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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
SINS OF JAMES TODD.
Confesses killing Three Men and Stealing
Ninety-Eight Horses.

Confesses killing Three Men and Stealing
Sinety-Eight Horses.
Brazil, Ind, Feb. 14-During the
services conducted by Evangelist Up
dyke on Monday night, among the
number who made confession of
faith was James Todd. who says he
has stolen ninety-eight horses and
killed three men. Todd has been at
tending the revival services. at the
Christian church for several nights.
and it was noticed that he sat and
wept throughout the services.
On Monday night he signitied pur-
pose of becoming a member of the
church. and after the services he Wis
tied Evangelist Updyke, to whom he
made the confession which startled the
minister. Todd related that he had
s led wild career for many years in
Texas. but now repented his sins and
wanted TO be reconciled to his Maker.
After making the confession Todd felt
comforted and requested the evangelist
to make known his confession to the
world saying he was willing to answer
for his crimes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

Grant to celebrate Lineoln's birthday
by pardoning those guilty of minor po-
ltical offenses. General Grant re-
piled that he intended to recommend
that General Macarthur should par
don such persons on the condition that
those now in the mountains should re-
turn to their homes.
At Bacolor a bal applying the prov
incial government act TO Pam
panga was passed in the presence of a
crowd, which included representatives
of all the twenty towns in the prov
ince. The appointments of the Off
GERS of the province were Immediately
announced, Sekrina Joven, president of
Bacolor, being the governor named un-
til a successor shall be elected. year
hence. The salaries were fixed as fol-
lows: Governor. 81 600; secretary, ST.
600; treasurer, 81, 400; supervisor, ST.
500; fiscal, $3.50. Prior to the passage
of the bill Judge Taft explained the
frame work of the Philippine govern
ment which the commission was erect
ing. The natives suggested the
amounts of the salaries.
Some amendments which had been
adopted in connection with the system
of taxing real estate were approved.
At the close of the session General
Grant, who is called the Father of
the Pampangas," said he rejoiced that
his children were large enough to take
care of themselves. He added: I'VE
Pampangas are as patriotic as any
Americans" The remark was greeted
with applause.
The first general provincial govern
ment under American rule has thus
been hopefully established.
The commission will proceed next te
the province of Pangasin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
WEDIN OLD MADRID
Maria Becomes the Bride of
Prince Charles Bour-
bon.

Madrid, Feb. 14.-In the chapel
Royal of the palace in the presence of
the family and all the aristocracy of
official Spain Dona Maria De LasMen-
ceden De Bourbon Y. Hapsburg. prin-
ceso of Austurias, was today welded to
Prince Charles Bourbon. The cere-
|mony, which was performed by Car
dinal Sanchs, primate of Spain, was
simply the ritual marriage ceremony
of the Catholic church. After the
papal benedict had been pronounced
the couple and guests repaired to the
state dining room and partook of a
wedding breakfast. The prince and
princess will occupy apartments in the
palace aud will not take any wedding
journey at present.
Thousands of spectators were in
the vicinity of the palace. The crowd
was orderly. The city was very calm
and no decorations or people in holi-
day attire.
The civil authorities have resigned
their powers to the military. and cav
airy are patrolling the streets. Ex-
citement prevails in Barcelona,
Granada and Valencia. In disturb.
ance yesterday at Valencia between
the gendarmes and populace one was
killed aud one wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
TWO REPORTS FROM
PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEE

Washington, Feb. IA Tho Presby-
terian committee appointed to con-
slider the revision of the Westminster
confession of faith has concluded it's
labors and adjourned. Two reports
are 10 be presented to the general as
sembly. The majority will recon-
mend the supplemental explanation
of creed. The minority report will
recommend the supplemented explana-
t3ry statement Of doctrine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

state or the vote as delivered to him.
This announcement of the state of the
vote by the president of the senate. "
said he. rs by law a sufficient declara-
tion that William Mckinley, of the
state of Ohio, is elected president OF
the United States, and that Theodore
Roosevelt, of the state of New York,
is elected vice president, each for the
term beginning March 4. 1901. and will
be entered, together with list of the
votes, on the journals of the senate
and house of representatives The
count of electoral votes having been
completed and the result declared, the
joint meeting of the two houses is dis
solved and the senate viii now return
to its chamber"
A tremendous outburst of applause
which swept over the galleries fol-
lowed. The senate then filed out of
the hall and the ceremony was ended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
Colonel shsw's Remains Buried.

Watertown, n. Y, Feb. 14.-The re-
mains of Colonel Albert d. Shaw. rep
resentative from this district and late
commander-in-chlef of the Grand
Army of the Republic, were inferred in
BroOkside cemetery yesterday with
military honors. After private funeral
services at the family residence the
body of Colonel Shaw laid in state at
the armory, where thousands of citi-
zens viewed the remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
RUSSIA AND HER SUGAR BOUNTY.
Kasson Hopes She VIII Not ely or the
Handle just Now

kasson Hopes She VIII Not Fly on the
Handle just Now.
Washington, Feb. 14-Reciprocity
Commissioner KassOn was asked yes
terday as to the current reports that
commercial war between Russia and
the United States might be precipitat-
ed by the determination of this GOV
ernment to collect as additional tariff
a sum equivalent 10 the bounty on
imports of Russian sugar AS the
presidents plenipotentiary Kasson has
had charge Of the negotiations with
foreign governments relative to the
reciprocity treaties, and the payment
of the sugar bounty by Russia has
been one of the questions arising in
the course of negotiations with that
country. Kasson said the action OF
Secretary Gage was designed to get
final ruling on the subject by the
courts, and it should not be misunder-
stood as a ruling which i'll itself de-
termined the question against Russia.
When the duty is levied an appeal
will lie and the courts will settle this
much disputed point. kasson regards
the secretary's action as most concil-
iatory. and as the only course leading
to a final settlement, and lie hopes
that Russia will see it in that light
anu VIII await t1lt OI
the courts. He pointed out that it is
quite as much to the interest of Rus
sia to secure final determination as
il is to the interest of this country also
that the chances are equal that the de-
cision will be in favor of Russia. In
the meantime he said it would be most
unfortunate if Russia should not con-
slider this action in a friendly spirit,
for it is SO intended on the part of the
United States.
Russia has a regular tariff schedule,
but by commercial treaties reduced
rates are granted certain countries. AL
though we have no reciprocity treaty
with Russia she has given US the bene-
fit of these reduced rates, and a healthy
growth of our exports to Russia has
been going on. particularly in Siberia.
Under such circumstances it would be
unfortunate, in Kasson's opinion, if at
this time Russia suspended the lower
rates and placed the higher rates
against our goods. 1t would, he said,
operate especially against American
machinery and manufactured articles,
which have been building up a large
market in Russia.
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts
has paid $4,000 for VelasqueZ's
prince Balthagar Carlos and His
Dwarf"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
military Nominations Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
has confirmed the, following military
nominations TO be Ebrigadier generals
in the regular army: James II. VIII
son. of Delaware; Fitzhugh Lee, of
Virginia; John C. Bates, Lloyd
Wheaton. George W. Davis, Theodore
Schwan, Samuel s. Sumner. Robert p.
Hughes, George NJ. Randall, Leonard
Wood, w. A. Kobbe, Frederick D..
Grant and J. Franklin Bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
HEADS OFF FIGHT
Permanent Restraining Order
Issued Against Cincin-
natl Mil.

Cincinnati, Feb. 14.-Judge Hollis
ter today granted a permanent ipJunc-
ton against the Jeffries Rubin prize
fight at Sangerfest hall tomorrow
night. The promoters will postpone
the event until after they can carry
the case to the circuit and supreme
courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

cred by insurance. The plant VIII be
rebuilt. The origin of the fire is
mystery, having, it is supposed, started
under the floor of one of the machine
rooms.
Chief f. L. Anderson, of the fire de-
partment, was suffocated during the
fire. He was overcome by the smoke
and before he could be rescued was
sEffocated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
LESS THAN $1,000 TAKEN.

ono al Statement Concerning Manila,
Iowa, Robbery.
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 14.-Gen.
Supt. AverilI. of the United. States
Express company, issued a statement
that less than SIS 900 was stolen in
the Manila robbery. Payments on all
drafts stolen have been stopped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
can. Get. the Decision.

Baltimore. Feb. 14.-Joe Cans was
awarded the decision over Whining
tom Jack DAILY in the fifth round of
what was scheduled as a twenty
round contest at 135 pounds in Music
hall last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
HEAVY FIRE LOSS
AFFIICTS CAIRO. ILL.

Cairo, ILL.,. Fet. 14.-Fire today
wiped out the Wholesale houses of
John A. Haynes, Lewis q Co., William
Lonergren, the Bulletin building and
several other concerns. The loss is
800. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
Notable Scenes Attend Open
ing of Parliament By Eng
lands New Ruler.
QUEEN ACCOMPANIES HIM
Spectacular Cortege Follows
the Royal Coach, and
People Cheer.

London, Feb. 14-The first parlia-
ment in the reign of Edward VII. was
opened this afternoon by the king in
person. Not since '61. when Queen
Victoria opened parliament, accom-
panied by the prince consort, has any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

KING EDWARD VIZ
thing equal to today's pomp been
witnessed in London.
The king and queen rode from
Buckingham to parliament in gor-
geous state coach followed by a spec
tacular cortege. The streets were
lined with soldiers and cheering spec
tators.
King Reads His Address
The house of lords presented brill
liant scene and was crowded to the
utmost capacity. On the arrival of
the memb bers of the commons the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
HALF A MILLION IN RUIN
And a Man Dead the Result of Fire in 1
Paper MILL

milwaukee, wis, Feb. 14.-Specials
from Kimberley, Wis, say that fire
started in the print mill of the KIM
berIy and Clark company's plant last
night. The fire was under control
about midnight The finishing rooms,
print mill, three machine rooms and a
number of other buildings are a total
loss. The estimated loss is placed at
from 100000 to S500.000. fully COW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
PACIrICArIoN IN LUzoN.
Provincial Government Act Applied to
Pampangn Province.

San Fernando, Pampanga. Luzon, p.
/, Feb. 14.-Provincial government
has been inaugurated in this province
with great enthusiasm. During a
BANQUET Tuesday evening at Bacolor
Judge Tart announced that the nrSr
civil governemnt so far established
would be that of the province of Pam
panga- The presidente of Bacolor said
that the people of the province would
endeavor to follow the enactments of
the commission; and he asked General
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

matter should be decided by the repub-
lie after the constitution has been
adopted
Would Not BE Independence. He Says.
IF the United States are allowed
coaling stations in Cuba and permit
teds to draw up the programme of
our foreign relations" he declares,
..there will be no features of indie
pendence left Such an arrangement
would not be living up to the resolu-
tion of congress-" On the other hand a
ma aiority of the delegates are in favor
of touching the question now, and
probably a meeting will be arranged
between Governor General Wood and
the committee, to consider some pro-
posal that would be acceptable to the
United Sites government The COM
mittee is expected to report to the con-
gention next Monday.
Gomez rs a Fraud Exposer.
Additional local interest has been
given to the postoffice fraud cases by
the summoning of General Maxine
Gomez as witness. 1t seems that one
of the clerks in the auditors depart
ment told General Gomez last March
that there were Irregularities in the
matter of allowing duplicate vouchers.
The friends of General Gomez assert
that he explained the condition of
things TO the military authorities. and
contend that he deserves the credit
attaching to the exposure of the frauds.
This is cited as a strong argument in
favor of his presidential candidacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

officers and men for services in Manila
bay should be given Sampson, COM
mander of the North Atlantic fleet.
and his men for services about Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14
President Recommends Him
for Rank Above
Schley.
SENDS SPECIAL MESSAGE
To Have Atlantic Fleet Off
Ger Recognized as
Dewey Was.

Washington, Feb. 14.-The Presi-
dent today sent the following nomin-
ations to the senate: Rear admirals
to be advanced in rank from the 11th
of February, 1901:
William I. Sampsos, five numbers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts
has paid $4,000 for VelasqueZ's $
prince Balthagar Carlos and His
Dwarf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-14

Continued on Fourth Page.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
Another Fast Mail Train.

On Sunday, October 81, the Burlington
placed its fourth exclusive fast mail train
service between Omaha and Chicago.
it leaves the Council Bluffs transfer depot at
S:O5 D. M, arriving in Chicago at 7:05 a. IN.
an eleven-hour run.
This gives the Burlington two exclusive
fast mail trains each way daily the
Omaha Chicago run. No "a, as the new
train is known, and No. are the east
bound trains. The latter leaves the trans
fer depot at 4 p. IN arriving in Chicago at
2:2O a. m. No. and No. 15 are westbound
trans. the formcr leaving Chicago at a. m.
and arriving at the transfer depot at 2:3O p.
IN. No. 15 leaves Chicago at $3.50 p. m. and
arrives at the transfer depot at 1855 a. m.
For several years past the Postoffice de-
partment's figures have shown that of all
the trans continental mail passing through
Omaha, 70 per cent. has been westbound
and only % per cent. eastbound. In recent
years this condition of affairs has been
gradually changing, as a direct result of
the VESTS great prosperity and the largely
increased mails from the Orient, so that
these figures are not correct now. The in
crese of eastbound mails is equalizing the
volume OF the carrying business to such an
extent that it has become necessary to put
on additional fast mail trains out of Omaha.
The Omaha Bee.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
CHINESE MOURNING.
Mighty Blows for Those Who Suppress
Funeral Notices.

Mighty Blows for Those Who Suppress
Funeral Notices.
If son, on receiving Information of
the death Of his father or mother. or
wife, suppresses such Intelligence,
and omits to 80 into lawful mourning
for the deceased, such neglect shall
be punished with sixty blows and one
years Punishment. If a son or wife
enters into mourning in lawful man
ner, but previous to the expiration of
the term discards the mourning habit,
and, forgetful of the loss sustained,
play upon musical instruments or
participates in festivities, the punish
ment shall amount for such offense to
eighty blows. Whoever, on receiving
information of the death of any other
relative in the first degree than the
above mentioned suppresses the no.
tice OF it, and omtts to mourn, shall be
punished with eighty blows; if, pre-
vious to the expiration Of the legal
period OF mourning for such relative,
any person casts away the mourning
habit and resumes his wonted amuse-
ments, he shall be punished with six
ty blows. When any officer or other
person in the employ of the govern
ment has received intelligence of the
death of his father or mother, in con-
sequence of which intelligence he is
bound to retire from the offioe during
the period of mourning, If, in order to
avoid such retirement, he falsely rep
resents the deceased to have been his
grandfather, grandmother, uncle. aunt
or cousin, he shall suffer punishment
Of 100 blows, be deposed from office
and rendered incapable of again en-
tering into the public service.-Amer
lean Law Review.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
Largest rabl.land in tho World.

The bulk Of Thibet is the Chang, or
Great Thibetan plateau, the highest as
we'll as the largest tableland on the
earth, says ST. Petersburg corre-
spondent. An Idea of its elevation may
best be obtained from the statement OF
Captain Hamilton Bower, one of the
most highly regarded Of recent au-
thorities: From the end Of June un
til the middle of November the aver
age attitudes OF our camps was over
16, 900 feet, the lowest being 14,621 and
the highest 1870 feet" During the
period already referred to the enor-
nous stretch of country crossed by
CAPTAIN Bowers party did not show a
single tree and only two species Of
shrub. "and these rarely exceeded six
inches in height"
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
He Wanted to Know it All

William Gillette, the actor, hides
himself in summer as far away from
crowds and newspaper personals as
possible. Often he uses his time con-
structing new work, which Nat Good
win calls "the Gillette playa thing
that acts itself" One summer Gillette
hired yacht, and, as he tells the story,
1t was a craft without an equal. With
a few friends he set sail from New
York and proceeded by way of the
sound upon a cruise. They kept close
to shore, and week or SO after they
left New York were drifting leisurely
by point of land at the end of which
sat solemn Yankee fishing. In few
hours the boat had passed the point
and the Yankee aroused himself from
his contemplation of the water and
asked: Where are ye from?" New
York" replied Gillette. with yachts
mans pride. How long?" "Since
August l." shouted the yachtsman
again. The Yankee returned to his
contemplation, and the yacht kept on
drifting, but along in the afternoon
there came a voice over the water and
it asked: What year?"-Harper's
Weekly.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
A Michigan Town.

The arrival stepped up to the hotel
counter, swung the register around
and signed his name: John Smith
Michigan" "Ah, Mr.. Smith," said the
clerk with that hospitable manner of
the true hotel clerk, whats the best
word in Kalamazoo" Mr.. Smith
turned pale as If he had been caught
in the very act. How did you know
I was from Kalamazoo" he inquired
in surprise, for he had never been in
that hotel before. "Oh," laughed the
clerk, I've been in the hotel bust
ness long time, and 1 never saw
one Of them put down the name Of
his town yet. The only others l know
of like that are from Oshkosh" Mr..
Smith didn't know just what to say in
reply, SO he said 1t. and went on up
stairs to his room, thinking.-New
York Sun.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
LETTERS TO THE CHINESE.
Postman Ii More Reverenoed In China
town Than Policeman.

Postman IL More Reverenced In China
town Than Policeman.
No Interpreter is required to assort
the mail that comes to the residents
of the Chinese colony in any of the
larger cities OF the country. The fact
is due to the precautions taken by the
celestials themselves or their cores
pondents in the land where the boxer"
thrives. A letter to a Chinaman Is
generally consigned to some we'll
known person whose name is written
In English. When a celestial writes
to his family in China he invariably
incloses directed envelope. Chinese
names are puzzle even to Cinnamon.
Every Chinaman has several entirely
dissimtlar names, his birth name
and marriage name" being instances.
Then he has a clan name, or society
name, and business name and per-
haps another name or two for variety
sake.
The larger firms have their ad-
dresses printed on envelopes which
are supplied to their regular custom
ers. The Chinese consider handling
mail ia ShS ii6ht VI oil hoAoA N1AS
trust, and there has never been any
complaint that letters are delivered to
the wrong person. A Chinese may
have serious falling out with firm
and may have transferred his busi-
ness to a rival, but mail addressed in
care of his former connection always
reaches him. The Chinese are great
letter writer's. OF course. there is
great deal Of business correspondence
between Chinatown and Chinese ports,
but much of the mail matter is OF
social nature. Many Chinese who
have good command of the intricate
written language of the dragon en-
pire make a good living writing letters
for others CT their race who don't
know how to write. When Chinese
in this city writes to his relatives
in China he incloses an addressed en-
veIope.
The postman Is more reverenced In
Chinatown than the policeman. In
fact, that hardly expresses !. for the
policeman only gets tn, reverence
which comes from fear c the law,
while the postman, as the nk which
connects the inhabitants IA the land
of their birth. is most por' ar. He is
fortunate man every { lese New
Years week, for he rec yes many
presents. V - tried to ak all the
Chinese ed I. on his
rounds L1..day week, he would
never i ye through It, Cle does not
have to consult a shipping guide in
Chinatown to learn when the next
mail is due from the far East. The
Chinese know to day when every
mail arrives and figure to the hour re-
garding the posting of China-bound
letters. They know that 1t takes thir-
ty-two days for letter to go from
Chicago to Hong Kong 1: 1t is sent by
the Vancouver steamers They also
know that it takes a little longer II
sent by the San Francisco or Seattle
routes, consequently, the Vancouver
mail is always the heavier.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
OfAlI the Ways to Reach Chicago

The Union Pacific is the best. Choice
Of routes vic Omaha or Kansas City. In
points Of speed and equipment it's trains
are unequalled. See your local agent or
address e. R. Griffin, General Agent,
Denver.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11

Cool weather is approaching. Send US
your fine wool underwear of yours and have
it made like new, soft and clean. We do
family washings in any style desired. We
don't have to use chemicals to get linen
clear and white. Call on us and we guaran-
tee satisfaction, We deliver to any part of
city. Excelsior Steam Laundry.
Frank Buehring, Prop.
The daily sentinel., 1901-11-11
For Business or Pleasure.

The Union Pacific has no equal.
Quickest time, best equipment, best
track, best locomotive power. See your
local agent or address e. 81. Griffin, Gen
eral agent, Denver.