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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30

knowledge, and having religion and
a form of culture. In this way he
was distinguished from the Orang
Beuna. the Malay of the soil, and
from the Orang Laut, the Malay of
the sea. The chief had ambitions for
his son, so while other Tagalo boys
had nothing to do or think of but eat
ing and sleeping, and. in most cases,
had inordinate fondness for both,
Emilio Aguinaldo was taught there
was something more in store for him
in life-that he was to have csreer-
to be chief like his father, or per-
haps greater.
So when Emilio was 10 years old his
father gave him TO the Spanish priests
in Manila to be educated. The priests
were glad to get him and train him in
Spanish WAYS of thinking, hoping to
use his influence later in behalf of
Spain among thh Tagalos. He was
kept in the schools at Manila n short
time, then sent to Madrid to be edu-
Gated for the priesthood.
In Manila Aguinaldo had begun to
De aCq udlDLcu Win JQe SySIcn ny
which the Spanish officials oppressed
the natives. At Madrid he saw more,
and learned how Spain oppressed and
plundered all its colonies. For two
years or more he kept on studying
Latin and other subjects prescribed in
the course of training for priests. then
surprised his tutors by telling them
he did not wish to be priest. He
had determined to become soldier.
Opposition was of no avail. A soldier
he would be, and nothing else. Un-
willingly his masters took from his
shoulders the gown OF the novitiate
and invested them in the uniform of
the military. Soon after this Emilio
Aguinaldo was drafted into one of the
native regiments of Luzon and became
subaltern in his native land, domi-
mated by Spanish captains and field
ofiicers-a part of the machinery en-
ployed in the oppression Of his own
people.
Serving quietly as minor officer in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30

the firm would call and to show him
all courtesies The so-called Pattison
then dropped off y Piqua and pre-
sented check for which he obtained
a deposit check for SAT-. He then
went to Toledo and skippea, out with
out paying his hotel bills.
Try TO Pass Check for 81 200.
Another check stolen was one for
1,20O given by the Weir Frog COM
pany to the Leither Moore Lumber
company, of Louisiana. Wednesday
message was received at the First Ma
tiOnal bank from Hastings, Neb.. ask
ing if that check was good. Word
was sent back TO arrest the man and
later telegram was received stating
that Grant was under arrest. and
when searched IL certificate of deposit
for Al on the Piqua bank was found
on him. In that manner the men were
connected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
DESTROYS BAD MONEY
Ssmmittee Disposes of $s3O.553 in SpurI-
Gus Notes and Coins.


Washington, March 30.-It was said
by the secret service bureau Yesterday
that the committee recently appointed
to destroy the counterfeit money, dp-
paratIIs. etc, in the hands of the treas
ury had disposed of S7S4,906 in spuri-
OuS notes; $45, 5,G47 i'll CONS. about fifty
pairs of metal moulds. 133:5 steel dies,
CO. sets Of plaster of paris moulds,
1913 steel, copper and zinc plates and
several tons of apparatus, instruments,
advertising matter, etc OF the notes
destroyed $1,000 were captured i'll
the famous BrOckway raid in 1895.
The money was mostly i'll $500 Lin
coin head gold notes and 500 Can
adian notes. The plates from which
the notes were made We're destroyed
at the same time. The money and
plates had been held by the secret
service on account of further indict-
mentS pending against DR. Bradford.
the promoter of this enterprise, but
Bradford died in prison, and this final
ly disposed of all the cases pending.
About $4,000 of the 81 notes of the
Johnson brothers. of Detroit, with the
plates, We're destroyed. The Johnson
brothers We're successful counterfeit
ers for eight years until run to earth
i'll 1898. They made a speciality of 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
Water ROuRh.
FOUR WEEKS MORE
WILL END LEGISLATURE

Springfield, March 3O.-From pres
ent indications four weeks more at
the outset will end up the present
session of the Illinois general assent
bly,. Appropriation bills constitute
the imperative business of the session,
and they are well along. AboGrS0
are on the house calendar. Almost
as many more have been passed. 0ne
more week will see all of the apprO-
priation bills where they can q, be
reached and passed jHst as rapidly as
the house can work. The senate, AOf
course, can handle everything the
house can send it. With appropria-
tions provided for, the state will be
able to rub along without much more
Legislation. Delay OF sine die ad-
journment beyond May 5, therefore,
is not likely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30

the Spanish ranks, he did not forget
the dreams of his boyhood that at
some time he should be leader mong
the LTagalos.
Early he learned the art of war and
eventually became the leader of the
Filipinos in their struggles for free
dom from the Spanish yoke. He was
banished from the islands by the
Spaniards, but was taken back from
Hong Kong by Admiral Dewey on that
famous Nav MOI Mug of 1898. He
was an ally to the United States for a
time, but the natives, finally becom-
ing restless in not knowing the pur-
pose of this country, revolted, and
Aguinaldo became their commander
in-chief. He has been as hard to catch
as flea since.
Aguinaldo is small of stature, dark,
with quick, furtive eyes, smooth face,
sharp features, and alert IN his man
ner. Had he been seen on the streets
of an American city before his fea-
lures became familiar through the
printing of his picture. he in all pro-
liability would have been mistaken for
Japanese student or artisan, for in
general build and color he strongly
resem bles the Japanese, as do many
of the more intelligent Malays. His
generalship shows itself in resolute
chin and overshot jaw. There is in
his face something of the expression
of bulldog. Among the natives it
was said he never slept, and whatever
the verdict of history may be regard
ing his actions, he will be credited at
least with ability in carrying
out his ends far in advance
of his race. Ia his personal
ity and appearance he exhibits
many of the characteristics of an un-
tutored race. His fondness for dis
play and pomp was laughable but for
the fact he took himself seriously.
Among his own people his wisdom is
regarded as something beyond COM
prehension, and his hold on them is
through their mingled reverence aud
fear of him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
LOPEZ CABLES AGUINALDo.
Would Like AguinaIdO and Mabini tG
Come to America.

Would Like AguinaldO and Mabini tG
Come to America.
Boston. March 30.-Senor Sixto Lo-
Dez has sent the following cablegrams
to AguinaIdo and Mabini: . Aguin-
aldo. care General Macarthur Ma
nila.-Request American authorities to
send YOU with NIabini to America
'AIabini. care Military Governor
Guam.-AginaldO captured. have
Cabled him to request American au-
thOrities TO send you with him TO
america. 1 wish to apply to authOri-
ties in Guam
In reference to the above Senior Io-
pez has issued the following state
ment:
Il believe it is the wish of the
American people to know the truth
this war as well as to obtain an au-
of the FilipinOs toward American SOW
ereignty. ! n't-SlnOw OF two men
better fitted TO give such information
than Aguinaldo and Mabini.
Almost all the statements that
have hitherto been made are from
American sources. 1t would there
fore, only be fair that two represent
ative Filipinos should be allowed to
give their opinions about the Ameri-
cans and to speak on behalf of their
fellow cOuntrymen.
The bringing Of Aguinaldo and Ma
bini to America can do no injury to
truth and justice and | assume thar
both desire to know the truth and
TO do justice to u.s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
MOTHER AND CHILDREN
PERISH IN THE FLAMES

New York, March 30.-Mrs. Esther
Cohen and two infant children per-
ished by the burning of a 5-story
tenant house in Delaney street early
today. In the panic which occurred,
mothers lost their reason, and threw
their children from windows and fire
escapes to the street below. That all
were caught by the police and FIRE
men, and escaped serious injury,
seems almost miracle. Thirteen
families were in the house. The
financial loss is small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
MINERS WON'T
STRIKE At PRESENT
Committee Says Circumstances
Do Not Warrant a Walk
Out at This Time.
ON WHOLE MINERS ARE PLEASED
Operators Think 1t a Graceful Back
down on President MitchclIs
Part.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 30.-The
threatened strike of $4,000 miners in
the hard coal region will not take
place. At Il meeting of the executive
committee of the United Mine Work
ers of the three anthracite districts
held in this city yesterday it was de
cided that the men should continue
at work. This committee was given
arbitrary power by the general con-
vention of miners held ut HaZleton in
the fore part of the month to declare
Il strike if the circumstances warrant
ed it. In the opinion of the commit
tee in 4 lengthy address issued last
evening, and which was prepared by
Mr.. Mitchell himself, the circumstances
did not warrant strike at this time.
President Mitchell Addresses Committee,
Mitchell made an address at the aft
ernoon session of the committee which
was conservative in the extreme. He
spoke of his visit to New York. and
his efforts TO secure interviews with
the men who control the anthracite
coal trade. He said all the conceS-
sionS asked for had not been granted
but the outlook for the future was
bright and it was his opinion that the
day was not far distant when the Op-
orators of the anthracite region would
see that it was to their advantage to
meet their miners in joint conference.
II took some time and hard work be-
fore the bituminOus operators would
consent to meet their miners but they
eventually did.
Favor Radical Course.
Some members of the committee. so
it was said, were in favor of pursuing
n radical course on the ground that
if the operators did not recognize the
miners union now the opportunity
would be lost forever. President
Mitchell, however, soon convinced the
committee that a conservative course
was the only one to pursue at this
time. \ number of coal operators
when shown the statement issued by
the committee said it was Il graceful
hackdown on Mitchell'S part. but they
gave the president of the mine work
-ers credit for his conservative policy.
II is conceded that had he so desired
he could have made Il great deal OF
trouble.
Miners Are Pleased.
On the whole the miners are well
pleased with the action of the com
mittee. While they We're ready to
strike. had the order been given, they
are just as well pleased that no lock-
out is to occur. There is general re-
ioicing among business men over the
news. The suspense of the past two
weeks had tendency to paralyZe
trade but now Il big boom is looked
for. The happiest man in town is
Rev. +. $. Philips. the HaZlcton
priest. who did so much to bring about
a peaceful settlement of the differ
ences between the operators and min
ers. He said: "Well. there is every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY
All Mutual Companies Interested I'm su-
preme Court Decision.

All Mutual Companies Interested IN Su-
preme Court DecisiOn.
Lansing, Mich, March 30.-The su-
preme court has affirmed the judg-
ment recovered in the case of Hope
man against the Citizens Mutual Fire
Insurance company. of Allegan and
Kent counties. for the loss of a span
of horses which We're burned in a barn
struck by lightning. The company
attempted to avoid payment on the
ground that the policy insured the
stock of the farmer only against loss
by lightning, but the court below, as
we'll as the supreme court. holds that
the policy covered the loss of animals
burned TO death as a result of a
stroke of lightning.
Another contention was that the
horses were not on the farm of the
insured at the time they were killed
bUt were in the barn of relative in
another township. 1T is said that in
asmuch as the company insured the
horses against lightning in the coun-
ties of Allegan and Kent it does not
matter where the animals were at the
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30

Cavite, near Manila, in 1872. Like
himself, his father was native of the
Philippines, of full Malay blood.
When, a quarter of century ago, the
hatred of the natives of the islands
for the Spanish power that held them
under misrule and oppression began
to take form ia slum bering revolt,
the Tagalo boy was toddling about
the hut which was his birthplace, and
none knew that he was destined to
make the name of Aguinaldo known
as that of the leader of his people.
The ordinary Tagalo boys life is de-
void of incident from the time he can
walk until he marries, which may be
as early as 16, when he is regarded
as a man.
Not so with Aguinaldo. His father
was q native chief-an Ornng Malsyu
that is, Malay with literary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
The squire and the Summing Up.


At a lawyers dinner in Buffalo one
of the best stories told was of Squire
Murray, who weighed 300 pounds and
who was born in Ireland, was in the
whisky business here and held his
court on the Terrace. The courtroom
was like a courtroom in Ireland. 2The
bench was five feet from the floor,
with a chair whose back reached to the
ceiling The trimmings of thetroom
were ALA green. Mr.. Lockwood and
Judge Beckwith were trying out a
case before the squire. There was no
jury. At the close the squire paused.
"Do you wish 10 sum up?" he asked.
''I leave it all with your honor" said
Mr.. Lockwood, who advises young law
yers with a ticklish cause and friendly
face on the bench to do likewise.
"I'll sum up said Judge Beckwith.
every we'll" replied Squire Murray.
E'While you're at it I'll slip down i'm
Murray Bros and have a drink with
Lockwood But I'll be back before you
finish.''
The squire and Mr.. Lockwood went
out. The squire was in search of the
spirit of the law at the root Of the law.
Mr.. Lockwood thinks they had drink.
On the stairs. half way back TO the
courtroom, with the echo of Beckwith's
voice sounding in their ears, the squire
stopped.
Lockwood said he, you've won
your case"
Then they went in and heard Beck
with finish summing up.-Buffalo Ex-
press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
MIKADO Is WORRIED:
OFFICIALS CONFERRING

Yokohama, March 5U.-Ihere IS
great tension in official circles. The
foreign Office is open day and night.
Frequent conferences are had between
senior generals, and the emperor is
present and makes anxious inquiries
of the condition of the services. Three
staff officers were dispatched to Corea
to make Investigations. The Possi-
bilities were freely discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
SOME VERY BAD
MEN ARE CAUGHT
Thieves Who Robbed Postoffices
at Cincinnati, Fort Wayne,
Ind, ETC., Nabbed.
MEN ARE WE'LL KNOWN TO POLICE
Fisher Is Jailed at Hast
ings, Neb.

Omaha, March 30-A man giving
his name as John X. Hall, who was
arrested in this city two days ago as
a suspicious charater, was yesterday V
identified as Prentice Tiller, who is al
legged TO be the author of Il host of
crimes against the government, and
for whose arrest number of rewards
have been offered, said to aggregate
several thousand dollars. His alleged
accomplice, whose name is Fisher, is
now under arrest at Hastings, Neb..
and gives his name as Grant. Hall
has confessed to the chief of police
that on March > Grant and himself
robbed the postottice at Cincinnati of
a draft for $500, and it is for this
crime that Grant is being held at
Hastings. TilIer is known TO the po-
lice throughout the country and is said
to have operated in many cities of the
south. The arrest of Hall or Tiller,
was made on information from Hast
ingS. Last night Chief Donahue re-
ceived Il telegram from Cincinnati TO
hold Tiller by all means.
Wanted in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, March 30.-PoStOtfice In
spectOr Humes last night stated that
+. Prentice Tiller under arrest at
Omaha and his pal, Fisher or III. q.
Grant. as he was known here. are
wanted in this city for a number of
jobs. Last October two mail boxes
We're broken open ana contents stolen.
Most of the letters We're from the
Turner-LOoker company and Langdon
X Co. and contained checks. The day
following the theft four checks were
presented at local banks and caShed
no nl,
line was run through and the words
To bearer" substituted. The entire
body of the check was traced so that
the ink would be all the same.
Next Appeared at Fort Wayne.
They next appeared at Fort Wayne,
Ind. where they robbed several boxes,
but when attempting to pass a check
they became suspicious and jumped to
Richmond. Ind. where they succeeded
in getting rid of the checks. They
were next heard of in the east.
Rob More Mail Boxes.
On March ) last they returned to
this city and again robbed the same
mail boxes and contiScated the letters
therein. Some of these letters also
contained checks sent out by the Tur-
ner- LOCKER Co. and LangdOn & Co. An
attempt was made to cash one of the
checks in Newport. but without success
and the layer-down escaped before the
police arrived. Another attempt was
made to get local bank to cash one
of the checks through Il messenger
boy, but again the thieves escaped.
In their last raid they secured a let
ter directed to the Lenk Wine compa-
ny. of Toledo. o., in which the Turner
LOCKER company complained about the
shipment of wine. The thieves took
this letter and added a postscript, say
ing that MIR. Pattison. a member of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
AGED WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH
Mrs. Rebecca Shaw Accidentally Sets Fira
to Her Clothing.

Lockport. Ills, March 30.-Mrs. Re
becca Shaw was burned to death
shortly before noon yesterday. She
was lighting fire in the stove when
the flames suddenly fiared up, ignit-
ing her clothing. Mrs. Shaw, who
was rs years of age, screamed for
help. but owing to her years was I'M
able to seek assistance by quick ac-
ton.
Neighbors who heard her cries ar
rived OH the scene within a few min
utes. She was then envelopcd in
flames. Her hair and face were Sc
verely burned. The fire was eXtin-
SuiShed and medical aid called. With
in three hours of the accident she died
in great agony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
England Witnesses an Excit-
ing Contest on Water
Today.
HALF A GALE WAS BLOWING
Generalship of Stroke Sey-
mour Causes Defeat Of
Cambridge.

London, March 30.-In the boat
race between Oxford and Cambridge,
which was rowed this morning over
the course from Pun Puntney to
Mortlake, Oxford won by two-fifths
of a length, official time, 22:51.
1t was grand race and both crews
were greatly distressed at the finish.
Cambridge won the toss and chose the
surrey side.
So Water Rough.
Half gale was blowing from the
southwest and the water was so rough
that the choice of positions was con-
sidered a great advantage, and but
for the generalship of Culma Sey-
mour, Oxford's stroke, it might easily
have given the race to the light blue.
AS it was the spectators were treated
to q rare race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
Steve BrodIe Leave. 100000.

New YOr0. March 30.-The will OF
Steve Brodie was filed yesterday.
Brodie died at San Antonio. Tex. on
Jan. 81 last. BY his will he leaves
all his property to his eldest daughter
in trust until his other two children
become of age. when it is to be equal
ly divided among the three children.
The estate consists of about $4,000
worth of real estate in this city and
Mt Harrison. y. J., and Hollywood. y.
J., and about $50. 900 in cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
EXPOSITION COMMITTEE
HAS BEEN COMPLETED

Washington, March 3O.-The st.
Louis exposition committee will be an
nounced tonight or Monday. 1t will con-
tain the following: Ex-Senators Carter,
(Montana), Mcbride (Oregon), Lind
say (Kentucky), Thurston (Nehras-
ka); Ex-RePresentatives Glynn (New
York;, Allen (Mississippi), and b. D.
Scott (Arkansas), John F. Miller Qn-
dia na), F. A. Belts (Connecticut).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
Drunken Indians Make Trouble.

Ashland. Wis. March 30.-Five In
dians of the Courtoreilles reservation
went up to Hayward Thursday, loaded
Zip with whisky and returned to the
reservation and started row. Sew
eral of the participants were seriously
injured. Deputy United States Mar
shaI Lewiston took the aggressors into
custody and brought them to Ashland.
The five Indians waived examination
and were taken to Madison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
HZnta Mil Onn Ont.

Baraboo. Wis. March 3O.-Hunt's
mill dam went out Thursday night,
overfiowing the low lands east of the
city. carrying away smaH bridges and
doing damage to other property. The
waterworlS wells are also flooded
from the Baraboo river, into which
the sewer empties. concentrating the
water and making it unfit for domestic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
Wen known RAILROAD Man Dead.

Minneapolis. March 30.--A Times
special from Grand Forks. n. D.. says:
c. II. Kittridge. chief train dispatcher
on the Great Northern road at this
point, and one of the best known
railroad men in the northwest. died
will be taken to Milwaukee for inter-
mont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
nfHi. Abundance.

"Your neighbor has just given me an
old coat" said the tramp. "Can you
give somethingT
Yes" replied the clergyman. II will
go through the collection box and find
some buttons to match the coat
Philadelphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30

From Manila to Australia is ''like GO
ing down river, for one is out of sight
of land only two days" The voyage
lasts 81 days. but the course is through
the south sea islands, which accounts
for its resemblance to river navigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
WILL URGE Equal SUFFRAGE
Iowa Women Led by Mrs. Belden to
Fight for Right.

Des MoineS. la, March 30. = The
Iowa Equal Suffrage association will
take an active part in the campaign
for the election of Il new legislature.
Nothing Will be left undOne to defeat
members of the present general as
sembly who are candidates for re-
election and who were unfriendly to
equal suffrage at the session of 1900
The association has named a spe-
cial legislative committee. headed by
Mrs. Evelyn Belden. of Sioux City.
state president, whose duty it will be
not only TO try to elect members
of the assembly who will support Il
joint resolution for the submission
of constitutional amendment prOvid-
ing for woman suffrage. but also to
lobby for such Il resolution when the
legislature meets next winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
A Wnnan,. No

LEARN to say no. my daughter" ad-
vised the wise mamma.
But why?" inquired the coy debu-
tante.
Because it is more fun to keep the
men guessing for awhile"
Thus we see that woman's mo"
means "guess" in stead of Eyes" as
the proverb would have rs believe
Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
Dayton to Command the Chicago.

Washington. March 30-Captain ].
H. Dayton. who has been on special
duty in the bureau of navigation for
some time past. has been ordered to
command the Chicago. the flagship of
the South Atlantic squadron, reliev-
ing Captain c. H. Rockwell. who is
ordered home on waiting orders. Cap
tain Dayton will sail from New York
for Brazil on April 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-30
The Floor Gave Way.

Brazil. Ind. March 30.-As the
burial services over the body of Mrs.
Daniel DOwnings was in progress at
the Bee Ridge church the floor gave
way, stopping the services for Il time
and causing CONSERVATION. However.
the big crowd was quieted without
anyone being seriously injured.