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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
DOVER PLAINS HEROINE
Young Woman's Wild Ride After
Desperate Gang.
SHE TELLS A THRILLING STORY.

Ida Thompson Is the M'Iiss of Dutch
Not Afraid and Though She Is
Called a ''TombOy" She Does Not
Mind 1t.
Ida Thompson, the Miss of the
Duchess county mountains. whose
ride astride farm horse in pursuit Of
desperadoes has made her quite her
Dine in the Dover Plains district, says
n Poughkeepsie q. W dispatch, has
armed herself with cavalry pistols and
is determined to catch the vandals who
have been stoning her foster fathers
house and burning barns in the neigh
borhood.
Picked up as a little waif by the
Home For the Friendless in Winsted,
Conn, when she was but two years
old, Ida remained there until William
Ketcham, whose children had grown
up and gene from him, took her to mis-
home on a farm near Dover Plains.
AR. Hetcham is brother of General
John II. Ketcham, who for thirty
years has represented the district in
congress, and father of William NJ.
Ketcham, formerly mayor and post
master of Poughkeepsie. He is very
fond of children and has watched over
her just as If she had been his own
child.
'That child has cast a lot OF sunshine
about the farm since she's been here"
said Mr.. Ketcham. looking at her adj
miringly, with n smile playing over his
wrinkled face, "and the way she is de-
Tending my home against our enemies
now shows plain enough what she's
made Of"
Meanwhile Ida had led Old Nick, her
favorite horse, out of the stable and
was showing him proudly to report
CT, telling of her daring ride after the
desperadoes.
There's a pack Of towards" she
said, "and now that am armed with a
pistol 1 am not in the least afraid Of
them.
You see, several months ago we had
a man employed in the tobacco fields,
and he came to work one day intoxi-
Gated The boss-that's Air. ketcham-
told him he didn't want him working
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
SACKvILLE WAS SCARED
London Scandal Recalls Incident
in His Diplomatic Career-Mi1-
listers at Washington.

The scandal affecting the name OF
Lord Sackville-West, which is the lat
est London sensation, recalls some in
cidents in his career in this country
while acting as minister from Great
Britain, which career was brought to q
sudden close by political indiscretions
on his part He was minister here dur
ing the first Decentralization cam
paign and during that contest received
a letter from a California man who
signed himself "AIurchison," declared
that he was a former British subject
and asked an expression Of opinion on
the diplomatic questions pending be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States for the purpose of determining
his vote. Lord Sackville replied, init
mating that President Cleveland's re-
election would be satisfactory to Eng
land, and his letter was made public.
His passports were promptly given to
him, and he returned to England.
A Washington correspondent recalls
the fright which Lord Sackville-West
at one time experienced through the re-
ceipt of Il mysterious package suppos-
ed to have been sent by Fenians.
1t seems that one morning an express
company delivery wagon drew up be-
fore the British establishment, on Con-
necticut avenue, and deposited n par
ticularly solemn and mysterious box.
The box in question was not much to
boast of in the matter of size, but it
was 4 low browed and forbidding pack
age. suggestive of strategem and plot.
1t was oblUng in shape, very heavy as
to its specific gravity and absolutely
noncommittal in appearance. There
was nothing to show where it came
from, the various tags and pastors hav-
ing been multiplied and superimposed
so tlat no one could accurately deter
mine Its origin. The one conspicuous
feature, however, was an elaborate and
explicit inscription, giving minute de-
tails as to the manner in which the box
was to be opened. The legend entered
into the most Insignificant particulars,
explaining every evolution with pains
taking care. and leaving it to the fever
ish ina gination of the reader to prehg-
ure the CHASTITY consequence of the very
smallest careIessness.
Naturally the mysterious package first
fell under the observation of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Threw Up the Sponge.

His Loving Spouse (who has been
talking for five minutes without 4
break)-I'd like to know, now, what
you've got to say for yourself. When
you went down town told you exactly
the kind of bath sponge wanted, and
you wrote it down, and now you bring
me this miserable. pitiful, good for
nothing. What are you throwing that
sponge up in the air for?
Mr.. Meeker-My dear, it's the only
thing / can do.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
ROGERS ON COMBINES.
New Professor at Yale Discusses
the Trust Problem.
SOME REMEDIES ARE SUGGESTED

Upon Taking the Chair Formerly
Held by Edward j. Phelps, Henry
Wade Rogers Points Ont Dangers
of Corporate Influence and Insists
That 1t should BE Checked-Present
Laws Ineffective.
Henry Wade Rogers, formerly presi-
dent of Northwestern university, in
taking at Yale the professorship left
vacant by the death OF Edward J.
Phelps, ex-minister to England, deliv-
cred the following inaugural address
before members of the state supreme
court and leading members of the bar:
We cannot ignore the fact that the
civilization which the corporations
have done so much to develop they are
also doing much to improve. We know
that at Rome their effect on economic
life came at length to be evil. Down
with the corporationsr' became n IA
miliar cry. In 81 b. G. statute was
passed dissolving most of them.
Mr.. Justice Brown Of the supreme
court in his address to the graduating
class of this law school in 1895 named
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Extremes.

Mrs. CrawfOrd-SO you haven't found
the course Of lectures on cooking you
attended to be of much practical use?
Mrs. Crabshaw-No. my dear. They
either told you how to prepare terrapin
and canvasback or else how to live on
10 cents a dav.-Life.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
AUTHORS MEMORIAL.
Evening Given to the Memory OF Last
Years Deceased.

New York, March 29.-Each year it is
customary for the Authors club TO nave
u:on some designated evening a me-
mortal meeting for such members OF the
club as have died during the year pre-
G.. ding. Last night tribute was paid to
fine memories of Charles Dudley War
Nor. Stephen Crane, Prot. Moses Colt
TYLER and ex-Postmaster General VIM.
l. Wilson.
Among the members present We're +.
c. Stedman, Richard H. Stoddard, ex-
N mister Oscar S. Strauss ana George
haven Putnam. Mr.. Putnam spoke OF
Noses Colt Tyler.
In his eulogy upon Charles Dudley
Warner, Edward s. Van Syle said that
the striking characteristic about his
york was it's peculiarly American spirit.
An eulogy prepared by Ripley Hitch
cock was read by Rossiter johnson. the
clubs secretary. It's subject was Steph-
en- Crane. It quoted from letter writ
ten by Crane to Mr.. Hitchcock, in which
tle, writer referred to New York as
having muddled him. It's admiration
had made him gibbering idiot. He
said:
The Red Badge is no great shakes
The Violet story is quiet, but let ut
60"
Ex-Minister Oscar S. Strauss read a
edlogy upon VIM. L. Wilson. who was
postmaster general under Cleveland.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
FOR AN ISLAND CHURCH.
Episcopal Diocese to be Instituted in
the Philippines.

New York, March 29.-Having been au-
thorized to do so by the Church Club,
George MacCulloch Miller, the president
OF the club, announces 1.-THE names of the
members of a committee which seek to
enlist support fer a movement to have a
Protestant Episcopal diocese established
in the Philippines. The personnel Of the
committee is:
Beverley Chew, John H. Cole, George
s. Bowdoin, Col. VIM. Jay, Silas McBee,
Capt. Alfred T. Mahan. Henry Lewis
Morris. Chas. Steele. Francis Lyndes-
teston, j. Howard Van Amring and Geo.
S. Seabriskie. Il :
Mr. Miller will be an ex-officio member
eff the committee, which, he says, will
communicate with Protestant Episcopal
clubs in about twenty cities OF the Unit
ed States in behalf of the proposed do
cese. The committee may make a report
at the general meeting of the Episcopal
convention in San Francisco in Septem-
Der and may decide to establish the do
cese. Mr.. Miller hoped the clubs would
become interested in the scheme and
raise fund for the support of the do
cese. Such fund would enable the
church to establish the diocese without
drawing upon its missionary funds.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
WOULD NOT BELIEVE 1T.
Agoncillo Denies That His Chief Is q
Captive.

Paris, March ga representative OF
the Associated Press today communicate
ed to Agoncillo, the Filipino agent, the
news Of the capture of Aguinaldo. Agon-
clio, who occupies a nicely furnished
apartment in a house in central Paris
street, apparently surrounded by every
comfort, laughed and said, Il do not be-
lieve it. / have received nothing by,
cable and until receive confirmatory ad-
vices l shall continue to ignore the
news"
Asked if the announcement We're true
what effect he thought it would have on
the insuTection, Agoncillo replied en-
phatically, None, except the loss of
true patriot and a clever general. The
feeling of the Filipino people is to fight
out the struggle for independence.
Il received a cablegram only yesterday
which convinced me that the Filipino
leaders have not modified their persistent
attitude regarding the continuance OF the
war. Whatever disaffection may have
taken place in favor of the Americans
the Philippine people as whole are re-
solved TO accept nothing short of indie
pendance."
When Agoncillo was asked what effect
the capture of Aguinaldo would have on
the campaign, he said council OF the
leading Filipinos would simply meet and
elect another military chief to prosecute
the war. adding that even if Aguinaldo
and his general staff were all captured
many able generals remain
Agoncil,o was asked who was likely to
be chosen to succeed Aguinaldo and said
he thought General Alejandrino might be
selected, as he was a clever military
leader and enjoyed the confidence of the
people.
In reply to a question as to whether the
Filipinos had enough money to continue
the war indefinitely, Agoncillo smiled and
replied: That is our affair
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
ASKS TOO MUCH
GOVERNMENT WILL SHUT OUT
THE NEW RAILROAD. ~s$e
DOMINION MUST BUILD ROAD
For Private Capital Will Not Attempt
It With the Drastic Supervision
Demanded. a.

Victoria, B. c., March 2a.-When the
government supporters meet IN caucus
to consider the different propositions
forwarded to the administration In re-
ply to an invitation for tenders Tor the
construction of the Coast-kootenay line.
they may find that the parties whof ex-
pected to lay their proposals before tneln
failed to do 50. Promoters or the We
toria, Vancouver & Eastern now IN, the
city do not hesitate to say uhat they
will not table a tender under the terms
of the specifications which they mold
to be prohibitive. The principal terms
of the agreement which must be COM
piled with to render tender possible are
as followS:
1.-The company must contribute to the
government per cent of the gross earn
ings of the road. said percentage to be
first charge on the railway.
2-All contracts must be submitted to
the lieutenant governor in council for his
approval and all materials used in con-
struction of the road must be subject
to similar approval.
3-No aliens must be employed in con-
struction, unless it can be shown that
the road cannot be bult without recourse
to them.
A daily ferry must be operated to
some point on Vancouver Island from
the mainland.
5-The rates are to be subject to the
supervision of the governor in council.
The Victoria, Vancouver & Eastern
promoters say that the imposition of
the first mentioned clause would be to
saddle the scheme with an incubus which
would be fatal to floating the necessary
loan. They also allege that that con-
dtion would be repugnant to the Do
minion statute, which provides that run
ming expenses must be first charges on
the earnings. Bondholders would also
object to a charge taking precedence Of
theirs. Four per cent of the gross, they
say, would mean about u per cent of the
net earnings. The provision relating to
aliens is also considered superluous and
ultra wires of the province, as Dominion
laws prohibit the employment of aliens
To Victorians there is some disappoint-
ment in the fact that, although the pro-
vision is made for a daily ferry, Victoria
is not mentioned as one of the termin-
ais of that railway. and under the speci-
fications some other island point might
be selected. 1t is felt in some quarters
that the conditions would not be accept
ed even by the Canadian Pacific rail-
way and that no tender will be made for
it and the building Of the road deferred.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
ENDS REBELLION
EVEN SEMBLANCE OF ORGANIZA-
TON Is BROKEN UP.
ARMY WORK is ALMOST OVER
Civil Government Will Soon Replace
Military-Pressing Need of Per-
manent Legislation.

New York, March GA special to the
says:
The capture of Aguinaldo is generally
regarded at the war department and by
administra ion leaders as putting an end
to organized rebellion against the United
States in the Philippines. The question
of civil government, with a single head
and single department is now being
given much study, and reforms are be-
ing discussed. The monetary system
and judiciary is also b5ing given at
tenton. This work is now scattered
among several independent heads. with
out being the exclusive work of any de-
partment Secretary Root lis giving
great amount of attention to the progress
Of the military campaign and at the same
time is studying means to improve the
civil conditions of the islands. He also
has had practical charge of Cuba while
the American occupation continues.
There are several very important sub
jects in relation to the Philippines which
have been held in allegiance, pending the
restoration OF orderly government. Some
of them almost require specific legislation
by congress in order to be settled in a
permanent and satisfactory manner, but
it is the intention of the administration
to take the best action possible under the
blaket authority conferred by the Spoon
er amendment to the administration APP
preparation bill. Among the measures
is the reform of the coinage, which is
causing no end of disturbance at Manila.
The supply of silver in the country be-
gan to disappear when large amounts OF
money were required for the operations
of the united forces of the powers in
China. The result was to raise the Mex
lean silver dollar which forms the bulk
OF the currency, to a higher value that
ass igned it in gold and to cause the free
expectation, against the protests of the
army officers and some of the members
of the Taft commission. The grant OF
franchises for the development of the
islands resources will also soon be taken
UP. Action on these matters has been
greatly fettered by the amendment which
Senator Hoar offered to the army bill
multiplying such franchises after year,
but the authority given to grant them
where the interests of the islands will
suffer if they are not granted, may JuSt1-
fy some action by the admins tration and
by the new civil government = put the
Philippines on the basis of other civil
lied countries.
The administration will endeavor to
collect data before the opening of an
other session of congress which will ex-
plain all legislation required. This viii
enable congress to act promptly and eff
ficiently when such matters are taken
up.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
PETTlGREW STILL ASHAMED.
Looks for America to Fall Down and
Praise Aguinaldo.

New York, March 29.-E.x-Senator r.
F. Pettigrew of South Dakota said in
an interview respecting Aguinaldo's
capture:
Il don't know that the capture of
Aguinaldo viii terminate the war in
The Philippines. l am not sufficiently
acquainted with the Malay race to
speak of their tenaci.y. The capture Of
George Washington would not have
ended the American revolution. Others
would have been found to take his place.
With the Filipinos it may be different.
The capture of Aguinaldo may prove a
very good thing for his people.
Il consider our treatment of the Fill
T nos constitutes one of the blacklist
pages in American history. Aguinaldo
Vas one of our allies, and his people
should have been given their independ-
e.lce when the Americans took posses
Eicn of the islands.
Gen. Funston's act was a brave and
risky one, and I believe it was bona
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
new STEAMSHIP LINE.

San Francisco, March 29.-The Chron-
icle says:
The fact that two new steamers, the
Asunsion and Paraguay, have cleared
from Baltimore for San Francisco. and
are to be followed by three others own
ed by the same company, is taken as
evidence that a new steamship line is
to be inaugurated on the coast, in all
likelihood between San Francisco and
Hawaii. The ASCENSION and Paraguay
are consigned to the Johnson-Locke
company. President Johnson said yes
terday that the coming of the new
steamers meant a new line in the Pa
c.fc. but claimed that the plans were
not sufficiently matured to warrant him
in giving details.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
FIRST CLASS SIZE EPER SERVIcm
70 KANSAS cry VIA c. M.
& ST. P RY

A first class Sleeper for Kansas City
leaves the Twin Cities daily via c. M.
& S. P. Ry. Crom Minneapolis 1850 a. M.
and st. Paul 500 a. m.), and arrival
Kansas City the following morning at
700 O'Clock, running via the "Milwau-
KEGS" we'll known He drick Route. This
service is particularly we'll suited for
travellers, not only to Kansas CITY To-
cally. but to points Beyond in the south.
southwest and ifornia, best connec-
tons being made at Kansas City for all
points.
Write J. T. Conley, Asst Gen. Pass.
Agent St. Paul, MINI, for full informa.
ton concerning lowest rates, etc.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
LOW RATES TO THE SOUTH"

Excursion tickets at reduced rates are
now being sold by the Chicago, Milwau.
kee & st. Paul railway to the prominent
resorts in the south. including Jackson
vile, Fla; Mobile. Ala; New Orleans.
La; Savannah. Ca, and FL Paso, Texas.
which are good for return at any time
prior to June l. 1901. Information re-
Earding rates. routes time. ETC., can be
obtained on application to any "Milwau.
kee" agent, or by addressing j. Il. Con.
ley, Asst Gen. Pass. Agent St. Paul
MINI.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
ABSTRACT COMPANY.

RAVALLI COUNTY ABSTRACT COM
pany, Hamilton, Mont.-Bargains in
improved ranch property throughout
Bitter Root valley. Write us for our
new spring list of town and ranch
property. Money to loan and COM
plete abstracts perfected of Ravalli
county. Hamilton, Mont
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
BOULDER HOT SPRINGS

The Great Northern railway will sal,
round trip tickets, Butte to Boulder AMI
return, including one weeks board am
oatn,ns privileges at Hot Springs hot 81.
at rate of $3.50 each.
]. B. REYNOLDS. -
PROPRIETOR
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
Funston should be

fide undertaking. Funston should be
we'll rewarded.
IT suppose Aguinaldo will be treated
AZ a prisoner OF war, and 1t will not
surprise me to see the day when the
American people will recognize his true
worth and treat him accordingly"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
MEDIUM,

MADAM GUY. THE NOTED MEDIUM
Circles Sundays. Tuesdays and Fri
days. Reading daily at corner Park
and Montana streets.
MADAM EDITHA LEAVING TOWN;
call at once; circles Tuesday, Friday
and Sunday; readings daily. 1913 So
Idaho street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29

FOR SALE-FURNITURE FOR EIGHT
rooms. in brick block. close in. ]24
West Park street. Oeschli.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
DRESSMAkERS.

WEINBERG BROS. & EPSTEIN,
manufacturers and dealers in fashion
able ready-to-wear ladies' gal ments.
IS to AZ Owsley block.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
ONE CHANGE OF ca

ONE CHANGE OF CARS.
Only. between Montana roln,s ana Den.
yer and eastern Colorado by the North
ern Pacific Burlington route, via Billings
and Alliance. Neb, Good train service
all the way. Call On the Northern Pa
cinc agent for fvr:he: :n.crma ton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29

WANTED-POSITION BY A MAI.E,
nurse, with diploma. Address T. T.
Patton. Southern hotel, city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
DENTISTS.

ELLIS BROTHERS THE PAINLESS
dentists. High grade work a speciality.
al reasonable prices once at Bal1!-
mt,re Block. Reception room 3.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
CLAIRVOYANT HERE
FOR A FEW MONTHS.

Professor King, the wonder Of the
nineteenth century, who foretold OF
the Galveston horror five months be-
fore it happened, is now in Butte. He
tells you all about yourself-what vii,
happen: what has happened. If YOU
have lost anything, consult him. 7,
your past is mystery, he will clear it
up. His matrimonial advice is of in
estimable value to the ladies. Prof
King is the only colored clalrvoyan.
in the world born with the natural
gift to foresee the past, present and
future, and ne is the seventh son.
Room 5, Jeffrey block. &c East Park
street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29

Groom modern frame. west side, $55.
Groom modern frame, N. Washington.
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Groom modern brick. south side, $25.
Groom modern frame, w. Quartz. $3.50
Groom modern brick (new). this side
Missoula Gulch, $3.50.
5-room modern stone, west side. $25.
4-room frame, S. Montana, SIS.
4-room frame (new). Empire addition.
SIS.
4-room brick. 8. Grant. $21.50.
3-room brick. east side. $3.50.
2 store rooms. good location.
Groom cabin. centrally located, 81.
3-room modern brick. 8. Main. $40.
Call and see the balance Of our list
of houses.
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
BUSINESS CHANGES.

FOR SALE-FINE THOROUGHBRED
Plymouth Rock eggs. Sa5 South Mon
tana.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-29
CLAiRVOYANT,

REV. HAZEL EARLE GIVES FIRST.
class life readings by Psychometry
Clairvoyant and Spirit power, having
the right to perform marriage cere-
monies and preside at funerals. cali
on this gifted lady will convince you
of her ability as a trance medium,
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MOUNTAIN WANTs
: : Zines 1'nSs ~ Sc
One Cent Fer Word.
PERSONALS.

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licity. Address box 81. Butte, Mont.
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PIANIST.

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card reader; reliable advice on busi-
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EMPLOYMENT.

If YOT WANT HELP OF ANY KIND,
1t would be to your interest to apply
at the Royal Employment and Col!ec-
ton Agency. 50 w. Granite. Telephone
706 A.
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WANTED-MEN TO LEARN BARBER
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supply demand for our graduates dur
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with scholarship. Apply by mail to-
- day. Moler Barber College, Minneapo.
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