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The age-herald., 1901-11-14
Circus Novelty to Paris.

SiFSus FoNetty 10 Parts.
 ''rhe Barnum & Bailey show has taken Paris by storm.a said one of the numer- ous circus press agents who was in the city few days ago.
 ''It is not only considered great from the standpoint of amusement, but it's inner workings have been taken as an object lesson. The president of the board of health took party of officials to the Gallery of Machines. the biggest hall in the world where the circus is establish ed. He pointed out to them where Amer jeans surpass the French when 1t comes to solving great problems in organization and also In sanitary arrangements. He said that for years Paris had given cat tie shows in this hall with nothing but surface drainage insufficient precautions against fire and no heating whatever.
 "The- party then inspected the stable arrangement of the employees camp, the property room and the vast Kitchens for man and beast. Every inch of ground was trenched and severed, steam heat was installed, water under high pressure was everywhere available to flood any part which might be in danger from fire.
 Then there were private switches bringing within the building the me- nagerie and property trains. The tracks were covered during the day but un- covered after midnight to bring in train loads of hay. litter and foodstuffs.
 Electric lights were everywhere. There were private dynamos in the offices em- utw accountants. and private telephone ex change connecting the multitudinous de- partments with each other, with the city and with all Europe.
 While the visitors were admiring American ingenuity, Prime Minister Waldeck Rousseau telephoned to his brother-in-law in London from the man. ager's desk. The manager next called up the Barnum- Bailey representative in Berlin, settling several business questions in the twinkiing of an eye, while the prime minister was holding a second re- ceiver to his ear.
 "The French visitors expressed un- bounded admiration" About Persons. Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin and Judge Al. J. Driver of Lafayette are at the Metro politan hotel.
 Hon. Charles B. Teasly, W. T. Seibles and George W. Jones are at the Metro politan.
 J. M Reeves, sheriff of Pike county, is at the Metropolitan. D. c. Savage of Maplesville is at the | Florence. H. M. Proskauer, the well known trav- | cling salesman, Is at the Florence 1 MT and Mrs. D. c. Carstailine of An niston are at the Hillman. | W. K. McNeill of Louisville is at the | IIillman. w. M. Byars of Nashville, Ala. is stop | ping at the Morris.
 Hon. Henry Fonde of Mobile is at the Morris.
 | Hon. Sydney J. Bowie of Anniston was | in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-11-14

Tuscaloosa Gazette: We confidently look forward to the dawn of a better day in the political affairs Of Alabama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
FRACTIONAL FIGHT BETWEEN YATES AND SHERMAN
BEGINS ON FORCING REPUBLICAN APPORTIONMENT

Springfield, March 15--The fac
tional tight between the Yates and
Sherman factions of the republican
party is at hand. 1t is on. 1t prom
ises before it is finished to be one of
the liercest in political history in
Illinois. The situation is brought to
a head by the failure of the republi-
cans to agree on superintendent. Yates
recognized representatives in the SEN
ate seek. by promises of revised ap-
portionment, to make com binations
whereby they can wrest control of
that house from the republicans who
are friendly to Speaker Sherman The
latter's followers are eager 10 take re-
venge for defeat of the apPortionment
bills-not directly on the governor.
but on the influences which beat re
apportionment, thereby apparently
pleasing the governor. and which are
expected to line up with him if the
battle once breaks out The demand
is for choice spring line of invesii.
cations. That The appetite for the
article exists was shown yesterday
when a republican majority in the
house voted unanimously for a reso-
luton of democratic origin to investi-
gate the Chester penitentiary, which
has been under republican manage
ment four years. William Lorimer
and T. NJ. Jameson are the highest
heads which will be hit if the investi-
CATION passion breaks out If such 8
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
LAKE STEAMER INDIANA
DRIFTING AND IN PERIL,

Racine, Wis, March 15.-The
steamer Indiana of the Goodrich line
with 25 passengers and crew of Is,
lost her rudder during heavy storm
this morning, and this afternoon she
had drifted two miles south of the
harbor within quarter of a mile
from the shore, and is in a dangerous
position. The steamer Atlanta and
tugs are standing by her, but if the
northwest gale increases the Indiana
will be driven ashore. In such an
event it will be difficult to land the
passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15

, caucus of democratic senator's to de-
termine whether the democratic sena-
tors should indorse Senator Funder-
berg, of Sangamon, for appointment
on the board of pardons. The demo-
Gratis refused, by vote of 10 to B,
four being absent, to assume any re-
sponsibility for republican appoin t
ments.
Gov. Yates has caused it to be an
nounced, unofficially, at least, that he
will not touch the unsalaried trustee
ships of state institutions, park COM
missioners and the like for some
weeks, and that most of the salaried
places will be held up while entangled
with reapportionment. Henry v.
Fisher, of Geneseo, former senator
and president protein of the senate,
has an eye on the pure food commits
sionership. but is not likely to get it,
as Col. Walter Fieldhouse, secretary
of the republican state central COM
mittee. is slated for the place. James
Mckinney, of Aledo, and Congressman
Prince were with Fisher to see the
governor yesterday. Mr.. Mckinney
is not a candidate for the national
sub.treasuryship at Chicago. Repre-
sentative George C.. Rankin, of Mon
mouth. is getting in line for it. Mr..
Mckinney will probably be railroad
and warehouse commissioner, as orig
inally arranged, or nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
GERMANY IS HOPEFUL
Expects the Manchuria Difficulty
to Blow Over Without a
Rupture.
BEAR TO BE READY FOR ANYTHING
Gar and President Again Agreed
..Another Racket in the
British Commons.

Berlin. March 15.-The opinion is
gaining ground i'll official circles here
that the Manchuria question is near
ing peaceable solution, but that Rus
sia, in order to secure her interests
in north China against possible Jap
anese interference, will during the
month increase her troops there, which
now number in round figures 100000
men. The North German Lloyd line
has petitioned Count Won Buelow to
declare that, i'll view of the Importance
of Shanghai to European trade an i'm
provement in the condition of naviga-
tion in the Woo-Sung river. now little
better than a mere tidal channel, be
included in the final peace negotiations
with China. 1t is understood that Brit
ish and French steamship companies
have addressed similar petitions to
their respective governments.
Great Britain's Pour ParIers.
London. March 1J.-Lord Cranborne.
under secretary of the foreign office,
replying to questions yesterday, in the
house of commons concerning Great
Britain'S negotia tionS with the United
States relative to Russia and Man
churia. said the government was in
constant communication with the pow
ers concerned on every phase of the
Chinese question, but that it would be
contrary to public interest to enter into
particulars at the present moment.
Story from Shanghai Source.
Shanghai. March 13.-It is under
stood here that the negotiations in Pc
king are likely to be suspended owing
to the Manchurian difficulty. The
Chinese merchants and other residents
hire have issued Il call for mass
meeting to convene in Shanghai to-
morrow. to discuss the adoption of
measures aimed TO uphold the Chinese
court against yielding to tie Russian
demands.
Lii Hung Receivers His Health Again.
Peking, March 15.-At yesterdays
meeting of the foreign ministers the
question of indemnities was further
considered. Ii Hung Chang is report
ed as again in good health. China
has strenuously objected to the limi-
tationS of the Manchurian convention
respecting the importation of arms, the
reorganization of the army and the
practical control Oby Russia over Chi
nese officials.
We Are with Russia again.
At meeting of the allied envoyS.
to the surprise of everybody the Rus
sian representative appeared as an
opponent to any further punishment
of Chinese officials, no matter how
guilty they may have been.
Washington, March 15.-Special
Commissioner ROckhill having cabled
the state department for specific in
structions in the matter of the pun
ishment of provincial officials. whose
heads are sought by the German and
other diplomatic representatives, Sec
retary Hay wired him that the preS;-
dent desired him to use his influence
in behalf of moderate punishmentS.
The attitude of the United States is
similar to that of Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15

ment OF the Potomac. G.. y. r.: the
board of trustees of Purdue universi-
~. the Young Republican club of
Philadelphia. and dozens of other or
ganizations and prominent men.
There is feeling of gloom through
out the city and state, and the entire
country. Flags are at half-mast and
buildings are draped i'll mourning
While the body lies in state tomorrow
morning all the merchants in the city
will drape their places in mourning
and business will practically be sus-
pended. All was quiet at the Harrison
home yesterday. Numerous callers. all
intimate friends of the family, came
during the day TO express their sym
pathy. They were received in the
parlors by General Harrison's sisters
and his brother, John Scott Harrison.
Mrs. Harrison. however, was seen
only by one or two of her most in
innate friends. She has recovered as
far as could be expected from the
shock and severe nervous and mental
strain of the eight days she spent in
constant attendance, with little sleep
and with scanty nourishment on her
husband.
Mrs. Mary Harrison Mckee, Gen
eral Harrison's daughter. arrived at
noon from Saratoga with her husband
and was at once driven to the home of
K. $. Mckee. 1126 North Meridian
street. During the afternoon she Wis
tied the Harrison home. where she re-
mained for some time and viewed her
fathers body. sRussel B. Harrison,
the generals son, who arrived late
Wednesday night, spent the night with
W. Fl. III. Miller. Mrs. Russell Har-
rison and son arrived at noon yester-
day.
Governor Durbin has requested Pres
ident Mckinley to be his guest during
his visit to indianapolis.
Four black horses will be used to
draw the hearse which will be draped
in black. \ large American flag will
he thrown over the top of. the funeral
car. falling down about the sides.
Black rosettes with long flowing
streamers will be attached to the
horses brides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
SAYS SHE WAS swINDLED.
Michigan Woman Who Goes to New York
for Revenge.

Michigan Woman Who Goes to New York
for Revenge.
New York, March 15.-Miss Ethlynn
Quimby. of Grand Rapids. Mich, ap-
peared in the police court yesterday as
complainant against Mrs. Belle FitZ-
gerald, who is otherwise known as
Nine. Zingara. fortune teller and
clairvoyant. Miss Quimby charges
Mrs. Fitzgerald with the larceny of
5000 In April. 1900, at Grand Rapids.
when she was known as Mildred Fen
ton. Mrs. Fitzgerald. or Zingara. has
been in the TOmbs since last August.
when she was brought here from Chi
cagO OH two charges of grand larceny.
Miss Quimby is prominent in society
at Grand Rapids, and treasurer of the
Butterflies" social organization.
She went to the TOmbs prison yester-
day. and identified Mrs. Fitzgerald as
the woman who had, she says. swim
died her at Grand Rapids. She picked
her out from number of female pris-
OnerS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
EXTRA SESSION I'M IOWA
State SoIOns May BE Called to Help th'
STATE University.

State SolOns May BE Called to Help the
Stats University.
Des NIoines, Ia, March 13.-When
Governor Shaw returns he will con-
slider the proposition of calling an eX-
ira session of the legislature to pro
vide for the necessities of the state
university and agricultural college. 1t
will be impossible to take care of the
university in any other way, for the
erection of large building for the
medical department is necessary and
funds will not be available until an
appropriation is made. The $4,000
available in the prOvidential contin.
gency fund would be thrown away.
some of the regents think. in the erec-
ton of a temporary building.
If the legislature should be called in
extra session at this time it would
have to elect United States senator.
Senator Delivers appointment is good
only until the meeting of the legiSla-
tIirc. 1t does not appear now that this
would have any bearing upon the ques-
ton. because there is no opposition to
the election of Senator DOlliVer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15

calm aud smiling. then retired TO his
study and the Marquis de Castellane
gave the following account of the af-
fair:
''The paragraph in Figaro clearly
designated Boni as the traitor of
whom NJ. Deroulede spoke. but Boni
could not have acted such role nor
be suspected of so doing. 1t was Il
most outrageous insult to designate
Kim. Boni determined to ask for eX-
plantations of NJ. De Rodays, and
begged us TO accompany him in order
to serve as witnesses in case OF need.
We therefore went to NJ. De Rodays'
residence this morning, which is on
the fifth floor of the house. where we
presented our cards. NJ. De Rodays
Immediately received us. He had on
a gray dressing robe. After a polite
exchange of salutations the Count de
Castellane said: You published
against me this morning an abomina-
bic paragraph. L have come to ask
for explanations
IN. De Rodays replied: DO you
mean an article?
not read your paperT Yes said NJ
De Rodays, but 1 do not understand
"Boni then exclaimed impatiently:
''Will you retract? Yes or no? NJ De
Rodays began: Il cannot
"Boni, without allowing him to con-
clude. said: Can you say formally
that it is not 1 you intended to refer
to? Reply quickly that it is not /,
speak quickly Or
AT the same moment Boni ap-
preached him and boxed his ears sew
eral times. NJ. De Rodays recoiled.
and Boni struck him again. We then
irtervened and stood in front of NJ.
DE ROdays. Then after polite saluta-
tions the whole party withdrew. NJ. De
RodayS. who was much agitated. ac-
Companying us to the door,
NJ. De Rodays' seconds, NM Pres
tat and Perivier. have called at the
residence of NJ. De CaStellane. The
representatives of the count are NOT
yet publicly known. but ii is under
stood that the four seconds will meet
today TO make arrangements for the
dUel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
WHAT HENDERSON CONFESSED
Taken Down in Writing by a Committee
of His Lynchers.

Carsicana, Tex, March 10. - John
Henderson, who was burned alive by
the mob at this place Wednesday,
was visited by a committee in Jail
before he was mobbed. This is what
was written and attested by the COM
mittee as his dying statement.
Il, John Henderson, killed white
lady unknown to me about three miles
north of Corsicana Wednesday after
noon, the 9th inst. There was no one
present when | killed the lady except
myself and her two children. The
knife / killed her with was IL new one
and had two small and one large
blade. l did not assault the lady GRIM
innally. but she became scared and
commenced crying and | killed her to
keep from being arrested. This is the
first woman l ever killed. but / killed a
man in Marlin, Tex. for which L
served five years in the state peniten-
tiary. l know l am going 10 die, but
| don't want to he burnt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
Not According to a Dispatch
From Kitchener Which is
Now Announced.
NOTHING is SAID OF IT
De Wet Reaches Sanokal On
His Northward Bound
Campaign.
THE ARMY TO BE RECRUITED

London, March ia dispatch
from Kitchener issued this morn
ing is silent on the subject of peace
and it leads to the conclusion that
nothing yet is accomplished of def
mite character to Justify lending of
official support to the view that the
war is over. Nor do French's
movements indicate cessation of
hostilities.
De Wet Heard From.
De Wet has reached Sanokal on his
northward passage. French in addi-
tion to his previous successes reports
46 Beers killed and wounded, and 146,
taken prisoners with 200 rifles, 800
rounds of ammunition, 2, 400 horses,
2, 800 cattle, 400 wagons and carts be-
sides mules and oxen.
Methuen arrived at Warrentown,
bringing in prisoners and cattle.
The weather is wet, delaying move
ments.
To Increase his Army.
A Pretoria dispatch after noting
De Vets arrival at Sonakal says:
Though he.has only small following
De Wet is nearing the district where
he is likely to pick up bands of re-
publicans who are preeens in Dorm
berg and Kooransburg.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
Military Display at the Funeral.
sYMPATHY is VERY WIDESPREAD.
kilograms from at Home and Abroad At-
test That Fact.

kilograms from Home and Abroad A 4
test That Fact.
sympathy over the death of the ex-
president is worldwide and kilograms
expressive thereof are pouring into the
generals late home. Yesterday morning
Mrs. Harrison received telegram
from President Mckinley, which read
as follows: lin the death of General
Harrison The country has lost dis
tinguished statesman. devoted patriot
and an exemplary citizen. The people
of the nation mourn with you. You
have the heartfelt sympathy of Mrs.
Mckinley and myself in this hour of
overwhelmingly sorrow in your home. -
Ex-President Grover Cleveland has
telegraphed that it will be impossible
for him to attend.
Among the kilograms received are
those from Wu Ting Fang. Mexican
Ambassador AZpirOZ, L. Dagetau Com
missioner from Porto Rico, Sir Rich
ard Webster (of London. who was chief
counsel for Great Britain in the ia
nous Venezuela case), and HOlleben
Gmperial German ambassador. Tele-
grams were received from the depart
ment of Minnesota q. a. r.. the IA
Guilty and president of Depauw uni
versity, the Manufacturers club of
Philadelphia the Marquette club OF
Chicago, Burnside post No. s. DEPART
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
PANIC AND DEATH
IN A CAPITAL HOTEL.

Washington, March 15.-Early this
morning electric light wires started
fire in the Merchants hotel, causing
a panic among the guests. L. F.
Henry was suffocated and four seri-
ously injured, so jumping from the
windows. The damage was small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
PROTOCOL Is SIGNED:
COMMISSIONER RESIGNS.

Washington, March ia protocol
was signed today at the state depart.
ment by Lord Pauncefote and Secre-
tary Hay extending for year the
time of ratification of the four British
West Indian reciprocity treaties.
Commissioner of Patents Charles
H. Duell today rendered the president
his resignation, to take effect upon the
appointment and qualification of his
successor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
MORE RIOT IN THE COMMONS.
HeaIy This Time Defes the CHARM
BloOdshed.

htHIy AHIH AIIhe AtHes lhe NHHIf-No q
BloOdshed.
London. March 15.-During the de-
bate on supply in the commons this
morning early scene occurred. Lord
Hugh Cecil called for a division. and
Timothy Healy. rising with evident ex-
citement, asked the speaker whether
the noble lord, the premier's son. was
entitled to interrupt. He addressed
some. remarks to Lord Hugh Cecil
which were drowned in an. uproar of
shouts and cries of 'iSend for the po-
lice" The speaker sternly called Healy
to order, asking him to stop inter
rupting.
Healy retorted: Il won't You can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
RIOTS IN RUSSIA
CAUSE MUCH EXCITEMENT.

St. Petersburg. March 15.-News
from Moscow states that the city is
terribly excited over riot partially
directed against the Grand Duke Ser
gius, governor general of Moscow,
which began the 4th. Disturbances
continued several days. In conflict
with the police student was killed
and many injured. Seven hundred
were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
MCKINLEY PARTY
REACHES CANTON

Canton, o., March 15.-President
and Mrs. Mckinley reached Canton
shortly before IL this morning. They
were met at the station by a number
of old friends acting as reception
committee. and went direct to the
Barber residence, the old home of
Mrs. Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15

do what you like. but keep the pre-.
mier's son in order. You won't turn
him out" Then turning to Lord Hugh
Cecil, Healy exclaimed: I'VE won't
stand nonsense from you
All the time the NationalistS were
cheering. laughing and shouting.
Turn him out Fetch the police"
and the like. Eventually order was
restored.
Answering a question in the house
of commons Lord Cranborne. the I'M
der secretary for the foreign Office,
said no steps had been taken by his
majesty's government to revise the
Hay-pauncefote treaty, but the govern
ment would he ready to consider in Il
friendly way ANY proposals made to-
ward that object by the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
g. A. r. Encampment Rates.

Chicago, March 15.-Chairman E. +.
Mcleod. of the Western Passenger
association, said yesterday that no ac-
tion was taken at Wednesdays meet
ing on rates to the G.. y. X. encamp-
ment. as the veterans have not yet
been assured that Cleveland will put
up the required guarantee fund. 1--WE
cannot make rates" said Mcleod. It'll
we know positively where the encamp-
ment will be held"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
DUKE AND DUCHESS
START ON THEIR TRIP.

London, March 15.-The duke and
duchess of Cornwall and York started
this afternoon on the first stage of
their tour OF four quarters of the
globe. The king and queen and other
mem bers of the royal family accom-
panied the travellers to Portsmouth,
from whence the steamer OPhir will
sail tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
ELUSIVE Boer Is Heard From.

London, March ia cable from
adelaide. Cape Colony. dated March
13 says: Kritzinger's commando is
working northward,an d has eluded
three British columns. II passed here
on both sides of the town without at
tacking, Yesterday evening a Boer
patrol captured four native scouts and
shot three of them. KritZinger's men
lave carried off all the horses in the
Albany district, for which. as they
were registered. Great Britain will
have TO pay 100000 The raiders
were civil to the inhabitants of the
district, though they Communicated
the horses and food. They did not in
dGlge in the wanton destruction of
property, and in many cases offered
cash for the food they obtained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
Death of WI. Bateman.

Litchtield. Ills. March 15.-W. T..
Rateman, supervisor of the census of
1900 for the Eighteenth congressional
district, died Wednesday evening of
scarlet fever and heart failure, after
four days illness, aged AS. He was
q well-known Republican politician,
and chairman of the Republican coun-
ty central committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
sixtecn year, of InvnIid Law.

Lincoln. Neb.. March 1.-THE state
senate has passed the bill repeating
the law of 1855 creating the state
board of transportation. 1t will he
pushed in the house. and as there is
practically no opposition it is expected
to become a law. The legislature is
simply following up decision of the
supreme court, rendered four months
ago, declaring the law under which
the state had been working sixteen
years unconstitutional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-15
BIG SAVINGS BANK
EXPERIENCING A RUN

Natick, Mass, March ia run on
the Natick cents saving bank is in
progress, large numbers of deposit
ors having drawn out their money.
The run was precipitated by rumor
concerning the solvency of the insti-
tuition, which has assets of 81, 190,-
900. and is regarded as one of the
strongest banks in NeH England.