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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
"AwAY BACK IN EDUCATION.
British Workman, Also, Is Slow, and win
Not Get "a Move ON Him.

British Workman, Also, Is Slow, and VIII
Not Get "A Move on Him.
In regard to educational reforms in
the United Kingdom Boyle says that
the universally acknowledged inferior
ity of Great Britain TO most of the
leading nations. particularly the Unit
ed States and Germany. is given fire.
quently as one of the chief reasons
why Great Brittin is being outStripped
in her manufactures. The subject of
education. he says. is very thorny
one in England, owing principally to
the fact that there are two systems OF
management-one the board school
management similar to the United
States school SYSTEM. and the deIiom-
national management. Efforts are
now making by the respective authOri-
ties to secure uniformity Of methods
and results. while raising the stand
ard NJ the same time.
y particularly interesting portion of
Consul Boyle's report is that wherein
he places the United States and the
British workman side by side in COM
pariSOn which places the American far
TO the fore. English manufacturers.
he says, find it almost impossible TO get
the same amount of product from ma
chimes as is obtained in America.
There are two reasons for this. saws
Boyle-firSt, the average British work
man is not as adaptable as the Ameri-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
EDNA WALLACE HOPPER
Makes a Deal With Her Brother for
$4,000 Legacy.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-ThOmas Wallace,
the only brother of Edna Wallace
Hopper, the actress, and Il joint heir
with her to a fortune of over $780,
00O has reIinquished his claim TO the
estate for $500 cash and a promise OF
500 4 month during his life. Thomas
Wallace has lived in Chicago for ye.rs
and is engaged in the saloon business.
Mrs. Wallace. the mother after being
n widow for many years, married a
rich man, who. dying, left her his for
tune. Soon after Edna Wallace Hop
per received word of her mothers
death.
When the will was probated it was
found that Mrs. DunSmeier had left
the bulk of her fortune to her daugh-
ter and $4,000 to her son, to be paid
to him when he reached the age of 40
years. Since the death of his mother
Thomas Wallace has frequently ap-
pealed to his sister for assistance.
Feeling that some kind of an agree
ment should be made with her broth
er Miss Hopper came to Chicago, ac-
companied by her attorney, and made
the deal described above.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

the matter has been Tuny seJueu.
The governors term as chief eSecu-
tive of Iowa will not expire until Jan.
IL. when GOvernor-elect CumminS will
he iuaugurated. The Legislature con-
veneS Jan. 13. and Governor Shaw will
be very busy in the interim with the
preparation of his annual message; so
that if the appointment by the presi-
dent is made Governor Shaw will hard
ly he able to take up the duties of sec
retary of the treasury before the Goth
of January, and possibly later. The
people of Iowa are greatly elated at
Governor Shaw'S prospective entry
into the presidents cabinet. but would
regret very much to have Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson retire III cOnSe-
quence. and no one would regret this
more than would Governor Shaw.
All Iowa people greatly love "Tama"
Jim Wilson. and feel that he is the
right man il the right place in this and
other admin StrationS. With Allison
as senate lea der. Henderson as speaker
of the house and with the prospect
now of two members of the cabinet,
the state is undoubtedly greatly hon
ored and largely influential in national
affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
SHAW ACCEPTS TREASURY SECRETARYSHIP:
MAKING TWO CABINET POSITIONS FROM IOWA

Washington, Dec. 26.-It was an
nounced authoritatively last evening
that Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw, Of
Iowa, would be appointed secretary of
the treasury to succeed Secretary Ly-
man J. Gage. There will be no change
i'm the office of secretary of agricul-
ture, Secretary Wilson, also of Iowa.
continuing to retain that portfolio. The
date of transfer of the treasury de-
partment will depend OH the mutual
convenience of the outgoing and in
coming secretary. Gage having signi-
fed an entire Willingness to remain st
the head of his department until such
time as it may be agreeable to his
successor to take hold. 1t is supposed
however. that Governor Shaw Will be
inducted into his new office some time
in January. 1t has been known for
two or three days that Governor
Shaw was slated for appointment to
succeed Secretary Gage, but it was not
until yesterday that the Iowa eXecu-
tive accepted the tender made to him.
Hawkeye Men Are Pleased.
The definite announcement of Cover
nor Shaw's selection for the position
of secretary of the treasury gave the
greatest qualification to the lowans
resident here. They regard him as 4
man well equipped for the place, and
feel confident the appointment win
give general satisfaction. Secretary
Wilson voiced these sentiments when
asked about Governor Shaw, and he
added that the governor was better
known to the people east of the Mis-
sissippi river than any man in private
life west of the Mississippi on qUes-
tions of finance To Senator Dolliver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
FIFTY CENTS ON THE HUNDRED
That l. the Tax Rate in Illinois for the
Year I9O1-Same as Last Year.


Year 19O1-Same as Last Year.
Springfield Ills, Dec. 26.-Fifty
cents on 500 valuation is the tax rate
in Illinois for the year 1901. This rate
is the same as that of the year 1900,
although the assessment is increased
over last year by $1S9.375,41O. Under
the appropriations made by the last gen.
eral assembly, however, S500,OOO more
money must be raised this year than
last. when the levy did not produce
enough money to meet the appropria-
tions. In fixing the rate at 30 cents
the officials took into consideration
erty losses in collection of the taxes,
removals of personal property, defunct
corporations, business failures, etc.
Auditor Mccullough was officially
notified of the rate by Governor Yates,
fixing the rates in detail as follows:
General state purposes, designated as
revenue fund" 3.SS mills on each dol
lar. State school purposes. designated
state school fund.- 1.12 mills on each
dollar. These two rates added make
mills on the 81, or 90 cents on the 500
valuation.
The grand aggregate assessment for
the year, as prepared by Captain w.
H. Eubanks, chief clerk in the audit
Or'S office, is as follows: EQualized as
seSsment by local assessors, $S91,345,-
533: railroad tangible property. $685.
1S1, IT'S; railroad capital stock. So, 103,-
562: capital stock of corporations 9TH
er than railroads, S21. Al, $40; total or
grand aggregate assessment, 1899, ,1OS.-
SO. Assessment for 1900. $500. .733. .4O5;
increase for 1901 over 1900, $1S9,375,-
l10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
OFMANYPROBLEMS
The Position of Britain in Con-
nection With Commercial
Retrogression.
PEOPLE TURNING TO FAIR TRADE
Which Means DO Unto Others as
They DO Unto YOu"-Educa-
tion and Labor.

Washington. Dec 2G.-There Is n
large and eVer-increasing number of
thoughtful and well-informed people
in Great Britain who express the Sc
rious belief that if radical changes do
not come about in the near future the
United Kingdom will be relegated to
the third position in the ranks of the
worlds trade and commerce. This
statement Is made by United States
Consul Boyle, at Liverpool. in his an
nual report. extracts from which are
made public by the state department.
1t is conceded. says Consul Boyle, that
i'll manufactures Great Britain within
the last few years has failed to meet
the competition of the United States
and Germany.
As Explained by the Optimist.
Boyle says the Optimistically inclined
plead exceptional and marvellous nat
ural advantages as far as the United
States is concerned, while as to Ger
many's fierce competition the unsatis-
factory financial and commercial situa-
ton now prevailing in that empire is
cited as an instance of n country
booming itself too rapidly. The cry of
Something must be DONE" says the
consul, is going up from commercial
bodies, political speakers. economic
writer's and from the newspapers.
There are fears expressed, says Boyle,
that even in the carrying trade the SUI
premacy Of Great Britain is threat
ened.
When This Cruel War Is Over.
When the war in South Africa is
over. he says, there is certain to be Il
popular demand for legislative action,
and the indications are that the Brit
iSh government will he compelled to
give more earnest consideration To
matters relating to trade and COM
mercP.
"Fair Trade" Is Gaining Strength.
There is n strong sentiment among
the masses of Great Britain, and one
which appears to be gaining strength
as time goes on, in favor of bringing
about what has become popularity
known as fair trade" and which.
says Boyle. Is nothing but reciprocity
Protection per So, he says. is not very
much advocated, but it is significant
that many of the most widely circu-
lated papers of Great Britain now are
boldly advocating a policy of fair
trade" or do to others as they do to
YOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
EIGHT MEN PROBABLY DROWNED
Another of FIOucesters Vessels Is the
List of the Missing.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 26.-Eight
men are believed to have lost their
lives in the probable foundering of the
schooner Eliza ii. Parkhurst. of this
port, which was posted yesterday by
its owners as missing.
The ParkhurSt. commanded by Cap
tain John ID. McKinnOn, sailed from
the Bay of Islands, Nd, Nov. 24, for
this port with Il crew of six men and
one passenger. Lawrence Mcdonald,
of this city The boat carried cargo
of herring y gale sprang up Nov. %
and in it the Parkhurst is believed to
have foundered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Collected the Money, but

Danville. Ills, Dec. 26.-W. o. Pol
lard. of Farmer City. and II. Pollock,
of st. Louis, have been bound over to
the grand jury on Il charge of swind-
ling. Over fifty women appeared
against then They. in company with
man of the name OF Quigley. can
vassed for an alleged magazine and
promised big prizes. Quigley collected
the money, but failed TO deliver up the
Urt7es and skipped out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
KILLED IN COLLISION
Bad Wreck on the Canadian Pacific,
in Which Many Lives
Are Lost.

Sault Ste, Marie, Ont, Dec. 60
The local express and working train
on the Canadian Pacific colIided last
night between here and Webbood
while, running at full speed. Four
men or more were killed and several
severely injured. The crew of the
working train which contributed most
to the killed were from Michigan 500
with the exception of Engineer Nc
Devit. The names of the dead were
not learned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

New York, Dec. 26.-The Tribuna,
President ROca's organ, according To a
dispatch from BuenOs Ayres to The
Herald, announces that the second pro-
pOsal of Chilli about Ultima Esperanza
iS acceptable, and both governments
Will sign the following protocol: First,
Argentina will withdraw her police
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Wall Street Gives Away 81 500, 900.

New York, Dec. 26.-Old Santa
Claus visited Wall street and called
at Uncle Sans sub-treasury. where he
filled his sack. He took out over ST.
100000 in bright, shining silver coins
of the latest vintage and in the bright
est of yellow eagles and double eagles.
Then he went around to many broker
age and banking houses, where he dis
tributed his packages, the recipients
ranging from little messengers to the
managing clerks and future partners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Amecks Sell their Patrimony.

London. Dec. 26.-Cecil Rhodes.
managing director of the British South
Africa company, has just purchased
the Dalham Hall estate, near New
market. which comprises an imposing
Georgian residence, built in 1904 by
Bishop Ely. and 3,475 acres Of
fine shooting, for about 100000.
The Dalham estate has been in the
possession of the Affieck family for
two centuries and is now the residence
of Sir Robert Affieck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

Ottumwa, Ia, Dec. 26.-George F.
Hall. president of the Ottumwa Build
ing and Loan association, today made
application for the appointment of a
receiver for the company, alleging
that present laws were too great a
hardship. The company's assets are
estimated at S26. 1000; liabilities $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Indiana Law UnconstituttonaI.

indianapolis. Dec. 26.-Judge Carter,
of the superior court. has decided the
case of the state against the CONNER.
cial Insurance company, sustaining the
company's demurrer and holding that
the act under which the state auditor
seeks to examine the books of special
charter companies is unconstitutional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Train Wrecked and Burneu.

Dallas. Tex. Dec. 26.-The Missouri,
Kansas and Texas nOrth-bOund pas
senger train, due in Dallas at 11:20 p.
m, Tuesday, was wrecked and almost
completely burned six miles south of
here. Three persons were injured but
no one killed. The passengers We're
shaken up but none seriously hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
RIOT AT HARLEM
Four Whites Are Shot and Ne
grOes Arc Ar
rested.

New York, Dec 2G-A race skir-
mlsh between whites and blacks in
Harlem yesterday developed serious
proportions and kept the police busy
for Il time. The negroes. 100 strong.
Were armed with revolvers and clubs,
while equally as many whites used
stones as weapons. The negroes had
the advantage, but We're driven back
into their tenements by the police aft
er they had charged on the whites
with pistols and raZors. Fifteen ne
groes were arrested. Four whites. in
cluding n policeman, were badly shot
or cut.
The riOting began when some white
boys stoned two cOlored girls. where
upon dozen negroes seized the white
boys and beat them. The boys, when
released. told their story to white men
in the vicinity, and an organized at
tack was made on the negroes. who
were driven back to their tenements
under shower of stones. The con-
fusion Increased when the white men
began to lombard the tenements with
stones and other missiles. and the ne
groes fired from their windows into the
crowd. The whites, surprised by the
shooting and seeing men fall wounded,
turned and ran, followed by the ne
groes, who used knives and clubs free
ly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Ka,ser Tbrovs His Coin Around.

Berlin. Dec. 2G.-EmperOr William,
while walking in the envirOns of Pots
dam Tuesday. tossed several three and
four-mark pieces to pOor-lOOking per-
sons whom he passed. The emperOrs
Christmas bounty is never limited, but
this year he has doubled his usual sub
scriDtions to charitable funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

station from Cerro PaIique and trans
fer it to Los NorrOs. situated many
miles TO the eastward. Second. Chilli
Will transfer its station to Puerto Con-
suelO. The whole zone thus remains
included in the disputed territory"
VIII Establish "A Modus VivendI.
Santiago de Chill, Dec. 26.-Senor
POrtela, Argentine minister to Chilli.
has postponed his departure. aud it is
announced that protocol will be
signed establishing n modus vivendi
between the two countries. The gen
eral opinion is that the questions at
issue will be solved soon TO the great
satisfaction of the whole country.
New Agreement Duly Signed.
Buenos Ayres. Dec. 26.-A dispatch
from Santiago de Chill says that after
n fresh conference held last evening
between President Riesco. foreign
minister Yanez and SenOr Portela. the
Argentina minister. the new agreement
was signed. the latest notifications to
the former proposals being accepted.
But They Are Grinding Their Knives.
BuenOs AyreS. Dec. 26.-The news
papers say the new protocol between
Chill and Argentina diSpelS the i'm
mediate danger of war. but that the
remedy is not permanent. The armies
Of the two countries arS. meanwhile
continuing their warlile preparations
Chill has decided upon the erection of
new fortifications at TalcahuanO and
Iunta Arenas. At n secret session of
the Chilian senate Tuesday the govern
ment demanded authority for the eX-
penditure of $1J.O0O.OO0 in prepara-
tiOns for defense. The sitting was an
exciting one. 1t was finally decided
to authorize the floating of loan for
the purpose. According to The Dairio
and TShe Commeo. Argentina, for her
part-in view of the new naval ac-
quisitiOn by Chili-has decided upon
the construction in Italy of two war
ships of 5000 tons. to be ready in the
end of 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Gov. shaw Is Indorsed.

Quincy Ills. Dec. 26.-The Quincy
chamber of commerce assembled and
passed resolutions indorsing the choice
of Leslie NJ Shaw for secretary Of the
treasury. Governor Shaw was the
guest of the organization at a ban
QHet recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Work of Reckless Hunters.

Chesterfield. Ind, Dec. 26.-Peter
BrOnnenberg had a valuable horse
killed by careless hunters. Farmers
north of here complain of having stock
maiTaed and killed by trespassing
spOrtsmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
FeiI from AN ~ IauucG-

Kansas City, Mo-. Dec. ga man
supposed to be Troy Nicholson, of Des
Moines. Ia, fell from the Il" road via
duct at the Union station last night
and was probably fatally injured. He
fell on his face, which was cut in a
terrible manner, and his right leg was
broken at the knee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Ex-President C1everand's condition.

Princeton. y. J., Dec. 26.-EX-Pres-
ident Cleveland's condition was, II
ANYTHING. more favorable yesterday.
He showed a greater disposition to
move about and while he did not at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
WAS a Friend orKit Carson.

Denver. Colo, Dec. &C. G. Bangs,
a friend of Kit Carson, a veteran of the
Mexican war and a Colorado pioneer
guide and Indian fighter, died at AL
tOna. Boulder county, Colo, aged "A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Michigan Fsot-Ba1Iists in California.

San Francisco. Dec. 26.-The Uni
versity Of Michigan foot ball team, in
charge of Coach Yost, has arrived in
this city en- route to Pasadena. where
it will play the Leland Stanford, Jr..
eleven on New Years day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
HAND TO HAND ENCOUNTER
OCCURS IN THE PHILIPPINES

part In his children's Christmas he
showed considerable interest in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
THE WAR is TO WAIT
Argentina and Chill Postpone a
Fight Over the Ultima
Esperanza Case.
HODUs VIVENDI HAS BEEN SIGNED
Apparently to Enable the Two Coun-
tries to- Get Their Knives
in Good Order.

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 2G.-The new
protocol between Chilli and Argentina
has been signed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

There are lots Of people who will not
take n dare to do anything except n
dare to go to work.-Atchison Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
GOV. SHAW slow GETTING NEWS

But Assumes That the Matter Has Been
SettIed-Governor Until Jan. IG.
Des Moines, Ia. |, Dec. Ex-Governor
Shaw was seen last evening with re-
gard to his appointment rs secretary
of the United States treasury. He
still declined to talk at length about
the matter. merely reiterating that the
president had confidentially asked him
by wire if he would accept the position
if it was rendered to him. He replied
that he would accept, but up to this
writing no ormal tender of the posi-
tion had been made by the president.
However, from the tone of the dis
patches from Washington he assumed
that the president would appoint him,
and that to all iHtents and purposes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
WELL KNOWN IN THE COUNTRY
Dewitt Clinton House, Who Had a PERIL
Gus Experience Fighting the Indians.

Gus Experience Fighting the Indians.
Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 26-Dewitt
Clinton House, who is dead at his
home in this city. aged a years, was
one Of the oldest and best-knOwn trav-
cling men in the United States. He
was born in Vermont, and fifty years
ago established at Peoria the first
steam bakery and cracker factory in
Illinois. When the war of the rebel
lion broke out House went to- Mime
sofa. enlisting in the Sixth Minnesota
volunteers
Shortly after his enlistment his reg
iment was sent to- subdue and punish
the Sioux Indians under Chief Little
Crow. who had attacked the settlers
in western Minnesota and killed many
people i'm the massacre of New Ulm.
While engaged in burying the dead set
tiers House and about forty other sol
diers We're coralled by Il band Of In
dianS at BirchacOOla. After Il heroic
defense of four days. during which
time most of the little band were
either killed or wounded. the survivors
We're rescued by the other troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
GROVER CLEVELAND

ment of the national civic federation
created at recent peace conference
of labor ard capitaIistic leaders.
His letter of acceptance. in which
he approved the plan of Industrial
peace, was today delivered TO Oscar
Strauss, who is chairman of the con-
ference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Three KIIIed In ChIcago.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Three men were
killed and three seriously injured to-
day by the breaking of huge crane
at the plant of the American Bridge
company. The dead: John Swan,
John Traager. Albert Rocke. Iniur-
ed: John Doyle. Charles Warren.
Matthew Hogan. One and perhaps
two of the injured will probably die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

Pope Celebrates Midnight Mass. ESS'
Rome, Dec. 2G.-The pope celebrated
midnight mass at the Vatican Tues
day night and assisted at two other
masses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
MACLAY SUMMARILY DISMISSED
BUT HE is STILL STUBBORN

that point was not in violation of the
civil service act. This notification
was contained in letter written to
Maclay by President Proctor, of the
commission, and rs in reply TO an in
quiry from him whether the Presi-
dent had authority under the civil
service laws to demand his resigna-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

New York, Dec. 26.-when seen at
his home and informed of his dismls-
sal from I1is position in the navy yard
by President Roosevelt Edgar Stanton
Maclay said: II have written to the
civil service authorities at Washington
asking for a formal opinion on this
subject / shall be guided in my ac-
tions by the advice received from this
source"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Former President CIeVe-
land Accepts Indus
trial Place.
OTHERS ALSO WILLING
Completes Commission
in Interest of Prop
er Conditions.

dent Cleveland has accepted the aP-
pOintment to the industrial depart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

OF Iowa. whose relations with cover.
nor Shaw have been close. his selec-
ton for the treasury portfolio gave the
greatest pleasure.
Is an Expert on Finance.
THE governor" he said, has dem
onstrated by speeches delivered before
chambers of commerce and banking as
sociatlons in every important city of
the United States a profound knowl
edge of the theory and mechanism Of
our banking and currency system. He
is not only n student Of these Ques-
tions. but has been for many years q
successful banker. In selecting him
the president undoubtedly acted in Il
great measure upon his personal fa-
miliarity with Governor Shaw's abili-
ties in dealing with the special sub
jects that belong to the treasury de-
partment."