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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Gives the U. of NJ. $50. 900.

Ann ArbOr. Mich, March f1.-AIrs.
Love \. Palmer, whose husband. DR..
Palmer. was formerly a professor in
the medical department of the Tmiver-
sity of Michigan. died last Sunday
Her VIII bequeaths $35. 900 to the uni
versity for the benefit of the hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Death In Storm.

st. Louis, March 11.-Reports from
storm ridden portions of Texas and
Arkansas continue to come in. Pine
Prairie was entirely swept away, and
two people killed and many Injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
steamer In Distrees.

Southampton, March IL. = The
steamer KiEfaurs Castle, with Cape
Colony mails and passengers. is ashore
off the Needles. Tugs are assisting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Iown Miners Scale Agreed On.

Ottumwa, Ia, March 11.-Saturday
evening the joint scale committee of
operators and miners adjourned. hav-
ing decided on a complete scale to 90
into effect April l. \ meeting of min
CrS and operators representing the
whole district there ratified the agree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
LOOKS DARK IN CHINA
One of Waldersee's Detachments
Storms a Gate and Capt.
ures Four Cannon.
CONDEMNED DIGNITARIEs DEFIANT
Tung Flu Hsiang and Prince Tuan Will
Resist Arrest with War-South
African Naws.

Berlin, March 1.-THE war office has
received the following dispatch from
Count Won Waldersee, dated Peking,
March 10: Colonel Leebur's column
stormed a gate of the Great Wall
eighty miles west of PaO-Ting-Fu, Fri
day, March 8, capturing four guns
Shanghai, March IL. - Dispatches
from Lan-Chau assert that General
Tung Flu Hsiang, with 10000 men,
and Prince Tuan, with 10000 men, are
at Ning-Hsu prepared to resist arrest.
The China Gazette announces that
Sheng, the taotai, has memorialized
the throne in favor of the abolition
of the likin duties, and that all the
vicerOys and governors support him.
Bear Who Walks Like a Man.
Berlin, March 1.-THE Tageblatt's
special correspondent, who has been
travelling in northern Manchuria,
Mongolia and on the borders of Siberia
and China for year, and whose re-
ports hitherto have been correct with
out exception, has furnished his paper
with a long letter containing interest
ing details regarding the Russo-Chi-
neSe agreement on the subject of Man
churia, Mongolia and TurkeStan. He
says he is absolutely certain that the
published version of this agreement is
in no way near the actual truth. He
then proceeds to give facts concerning
the proposed internal administration of
that part of China, demonstrating that
Manchuria will become an integral part
of Russia, more so than even Box
hara.
Seems To Be Doing Walk.
In regard to Mongolia, he says there
Is no doubt a protectorate has been
established, as this is evidenced by the
hoisting of Russian flags everywhere,
the thorough organization of the dis
trict, the esta blishment of tax collect
ing offices and the opening of branches
of RusSo-Chinese banks with no one
but Russian officials in charge All
this, virtually. has taken place during
the past six months, and began before
the Boxer outbreak.
Orders General Reconciliation
Perhaps the most important infor.
nation furnished by The Tageblatt
correspondent is that the Russian GOV
ernment has caused TO be printed. dis
trlDuted and posted on walls through
out tranSB Baikalia decree ordering
for March 13 Il general rehabilitation
OF troops in Trans BaikaIia, because
this is rendered necessary in order.
to put down new disturbances which
have broken out in China meaning
thereby. partly. the Kan Su rebellion
under Prince Tuan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
CONGER AND FAMILY
DEPART FROM PEklN

Pekin, March 11.-Minister Conger
and family left this morning. A
large crowd, including several minis
ters. bade him farewell at the railway
station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Uia.Iv-Knovn Educator Dead.

Des MOines. Ia, March III. NJ.
Mehan, president of the Capital City
Commercial college. died Saturday
aged A years. He was one of the
most Nidly-known educators in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Expres. Kobber Makes His E.cape.

DeniSon. Ia. March 11.-John
StOvaI. under indictment for the en-
press robbery committed at Manila
last month, made his escape from
Crawford county jail at DenisOn Sat
Urday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
End Of the senate Session.

Washington, March 11.-After pro-
ceedings lasting only six days the eX-
traordinary session of the senate was
declared adjourned sine die at 1:5J p.
M. Saturday During the session prac-
tically no business except that. OF an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Nation ,Iury DIscharged.

Wichita, Kas., March 1.-THE jury
in the Mrs. Nation case failed to agree
and was discharged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11

nit themselves TO any further treat
until they are thoroughly assured of
the views the senate holds on the mat
ter in question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Nobodr IND with Ts.

Chicago, March 11.-Representative
Hull. of Iowa. was at the Auditorium.
He is chairman of the committee On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11

MILITARY COMMITTEE.
military affairs. He said: The new
army of 100000 men viii be the barb
To the arrow of the nations military
strength With it as the regular force,
plus the militia. the national guard
and the volunteers. the military power
Of the republic will he invincible, able
tc overcome any great power"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
EVERTS COMMANDERY WILL GO 300 STRONG
TO TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE AT LOUISVILLE.

there will be given on those two days
display of the equine aristocracy of
the Blue Grass state at Churchill
Downs, where the famous Kentucky
derby is run and won every spring.
There will be boat excursions up the
Ohio every afternoon and night.
Arrangements have been made to
have several big entertainments at
night. Monday evening the grand
commandery of Kentucky will give a
reception at the Custom House, which
will be Kentucky headquarters. A
lawn fete and moonlight reception
will be the feature for the next night.
1t will be given at the Masonic Wild
ows' and Orphans home. the pioneer
institution of the kind in the United
States. The winners of the prizes at
the competitive drill will not be an
nounced until at night, Wednesday.
This will be made the occasion of a
very swell social function at the
horse show building, at which the
sponsors for the Kentucky COM
manderies, some of the prettiest girls
in the state, will appear in the role of
mem bers of the receiving party. The
grand ball will be given Thursday
night at Confederate hall, which will
accommodate $4,000 dancers and
spectators. This ball will most likely
eclipse anything of the kind ever
given in the south.
Col. Gates entertained The Rock
Island knights at the E!ks' club at
lunch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
CANAL TREATY RATIFIED
Senate Approves the Hay-Paunce.
tote Negotiations.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The senate
today ratified the Hay-Pauncefots
isthniian canal treaty by the decisive
vote of u to 6. The vote was reached
a few minutes before 5 o'clock, after
almost five hours of discussion be,
hind closed doors. There were nc
sensational incidents during this en-.
tire time.
The debate was confined exclusive
ly to discussion of the merits of the
agreement, and the policy of it's pro-
Visions, The principal speech of the
day was made by Senator Teller, in
opposition to the treaty. and he was
followed in rapid succession by twelve
or fifteen other senator's, who spoke
briefly, either for or against the mo.
ton to ratify.
Senator Teller expressed confidence
that the resolution would be adopted
and said that while he had no pur-
pose to attempt to prevent that re-
suit. he was convinced that there are
very few senators who are really sat-
isfied with the treaty. With Great
Britain her present mood. he be-
lieved, he said. that it would have
been possible to secure treaty which
would give entire satisfaction, and he
sharply criticized the state depart
ment for failing to do so. He took
the position that it would have been
sufficient to abrogate the Claytop-Bul-
wer treaty. and said that England
knew we'll enough that with that re-
suit accomplished she could very we'll
trust the United States to maintain
the neutrality of the canal. as this
country had been prepared to do so
for many years.
Among the other speakers Of the
day were Senators Clay. Fairbanks,
Culberson. Mallory, Mason Tillman,
Bacon and Bate.
Senator Clay was one of the south
ern senators who spoke in advocacy
of the treaty. He commended that the
treaty should be ratified because it
secured the abrogation of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
CABLES MAY HAVE TO GO
Wireless Telegraphy Across the At
Iantic Ocean,

st. Johns, N. F., Dec 16.-Signor
| Marconi announced the most wonder
full scientific discovery of modern
times Saturday night in stating that
he had received electric signals
across the Atlantic ocean from his sta
ton in Cornwall, England He ex-
plains that before leaving England he
made plans for accomplishing this re-
suit, for, while his primary object was
to communicate with ocean liners in
midocean, he hoped also to succeed
in attaining the scientific achievement
of wireless telegraphy across the At.
lantic.
Signor Marconi's station in Corn.
wall is most powerful. He possesses
an electric force, generated there, a
hundred times greater than at his ordi.
nary stations. Before he left England
he arranged that the electrician in
charge of the station, which is located
at Poldhu, should begin sending sig,
nails daily after certain date which
Slgnor Marconi would cable him after
perfecting his arrangement there. Sig
nor Marconi arrived here week age
Friday. selected Signal hill. at the
entrance to the harbor, as an expert
menting station, and moved his equip
ment there.
Last Monday he cabled to Poldhu
station to begin sending signals at 8
p. m. daily and to continue them unit.
p. M. these hours being respectively
1880 a. m. to 2:3O p. M, st. Johns
time. During these hours Wednesday
Slgnor Marconi elevated kite with an
aerial wire, by means of which sig
nails are sent or received. He re.
manned at the recorder attached to re,
celVing apparatus, and to his profound
satisfaction signals were received by
MIN at intervals, according to the pro.
gramme arranged previously with the
operator at Poldhu. These signals
consisted of repeating the letter s.
which, in Marconis code, is ms1le by
three dots or quick strokes. This sig
nal was repeated so frequently and so
IN accordance with the detailed plan
to provide safeguards against POSSIBLE
lty of mistake that Signor Marconi
was satisfied that It was a genuine
transmission from England.
Again on Thursday, during the
same hours. the kite was elevated and
the same signals were renewed. This
made the assurance so complete that
Signor Marconi cabled to his prin.
ciples in England and also informed
the governor of Newfoundland SirCav.
endish Boyle, who appraised the Brit
ish cabinet of the success of the ex-
periments
Signor Marconi. though satisfied of
the genuineness of the signals and that
he has succeeded in his attempts in
establishing communication across the
Atlantic without the use of wires, en-
phasizes the fact that the system is
yet only in an embryonic state, and
that the possibilities of it's ultimate
Development is demonstrated by the
success of the present experiments
with incomplete and imperfect appar-
atus. as the signals can only be receiv-
ed by the most sensitively adjusted ap-
paratus, and Signor Marconi is work
ing under great difficulties owing to the
condition prevailing here. The Corn
wall coast is 100 miles from ST.
Johns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
PEACEFUL ASSURANCES MADE.

Vienna, Dec. 16.-The Argentine
consul general here writes to the
Neue Erie Prese that he has received
dispatches announcing that Chill is
ready to accept all just claims and
that Argentines apprehensions of
war are unfounded
Rome, Dec. 16.-The Secolo says
that the Chilean reply to Argentine's
note is most satisfactory and that the
probability of war has been dissipated.
Santiago de Chile, Dec 16.-Four
hundred man and officers will leave
via Panama for England shortly to re-
ceive vessels bought by Chile.
The maneuvers in the interior of
Chile will begin tomorrow. Fifteen
thousand troops will form.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
4 FAMINE is Projected,
Much Help Will BE Needed In Shen 5
Province China.

Much Help VIII BE Needed In Shen 81
Province, China.
Picking, Dec. 16.-The Christian
Herald's commissioner, who is investi-
eating the famine in China, writes
from Shen ST, that the autumn crops
will furnish food for a few months,
but being the first successful crops in
five years will not be sufficient to last
until the next harvest is gathered,
and he predicts repetition of the
famine in the coming spring The
commissioner estimates that the
deaths from famine in the Shen ST
province number 2.5OO,OO0., or 80 per
cent of the population. He rode for
four days through villages north OF
the Wei Hi river. and during this tins
saw hardly 200 persons. The whole
region is deSo1ated
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Condensed kilograms.

Manila experienced an earthquake
shock which lasted sixty-fve seconds
and extended over wide area. Peo-
pie rushed from thei., homes in fright.
British bark Sindia driven on a bar
near Atlantic City. NJ j., but the crew
of thirty-five were rescued by life
savers after a terrible experience.
Philadelphia & Erie locomotive and
nine cars fell from bridge near Will
Transport, Pa. and three men killed.
Seveh reported killed in a railroad
wreck on the Great Northern near Es-
sex, Mont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Great wisdom is shown in some Of
the measures proposed that seek to go
to the root of anarchy Power ought
to be given to punish anarchistic ut
terances, to break up anarchistic
meetings, to deny the right of asylum
to anarchists, to deport others that
are here, to prevent others from COM
ing. All civilization ought to unite in
hunting out and driving out these
men. But we should take care even
in such measures that in seeking an
object so laudable we do not infringe
the fundamentals of liberty and hurt
ourselves more than we hurt the an
archists. We may not lightly part
with the right tofree speech and free
press. We should be well advised that
measures we adopt for discouraging
anarchy really reach their purpose.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

The noble earl who urged his heredi-
tary right to act as carver at the grand
banquet to follow King Edwards coro-
nation ceremonies made the egregious
mistake of admitting that he knew
nothing whatever about carving. His
claim was promptly disallowed The
royal stomach will be safeguarded at
any cost, even if the royal carving
utensils must be entrusted to plebeiar
but skilled hands.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

If we are to believe the Paris Rap
pei, Rizzio, whom the world has all
along believed to have been high
class Italian adventurer, was really "a
priest who disguised himself as mu-
sician for the purpose of giving re-
ligious consolation to Mary Queen of
Scots" Priest or musician, he was evil
IDENTIFY not success. All the historians
combined have not done as much to
win sympathy for the luckless, beauti-
full Mary Stuart as the man who paint
ed the familiar picture of her walking
grandly to the block.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
VENEZUELA is ANGRY.
Uncle SAINTS Support of Germany Is
the Cause.

Willemstad. Island of Curacos, Dec.
14.-Via Haytien cable-There has
been halt in the exchange of COM
munlcations between Germany and
Venezuela, owing to publication in the
newspapers of Curacos of cable dis
patches from the United States set
ting forth that the government at
Washington will not oppose any steps
which Germany may take to enforce
her rights in Venezuela, with the ex-
ception of preventing the annexation
OF Venezuela territory. AS result
the newspaper attacks on Germany
have ceased but the semi-official
papers are now attacking the United
states and say that Washington is
authorizing Germany to take action in
her dispute with Venezuela and looks
upon the latter country as part of
the territory of the United States.
1t is believed here that Germany at
the end OF the present month will take
steps to obtain due acknowledgement
OF her claims of $2OO0,0O0 arising from
losses sustained by German citizens
during the last revolution here and
disallowed by Venezuela. who answer
ed that Germany should present her
claim before the special Venezuelan
courts appointed to pass upon such
matters. But Germany, the United
States Great Britain and France re-
fused to appeal to these courts. Italy
alone, being bound by former treaty,
was Obliged to present her claims to
the Venezuelan courts. The claim of
the Disconto bank of Berlin will prob
ably be included in the claims pre-
sented by Germany.
CHILL BECOMES BELI.IGERESr
Mass Meeting to Express Approval of
the Government
London, Dec, 13.-The Times in it's
second edition today publishes dis
patch from Valparaiso, which says:
The first symptom at the present
iuncture of a possible awakening of
Warlike excitement among the Chilean
public is the announcement that a
mass meeting of working people is to
be held at Santiago December is to
express approval of the action of the
government in dealing with the Argen-
tine question. Even this, apparently,
is merely an offset to another meeting.
promoted by the advocates of peace at
any price.
1.-THE buying of ships to take the
place of vessels of questionable
efficiency, the mobilization of the fleet
for maneuvers and the strengthening
of the relations with friendly neigh
bors, Colombia and Ecuador, are not
regarded here as signs of aggressive
intentions on Chile's part. but only
as natural precautions evoked by the
unexpectedly threatening demeanor of
Argentina"
A dispatch to the Herald from Valpa,
faiso. Chile, says: 'The Chilean
government will call into service two
forces of conscripts as the rsult of
similar action on the part of Argen.
tina"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

The sultan's order excluding all
comic papers from Turkey is expected
to have depressing effect on the pa
irons of Turkish barber shops and Tur-
kish baths.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

It will be generally acceptable, per-
haps, If arrangements for moving the
anarchists can be completed by May
l, 1902.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Styles Of poetry are subject to the
changes of time, the same as every
thing else. The number of visitors to
the cottage in which Robert Burns
was born shows tremendous decrease
this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Mr.. Tesla's prolonged and unusual
silence may perhaps be accounted for
on the theory that he has discovered
something the announcement of which
he is afraid might challenge our credu-
lily.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

If the whisky trust, which has been
advancing the price of it's product,
could manage to render the cost of
jags prohibitive it's good work would
be generally applauded.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Relic hunters are invading the expo
sition grounds at Buffalo, and it is
feared that somebody will make way
with the white elephant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

The glad season draws nigh when
the lessons learned by observation at
the football field will stand the strenu-
Gus patron of the bargain counter in
good stead.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Mrs. Nation has unsheathed her
Ratchet again, provoked this time by
an invitation to contribute to the fund
for erecting statue to the memory of
Sir Walter Raleigh, the tobacconist
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
Little Hope for Mrs. MCKINLEY.

Chicago, Dec. 17-Relatives Of Mrs.
Mckinley have little hope of her liv-
ing long. according to a statement
made by Lieutenant James McKin.
icy, U. s. A., nephew of the late
president Lieutenant Mckinley said
tonight: my aunt remains in about
the same condition that she was i'm.
mediately after the funeral of the pre-.
sident. There has been no improve.
ment and there seems no hope of
any"
You might as well talk to an echo
as to a person who always agrees
with you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
BoER LAGER SURPRISED.
British Infict loss of Sixteen Dead and
Seventy-six Wounded.
London, Dec. 14.-Reporting to the

Seventy-six Wounded.
London, Dec. 14.-Reporting to the
war office from Pretoria, Lord Kitch-
ener says:
Bruce Hamilton. after long night
march, surprised Piet Viljoen's lager,
at dawn. December Is. at Witllraens,
twenty-five miles northwest of Erm-
elo. killed sixteen Beers and captured
seventy-six armed prisoners. Many
others were wounded and were left
at farms. He also recaptured one of
Benson's guns, the other having been
destroyed. Two field comets are
among the prisoners. The recaptured
gun is in good order and was used
against the retreating enemy"
Right Hon. w. ST. John Broderick,
secretary of state for war, received
the governments congratulations up
on Gen. Hamiltons brilliant achieve
mentS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Grammarians are wrangling over
which is correct-"bread and butter isl
or dread and butter are They are
both correct when a man is out of a
job.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

It is reported that the live stock
show brought 100000 visitors to Chi
cago, and they all stopped to do their
Christmas shopping.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

The figurehead of the battleship Mis-
souri, ought, perhaps, to be suggestive
Of Missouri. What have Missourians
to suggest?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Sir Henry Irving has the right idea
as to what to do with the old men. J"
He will not let them consider them
selves as old men till they are over 20.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

II the Germans take as kindly as the
English to American shoes, then the
three great nations of the world will
soon be on common footing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Russia must be anticipating a day
OF uncommon dampness. The czar is
said to be have boarded away a sur
plus of four billions in gold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

There will be chance for somebody
to get rich by obtaining the fireworks
concession for that anarchist island.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

China's feverish preparations for
war prove that she does not propose
to be dismembered without making a
vigorous kick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

There is certainly pleasant way
of getting around this corset ques-
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19
Gen. Funston Starts Home.

Mania, Dec. ll.-GeneralS Funston
and Hughes and 755 enlisted men
sailed for the United States on the
transport Warren.
Once, during a dry season in China,
the late Ii Hung Chang called on
Minister Conger, and spoke of the
weather. YES" said Mr.. Conger, cit
seems to be dry everywhere. 1t is
dry in America too. l read in one of
our papers the other day that in many
places in the west the people We're
praying for rain" "What!Y said the
earl, do your people pray to their God
for rain? "Oh, yes" said the min
lister, they often pray for rain" "And
does their God send it when they pray
for it?" asked the earl. YES, some
times their prayers are answered, and
sometimes they are not, "All the
same like Chinese joss, hey?" said the
earl, with grin and a chuckle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-19

Queen Wilhelminas husband re-
minds us of Queen victorias prince
consort He's so different.