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are well pre-
served and in good health. Brown was
9j years old on Christmas, and his wife
is two years his junior. He is a large
landowner. and attends personally to
the details of his business. He har-
nesses his horse and drives into town
from his residence a half-mile out ev-
cry day. He is interested i'll current
events and keeps postd in regard to
the affairs of the world. He retains his
mental faculties remarkably well. He
has lived in this township since child
hood. but was born in Kentucky. Mrs.
Brown is quick and active. She su
perintends the affairs of her household
and prepares much of the food for her
table
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
SAT UPON BY rHE MARSHAL.
Saloon Smasher RIMS Up Against Brand
New Sensation.

saloon Smasher RIMS Up Against Brand
New Sensation.
During the trial of the saloon smash
er for her assault on the Senate sa-
loon, which was held before Judge Nc
Cabe yesterday morning Mrs. Nation
struck a new sensation-that of find
ing a place where she was not boss.
One illustration of this came about
this way: At one point in the hearing
Mrs. Nation left her seat and opened
a window. The cold wind swept in
and blew the papers about the court
room.
CLOSE that window and open it from
the top" said Judge McCabe to Mar
shall Ross. Mrs. Nation took her seat
and Ross closed the lower sash and
opened the top sash. Mrs. Nation
rushed back and threw up the lower
sash again.
Take your seat" commanded the
judge. The marshal will take care
of the windows"
"He didn't do it," snapped Mrs. Ma
ton.
You sit down and tend to your
business and I'll tend to mine,' re-
torted the marshal. as he closed the
window. Mrs. Nation looked at Ross,
too surprised to say a word.
Tho court took a recess of ten min
utes during the trial and when the
argument was resumed Mrs. Nation
walked about the court room. and de-
tecting the fumes of tobacco said:
Some one is smoking here; better
stop ii. for it smells bad" No notice
seemed to he taken of this. After the
arguments were ended Judge McCabe
declared that the question was new
and important and entitled to thor
ough consideration. Il shall take such
time as seems necessary to me. as we
have no decision of our own supreme
court. The court will announce n de-
cision Thursday morning at 9 O'CLOCK" !"
A New York special says that in a
letter to Leslie's Weekly Mrs. Nation
says: "A saloon has no right in any
place. | will smash the saloons in
New York. Milwaukee, st. Louis and
Chicago just as in Kansas. But I
must clean up my own home before
dare say to my neighbor: 4 can tell
you how to clean yours He breaks
all the laws of the decalogue who sells
glass of rum. The motive which
leads him to put this stumbling block
in the way of his brother is inspired by
spirit which violates all law. The
time for the saloon to go has come.
We are orgapizipg an. army of. home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Attempt at Assassination.

Logansport. Ind, Feb. ia bold
attempt was made here Sunday night
by an unknown man to asSassinate
Carl F. Becker. young man of this
city. as he was seated in his home.
A shot from revolver. was fired at
Becker. the bullet narrowly missing
his head. Late Saturday night when
young Becker was about to enter his
home he was attacked by probably the
same person, but succeeded after
desperate encounter in escaping into
the house. No motive for the attempt
ed murder is known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
TROUBLE IN DEwETs CAMP
His Men Protest Against FlOgging anC
Threaten to Smrrender.

His Men Protest Against Flogging and
Threaten to Surrender.
London. Feb. ia correspondent
of The Daily Mail who is with the
British column pursuing General De-
Wet says: General DeWet has failed
to reach his objective having been
headed off in turn from Strydenburg
and HopetOwn. respectively thirty
eight and fifty-five miles from the
scene of Fridays fight.
Last night Il meeting of burghers
was held in General DeWets camp to
protest against the indiscriminate fog
ging of men and half the force threat
ened to surrender. Eventually the NAL
contents decided to fight independent
H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
AMEs GOES THE LIMIT.
Nothing to Occur at Minneapolis i'm Which
There Is Danger.

Nothing to Occur at Minneapolis i'm Which
There Is Danger.
Minneapolis, Mimi. Feb. 19.-Mayor
Ames issued orders to the captain of
police yesterday to stop and prevent
any glove contests in this city last
night. and TO see that no contests with
gloves or any sparring match shall
take place in future. The mayor goes
even further, and adds: "All athletic
exhibitions where life and limb is
placed in jeopardy will not be allowed
to take place, and you will see that
this order is strictly enforced
The mayor explains that under this
category he includes foot ball. base
ball, hand ball and similar sporting
events. The mayor is highly indig-
nant over the governors interference
and promises to make it ridiculous.
The governor insisted that glove fights
scheduled for this city last night
should be suppressed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Posliion on Conrress.

Washington, Feb. 19.-During a
cabinet meeting today cablegram
from Minister Conger was submitted
referring to the proposed military ex-
pedition in China, under command Of
Count Won Waldersee. 1t disclosed
the fact that our minister had pro-
tested to the ministers council
against hostile movements of this
character, but the protest failed to
receive consideration. the other for
eign ministers taking the grouni that
they had no authority to influence the
military operations one way or the
other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Name is James Callahan.
CHICAGO CAPITAL
TO FIGHT SUGAR TRUST.

Chicago. Feb. 19.-The Post says:
Chicago capitalists have organized
a million dollar corporation to be
known as the Central Sugar company,
to compete with the huge American
trust in home supply.
Contracts have already been closed
by the newly organized company for
the erection of a beet sugar factory
at Shelby, Ind.
1.-The factory will be in full OPERA
ton in time for this years crop"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
THE NATION IN PRISON
Prefers That to Giving a Bond OF
$4,000 for Raiding a Stor-
age Warehouse.
JUDGES DECISION HITS HER HARD
Because He Would Tie Up Her
Hatchet..Meets Two Re-
bluffs in One Day.
JUDGES DECISION HITS HER HARD

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 19.-AIrs. Ma
tion is now in the county Jail as a re-
suit OF her trial on n peace warrant
before Judge Hazen yesterday. The
warrant was sworn to by the Moeser
Cold Storage company, whose plant
Mrs. Nation entered Sunday morning.
Mrs. Nation acted as her own attorney
in the trial. Judge HaZen placed her
under $1,000 bond to keep the peace,
and ordered her to appear before him
at the next term of court. Mrs. Ma
tion refused to give the bond, and said
she would go to Jail. She is now de-
tanned in the hospital room of the coun-
ty jail. where she will probably re-
main for some time. In the city court
yesterday morning arguments were
given in the case brought against Mrs.
Nation by the proprietors of the
wrecked Senate" saloon. Judge Nc
under advisement until Thursday
morning.
Judge Scores the Nationites.
1t is not likely that Mrs. Nation will
be able to give bond, because she de-
clares that she will resume her smash
ing crusade against the Joints" i'm
mediately upon her release. Her
friends have been advised that Judge
Hazen will order her release only on
promise TO send her to her home at
Medicine Lodge. Judge Hazen last
night placed Cal Mcdonald. Mrs. Rose
Crist and Miss Madeline SOuthard un-
der bonds. McDOnald's bond is ST.
900, the others are $500 each. The
judge delivered a scathing address to
the three Nation lieutenants. He ex-
I,o fhaf lTPS Nation
is insane and said those persons who
encourage her methods of reform
ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Surprise for Some Smashers.
The warrants for the arrest of the
three above named We're sworn out by
William Moeser. He has also begun
suits for malicious trespass against
Mrs. Nation, Mrs. Crist. Miss South
ward, Cal Mcdonald, Frank Murphy,
DR. Eva Harding. Mrs. A. f. Chadwick
and Rev. +. w. Emerson. Somewhat
of sensation was produced in the
saloOn-wreckers camp when it became
known that three of their members hdd
been put under bond and that others
were to be sued. Interesting develop
ments are looked for.
She Is swam-sd by Objections.
During the trial VIII Moeser, one of
the partners in the storage house, was
the first witness called. After answer
ing all questions put by the county at
torney, Mrs. Nation opened fire with
all manner of questions. Objections
We're offered by the county authorities,
most of which were sustained. Other
witnesses followed in like manner
and she kept up hot fusillade of
questions. wanting to know how many
hatchets were used in breaking in,
what do you keep in your place" isn't
it fact that you keep all kinds of hell
broth?' etc. Mrs. Nation could not un-
derstand the sustaining of the many
objections and said she did not think
the judge was fair with her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
FIREMEN CRUSHED
BY FALLING WALLS.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 19.-The
bodies of four firemen who were
crushed to death by falling walls in
the Judson Packing house FIRE early
this morning, have been recovered.
All reported missing are accounted
for. Two other fremen were severely
injured. The property loss is $780,
600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
WIN Give Green Bay $40, 900.

Green Bay. Wis, Feb. ia letter
has been received here from Andrew
Carnegie. of New York city, by the
committee on ways and means of the
literary board of Kellogg Public lib
rary, of this city, in which Carnegie
agrees to furnish $4,000 toward a
library building, provided the city of
Green Bay will furnish a suitable site
and support the library by taxation of
not less than $1,000 year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
THUGS ARE ORGANIZED.
Those Implicated in the Express Robbery
at Manila In.

Those Implicated in the Express Robbery
at Manila. Ia.
Manila, Ia, Feb, 19.-The sheriff
yesterday found secreted in the cell of
Jackson and Stovall a saw. crowDar
and bottle of whisky These men
are held for the robbery of the United
States Express company.
The complete records of the pre-
liminary hearing of these men have
been stolen from the Justices office.
The determined efforts to save these
men indicates that an organization of
crooks is mixed up in the theft of the
safe and $1,000 from the express COM
nHnV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
LOAN ASSOCIATION
GOES TO RECEIVER.

Rochester, N. Y, Feb. 19.-The
Genesee National Savings and Loan
association, with Offices in this city,
has gone in the hands of receiver.
The liabilities are 5000, ,0e0, more
than thousand double the assets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Memphis Girl wins an Honor.

Berlin. Feb. 19.-Yesterday with
ella borate ceremonies Miss Caroline Il.
Stewart. of Memphis, Tenn, was pro-
noted to the degree of doctor of phil
osophy at the University of Berlin.
For the first time all competitors We're
women. Miss Stewards opponents be-
ing Miss Jane Scherzer. Miss Mary
Montgomery and Fran Herter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Angora Goats for Wisconsin.

Washburn, Wis, Feb. 19.-Dr. W.
G. Coburn, who has farm near Drum
mond. Bayfield, county. is in the city,
and has been at Bayfield, investigating
the advisabiIity of opening up an An
CORA goat farm. The Bayfield, Angoras
have proven a great success. and the
doctor will place a flock on his Drum
mond place in the spring. There are
but few fiocks in northern Wisconsin,
but what there are have proven very
successful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
socialistic Crusade at Joliet.

Joliet, Ills, Feb. 19.-The social cru
saders have invaded Joliet with Il
strong force. Sunday night a mass
meeting at the Joliet theater was adj
dressed by Professor George d. Her
ron. of Chicago, formerly at the head
of Grinnell college, in Iowa, and now
the leading exponent of this new move
ment. The topic of his lecture was
"'rhe Socialists Disclosure of Spirit
ual Forces Prominent labor men
had charge of the arrangements. The
crusaders have planned for other
meetings here ON Successive sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
TUNNEL FOR A FORT
Hunted Murderer at CIarksburg,
w. Va, Defies the
Law.
THEY WILL sTARvE HIM OUT
Wonan's Head Blown Off in
aJoint Raid at MiIwood,
kas.

C-arksburg, w. Va, Feb. 19.-Dur.
ing a quarrel at McDonald's railroad
camp at Wolf Summit, William Fran
els shot and killed Share Riggs. The
murderer then retreated in tunnel.
He is armed with a Winchester rifle
and 500 rounds of ammunition. but is
without food. All work is stopped
and the officers have decided to starve
him out.
Woman Killed In Joint RaidIng.
Leavenworth, Kas., Feb. 49,
During a raid on the saloon of John
Hudson, at Milwood, last night by &C
armed masked men, Mrs. Hudson had
the top OF her head blown off with 8
shot gun, dying instantly. William
Wash, one of the raiders, was shot in
the shoulder. The mob retired with
out wrecking the joint. Four men
were arrested. Great excitement
prevailed, and more trouble is feared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19

Marion, Ind, Feb. 19.-The disap-
pearance of Minnie Hultz, the daugh-
ter of gameS Hultz, farmer living at
Arcana. this county, has developed into
an elopement. The girl was located
at Niles. Mich. whore she went with
John NARROW, the man accused of kid
naping her.. A wedding Sunday was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Town Wants a Beet Factory

Port Austin, Mich, Feb. IA busi-
ness mems association has been organ
lied at Port Austin to induce the Ia
cation of a sugar beet factory at that
place. The village will donate splen-
did site and will guarantee from 1000
to 5000 acreage, nearly all within
hauling distance, and the best beet
land in the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
The Combined Force.
POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Cabinet Decides TO Keep Ont ut-Conger Pro
-teata A gainat HoaIIIItH.

Cabinet Decides TO Keep Ont Conger Pro-
tests Against Hostility.
Washington, Feb. 19.-This gov
ernment will not join in the contem
plated movement of the allied armies
against China. Indication of our pur-
pose will be sent TO the powers. This
determination was reached at today's
cabinet meeting. 1t is believed by
the president and members of his
cabinet that such movement would
be unwise from every point of view
and would be in the nature of a de-
mand that China shall do what it is
probably impossible for her to ac-
comniish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Frenchman Gets One of Our Girls.

Cincinnati, Feb. 19-Count Aldebert
lie Cbambrun yesterday secured a Ii
cense to marry Miss Clara Il. Long
worth, of this city. He gave his age
as 2T and his occupation as an officer
in the French army. Archbishop Ire
land will Officiate at the ceremony to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
shadow of the Cross Seem.

Moweaqua, Ills. Feb. 19.-Consterna-
ton has been caused at the village of
DiOna by what is declared to be the
unaccountable appearance each morn
ing of a great crucifotm shadow on
the walls of the Clear Creek church.
There are said to be nd trees or build
ings near by which itScould he cast.
For some time Rev. Webb, of Stras-
burg. has been holding revival services
in, fbn ,.brtreb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
STATE TO INVESTIGATE
ZION CITY BANK.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 19.-In the
house today resolution was intro
duced by Donoghue, of Chicago, and
adopted. providing for the appoint
ment of a committee of five to inves
tigate the Zion City bank, of Chicago
conducted by John Alexander Dowie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
EDWARD TO JOURNEY
OVER INTO GERMANY

London, Feb. liking Edward
will start for Germany on the royal
yacht Victoria and Albert for a brief
visit to his sister, the Dowager En-
press Frederick, Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
TWO Bodies Isecov.rsd.

Cumberland, B. c., Feb. ia re-
lief party began taking out the bodies
from the mines here this morning.
The remains of Dan McInnis and a
Japanese were recovered. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Consolidated is Done.
BUFFALO EXPOSITION.
TO OPEN SUNDAYS

Buffalo, Feb. 19 The Courier says
it has been decided to open the gate s
of the Pau-American exposition Sur
daYs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Death of a Costly Baby.

Baraboo. Wis. Feb. 19-Ringling
Brothers baby elephant. Ned Scofield.
which was born last November, died
at the winter quarters Sunday night.
Since its birth the baby elephant had
been fed on matted milk at an expense
of so a week The Ringlings esti-
mate their loss at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Roo.eveIt,s Trip to the Enst.

Denver, Feb. 19.-Theodore Roose-
welt has arranged to leave Colorado
Springs this evening at 6:20 o'clock for
Denver. He is expected to arrive there
at S:45 p. m. He will leave for Chi
cagO at 1890, spending less than two
hours in Denver, according to present
n1aOS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Farmer ia Search of His wife.

Rockford. Ills, Feb. 19.-Edward
Grauhering. a farmer of Townsend.
Carroll county. came to Rockford last
week in search of his wife, who dis
appeared fern her home Oct. % last.
No trace was found until last week,
when a letter was Received bearing a
Rockford postmark. Fears of suicide
are entertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Eight Dlys in Which to Is
sue he Edicts Pre-
scribed.
ENJOYS GIVEN DUE NOTICE
Bat the United States Will
Participate in no Hostile
Move Now.

Pekin, Feb. 19.-The foreign en-
voys have given the Chinese author
tiles eight days ia which to issue
satisfactory edicts.
Paris, Feb. ia Pekin dispatch
says the Chinese plenipotentiaries
have informed the legation that the
court agrees to infict the punish
ments demanded.
The Combined Force.
Shanghai. Feb. ia dispatch fro m
Pekiu says Waldersee's men consist
of British, Germans, French and
Italians. 1t is understood if the ex-
pedition starts, it will act as guard
of honor to the emperor on his way
back to Pekin. 1t is rumored the
allies will simultaneously operate in
Yang Use Kiang valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
Condition of Banks.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The comp
troller of the currency this morning
issued a call for the condition of ma
tionaI banks Feb. 15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-19
,Longshoremen Ask More Wages.

Ashtabula. o.. Feb. 9.-Representa-
tives of the 'LOngshoremen's unicn
from all lower lake ports have hello a
meeting here. and as a result it is I'M
officially announced that an increase
OF wages, or overtime allowance, will
be asked for the coming season. 1t
is understood, however, that the un-
ion will demand ten-hour instead OF
4 twelYe-hour day.