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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
GOING 10 EXAMINE CUBA -
Three Geological Survey Men Detailed to
Make Reconnaissance.

Make Reconnaissance.
Washington, March 29..-Three eX-
pert biologists from the United States
survey have been detained to make a
geologic and mineral reconnaissance OF
the island of Cuba. They are Dr. Z.
Willard Hayes, +. Wayland Vaughan
and A &. Spencer. MesSrS. Hayes a1id
Vaughan have reached the island and
taken up their work. after conference
with the military governor. II Is eX-
Lected thar the biologists Will accom-
pliSh results of distinct economic
value to the island. Their assignment
is at the request of Secretary Root and
Major General Wood, and is with the
approval of Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock. The expenses Will be met
by the Cuban government.
Several parties from the geological
survey, comprising in all about 100
men. will begin about April | Oh the
Cam ornia- Nevada border. that is eX-
pected to involve an immense amount
of labor and ultimate expenditure of
about S1O.000000. distributed oyer Il
period of about ten years. This is a
project 10 build large reservoirs on the
fertile lands of the Nevada side. Chief
Hydrographer +. II. Newell said
Yesterday that the lack of cOnSerV-
alton of rhe water resources accounts
for a steady loss of population in
Nevada The parties. which Will be-
Gin operations shortly will work
mainly along the Truckee. Carson and
Walker rivers. They will measure the
volume of streams. the capacity of
reservoirs and estimate the cost Of
building them In the valleys the
water which can be used to best ad-
vantage Will be aScertdined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
WIVES CHARGE CRUELTY
AGAINST THEIR HUSBANDS

Lucy Irene Walker, of this city, ia
a suit for divorce begun in the circuit
court, alleges cruelty against her hus-
band, William Andrew Walker. She
declares. among other things. that her
husband ''struck her and violently
pulled her hair" They were married
Sept. 10, 1896.
Louise l.. Allmendinger. of Moline,
asks a divorce from Frederick ALL
mendinger on the grounds of cruelty.
They were married in Denver in 1882
and have six children, the custody of
whom the wife asks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
PLAN TO INVADE
THE PHILIPPINES
EpiscopaIians Will Establish Dio-
cese with Resident Bishop
and Ministers.
CHUROHoLUBs TO BE ASKED FOR AID
General Greene and Others Interested
Committee VIII Draw Up
Plans.

New York, March 29.-The Church
club. of New York. has decided to take
immediate steps to establish diocese
of the Protestant Episcopal church of
America in the Philippine islands, with
a resident bishop and duly appointed
ministers. The general sentiment was
expressed that it should not be the
purpose of this church TO seek any
proselytizing in the islands. 1t was
not the idea that the new diocese
should he a missionary parish. but Il
regularly established branch of the
church. that should, within very
short time. become Self-Supporting.
Church Clubs to BE Asked for Help.
The president of the Church club,
George MacCulloch Miller, will ap-
point committee. which will draw up
a plan for the establishment of the
new diocese. and the other church
clubs of the United States will be
asked to cooperate in the matter.
This will be the first diocese of the
Protestant Episcopal church of Amer
lea to be established without the con-
fines of the United States proper.
General Greene Interviewed.
Discussing the proposition General
Greene said: ''As regards the Philip
pine islands, there is no doubt now cf
the truth of the statement that our
first obligation is to remain in those
islands and govern them. To give
them up to any other nation would be
disgraceful cOwardice. To turn them
over to themselves would mean an
archy and lawleSsneSs.
Says 1t Is a Duty.
1T can be fairly said that we hope
to introduce in the Philippines Porto
Rico and the other countries that
have come under our control better
government than they have ever
known before. We want to teach them
to enjoy freedom while respecting the
rights of others. 1t is our duty to eS-
tablish the Protestant Episcopal
church in Manila. San Juan and other
cities. We should establish a diocese.
with bishop and ministers. The
population there nOw-the American
populations made up of soldiers and
civil officers. Such of these as want
TO worship now have no chance to do
so i'm the way to which they are
accustomed.
Women Must Attend Camp Service Now
The thousands of American women
and children in the islands. in order
to worhip. must attend the camp serv-
ices conducted by the chaplainS.
have seen rs many as 600 soldiers at
one of these services on Il day when
the rain was pouring down. Ii would
do the natives good to see n branch of
the Protestant Episcopal church estab-
liShed in Manila. 1t would do more
than anything else to establish and
spread American ideas there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
GEN. FUNSTON INTERVIEWED.
Tells Story of the Capture of Filipino
Leader.

Manila. March 29.-General Fred
Funston, who on March %, captured
General EmeliO Aguinaldo. when in
terviewed yesterday by the represent
ative of the Associated Press. made
the following statement concerning
the capture of the Filipino leader:
The confidential agent of Aguinaldo
arrived Feb. 2S ut Pantabangan, in
the province of Nueva Ecija, northern
Luzon. with letters dated Jan. IL. L.
and II. These letters were from
Emilio Aguinaldo. and directed Bal
dermero 'Aguinaldo TO take command
of the provinces of central Luzon, sup
planting General Alejandrino. Emilio
Aguinaldo also ordered that 400 men
he sent him as soon as possible, saying
that the bearer of the letters would
guide these men to where Aguinaldo
General Funston secured the CORE
spondence OF Aguinaldo's agent and
laid his plans accordingly. Some
months previously he had captgred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
STILL UNDECIDED AS
TO HIGH SCHOOL PLANS

The board of education held another
meeting last night to further examine
the plans. of the proposed new high
school building that have been sub
mitted by Drack & Kerns, George p.
Stauduhar. F. F. Borgolte, of this
city, and Olof II. Cervin, of Moline.
The meeting was mostly occupied
in inquiring into the comparative
merits of the plans, all of which are
excellent, and it will require another
meeting before the board will be able
to make up its mind which is the best
of the four.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Filipino Says There Is a Mistake.
IR WIN FIELD MINERS
MAY YET STRIKE

Pittsburg, Pa, March 29.-The coal
operators of the Irwin field posted no
tices to all mines today that the rate
of wages for the ensuing year from
April will remain ,he same as last
year. The notice is taken as an indica-
tion that the operators will not meet
the mine workers officials in confer
ence on the question of adoption of the
Pittsburg scale, and an effort may be
made to enforce the strike. There
are %, 200 miners in the Irwin dis
trict.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Police POinta.

The police today were asked to look
out for and arrest two young men
who had left their happy homes in
Reynolds. They were Wallace An
derson. aged IL, and Frank Jennings,
aged 19, both memb bers of good fami-
lies. They are supposed to have
started for the big west.
Robert Bruce, who claims to have
been a gunner on one of the American
ships in the battle of Manila, was
brought from Davenport today to the
Rock Island police station. Bruce
borrowed a watch from Tom Dun
ming, and hawked it at Davenport
pawn shop.
William TownIey was fined $2 for
disordeIly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Gen. Macarthur Reports a
Number of Them in
the Philippines.
OTHERS SWEAR ALLEGIANCE
Aguinaldo Confers With His
Cabinet-American Min
listers Discuss Him.

Washington, March 29.-MacAr-
thur cables the war department:
"Manila-Brig. Gen. Kobee reports
the surrender of Sumulac, Mindanat,
of nine officers, 160 men and 1S7 rifles,
so shotguns, capistranes and COM
mand. This ends the trouble in
Mindanat as far as the Filipinos are
concerned. Brig. Gen. Hughes re-
ports Alikpali and Ruiz and S4 guns
surrendered to Capt. Shanks, of the
18th infantry at Nam burao. Two
hundred and six guns and Fullon's
command surrendered to Lieut.. Col.
Scott, Of the 44th volunteers
AguInaIdo Confers With His Cabinet.
Manila, March 29.-Aguinaldo to
day conferred with several former
embers of his cabinet and other
prominent FiliPinos. whom ne had
asked to see. They explained to him
the hoplessness of the insurgent
cause, and wished him to use his in
Huence to establish peace aud for the
recognition of American sovereignty.
The result of the conference is un-
known.
The first execution in Manila under
American rule occurred today at Fort
Malate. where % Filipinos were
hanged for the murder of Archibald
Wilson. an Englishman, and superin-
tendent of waterworks. The motive
of the murder was robbery.
Twelve thousand Filipinos have
taken the oath of allegiance to the
United States at San Viacente, south
of Ilicos province.
Cabinet Discusses ASuInaI6O.
Washington, March 29.-The cabi-
net meeting today was devoted al
most entirely to the discussion of the
capture of Aguinalio and its eff
feet upon the military situation in
the Philippines, the disposition to be
made uf the insurgent chief and the
reward to be given Funston. The
subject was considered in all its phases,
but no definite conclusions were
reached
Filipino Says There Is a Mistake.
Paris, March 29.-An interview
with Regider Jubado, who claims to
be Filipino agent in Europe, is pub
lished here. He says he received the
following cablegram from New York
According to precise information the
man captured is not President Emilio
Aguinaldo, but Baldemore Aguinaldo,
chief general of the staff and Emilio's
cousin.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29

tIlltieS throughout the BnlApplnea afChl-
pelago as result of the capture. EX-
cept that il makes no reference to
the disposition to be made of Aguin-
aldo the dispatch covers the whole
field of gossip and speculation excited
in Washington by the news that Fun
ston's adventurous expedition hadbern
crowned with complete success. The
cablegram is as follows:
MacArthur's Report.
Manila, March 2S.-Adiutant Gen
eral. Washington: Important mes
sage fell into hands General Funston
Feb. 2S from which Aguinaldo was
located at Palanan, Isabella province.
Expedition organized consisting
Aquinaldo'S captured messenger. four
eX-insurgent officers and seventy
eight MaC0bebes who spoke Tagalo.
armed with MauSers, RemingtonS ana
dressed to represent insurgents. Fun
stOn commanded, accompanied by Cap
tain Russell T. Hazard. Eleventh
cavalry: Captain Harry W. Newton.
Thirty-fourth infantry: Lieutenant
Oliver p. NJ. Hazard. Eleventh Unit
ed States volunteer cavalry: Lieuten-
ant Burton ]. Mitchell. FOrtieth Unit
ed States volunteer infantry. Officers
dressed as American priVateS and rep
resented prisoners.
Expedition Left Manila March 6.
Expedition sailed Manila March
q. Nicksburg landed March II on the
east coast of LuzOn twenty miles
south of CaSiguran. Reached PaIa-
nan o'clock in the afternoon on
March 23. Natives completely miSled.
Supposed detachment inSurgent rein
forcements for which supplies fur
nishPd. AGuinaldo also sent supplies
ha h In.l
to extend proper honor. \ short dis
tance from Aguinaldo's quarters dis
guiseS were discarded. n combat fol-
lowed, resulting in two insurgents
killed. eighteen rifles. 1000 rounds
ammunition captured together with
AguinaldO and two principal staff Off
GERS. No casualties on our side. Splen-
did cooperation from navy. through
Commander Barry officers aud men of
the Nicksburg was Indispensable to
success.
Navy Is Thanked.
Funston loudly praises navy. En-
tire army joins in thanks of sea SCrv-
ice. The transaction was brilliant in
conception and faultless in execution.
All credit must go to Funston. who
under supervision General Wheaton.
organized and conducted expedition
from start TO finish. His reward
should be signal and immediate with
General Wheaton. who recommends
Funston'S retention of volunteers un-
til he can he appointed brigadier gen
eral of regulars.
Hopes for Speedy Cessation of HOstiIites.
Il hope speedy ceSSa tion hoStilities
throughout archipelagOas consequence
this stroke. As result of conferences
now in probable progress AguinaldO
will issue address advising general
surrender. delivery arms, acceptance
American supremacy"
The conferences in probable prog
ress'' referred to in the dispatch are
believed at the war department Ito
mean conferences with other inSur-
gent leaders by army officers or by the
To-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29

tion was e.lected here Wednesday or
the Los Rayes Gold Mining and Mill
ing company. composed of prominent
Detroit capitalists with a capital stock
of S1.2J0,0O0. The objects of the
company is TO develop group of
mines in the PeraS district. state OF
OaXaca. Mex. The directors of the
company are II. c. Potter. c. A. Du-
charme, +. j. Hecker, Cameron Currie,
W. c. Mcmillan. Charles Il. Warren,
all of Detroit: w. c. Durant and James
l.. Grandson. of OaXaca, Mex, all
well known capitalists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
INCOME TAX APPROVED

Michigan Senate Would Collect from All
Receiving Over 81 900 Year.
Lansing. Mich, March 29.-The SEN
ate agreed to the PierSon income tax
bill, which provides for taxing all in
comes in excess of 81 900 per annum,
the rates ranging from Il to per cent.
to l per cent.
The senate passed the Humphrey
bill. providing for the establishment of
rural high schools. The judiciary
committee gave a hearing on the bill
designed to abolish the Sunday mar
riagc business at st. Joseph. The
opinion is that the report Will bc un-
favorable. Those opposed to the meas
ure maintained that anything that
placed handicap on marriage pro-
IuOtpd immorality
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
FUNSTON GIVEN
GREAT CREDIT
Gen. Macarthur Sends War De.
partment History ofAguin-
aldo's Capture.
sEBb srBEDY CESSATION OF WAR
Suggests That Kansas Hero Be Made
Brigadier General in the Reg
ular Army.

Washington. March 29.-A cable
gram received at the war department
late yesterday afternoon from General
Macarthur tells in a succinct way the
history of Aguinaldo's capture, gives
all credit for the brilliant exploit to
General Funston, whose reward it sug-
geSts should be that of brigadier
general in the regular army and final
ly closes with an expression of conf
dence i'll the speedy cessation of hos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
C,rLine Fjchts BouIeyard.

Marion. Ind. March 29.-Bonds in
the sum of $1,000 for the purpose of
building Il boulevard from this city to
the national military home was adver-
tised and was to have been sold. but
suit to enioin the commissioners from
selling the same was filed in the cir
cult court Forty-eiSht had been re-
ceived and a premium of ) per cent.
was offered The Union Traction
company. which wOuld have been
greatly injured by automobile traffic,
was responsible for the suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Bring. 1000 Seal skins.

st. Johns. n. F., March 29.-The
sealing steamer Leopard. from the ice
fields, arrived here yesterday with
1000 seals. She reports the remain
ing ships of the fleet to be cruising
about among the foes, and as being
hampered in hunting by the preva-
lence of fogs and storms. The LeOp-
ard also reports the ice foes drifting
shoreward and blOckading the north
ern coast. The ice foes will prob
ably blockade st. Johns harbor with
in two days. People living along the
shore are preparing to venture off
among the ice fields to shoot seals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
u-bcrc the Shoe Pinched.

Young Girl (glancing at her pedal ex-
tremities)-Oh, dear! My feet are so
awfully big.
Practical Auntie-But you stand on
them all right, don't you?
Young Girl-Oh, yes. but so do other
folks too.-New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
DENMARK NAMES TERMS
Wants 81 900, 900 for Her Islands in tho
West Indies.

Wants 81 100000 for Her Islands in the
West Indies.
London. March 29.-The Daily
News publishes the following dispatch
from its Copenhagen correspondent:
Il am enabled to state on the very best
authority. that Denmark has communi-
Gated to the United States the follow
ing conditions for the sale of the DAN
ish West Indies:
Il. S4.OOO.OO0 to he paid to Den
mark p The population TO decide
by vote whether to remain Danish or
to be transferred TO the United States.
3 If the vote is favorable to the
United States then the inhabitants TO
become Immediately not only Ameri-
can subjects. but American citizens.
4. Products of the island TO be ad-
mitted TO the United States free of
duty. 1t is supposed here that Wash
ington will not readily accept the third
and fourth conditions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Strikes OiIin Kansas,

Topeka, Kan. March 29-G. l..
HUdkins struck oil yesterday on his
1.000-acre ranch. nine miles south Of
Cawker City. Kan. Indications are
fine for big flow. HudkinS is trying
to lease % adjacent sections for To
Ooka DaTfipS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Texas Grain Crop Being Destroyed.

Austin. Tex. March 29.-ColOnel
James Gunter. of Sherman. stated here
Wednesday that the entire wheat and
oats crop of northern Texas is threat-
cned with destruction by HeSsian fly.
Texas last year produced 10000. 600
bushels of wheat and 30,000.00O
bushels of oats. This year the acre
age of wheat iS slightly less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Father browns. but Son IL Saved.

Trempealeau, Wis, March %
Joseph Staier was drowned in the
Trempealeau river at Arcadia Tues
day evening by the upsetting OF
boat. His son. who was with him,
was saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Old Settlers Dead.

Pana. Ills. March 29.-James
Richardson. aged 30; James W. Ward.
aged 30. and James Runkel. aged 81,
cid comrades and neighborS died
within twelve hours in Shelby pre-
'ciact east. this city. Yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
LIST OF WINNERS
IN STEEPLE CHASE.

Liverpool, March 29.-The grand
national steePle chase of 250 sover-
eigns today was won by B. Bletsor's
Grudon, c. j. Williams bay gelding
Drumcree second, and j. l.. Rogerson's
Buffalo Bill third.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
HaIibut Catch LARGE.

Tacoma Wash. March 29.-The hal
ibut fleet which has just put in at
Lower sound ports. has broken the
record of eight years for early catches.
Eleven boats brought in 200.000
pounds of halibut, most OF which viii
be sent east at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
ONLY One Change at AIbion.

Albion. Mich. March 29.-The
16Tth term in the history of Albion
college commenced Wednesday with a
fair enrolment Owing to the short
ness of the vacation number of stu
dents will probably not return until
next week. The only change in the
corps of teachers will be the appoint
ment. not yet made, of an assistant
to Professor Delos Fall in the de-
partment of chemistry and physics.
made necessary by the resignation of
Professor George NJ. Heath. Roscoe
T.. Sleight has been given the work
i'm geometry and college algebra. 1t
is expected that work on the library
building winBbe begun as soon as the
board of trustees decide upon a site.
Mining Company Organizes.
natroit March 29-An or.aniZa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
TRANSPORT ARRIVES:
INFANTRY ON BOARD

San Francisco, Cal, March 29.-The
United States transport Logan arrived
today, 25 days from Manila, having
on board the SD and Saith infantry
and so cabin passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
His Task.

George-With the assurance or your
love 1 could conquer the world.
Grace-That will not be necessary
All you have to do is to conquer papa
london Tit-BitS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Fatal wreck ON the Alton.

bloomington. MS. March 29.-At
Mclean, Ills. twelve miles southwest
of Bloomington. at > yesterday MORN
ing a collision occurred between pas
senger trains on the Chicago and Al
ton in which Engineer Joseph Tenn
pleton. of this city, was killed. ard
Carr MuhI. also of bloomington, Tenn
pletOn's fireman. was badly injured
The passengers escaped with a shak-
in. uD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
SMALLEST FLEET IN YEARS

Grnin Shipments from ChlcagO VIII Bc
Nearly 100000 Bushels Short.
Chicago, March 29.-The grain feet
which will sail at the opening of navi-
cation, now but a few days off. viii be
4he smallest that have sailed out of
Chicago harbor in the spring for many
years This is due to the peculiar close
of navigation last fall. owing TO the
grain blockade at Buffalo. which pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Mime. BernhardtInnI.

Pittsburg. March 29.-Mme Sarah
Bernhardt. who was to have apened
an engagement at the Alvin Theater
last night. was taken seriously ill
after the performance at Cleveland
and is not sufficiently recovered to APP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Tar Collections.

Andalusia-Robert Brusso, collec-
tor. Amount charged, $3.50 81;
collected, $2.S10.17; delinquent, 81,
$50. 20; commission, 5000.
Coal Valley-D. II. Lyons, collec-
tor. Amount charged, So, 1884, 81;
collected, $3. sol. SO; delinquent, $192.-
%; commission, $71.22.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Ready Excuse.

Beggar-Say, boss, won't you help
poor fellow out of job?
JoakIey-Gracious Can't you get out
of it without my help? Pretend you re
sick or iDg.-Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
PRINCESS BISMARCK
GIVES BIRTH TO A SON.

Berlin, March 29.-The Princess
Bismarck was accouched of son to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Fenian Leader Dead.

Dublin, March 29.-James Steph-
ems, the well known Fenian leader of
1886, died this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Hill Would Control.

If the deal is consummated it will
mean that j. j. Hill has succeeded in
gaining control of the Burlington
stock and thus seized the magnificent
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Maryland LecisI ntnre Adiourns.

Annapolis. Md. March 29.-Tbe gem
eral assembly has adjourned sine die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
By Which the Proud Old Bur-
lington is to Pass Into
Hills Hands.
1T REACHES FINAL STAGE
Ready Now for Submission
to Stockholders to
Approve.

Boston, March 29.-The Post to-
day says: ''1he proposed consolida-
ton of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad company with the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
railroads, has reached the final stage.
After long delay the plan, it is said,
is ready for submission to the Bur-
lington stockholders. :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29
Mining Company Organizes

peuQit. March 29.-Ap organiza-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-29

rhe camp of the insurgent General La
cuna, incidentally obtaining Lacuna's
seal, official papers and quantity of
signed correspondence. From this
material two letters We're constructed,
ostensibly from Lacuna TO Aguinaldo.