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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26

gaze Dlew down 7. \. Rounsaville's
home and wrecked the cotton mill and
three barns belonging to Rounsaville
& Bros. Many head of live stock were
killed. 1t Is feared much injury has
been done to fruit trees. The rivers
are rising rapidly. Thousands of feet
OF lumber are in danger of washing
away and large forces of hands are at
work moving it to places of safety. &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
LONDON LIBEL SUITS
ARE ALL SETTLED

London, March 26.-Arthur Cham
berlain, brother of the colonial secIe-
tary, in the libel suits against the
Star and Morning Leader, has been
awarded 91,500 damages. Neville
Cham berlain's libel suits against the
same papers were settled for similar
damages and all imPutations with
drawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Uses n Razor.

Napoleon Black, a c1lored man,
was arrested today on complaint of
William j. Crittendon. another COL
ored man, on the charge of attempt
ing TO carve the latter with a razor.
Justice Clarke held the prisoner in
$3.50 bonds to await the action of the
grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
BoomIne Danarnnrt.

The Davenport Business Mems as
sociation at meeting last night de-
cided to start a movement for the
opening of Lew factory site and or
dered printed 10000 pamphlets of
Maj. S. Z. Blunt's address on s'Im-
provements at Rock Island Arsenal
for distribution in the three cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Settles With victims.

The Glucose company, of DLven.
port, paid SIS. 600 cash to the admin
istrators of the estates of the four
men killed in the recent explosion at
the factory and So 900 to one of the
injured, thereby dismissing the court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
MONDAY Fire.

Central and No. 8 hose companies
had run at noon today to the resi-
dence at 1904 Seventh avenue, occu-
pied by family named Lincke. The
ire was out when the department ar
rived and the damage was insiguifi-
cant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Another scrapt fientsin.

Tientsin. March lin an affray
two members of the ielsh fusilier reg
iment of the Victoria contingent. who
were acting as policeen, were sabred
end bayOnetted. 1t islleged that Ger
msxs were the princal culpritS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Walked Ten Miles 20 Drown Himself.

Tyndall. * D.. March 26.-Frank
koftan, of Tyndell walked ten miles
TO the Missouri river, where he threw
himself into the water and was
drowned. He was an old resident and
is believed to have been temporarily
insane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Presidential Alointments.

Washington. Marc26.-The follow
ing presidential aIointments have
been announced: G5rge II. Baldwin
of Ohio. to he cons of the United
States at NurembouI, Bavaria; Hen
ry y. Miller of OreDn. to be consul
of the United STATE at Niuchwang.
China; Henry l.. Hey ITO be collector
of internal revenue on the FIRST dis
trict of IIIinoiS -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Ex.cONGREsSMAN
PASSES FROM EARTH.

Battle Greek, Mich, March 26 -
Ex-Congressman George Willard died
today of apoplexy, aged ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
GEN. MILES RETURNS.

Is Impressed With Condition of Batteries
in Forts Around Havana.
Washington, March 26.-Lieutenant
General Miles and his party has re-
turned to Washington from a short
tour of inspection in Cuba. He told
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
steamrrnnd An on Board Lost.

Kiel. March 26.-The overdue Ger
rsb steamer Brutus. from Scotland
tor Kiel. has been lost with all on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
storm Strikes Rome.

Rome, Ga. March ga rain and
hail storm here yesterday morning
blew in the fronts of several business
houses and ruined their stocks. No
fatalities have been reported Six
inches of rain fell in four hours, ac-
cording to the weather observer. At
Chambers, six miles from Rome. the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26

been the champion of ese principles.
and also of Great Bnin and Ger
many"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Bodies OF Soldiers toe sent Home.

PekinG, March 26.-le body of Cap
tain Riley and sevel enlisted men,
which were buried ATE American Ie-
CATION. were removedI the temple OF
agriculture yesterda!morning. with
military honOrS. Geuil Chatfep and
his entire staff accolanying the re-
mains. The body of American ma
rine, which was burii at the Russian
lcagtiOn. will be renIed on Tuesday
with the same hone. The bodies
will leave on board p transport Egg
bert for the United tateS about the
middle of April. ThSignal corps has
completed all arrasements and is
awaiting transportatn to Manila.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
REVENUE AGGREGAEs $4,000. 900.
Largest Two Items Are,e Land Tax and
Foreign Gums.

tOrelHn
Peking. March 26.-le special COM
nittee of ministers aiointed to con-
slider the question of'hina's ability
10 meet the indemni claims is al
ready we'll forward Wi the work or
investigating the resotes of the en-
pire. Sir Robert Ha director gen.
eral of the Imperial mitime customs.
has been examined, 5haVe also the
managers OF repreSehtive Chinese
banks. many pawn bkers and other
Chinese tinancierS. 4 consular re-
ports for number ofnars back have
been closely read.
1t now appears thatom all sources
the annual revenue Sregates about
SG5 5.000, 900 gold, deriN from the land
tax. the grain tax. II likin. the Gus
toms, the opium tax ID miscellaneous
imports The largestwO items are
the land fax which blGS in $4,000
600 and the foreign uStoms which
yields S12.0OO.OOO.
In the opinion of /; the foreigners
who have participate,n the eXamina-
ton, the land tax cou'be doubled and
even tripled withoutuch hardship
and the salt tax coulbe raised from
$4,000, ,0C0 to 500. .0mG0. 1t iS be-
licVed that the total crease could be
made to amount to 100000 900. If
then the imperial elenseS could be
reduced TO $40. 900. .00there would he
left available for q liquidation OF
the interest on loans Il the indemnity
fund the sum of S1000.00u. Making
all allowances it wot be possible to
pay the indemnity within twenty
wears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26

The same storm passing to the east
ward practically wiped off the map the
town of Irondale. Only a portion of
the business section escaped. Seven
men are reported killed there and
numbers were injured. Pratt City
also was a sufferer. Its public build
ings, the school house, court house and
First Methodist church were destroyed
North Birmingham and other suburbs
of this city sustained much damage
from the force of the wind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-26
Leaves a Path $50 Feet Wide.

The Storm struck the city in the eN-
treme southwestern corner and pIowed
its way eastward, leaving path 100
feet wide through the entire southern
section, extending from Green Springs
on the west to Avondale on the east
and continued its course until its fury
was spent in the mountains beyond
Irondale. small town, six miles east
of the city
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
ONE AIM OF MILITARISM.

Read these words of Republican Senator
Hawley, of Connecticut, uttered before the
legislature; Of his state, on March 8, 1890.
Read the passage, then put it up for future
reference:
"And then among other things that great
countries must think Of are the wild, uureasou.
ing insurrections and mobs 1t was a wise
thing for the merchants OF Chicago to give "a
6ne tract Of land to the national government,
who fortified it., and it Is now called Fort
Sheridan. We hear of disturbances in
Chicago. We hope, however, we shall never
have them again, but we know the best way
not to- have them is to be prepared for them
So say We shall need large army to stand
back of municipal authority. In last resort,
if single company of the federal blue coats
marches around the corner with their steady
and solemn step, the mob disperses because
they know thev are men who shoot when
ordered to-. 1t is simply business with them.
No government is free from the possibility of
resortiug to force.'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
SARNETT, KANSAS, JANUARY 1s, 1901.
AMOOZED.

When it comes to politics, am always
"amoozed" same as would be if witnessed
the antics Of josh Billings monkey. Tricks
and antics without number, and they don't have
to be taught. 1t comes natural A Republic.
an is always "fernist" a democrat ana
Democratic measures, and vice versa
Foghorn Funston was a fair sample.
Foghorn used to say, that he did not pay much
attention to measures before Congress, aud
that when it come to voting be Just voted
contrary to the way the democrats voted. The
majority of Republican representatives are
worthy followers of Foghorn.
There is no sense of duty to country, or
acknowledgment of obligation to do right.
l say that l am "amoozed." I may just as
well be "amoozed," as indignant. What is
our Congress for, if it is not to amuse7
Generally speaking, the laws enacted are not
beneficial. Many times just the reverse. The
show owners are few, and astute The many
are performers with parts all planned by the
managers. Not man in most instances rises
above the caucus, and the party lash. Oh!
smile when hear people talk about the
independence of the American citizen. Still,
once in great while, there is mild mutiny.
The monkey refuses to play, and then that
monkey is shoru of patronage and the news
papers pour out whole vials of vitrol and other
hot stuff, and the rebellious monkey is either
reduced to obedie ice, or cast out into outer
darkness, where there is no pie. Once in
awhile, play is presented that admits of the
whole company taking part.
"Rivers and llarbors appropriations, is a
favoiite. All the states have rivers, and most
OF the states have harbors. Fhe states that
have no hnrbors have arid lands. "A,id lands"
is likely to bt attached to the rivers and
harbors circus, and then, every member of
Congress will be seen before the footliphts
In that play, The labor of watching how the
Other fellow votes will be dispensed with.
There will be contracts to let to the man with
a pull, and profits to share. The MONKEY will
feast on double rations--lneat will grow ND
over his ribs, doodle grease will cause his
hair to shine, and his tail will flourish in
double saared twists, and the dod- -gasted fool
tax payer will foot the 6dlers BILL
JOE MCDILL.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Bowman Introduces a Bill.

There was quite an excitement on the
Republican side of the House, Tuesday, when
Hon. Noah l.. Bowman (Pop) introduced a
resolution providing for a committee of seven
to inspect the title of all bills before they are
presented to the House to insure their correct
been adopted it would have afforded some
protection against legislative "niggers" con-
cealed in the woodpile Of an innocent title, but
the dear friends of the people on the Repub-
lican side rose up as one man against the
proposition. Topeka Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

the Field Marshal of the Mckinley
prosperity parade in New York few days
prior to the election was w. L. Strong, and he
received letter OF warm congratulation from
the Hon. William Mckinley upon its success.
A few days after the parade Strong died and
his death was Immediately followed by the
announcement Of the failure of the great
wholesale house of which he was the head the
liabilities running way up in the millions.
There were efforts made then to cover up the
seriousness Of the failure and the fact that it
was due to depressed business conditions and
these eff rts were followed by failure OF many
Republican papers TO note the fact that al.
though the receivers report is not yet
complete, it is already known that the firm will
not pay more than fifty cents on the dollar.
Mr.. Strong was one OF the most violent
declaimers against the dishonor that would
come upon this country if it would embark
upon monetary policy which he declared
would give people ''ffty cent dollars. The
| Farmers Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
REPUBLICAN CONSIS rENCY.

Henry Allen, before taking: "The repub.
lican party of Kansas will never choose for
United States senator 4 man with ]. R.
Burton's record"
Henry Allen, after taking: "Mr. Burton 10
we'll equipped for q long and distinguished
senatorial career. He will have united party
at his back, and will make large place for
himself in the hearts of the people, and in the
history OF the state. Kansas City Times.
There are plenty OF Republicans just like
Allen. They take any kind Of medicine given
them if the bottle has the Republican label on
il. Hss
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

The first thing to do is the most important
thing to do at that particular time. This is
the reason why direct legislation should be
made the predominant thing by the reform
forces.-The Farmers Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

Topeka has at last shown her hand in the
Asylum fight. They want the appropriation
spent at Topeka in enlarging the asylum, and
not another one established at either Parsons
Of CLAY Centre CO Ambus Modern Light.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
SUNFLOWER SEEDS.

Columbus will build 4 new opera house.
The stand of wheat, all over the state, was
never better than it is this year.
The government has $4,000 packages OF
seeds for distribution in Kansas. y
Pittsburg has bicycle factory, which is
busy making wheels for the spring aud summer
trade.
Frank Rockefeller, son OF John d., opened
his Kiowa county rancho with barn dance q
few nights ago.
Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon.smasher, has
nephew in the legislature-J. N. Nation, OF
Neosho county.
Fl. Scott has a cockle-bur club. The
"insignia" of the club is cockle.bur, worn on
the lapel of the coat.
An old man and his daughter, living At
Ft. Scott, were convicted of incest, aud both
were sentenced to the penitentiary.
c. c. Robbins, of Coheyyille, has sued that
city for injuries received from fall caused by
defective sidewalk. We know of other towns
that are liable to be sued for like cause.
The Kansas dairymen, in convention as
senbled, resolves that F. d. Colburn's salary
should be increased to s., 800 year. We are
inclined to think the dairymen were right.
A mule with symptoms OF hydrophobia, at
Independence, bit young man on the wrist,
one day last week. Fortunately, the young
man had on glove. The mule was killed.
Marriage liscences here" is sign suggest-
ed by the Girard News for the probate judges
Office. The News thinks it would save the
groom-to-be much embarrassment asking to be
directed
Mrs. lease has concluded not to sue her
husband for divorce, but, according to the
papers, will quit politics forever aud return to
Wichita. Her children opposed the suit for
divorce.
The little Filipino who was bought here by
Collin IL. Ball became homesick, aud has
started hack to the Philippines. He has learn
ed to read and write English since coming to
America.
DR.. w. B. Swan, of the state board of
Kansas. He also states that unless every pre-.
caution is taken, there will be a general
epidemic in Kansas this winter.
Kansas is the most enterprising state in the
union. At the recent election az per cent of
Its population was polIed. If all the states had
done as we'll the vote would have been I8
million instead of less than IA million.
The young women Of Westmorelaud have
established loafing place for the young men
OF that town, with view to keeping them
away from the joints. Papers, books and
magazines are furnished, and refreshments are
served twice week.
Took precaations.- of the clerks in
town tells the following about the smallpox
business: A lady from the country came in to
trade, and she asked the clerk if she was afraid
of the smallpox. On being assured that she
was, the lady said: "Well; thought 50, snd,
as the children have it, left them out in the
wagon"
A Kansas editor ventured to record
paragraph recently that the milliuers were
doing a thriving business. When the paper
came out it read thus: "The milliuers are
doing thieving business" The editor made
it all right in the next issue by explaining that
the item was set up by lady who had just
purchased new bonnet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

Senator Hanna is in favor of lengthening
the Presidential term to six years, because he
says it would do away with good deal of
useless agitation" Agitation means a stir.
ring of the public mind and and it is natural
that Hanna should prefer to have it stagnant
pool.-The Farmers Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

When Congress adjourned for the Christmas
holidays, its appropriation record was ten
million dollars day for each day of the
session. Our "business administration can
be relied upon to get in its work upon the
surplus. The Farmers Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

We stand here at the end Of ninety years,
And great wonder rushes on the heart.
While cities rose and bossomed into dust
While shadow lines Of kings were blown to air.
What was the purpose brooding on the world.
Through the large leisure Of the centuries1
And what the end-failure or victory
Lo, man has laid his scepter on the stars,
And sent his spell upon the continents.
The heavens confess their secrets, and the stones,
Silent as God, publish their mystery
Man calls the lghtnings from their secret place
To crumple up the spaces Of the world,
And snatch the jewels from the flying hours.
The white, white. smoking horses Of the sea
Are startled by his thunders. The world-power
Crowd round TO be the lackL,s'of the king.
His hand has torn the veil of the Great Law
The law that was made before the worlds--before
That far first whisper on the ancient Deep
The law that swings Arcturus, on the North.
And hurs the soul Of man upon the way
But that avail o, builders of the world
Unless ye build a safety for the soul1
Man has put harness on Leyiathan,
And looks in his incorrgibe jaws;
And yet the perils Of the street remain
Out of the whrwind Of the cities rise
Lean hunger and the worm Of misery.
The heartbreak and the cry Of mortal tears.
But hark. the bugles blowing on the peaks
And hark. murmur as Of many feet
The cry Of captains. the divine alarm;
Look! The last son Of Time comes hurrying on.
The strong young Titan Of democracy;
With swinging step he takes the open road
In love with the winds that beat his hairy breast,
Barring his sunburnt strength to all the world,
He casts his eyes around with Jovian glance
Searches the tracks of old tradition; scans
With rebel heart and books Of pedigree;
Peers into the face of Privilege and cries.
9. Why are you hatng in the path Of MANI
Is It your shoulder bears the human loadp
Do you draw down the rains Of the sweet heaven.
And keep the green things growing1
Back to hell!
We know at last the future Is secure;
God is descending from eternity.
And all things good and evil build the road.
Yes. down in the thick Of things. the men Of greed
Are humping the nhospitable clay.
By wonderous tails the men without the dream,
Led onward by something unawares,
Are laying the foundation Of the dream.
The kingdom Of fraternity foretold
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Ople P. Read on KanSanS.

Opie P. Read, the famous novelist, made
several speeches in Kansas during the past
campaign, and became pretty we'll acquainted
with Kansas people. In speaking of his trip
and the people Of Kansas in general, he has
the following to say:
Every man in Kansas is a politician. TO.
such people, political contest comes as a
sort of joy. 1t is the Christmas of the emo.
tions. Kansas is the most nervous state in
America. Those people want actiou-not
next week, but now. They are quick in their
friendships and dislikes. Kansas is what
might be termed an unexpected state. 1t is a
commonwealth OF surprises. Sometimes for
peIiod'of several years, crops fail, until
failure is expected, and then comes a harvest
that astonishes the world. Iu most states, the
farmers drive to town in wagons In Kansas,
they come in buggies. They know the mean
ing of hard luck and they know how to stand
it. They are adventurous and religious. They
believe in self and the Almighty. Nothing
would please them more than to 20 to war.
They love peace if it be honorable, but the
glory of the soldier appeals to them
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

There is still an Indebtedness of nearly
$a4, 900 ON Kansas City's big new convention
hall.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

The Kansas City Times of last Saturday
said the Kansas State Horticultural Society
would hold meeting in Topeka on the 1sth,
and then announced the program, as follows:
'Wardeus of the Marches" John Madden, of
Emporia; "Frontier Experiences" R. W.
Wright, Dodge City; development of the
Gypsum Interest of Kansas Prof. E.
Haworth, of the State University; "South-
western Kansas" Thos. A. McNeal, Topeka;
"The Genese's of a Metropolis" Frank H.
Bolton, Kansas City; "Expositions in the
History and Development Of States and
Peoples" Miss Mary +. Frost, Topeka;
"Recollections of Fort Riley" P. G. Lowe,
Leavenworth; "The Passing OF Slavery in
Western Missouri" ]. G. Haskell, Lawrence;
Gan Omitted Chapter in the History of the
Second Missouri Compromise" Prof. F. H.
Odder, State University; Lorenzo D.
Lewelling." w. ]. Costigan, Ottawa; Captain
Henry Kuhn," c. E. Foote, Topeka; "Dis.
covery and Development Of Natural Gas in
Kansas" Chas. F. Scott, lola; Northwestern
Kansas" Frank c. Montgomery; "The
Sources of the Constitution Of Kansas" Miss
Rosa M. Purdue, Topeka. Just what connec.
ton this program has with horticulture The
Times neglects to state, but possibly the
writer thought the meeting would bear good
fruit.