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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
WILL THE KAISER COME NEXTe
Looks Like He Might Visit Us-Henry
Meets His WIG and IsnNs.

Looks Like He Might Visit Us-Henry
Meets His WIG and Boys.
Berlin. March 2O.-Prince Henry
landed at Kicl at dusk yesterday and
joined Princess Henry and his sons
That which took place between tile,
royal brothers is not a matter con-
cerninS which those surrounding En-
perOr William and Prince Henry have
been taken into the royal confidence
further than to know that the broth
ers had Il talk lasting several hours.
and that Prince Henry told Emperor
William his experiences from the be-
ginning to the end of his trip. The
members of the princes party were
much amused while on their travels
at the calls of Speech Speech
from the crowds collected at waySide
places and the cries of "How's your
brother William?"
Perhaps it was this last that caused
the emperor's tone in conversation
with Commander William III. Beeh-
Ter. the United States naval attache
ut Berlin. who represented the United
States embassy mt CuXhaven Tuesday.
in which the kaiser spoke OF the Won
dcrful reception Prince Henry had
received in the United States.
But" said Commander Beehler.
''your majesty would have received Il
greater one"
To this the emperor replied: But L
can not leave the country for so long"
1t would not take YOU longer than
your trip TO Jerusalem said Com
mander Beehler. Yes replied the
emperor. that is So
Emperor William received wire
less telegraphy message at 4 p. m.
Tuesday at CuXhaven. from which it
seemed the Deutschland was ninety
miles away. while as a matter of fact
she was only twenty miles distant. The
emperor and his staff then sat down
to dine. believing they had sufficient
time before the arrival of the steam
er About half way through the menu
news was brought that the DeutSch-
land was sighted. Emperor William
then stopped the dinner and hurried to
the quay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
That is the Way Demo-
Gratis Stand ReIa-
tive to Beers.
RESULT OF CAUCUS
Will Insist Upon Con-
greSS Intervening in
Holy Cause.

Washington. March 2O.-The Demo-
cratic members Of the house ut a eau
Gus held last night unanimously aGopt-
81 resolutions declaring that congress
should express the sympathy OF the
United States people Tor the strug-
Cling BOer republics. and pledsinS
themselves To use their utmost en-
deIvOrs 10 force" the committees To
report resolutions expressive OF such
sympathy, If only that the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
OfInterest to Mheelmen.

Columbus. O.. March 20.-The SUI
preme court has reversed the judg-
ment of the circuit court of SciotO
county in the case of Noah Johnson vs.
the state, Il case of great interest to-
all wheelmen Johnson. while riding
his wheel. ran over and killed pc
destrian in Sciotovilie. He was indict-
ed for manslaughter and the lower
courts found him guilty. The supreme
court discharged the prisoner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Fair viii InvaIidated.

San Francisco, March 20.-The su-
preme court of this state declares the
trust clause in the will of the late
Senator james G. Fair invalid, and
the property will at once be distrib-
uted among the children of the de-
ceased senator. 1t is estimated that
the estate is worth upward of $20,O00,-
600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
KING CAN REFORM THEM
Clergyman of England Tells How to stop
the Betting Evil.

London. March 20.-The select COM
mittee of the house of lords appointed
to investigate the evils OF betting and
the remedies therefor, heard some
plain talk from the Rev. j. w. HOrs-
ley who as former chaplain of Clerk
enwell prison. has been in contact with
100000 criminals.
Rev Mr.. IorSley had traced many
of the crimes he had investigated to
betting. which. lac declared. was due
to the example OF the aristOcracy. If"
he said. the king would say tomor-
row. L viii never again 20 to Il race
course where betting is practiced,' the
evil would entirely disappear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Social Nature Changed status.

II was asked Said q prominent
member of the club. If l would accept
au invitation to eat lunch with Mrs
Yates at Mrs. Plummer'S. / said II
depended on circumstances. II it We're
Il case Of meeting Mrs. Yates to talk
over business matters and such things
1 would be quite willing to accept.
But when / found il was to be an
affair of Il social nature. and that three
or four other cOlOred women were to
be invited, / could not do ii. The
invitation l was 10 have was not
sent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
BRYAN Is Now a Farmer.

Lincoln, Neb., March GOWN. !.
Bryan is no longer n resident of the
city of Lincoln. Yesterday was Bry-
ans I2d birthday anniversary, and he
celebrated the event by moving to his
farm. four miles from the city. Until
q handsome country residence which
ne is building is completed Bryan and
his family will live in the barn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
He knew Them.

Kind Lady-Do you know your let
tiers, little boy?
Boston Prodigy (aged SEVENTH you
mean to ask, madam. whether or not
1 am able to recognize ut sight the
twenty-six fundamental characters
upon which the English language is
based, 1 should reply TO you that 1
learned those when 1 was Il mere child.
Ohio State Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
what Counts.

eve are here" began the chairman
of. the committee. ito discuss ways and
means for securing the passage of our
bill by the legislature"
"Well." remarked one who was some
thing of lobbyist. Il know the surest
of all ways if we only have sufficient
means. s.''-PhiIadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Title to the Panama Canal.

Washington. March 20. - Senator
Morgan. from the committee on
isthmian canals. yesterday presented to
the senate the majority and minority
reports of that committee on the queS-
tiOn of the validity OF the title of the
new Panama Canal company and it's
rights 10 transfer the Panama canal
property to the United States for $40,
100000. The objections Of the major
ity to the title held by that company
are based largely on the relations of
the canal company to the governments
of France and Colombia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Abxssinia Installing Telephones

Negus Menelik of Abyssinia is build
ing telephone lines between his capital
and the Italian settlements in Ery-
threa. Italy furnishes the wire ana
Menelik the poles. Any one caught cut
ting wires will have his right hand cut
off and his property coDfiscated to pay
for the damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
ALDnIcH OPPOSES RECIPROCITY
His Particular Aversion Being Our Treaty
with France-House Beet Men.


with France-House Beet Men.
Washington. March 2O.-The senate
committee on foreign relations yester-
day listened to an argument 10y Aid
rich in opposition to the ratification Of
the French reciprocity treaty. He took
Il very positive position against the
French treaty. saying that i'm his opin-
and calculated TO work great injury
He said that in making the cOnces-
siOns provided for in that treaty the
United States was securing only the
low tariff rates of France. which are
Internationally granted TO other coun-
tries. and which should be ours by
right.
The committee did not act on any
OF the reciprocity treaties before it.
but it made public the definition of
policy with reference TO the house Of
representatives in connection with
these treaties which the committee
has agreed upon. The practical ef-
feet of this agreement is TO authorize
the amendment of each of the recip-
rOcity treaties by adding the prOvis-
ion that This treaty shall not take
effect until the same shall have been
approved by the congress-"
The effect of this modification Will
be to require that the house as well as
the senate shall act OH each of the
treaties. In announcing it's decision
the committee says that il is entirely
competent for the senate so TO amend
the treaties as to require the approval
OF both. houses. but it contends thai
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
CESSION OF PANAMA CANAL
TO UNITED STATES APPROVED

Paris. March 2O.-On application of
the Panama Canal company the civil
tribunal today approved the eventual
cession of the canal property TO the
United States. subject TO the reserve
regarding the notifications to be OBJ
tained from the Colombian govern
ment concerning articles 20 and n of
the agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
SINCLAIR GETS OFF
Army Officer Charged With Cruelty
To Prisoners Ac-
quilted.

Manila. March 2O.-Lieut. William
:. Sinclair. of the 2Sth infantry. re-
Gently tried by court martial on the
charge of causing the death of a sol
der prisoner by gagging him and
pouring water ON his head. has been
acquitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
A CHAIN COMBINE
Trust With $15,OOO.OOO Formed
That Advances Prices
Forthwith.

pittsbur@. March 2O.-Seventeen
chain manufacturers. representing
the largest concerns in the country.
at meeting here today agreed to
terms of consolidation with a capital
stock of Sl2 2,O0O00O to $15.0OO.OOO.
In view of the increase in steel bar
rails il was decided to advance the
prices 81 per ton. to take effect at
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20

Copenhagen. March 20.-The lands
thing. the upper house, I'm committee
of the whole and in executive session
has voted to ratify the treaty prOvid-
ing for the sale of the Danish West
indies to the United States. The op-
ponents of the treaty are playing for
delay, but the measure is now assured
Of majority OF two votes in favor
nf rnfifif.n finn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Democrats and PopuIists to Fuse.

Lincoln Ncb.. March 20.-The state
central committees of the Democrats
and Populists met here last evening
to decide on the time and place for
the state conventions, but decided to
delegate the power To their respective
chairmen. The question of fusion was
discussed and there was Il tacit agree
ment that the two parties would fuse
ON n Sflfn ticket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
AL A McLAURIN
John Dillon Suspended for Passing
Lie i'm English House
OfCommOnS.

London, March 20.-John Dillon.
Irish nationalist. was suspended in
the house of commons today for call
ing Colonial Secretary Chamberlain u
damned liar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
INDIANAPOLIS BOoKKEEPER
ARRESTED FOR FoRGERIEs

Indianapolis, March 2o.--Arthur J.
Simpson, bookkeeper for Warman.
Block. Chamberlain d Co, livestock
and commission brokers, was arrest
ed today charged with forgery of an
amount alleged to be all the way
from $1,000 to $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
EnrIish.TnI,nccn Mar.

London. March 20.-The Imperial
Tobacco company has issued Il circu-
lar Offering large bonuses to its Gus
toners who undertake not to sell
American goods for a term of years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
No Lapse i'm Chinese Exclusion.

Washington. March Ex-senator
Proctor has introduced bill continr
ing in force the present law for the
exclusion of the Chinese until the eX-
piratiOn of the, existing treaty with
China. or until a new treaty shall be
nEnnfinfnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
HONORS MISS ALICE
Kaiser NameS Torpedo Boat After
the Presidents DauSh-
ter.

Wilhelmhaven. March 2O.-Emperor
has directed that the torpedo
boat now used as Il guard ship here
shall be named the Alice Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Higb yYind in NIassacbusetts.

Adams. Mass, March 20.-A high
wind which prevailed here suddenly
assumed cyclonic proportions and con-
siderable damage resulted. ChimneyS
were demolished. trees uproOted and
the spire and belfry on the First Con-
2regational church were wrenched off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
another Negro LynchIng.

Natchez. Miss. March 2O.-JOhn
Woodward. the negro murderer OF
Leonard Calvitt. white planter Of
Union Point. Concordia parish. was
lynched yesterday within 300 yards
Of tie parish prison in Yidalia, La.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
DIR. SALMON DECLINES
COLLEGE PRESIDENCY

Bridgeport. Conn, March 20.-Bev.
William H. Salmon. pastor of the
South Congregational church, has de-
clined a call 10 the presidency of
Tabor college, Iowa. extended last
week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Doctors BINS Arc ReasonabIe.

Washington. March 2O.-The bills Of
the physicians who attended the late
President Mckinley have been re-
ccived here. and will be transmitted to
congress at an early date. From the
highest authority the information is
obtained that they are fair and in no
wise excessive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Jockey buchanan suspended.

Paris. March 20.-Le Jockey says
the committee of the Jockey club has
suspended w. b. Buchanan. the Amer
lean jockey. for one month, for dis
obedience of the orders of the starter
at Maison Iaffitte
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Cnban RecIprocIty Bi11 Introduced.

Washington. March 2O.-Chairnan
Payne. of the ways and means COM
mittee. has introduced in the house the
bill entitled ITO Provide for Recipro-
cal Trade Relations with Cuba"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20

Washington. Mach 2O.-Bellamy
Storer. United States minister TO
Spain, has paid his respects to Sec
retary Hay. After Il few days in this
city the minister will leave for his
home in Ohio. going thence to Cali
fOrnia. where he has extensive busi-
Ness interests requiring his attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
students Expelled from school.

Berlin. March 20-Fifty Russian
and Polish students have been eX-
PEELED from Prussian technical schools
on charges of political agitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
IOWA HOUSE DECIDES
AGAINST SUNDAY GAMES

Des Moines, March 2O.-The Nagle
bill. prohibiting the playing of base
ball or football on Sunday, passed the
house today, 80 TO Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
CrowninshieId's domination Confirmed.

Washington. March 20.-The senate
in executive session yesterday con-
firmed the nomination OF Captain y.
=. CrOwninshield to he Il rear admiral.
There was no comment upon the NOM
inatiOu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
subversIve to Military Interests.

The reason he gave for the state
ment is the bill is utterly subversive
to the interests of the military es-
tablishment. and he said he would
not be Il party to such proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
From Gen. Nelson A.
Miles on Proposed
Army Measure
AGAINST THE MILITARY
And He Will Resign if
1t Becomes a
Law.

Washington. March 2O.-Gen. Nell
son y. Miles today told the senate
committee ON military affairs that if
the bill introduced by Senator Haw-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
TREE TRAPS A TRAP
Grows All Around II to Thick
ness of Three
Inches.
INPERIOD OF TWENTY-THREE YEARS
Other Peculiar Circumstances At
tending the Strange
Case.

Frankfort. Ind, March 20.-While
telling Il tree on Eli Marvin'S farm.
near Jefferson. Oscar Walters. the ten
ant. made a singular discovery. \
large Stee! trap was found imbedded
ii the tree, the wood having grown
over il To Il thickness of three inches.
Attached to the rrap was Il long chain,
this being imbedded about six inches.
ON the spring of the trap was stamped
the name of George Emory. Emory
reports that the trap has been missing
Tor tWent-stNVO years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20
Had Climbed Up the Tree.

The owner was Il famous trapper
in those days. and did a fiourishing
business in coon hides. those animals
being plentiful in the woods then. IN
making his rounds one day lac found
that one trap had disappeared He
thought that ii had been stolen, but
had no i>lea that the thief was four
footed one. When the trap was found
in the tree it was about forty feet
from the ground. After being cut out
it was returned to Emory. who remem~
bered its loss and identified it. He
thinks that the trap was carried up
into the tree by coon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-20

ley al the instance of the war depart
ment for the organization of gen
eIal staff of the army should become
Il law he would decline TO longer hold
his commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

great deal But by a peculiar mercy
there vas in the dining room, under the
great sideboard three tall volumes OF
Curtis Flora Londonenis," the more
ancient edition, with all the colored plates.
This studied diligently and was soon
able to identify all the plants which we
found during our daytime ramblings.
Generally I managed matters so that Kate
should find the flower or herb, and 1t was to
bring this about naturally that l first took
these morning strolls which In time grew
80 dear to me. Then also l could think un-
disturbed about my father and John. and
all the things which we're to be or might be.
And, oh, above all. the freshness Of the
timei l used to steal to the door Of her
bedroom after l had dressed me. and listen
to Hates quiet breathing, sometimes even
venturing to steal in and close the shutters
lest the light in her face should awake her.
For we slept with the windows open In
that nne far-carried air and genial summer
weather.
Then with a bounding heart l would slip
out (Hamish and his deaf wife being with
drawn to their den in the mysterious back
parts in rear Of the kitchen) and. shutting
In the collies lest their bounding should
scare the seabirds, would set myself to SOY
out the Astounding richness OF the land.
There, above me, were the gannets al
ready hard at Il all the way from Ailsa.
which they must have left betimes indeed
turning on their backs at sight Of some
fertile in the water, falling plump like a
stone, and sending a great Jet CO water
' straight up, then leaping out again, boiling
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

BelBANNER Of Blue
AT1W S:R. CrocheHo
s-= 10

or not Rupert had ever been upon the isle.
Nor did we find her husband, when he
came in, any more communicative.
Hamish McColl proved not to be a man
to waste words on any subject-a yellow
faced, scrub-bearded, middle-sged Celt. the
rudy hue Of whose hair was invaded and
modified \by a certain g~rizzled gray. which
gave the effect Of imperfectly applied
w~hitewash.
I asked Hamish the name Of the place.
He appeared to experience a dinhculty in
understanding the bearing Of the query.
But at last he answered: 1T Is the
masters island-no minel"
"well. then. Hamish." I said. what does
your master call it1'
He never called It ocht that l mind on
was the answer.
"'But what is the name on the letters that
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

step grew palmer till we turned an arch
way and found ourselves, by one of those
quick surprises which always affect my
spirits with pleasure, in a small. well-kept
plot OF the greenest grass, aflame with lent
lilies and slender nodding daifodils. And
whereas without we had seen only the gray
crumbling Of the wall, rude as a stone
dyke, the lime moldered away by the eager
damp of the sea air, behold! within was a
little whitewashed house with its back to
the ruined keep. white blinds to all the
windows-three above and two below, with
a door painted green. like the houses you
see on shores of Highland lochs.
And in the doorway stood a good, sonsy,
well-put-on Scottish dame. smiling and
nodding her head as II we'll pleased to well
come us. This surely could be no prison,
but a refuge indeed.
After shaking hands Mr.. Glendonwyn
made some signal and the woman pointed
out over her shoulder In the direction of
the dark, heathery crest of the isle. ]
understood him to inquire as to the where
abouts of some third person.
"old Jonet is deaf and dumb" he said,
turning about to us, but you will nnd her
both kind and attentive. l brought her
and her husband, Hamish McColl, from the
Highlands many years ago, to keep the
island for me. You will not want for any
thing. I trust. l have made every prepare
tion for a somewhat heightened stay. In
deed, I habitually keep most things here. a.
my own visits are made at uncertain inter
walls and generally without warning"
The old m shook hands with us
patting Hates arm afeetionately, and re.
peatedly touching her own lips with heI
| finger tins aa ~ IN saw that she was aorry
she could not talk to us.
she understands something of the nngei
language, however, Mr.. Glendonwyn wen
on. but neither she nor. her husband nav,
such English beyond that which will enabl,
them to understand what you want
Hamish is my shepherd, q man In whom
trust and md altogether dependable. H
will convey any message to me tina yoV
may think It necessary that l should have
But l must warn you that he has his orderi
and will neither permit you to leave tn,
island without communicating with me no
forward any letter ur message excep
through my banda For the rest, I thinI
you will have no reason to complain"
Without entering the house or askini
for any refreshments he held out his ham
In farewell.
81 will now take my leave" he said
For II Is essential thai thia letter shout
be sent TO your father Immediately. NJ
service to you, ladies. I think you vii
hnd your retirement not wholly disagree
able"
And the next moment we were watehIn
his long. active legs carry him down agai
toward the pier, where. presently. from tn
outer gateway of the ancient abbey, W
saw . hgure Join him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

was considered improved machinery at that
time, a visit Of a threshing outfit to a
farmer was little less than a devastation.
l remember with what dread my grand
parents used to look forward to the coming
Of the threshers. 1t meant a stay Of from
ten days to two weeks, with sixteen teams
and men. The voracious appetites of these
rowing bands of threshers made the proverb,
ITO eat like a thresher," a common one in
agricultural communities. The old thresh-
ing machine, with its fourteen to sixteen
horse power. was a never-ending source of
interest and danger to all who came in con-
tact with it. 1t took two men with sharp
knives to cut the bundles as they were
thrown on to the feed table. MANNED
hands and arms were constant occurrences.
The threshers in the train today are fitted
with an attachment which does away with
these feeders entirely and by means of an
ingenious device, a number OF knives fast
ened to a cylinder, cut the bands, and at
the same time feed the bundles into the
machine. Formerly it took from two to
four men to stack the straw as 1t left the
machine. and the position directly back of
the straw stacker was almost unbearable by
reason of the dust and chat which covered
the unlucky man on the straw stack. This
has been done away with, and now the
straw is blown through a long sheetiron
tube, which looks like the barrel of a 49,
inch rife cannon. The straw is blown sew
eral hundred feet and placed automatically
wherever wanted without the aid Of any
man. Formerly the grain was measured by
means of half bushel baskets, and II was no
small trick to take care Of the grain as it
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

donwyn carrying our slender effects. For,
as / say, In the smaller eourtesies he left
nothing TO be desired.
There was a boathouse nearby, as was
at FIRST glad to notice, but the iron door
was locked and In addition secured with a
stout paddock and chain. We took our way
among sea holly and starwort, thrift and
water plantin, skirting hesthery hillooks
and benty warrens over which the rabbits
scurrled and where the sea birds were be-
ginning to nest, in the direction OF the an
Client and ruinous building which we had
observed from the sea.
At FIRST l thought the place wholly de-
serted, for nothing was to be seen but a
plain ridge Of ancient stone and lime broken
at the time and above 1t the jackdaw's
tower or keep. But Mr.. Glendonwyn went
on steadily, following a path which every