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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
NAVAL CADETS TO BE oU1zzED.
Report That Hazing Is Worse at Annapo
lis Than Mt the Military Academy.

lis Ihan Mt the Military Academy.
Washington, Jan. 26-The resolu-
tion in the house of Sherman of New
York providing for congressional
investigation of alleged hazing pIac-
tices at the United States Naval acad-
emy at Annapolis has caused quite
stir in congressional circles interested
i'll the navy and the academy. Sher-
man said he proposed to follow up the
resolution and he had no doubt the in
YeStigation would be ordered
Il am informed by cadets who have
been at Annapolis Sherman said
that hazing is carried on there even
more than at West Point, and l am
also Informed that the hazing begins
even before boy enters the academy
As soon as he reaches the city for the
purpose of examination the practices
are set in motion against him. / have
been told that boys have been stood
on their heads until they had hem
oIrhages from the nose, ears and
mouth. This comes to me- from such
creditable sources that ii demands in
VeStiga ton. | am unalterably op-
posed to all this horse play at our gov
ernment institutions. The government
does not carry them on for that puT-
pose and the practices must be
StODDed -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
HEAVY FIRE IN ST. LOUIS
Five Story Business Block Burned-Fire-
man Injured.

man IDjured
st. Louis, Jan. 26.-rhe s5-story
building of the Udell-Sampson Wood
enware company buraed this after
noon. The loss is $75, 1000. of which
$50, 900 is on the. stock. 1t is but
partially covered by insurance. Louis
Joerder, fireman, was seriously in
jured. falling from ladder.
Chicago. Jan. 26.-Fire of a mys-
terious origin destroyed the big whole
sale glassware and crockery store of
Pitkin & Brooks, Lake and State
streets, early this morning. causing Il
loss of S-JO,0O0 and injuring several
firemen The latter were hurt by fall
Ing glassware, or were scorched by
flames which suddenly burst from the
windows.
The fire was first discovered in the
rear part of the second story, and evil
IDENTITY had been burning slowly for
some time. adjacent buildings. though
seriously threatened. were saved. In
front of the Pitkin & Brooks building.
is the Union Elevated Loop railway,
which was damaged somewhat by the
intense heat. The loss on the building
is $52, 600: on stock. $500. .QO0-all well
insured. The firm of Pitkin & Brooks
is one of the oldest in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
LAST OF THEIR DEAD
Is Seen by the Members, Great
and Small, of the British
Royal Family.
SCENE AT THE ROYAL RESIDENCE
When Children and Grandchildren
Saw the Dead Face They Will
See No More Forever.

CoweS, Isle of Wight, Jan. 26.-The
royal family yesterday took their last
loving look at the features of the dead
Queen. About 10 o'clock in the morn
ing the shell was brought into the bed
room, where We're waiting King Ed
ward, Emperor William, the Duke of
Connaught, Sir james Reid and the
royal ladies. The latter having re
tired Sir James Reid, with -reverent
hands, assisted by three trusted house
hold servants, and in the presence of
the king. the emperor and the duke,
removed the body from the bed TO the
coffin. In death not Il trace of the
ravages of disease was visible The
servants having retired Queen Alex
andra, the princesses and the children
steps and stiffied sobs they passed
slowly before the white robed and
peaceful figure.
Never To BE Seen Again.
At the foot. neker moving, stood the
king, and when &he mourning crowd
had passed there remained only the
son and grandson of the dead. En-
peror William wept even more bitterly
than the royal ladies. Finally he also
retired, and the king was left alone.
Sir James Reid, beckOning to the
servants who We're holding the comm
lid. asked the kings instructions. For
few seconds the king stood speech
less. stricken with emotion at the last
farewell. Then he said quickly.
"CIose it finally. 1t must not be
opened again."
First of the Family Services.
Thus the remains of England $
greatest ruler were forever closed
from human view. Reverently the
coffin was borne into the dining room.
Officers and men from the royal yacts
took their stand around the coffin.
over which the king, queen and kaiser
gently laid the robes of Il knight of
the garter, placing at the head Il dia-
mond crown. Beneath lay the royal
ensign, while hanging above was the
Union Jack. At the altar was the
rector of Whippingham, who read Il
portion of the funeral service in the
presence of the royal family. En-
peror William covered his face with
his hands. and the grief of Princess
Beatrice was pitiful. After the beRe-
diction each placed wreath upon the
coffin, and then all retired.
Will Has Not Been Opened.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press is informed that the Queen :
will has not been opened, and that
according to present arrangements it
will not be opened until after the
funeral, its details being unknown to
the royal family. There is no truth
in the statement that King Edward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
ISURGED
Now Is the Time to Make Laws
for the Philippines, Says
the Commission.
BUT ACTION NOW IS IMPOSSIBLE
Say the Senator'S, Who Talk of an Ex-
ira Session-Another HaZing
Investigation.

Washington, Jan. 26.-A brief rec
emmendation in message of the presi-
dept sent TO the senate yesterday urg
ing immediate legislation in the inter-
est of the Filipinos caused general sur
prise among senators, and occasioned
speculation upon the probability of an
extra session of congress Immediately
after March 4. Senators generally say
they have had no intimation from the
White House that special session of
the entire congress may be desirable,
but they unite as one man in saving
that no Philippine legisla ton is pos
sible during the remaining five weeks
of the present session. The short
SpoOner bill, yesting all power for the
government of the Philippine archi-
pelago in the president. is the only
Filipino general bill. 1t is believed
made to secure Legislation bearing up
on this subject much time will be
required.
They Want the Spooner Bill Passed.
Some senators also express the opin-
ion that legislation may be necessary
in connection with the Cuban legisla-
ton. and while there are differences OF
opinion as to this necessity. all agree
that If such action should become
secure it this session. The Philippine
commission on Jan. telegraphed Sec
retary Root: IF you approve ask the
transmission to the proper senators
and representatives of the following:
The passage Of Spooner bill at the
present session is greatly needed TO
secure the best result from improving
conditions. Until its passage no purely
central civil government can be estab-
4. 20 nnh Of Iii nd
granted, and no substantial invest
ment of private capital in internal inn
pIovementS possible
Pettigrew's Resolution of Inquiry.
The Pettfgrew resolution directing
the secretary of war TO inform the d,
senate whether A! Mabini. a citizen Of
the Philippine islands. has been de-
ported to Guam or any other place as
4 political prisoner. and if so for what
offense, together with all papers on file
in relation TO the matter. reached the
war department yesterday. and Gen
efal Macarthur was wired to report
the facts by cable. 1t was said at the
War department that no report ha-i
been made TO the department by Gen
eral Mac Arthur in regard to the case
of the American editor Rice whose
deportation TO the United States lie
General Macarthur is said to have
ordered because of alleged criticisms
of the customs service at Manila. No
call has been made on General Mac
Arthur for a report on that case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
STORY MUCH EXAGGERATED.
That Is What an Army officer Says Re-
garding the Creek Uprising.

Omaha. Jan. 26.-General Lee last
night received a telegraphic report
from Lieutenant Dixon, commanding
the troop of cavalry sent to the scene
of the Creek Indian troubles. He states
that he has not yet made a full inves-
tigation, but has learned enough to
warrant his saying that the reports
of an uprising have been greatly ex-
aggerated.
dams. and from civilians he learns
that there has been no violence on the
part of the Indians. and he anticipates
none. The report from Lieutenant
Dixon comes from Henrietta, which
place he reached during the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
LOCALIZED CoNC0BINAGE.
what a Chicago Judge Calls the Marriag
and Divorce Laws.


Chicago. Jan. 26.-'T'he law of mar
riage and divorce as it prevails here
is nothing less than legalized concubin-
age. L am not an alarmist, but l do
say that our present divorce law must
necessarily result in the debasement
of public morals. l should amend the
law so as to permit absolute divorce
only for infdelity and impotency."
This is the recommendation of Judge
John Gibbons. made in Il letter to
Chief Justice Bog-s, of the supreme
court of the state, which he made pub
lie yesterday.
The judge urging the enactment of
Il new law. writes further: 1T is the
Mecca of all the mismated portion of
the human family to seek solace in
free love. If a man becomes dissatis-
fed with his wife. or a wife prefer
another to her husband, he or she APP
plies for a divorce without much dan
ger of its being refused"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Robbery in District Rev
enue Office at
Peoria.
QUANTITIES OF STAMPS GONE
Value Cannot be Estimated
Until Investigation is
Made.

Peoria. Jan. 26.-The safe in the
Office of the collector of internal
revenue in this city was broken into
last night and a large quantity of war
revenue stamps taken. The author
tiles claim they have no idea OF the
value of the stamps taken and will
not until after the contents of the
safe is invoiced. 1t is known large
quantity of stamps was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
MURDERED BY A CRANK.

Belgian Provincial Governor Slain-As-
szskin SuicIdes.
Arlon, Belgium, Jan. 26.-H. Or
ban de Xivry, governor of the Bel
gium province of Luxembourg, was
assassinated this morning by man
named Schneider, who afterwards
com mitied suicide.
Schneider, who was in the employ
ment of the provincial government,
recently showed signs of incipient
madness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Bryan Denies the story.

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 2G.-"There is not
a word of truth in it, was the reply
of W. J. Bryan when he was asked
what he had to say concerning a dis
patch which stated that lie would
shortly leave for a tour of Europe and
the Mediterranean, including an inter
view with Kruger, and would leave
The Commoner in the care of X. I.
MetcaIfe, of the Omaha WOrld-H II erald.
Bryan says that such a trip is entire
ly remote from his present plans and
he is unable to account for the origin
of tile story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
GEN. Alger Gers a Big Judgment.

Nashville. Ten1i,. Jan. pa decree
has been entered III the United States
circuit court in the case of General
Russell \ Alger vs.. T. X. Anderson ct
al. whereby General Alger is given a
personal judgment for $201 ,0149I.
The litigation arose out of the pur-
chase of several tracts of coal and
mineral lands in Franklin county,
Tenn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Judge VIM. j. Allen Dying.

Springfield. Ills. Jan. 26.-Sidney
P. Watson, son-in-law of Judge Will
lam j. Allen, of the United States dis
trict court of the southern district of
Illinois. received dispatch last night
from Robert NJ. Allen. district passen-
ger agent Of the Southern railway at
st. Louis, from Hot Springs. Ark,
stating that Judge Allen, who is there
i'll with pneumonia, is not expected
to live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
NEW POSTMASTERS
NAMED BY PRESIDENT.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The presi-
dent sent the following nominations
of postnasters to the senate: Illi-
nois-John 1. HeisJ Dallas City.
Iowa-O. Il Wellr -, Arlington; E..
NJ. Crosswait, Earlham; William w.
Delong, Eidyville; E. M. Mosher,
RiceviIle; j. j. Jordan. Valley juno
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
National ReguIation OF Prlee..

Washington. Jan. 26.-H. c. Smith
of Michigan has introduced a bill for
a national freight commission" to
fix, adjust and regulate freight rates.
The commission is to be composed of
twelve life members who-are to have
general supervision. regulation and
classification of freight, the fixing of
per. cent. of division on freight rates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
WARNING TO FILIPINOS IN ARMS:
FUNSTON'S FORCES KILL LEADER.

Manila, Jan. 26.--The Philippine
commission has passed an act declar-
ing persons in arms against the United
States authority, or aiding and
abetting the insurrectionists after
March next. ineligible TO hold office.
Gen. Funston reports 80 of his men,
near San Isidro, yesterday. killed i've
insurgents. Later the same detach-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
PRIVATE BANK
CLOSES IT'S DOORS.

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. 26.-Josiah
Morris bank, one the oldest private
o4sking institutions in the state,
,.o>ed its doors this morning. The
assets and liabilities are not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26

ment engaged so insurgents under
Taguaton. the notorious leader and
assassin. Taguation was killed while
trying to escape.
Upwards of $4,000 Filipinos have
sworn allegiance in the Iloilo pro-
vinces. Thirty surrendered at Santa
Barbara yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC
CAUSING ALARM.

Glasgow, Jan. 26 The smallpox
epidemic here is somewhat alarming.
Twenty-nine fresh cases are reported
TODAY. Hundreds of cases are in the
hnsnitals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
cuLLoM's CREDENTIALS.

Illinois Senator's DeaE Covered With
Flowers When Presented.
Washington, Jan. 26.-The creden-
tials of Senators-elect Dubois and
Cullom were presented at the open
ing of the senate today. Cunom s
desk was covered with flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Proceedings of the Mine workers.

indianapolis. Jan. 26.-The mine
workers convention yesterday voted
to admit Iowa and sAIichigan to the
interstate agreement which will be
signed with the operators at Column
bus, o. On the question Of the status
of the hoisting engineers the conven-
tion rejected. a compact presented by
that body which left it's autonomy
intact, and will undoubtedly insist that
every person employed about the mines
must become a member of the United
line Workers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Fiend Ends His own Life.

Woodbury.. Tenn, Jan. 26.-John III.
Gordon, charged with burning his
wife to death last Sunday morning.
cut his own throat to escape arrest.
Five small children are made orphans
by the double tragedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
wedding of Miss blanche Ferry.

Detroit, Jan. 26.-At noon yester-
day Miss Blanche Ferry, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Ferry. was
married to Elon Huntingdon Hooker.
of Albany. y. Y, at the Ferry home
on Woodward avenue, this city.
Hooker is at present assistant super
intendent of the board of public works
of the state of New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Isa Genius I'm His Line.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-With the plunder
of score of buI-glaries hidden in
hollow Bibles and other books,
Charles Gilman. a milkElan. was de-
tected and arrested Thursday night.
The thefts- cover a period of three
rlnnntIiS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
INCREASES CAPITAL

Chicago, Jan. 26.-The stocKhold-
ers of the Illinois Central today in
creased the capital stock Sc, 600, 600,
to be used for new equipment and
other improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Military Stores Overhauled
and Troops Taken Into
Captivity.
FUsILIERs ALSO GATHERf D IN
Cape Police Surrender With
out Offering the Least
Resistance.

Kimberley, Jan. ga train with
troops and military stores on board
was captured by Beers at Slijnklijp,
near Fourteen Streams, this morning.
The republicans captured small post
of Dublin fusiliers, and then blew up
the culvert. An armored train has
gone in pursuit of the Beers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
National Prohibition Conference. Z

Chicago, Jan. ga call has been
issued by Oliver w. Stewart. chair
man of the national committee, for a
national Prohibition conference to be
hel1 in Buffalo in August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
wisconsIn MiIitary Appointment.

Madison, Wis, Jan 26.-After the
adjournment of the legislature yes
terday Governor LaFollette announced
the reappointment of G. r. Boardman,
of Oshkosh, as adjutant general of the
state. This is a staff appointment and
does not require confirmation by the
senate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
between various railroads. e1c.
warship at the Kearney dwelling.

Washington. Jan. 26.-General O. l..
Spaulding. assistant secretary of the
treasury, has directed that the rev.
enue steamer Fessenden. or the Nor.
rill, now stationed on the lakes, pro-
ceed TO Muskegon, Mich, in time to
participate in the ceremonies Incident
TO the unveiling of the Phil Kearney
statue on next Memorial day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Police surrender EasIIr.

Cape Town. Jan. 26.-Twenty Cape
police surrendered to the Beers at
Demoudale, north of Vryburg, the
2lst without firing a shot. 1t is re-
ported Gen. Prinsloe was wounded in
q fight the 18TH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
w. Max. claim, on John RnI

Washington. Jan. 26.-Acting upon
instructions from Washington Ambas-
sador Choate has presented TO the Brit
ish government the claims of several
American citizens for reimbursement
on account of damages sustained
through the war operations in South
Africa including cases of loss of prop
erty, arbitrary detention and expulsion.
The cases are now under investiga-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Boer. Get Pretty Close to Kitchener.

Pretoria, Jan. Wednesday a
train, with Lord Kitchener and a
body of troops, proceeded toward
Middelburg, an armored pilot engine
preceding. 1t was derailed by dyna-
mite near Balmoral The Beers, who
We're in force, opened fire and the
British replied. Ultimately the Beers
were driven off. The British sus-
tanned no casualties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Depot Destroys I'D BY fire.

Colorado Springs. Colo. Jan. 20 =
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
eompany's new freight depot was de-
stroyed by ire this morning. Night
Watchman Weis lost his life fighting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Pension Court of Appeals.

Washington. Jan. 2e.-The house
COMMITTEES on invalid pensions yester-
day reported favorably the Mier's bin
for the creation of a court of appeals
for the final adjudication of pension
cases. The measure is strongly urged
bV the G. A r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
BRICKLAYERS'
NEW PRESIDENT.

Milwaukee, Jan. 26.-George z.
Gibbons. of Chicago, was elected
president of the Bricklayers' and
Masons' International union today.
The next convention goes to Pitts
burg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
King Edward to King Charles.

London. Jan. 26.-The Lisbon cor
respondent of The Daily Mail says
the king of Portugal has received the
following telegram from King Edward
VII: Your kind sympathy for ME,
dear Charles, at moment when suf-
feriug such a cruel loss. affects me
deeply. Your presence will be truly
welcomed at the funeral of my beloved
mofher''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Hera ot Fine CattIe u. solid.

Kansas City, Jan. 26.-Judge W. S.
VanDatta's herd of thoroughbred
Hereford cattle at Fowler, Ind. has
been sold to Judge {. +. Strop, of st.
Joseph, Mo. Price paid is not stated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Smallpox Deaths at Chicago.

Chicago. Jan. 26--Two deaths from
smallpox were reported to the health
have occurred since the recent out
break Of that disease. .lh------f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
CHILDREN cREMATED

HOrTlOke AIo OA u 80 S-~0
of Kansas City.
Kansas City, Jan. 26.-Edith, Is,
Melissa, IA, and Kenneth, 10, children
of S. r. Mccarthy, were cremated
this morning in a fire that destroyed
their home in suburb of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
CUBANs SEND THEIR SYMPATHY.
Constitutional Convention Adopts ResOlu
ton After n Sharp Debate.

ton After Sharp Debate.
Havana. Jan. 26.-At yesterdays
session of the Cuban constitutional
convention resolution expressing
sympathy with Great Britain in the
duced. 1t led to an animated discus
sion and 10 some bitter remarks. The
resolution. which was signed by five
delegates. and presented by Sanguily,
requested Governor General Wood to
forward to King Edward VII an eX-
preston of the sympathy of the Gu
ban people. SenOr Llorente said that
while personally he sympathized deep
ly with England it was no part of the
work of the convention to adopt reSo-
lutionS of sympathy.
General Sanguily replied that Il reso-
luton was adopted by the convention
thanking President Mckinley; that
another had been offered thanking Gen
eral Lee that the same procedure
could be followed in this instane. Gen
eraI Rivera, who said that General Lee
was far more deserving of a resolu-
ton than Great Britain referred to
what he called "England's acts of in
humanity in the Boer war" and said
he doubted whether England would
recognize the Cubans as Il nation, aud
that the convention by adopting the
resolution might lay the Cuban people
open to n slight.
Senor de Quesada declared that Gu
ba owed much to England'S friendly
attitude during the Spanish-American
war, as that attitude had helped to
free Cuba" The convention voted the
resolution of sympathy by 13 to 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
NEELY ABOARD SHIP
BOUND FOR CUBA.

New York, Jan. 20 Charles F. w.
Neely, former postal official, was
taken aboard a steamer for Cuba to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26
Death Announced to Parliament.

London, Jan. 26.-Parliament met
again yesterday and King Edward
formally announced his mothers
death. In both houses eulogies We're
delivered on the late queen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26

John e. Carlisle has been sued by
an indignant New York cab driver
for $1,000 damages tor alleged false
arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-26

the fire. The depot contained large
quantities of freight. The damage is
estimated at 500, 900.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-05-09

lions and I would get well. After having It filled
Twelve times without receiving the Alightesa
benefit. I declined to continue his treatment amy
Recommended for Rheumatism, decided, almost
In despair however, to give the medicine a TRIAL,
honble around on crutches, and very soon there.
after had no use for them at all, S. SIS having
cured me sound and well. Ali the distressing
and I am happy to be again restored to perfect
hAo1fh-