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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

New York. Feb. 21-Princc Henry
oe Prussia dined last night with 1000
OF the men who make newspapers in
the United States. He was the special
guest OF Herman Ridder. proprietor or
the New Yorker Staats Zeitung. who
gathered ut his table Il majority of
the leading figures in United States
journalism. They came from the four
quarters Of the country. and made the
most noteworthy gathering of their
profession ever assembled in the
United States. There was Il felicitOus
exchange of greetings between Prince
Henry and the men who spoke for
the journalistic craft, and the affair
claims to rank as one OF the notable
incidents of this American tour of the
German prince.
Ladies Watched From the Boxes.
The dinner was given in the hand
some ballroom of the WaIdorf-Astoria
hotel. but that large apartment was
not large enough to accommodate the
newspaper guests. and the Astor Gal
lcry was also used. The two rooms
were spIendidly decorated. Ridder and
the special guests sat at an elevated
table above which were the United
States and German flags. The slaves
were crossed and the banner draped
fan-like and reached out like the wings
OF n huge butterfly. Above them was
the PruSsian eagle done in incandcS-
cent lights. As the diners took their
places the ladies of many of the party
appeared in the boxes which wall the
room.
Prince Tells why He Came.
IT goes without saying that there
were speeches. and that they were
elegant: that the tables were crowded
with good things and that they We're
not despised; that everybody was in
good humor and prepared to do his
best to perpetuate the lowering Of, the.
dove of peace over the two nations
represented. The prince spoke. dcliv-
ering the longest speech he has made
So far He began by declaring that
II consider this meeting. though it
may be looked upon as official, as n
private one. and that it is my wish
that none of You Will take advantage
of what is said or spoken after leav-
ing this table"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
CUSTOMS COLLECTOR BE.
COMES GAY.

ISM Win not allow me to Jrcscind an
order which gives British subjects
privileges within our marine juriSdic-
ton which are denied our own peo-
PIE.
Tells of Something Else He Has Done.
There is another matter that may
attract Nour attention. 1 have recently
issued orders to the deputy at Skag-
way, Il copy OF which aaS been sent
you, which has put the Canadian Off
GERS located there out of business and
sent them to their own territory. You
are aware of the fact that this officer
became 50 offensive that ,he interfered
with American officers in the dis
Charge of their official duties opened
United States customs mail. dominated
over the railway officials. discriminate
ed in the order of shipment in favor
of Canadian merchandise against that
shipped from Seattle, established Il
Canadian quarantine at Skagway. col
lCcted moneys, and performed other
acts OF British sovereignty in 4 port
of the United States. such as hOisting
with braVado the cross OF st. George
from the flagstaff of his customs
house. L have sent the concern, bag,
baggage. fla" and other paraphernalia.
flying out OF the country. You may
fear the shadow of international com
pIfcationS and rescind this order, but
Il Reed, an Olney or Il Blaine would
not"
The private bank of w. H. WcstfaU
y Co, at Burnett, TEX, has closed its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
shcrmnn lIou.e cnanges nands.

Chicago, Feb. 2T-NeGotiations have
been closed whereby Il syndicate. At
the head of which are Joseph Beifeld.
cloak manufacturer. and Nelson Mon
roe. an attorney. has secured control
of the Sherman House property by
lease for a term of twenty years. The
rental is graded, beginning at $4,000
Il year and increasing until it reaches
$4,000, which is the figure for the
last one-half OF the term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Gould Goes to DO His Time.

Lincoln. Ncb. Feb. 2T.-Amos II.
Gould. convicted last week at David
City of wrecllinG the Platte Valley
bank. of BellwOod, has been brought
tu the penitcntiary to begin sentence
Of eight years. The trial of George
Could, Il brother accused of compile
ity in the forgery of notes, has begun
at David CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
]. A. FILLMORE DEAD
WclI Known Railroad Man Passes
Away in San Fran
cisco.

San Francisco, Feb. Ell. \. Fill
more. one of the best known railroad
men in the country, died this morn
ing of pneumonia. For many years
he was manager of the Southern Pa
cifc company, but retired last July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Eldora. Ia. Feb. 21-Perhaps the
Youngest auctioneer in the United
States is Clair Gladstone Mason. son
of y L. Mason. of Union. Hardin
county. Ia. He is only 10 years old and
is successful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
NOT FOR ROSEBERY
Liberal Unionists Repudinte Leader
ship of Former Pre-
mier.

London. Feb. 27.-The Liberal Tn
ionistS at the ANNUAL meeting of the
council today definitely repudiatcd
any desire to enroll themselves under
Lord Rosebery's banner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
CHEERS FOR SCHLEY
Hero of Santiago enthusiastically
Received at Charleston
Exposition.

Charleston, :. C., Feb. 2T.-AdmiraI
Schley was the guest today Of the
Daughters of the Revolution at the
exposition. The admiral's greeting as
ne passed through the streets was
vcrY cnthusiastic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Washington, Feb. 21-The Illinois
Democratic delegation in the house
has selected Representative George L.
Foster. of Chicago. as the Illinois mem
Der of the Democratic national con-
TreSSionnl committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
RnrnI Ronte. bN Contract.

Washington. Feb 27-The pro
posed change of the rural free dcliv-
cry system from the salary to the
contract basis has been embodied in
Il special piIl ordered reported hy the
house committee on postofiices and
pUStroadS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
PRESS \ nIULTI-sUBMARI,SE szINE

SaiIors-Emperor's Advice.
The prince then continued: "Un.
doubtedIy the press of our day is n
factor. if not power, which may not
be neglected. aud which ! should like
to compare with ever so many. subma-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Won HoIIeben Decorated. ---a

Berlin, Feb. 27.-Emperor William
has conferred the Order of the Red
Eagle upon DIR. Won Holleben. the
German ambassador to the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
THERE WAS 9IILLIoNs IN LINE
Lunches With the Captatins of Industry
and Views a Paaade.

Previous to the dinner of the jour
nalists the frince had been pretty busy
during the afternoon. He lunched at
Sherry's with 100 mem who have been
and are prominent in the industrial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

All the >rews all the time-The
Daily Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

The private bank of w. H. WestfaH
X Co, at Burnett, TEX, has closed its
doors. No StatCment.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
KITCHENER REpORTsBATTLE
FOUR BRITISH OFFICERS KNOWN
TO be WOUNDED.
Heavy Firing Brings reinforcement,
to Dragon Guards Who Had
overmatched Themselves.

London, April 2.--Lord Kitchener
reports the the Second Dragon
Guards fought a sharp rearguard ac
ton nea Boschmans Kop, Monday
evening. Four officers are known to
be wounded. No further details OF
casualties received.
Column Commander Colenel Lawley
detached the Dragons with the OBJ
ject Of surprising a Boer lager, re-
ported to have been located 10 miles
east Of Boschmans Kop The dragons
found the Beers strongly ~entrenched
and the dragons had to fight a hard
rear guard action In order to regain
the main column. The heavy firing
called up Colonel Lawley and his
troops. who drove on the Beers. The
latter's loss is reported to have been
heavy.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS IN ARR.
ca COURT MARTIALED,
KILL GERMAN MISSIONARY
Because He Knew Too Much About
Their Method Of Conduct.
ing Warfare.

London, April 1.-The Morning
Leader publishes an alleged story of
the crimes which led to the court mar.
tial and execution Of two Australian
officers in South Africa, which is Just
now exciting keen Indignation in Aus.
tralia.
The newspaper asserts that several
officers Of this particular irregular
corps shot natives like rabbits, and
that they are rel suspected OF MUIR
dering men Of their own company
against whom they had grudges. The
incident which led to their court mar
tial was the cold blooded execution"
by these officers OF 10 Beers, who were
~journeying to Petersburg with the OBJ.
ject OF surrendering. 1t was supposed
these Beers had 100000 with them.
Actuated by cupidity, the Australians
stopped the Beers, tried them by mock
court martial and order all to be shot.
This was done by q squadron Of sold
fers after some of the non-commission-
ed officers had refused to carry out
the death sentence. The officers then
ransacked the Boer wagons and were
disguised upon finding that the 10000
pounds was in Transvaal paper money.
Continuing, the Morning Leader
says, a German missionary, a few
miles distance from the scene Of lex
ecution" heard Of the affair. Lieuten-
ant Hancock, n cf the Australians
concerned, fearing he would divulge
his information, shot the missionary
dead This shooting eventually led
to a complaint by the German consul
to Lork Kitchener, who proceeded to-
court martial the Australians.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
LYING IN STATE.
Remains Of Cecil Rhodes in ParIia.
ment Building at Cape Town.

Remains Of Cecil Rhodes in Parlia.
ment Building at Cape Town.
Cape Town, April PA private serv,
i've for his family and friends was
held over the remains Of Cecil Rhodes
at G~rooteschuur this evening. The
body was brought here at midnight to-
night and deposited in the vestibule OF
the Parliament building. The coffin
is draped with a tattered Union Jack
which belonged to Mr.. Rhodes and
which he regarded with peculiar ven
GRAFTON, and with a tattered flag OF
the British Chartered South Africa
company which went through the fight
at Massikessi. On these two flags
rest the cap and gown which the de-
ceased wore when he took his degree
at Bedford. Cape policemen are
grouped In the corners OF the chamber
as a guard over the remains. A beau
tiful wreath Of flowers from Queen
Alexandria has been placed at the
head Of the bier.
Rudyard Kipling will take part In
the funeral procession.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
INVADED BY FOREICN FORCE
STATE DEPARTMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT BRITISH GOVERN
MENT IS MAINTAINING A MILITARY CAMP IN
TERRITORY OF UNITED STATES.

Chicago, April "A special from
New Orleans. says: Governor Heard
OF Louisiana has reported to the state
department at Washington that in his
opinion the British government is
maintaing q military camp within the
territory Of the United States.
The camp in question is one located
q few miles below this city for the
transshipment of horses and mules
to South Africa. there to be used by
British soldiers in the war against
the Beers. Several weeks ago Gener.
el PIerson. q Boer leader, visited this
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
H%ILL.eEARD

Fourth Daughter Of James J. Hill Mar.
ried to Arson Mccook Beard.
st. Paul, April miss Ruth Hill,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James j.
Hill, was married at noon today to
Arson McCook Beard Of New York
City.
The marriage was celebrated In the
white drawing room Of the splendid
residence OF MI. and Mrs. Hill, at the
summit Of st. Anthony hill overlook
ing the river. The bride is the fourth
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hill and the
sixth Of their children. Two Of her
sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Char.
lotte, married In the same white
drawing room. The apartment is
large enough to hold all the guests at
q home wedding Of moderate size.
The 200 assembled YER easily accom-.
moda'ed in It. The company assem-
bled was noted for it's inclusion Of no.
tables rather than for its size. Beside
the st. Paul people present there e
several from the east, friends Of Mr..
Hill.
The guests were prompt in arriv-
ing, and by IL O'Clock the reception
hall and drawing roo vas very bril-.
liant with handsome gowns.
Right Reverend John ireland, arch
bishop Of the diocese OF st. Paul, raj
the chief officiating clergyman. He
was assisted by Rev. Thomas Gibbons,
minister Of st. Mary Catholic church.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Rachael Hill, as maid Of honor,
and Eric Dahlgren Of New York was
the groomS bestman.
Among the guests we're Count Mat
sukata and his sons, Goro and Othoil-
10 Matsukata. and Tauretaro Megata
and NJ. Fukai, distinguished Japanese
visitors.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
PRESIDENT DETERMINED.
Laws Are Laws and Must Be En-.
forced.

Washington, April "a quiet lit.
tie struggle ia going on in Washington
over the attitude of the administra.
ton toward the large railroad and
financial interests Of the country. The
president is no populist; he is not an
antitrust man; and he has no sym.
pathy with those people who hate
wealth because others possess 1t. On
the other hand, he Is not a rich man;
his friends are not rich men; he has
no sympathy with the "hoggish" pro-
clivities Of capital. About the laws to
restrain railroads from pooling and
capital from forming trusts, he ex-
presses no opinion, saying that he
needs none. The laws are laws, and
his simple duty Is to enforce them,
II they r ridiculous or unjust, the
enforcement will show that. Non-en.
forcement will throw contempt not
only on these laws, but ON laws in
general, and in the end will increase
the silly wrath against capital by CIV
ing the people a sense of the import
ance Of the government when oppos.
ed by Wall street. In other words,
the president thinks the government
will win In the Northern Securities
contest, but that whether 1t wins or
loses, nothing but ultimate good can
come out OF the trial Of the case SO
he refused to "let up" on the trusts
and pools III spite Of the strong APP
peals Of men who put up the money"
to elect Mckinley.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
EIGHT STATES REPRESENTED.
Preliminary Steps Taken to Formation
81 Reform Party.

Preliminary Steps Taken to Formation
o. Reform Party.
Louisville, April 2.-The movement
for the formation Of an allied party
comprising the adherents Of all par
ties opposed to the republicans and
democrats or as the call for the meet
Ing stated, "a union of reform forces
against plutocracy," took definite
shape this afternoon when a conven-
ton attended by about 200 delegates
representing eight states and as many
different parties, was called to order
at Liederkranz hall in this city. The
work today was Of a preliminary ma
ture, a temporary organization being
effected and committees appointed to
prepare for the permanent organiza-
ton.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
INTENSELY COLD At NOME.
The: mometer Ranges From 90 to as
Degrees Below Zero.

Nome, Jan. II, via Seattle April L.
A sever blizzard began yesterday at.
ternoon and all last night 1t shrieked
and howled through Nome, blowing
the loose snow into huge drifts on the
streets and sidewalks. This morning
the early waterman had a hard time
breaking trail. sleds overturned and
there were toboggan races The
weather since January 4 has been In
tensely cold, the thermometers about
town ranging from 80 to 46 below The
cold has been continuous and steady
and many cases Of frost-bitten noses,
faces and fingers are reported.
A man who gave his name as Will
liam Clark Gowan, but who is identi.
fed as Morris Burns, was brought to
the city hospital on January 8 by A.
D. Mitchell, who lives about a mile
this side of Penny river. Burns hands
and feet are badly frozen and he is
not in his right mind, whether the re-
suit Of being frozen or not has not
yet been determined. Mitchell found
Burns outside his cabin near Penny
river mi morning. He was lying on
the trail and his hand were frozen as
we'll as his feet. Mitchell took him
into the cabin and went out to pro-
cure some snow to thaw the mans
hands. When he returned, Burns had.
taken the covers of the stowe and the
flesh on his hands was literally roast
cd, For three hours he worked with
Burns and did everything in his pow
er to extract the frost from the frozen
members. Then he started for Nome
and Burns was placed in the city hos.
pital.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04

city and held a conference with the
Louisiana state officials. He created
no little comment byshis public declar-
alton that he was ready to lead a force
Of men to attack the camp. He was
denied permission to do this.
Several months ago a British steam
er was badly damaged by an explosion
while 1t was being loaded with sup
plies for the British army in South
Africa. 1t was,declared in many quar-
tiers at the TIME that the explosion
was the work Of Boer sympathjzers
but the matter was never investigated.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
TRousLE COMING.
Macedonlans Said to Be Planning UP.
rlslnos Of Christians.

London, April LIN a letter from
Athens, published this morning in
the Times, the correspondent says
there r many indications that grave
trouble Is coming in Macedonia and
Albania. There Is no doubt that M.
Sarafoff, the chief of the Macedonian
committee, has planned a general ris-
ing Of the Christian population of
European Turkey for the coming
spring. In spite Of his failure to Sc.
cure any support at Athens or Bel
grade for his projects. M. sarafoff is
continuing his preparations.
The protest of the powers. writes
the correspondent, urged to action by
the Greek circular, have resulted in
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
House.


Washington, April 1.-The house to
day made rapid progress with the
sundry civil appropriation bill, com.
pleting SO Of the 139 pages OF the bill,
Efforts to amend the bill were success.
fully resisted as a rule by Mr.. Cannon,
the chairman Of the appropriation
committee, who vas personally in
charge Of the measure. The proceed
ings were without incident.
Washington, April 2.-The house to-
day passed the sundry civil a~ppropria-
ton bill. This Is the eighth Of the
regular annual supply bills, which has
passed at this session. Only a few un-
important amendments were attached
to it.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04

Turkey making energetic military
preparations. in the face of which 1t
Is possible that M. Sarafoff will not
venture to put his plans into execu-
ton. Still, continues the c~orrespon-
dent, owing to Russian Vaccinations
the jealcusies of the powers which
prevent the execution Of the reforms
stipulated in the Berlin treaty, the
outlook is disquieting.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
Tell Me Their Names.

Thousands OF eastern people will
take advantage Of the cheap rates to
the northwest in effect every day In
March and April.
II you have any friends who might
be induced to come west. send me
their names, and I will have our repre-
sentatives look them up, furnish them
advertising matter. reserve their
berths and sec that they have a quick
and comfortable trip.
H. B. SEGUR, General Agent.
ka-6 Burlington Route. Billings
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
saves a Woman,s LIE.

To have given up would have meant
death forsMrs. Lois Cragg Of Dorches-
trouble and obstinate cough. "Often,"
she writes, 4 could scarcely breathe
and sometimes could not speak. All
doctors and remedies failed till I used
DR.. Kings New Discovery, for Con-
sumption and was completely cured"
Sufferers from coughs, colds. throat
and lung trouble need this grand rem.
Is guaranteed by Chapple Drug Co.
Price soc and Y$1.00. Trial bottles free.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
TEXAN AND NEW WORKER TALK
ABOUT oLEo.
BOTH PROVOKE MIRTH
sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Passes
House With Few Unimport.
ant Amendments.

Washington, April IAN agreement
was reached by the senate today tc
vote on the pending oleomargarine
bill before adjournment next Thurs
day. The debate on the asu wal
continued throughout the days SEES
sion. Mr.. Heitfeld ct Idaho opposed
the bill, because he believed that II
proposed to drive the oleomargarine
industry to the wall. He strongly
advocated the adoption of the substi.
tute offered, as he said that 1t would
eliminate the possibility Of fraud az
certainly as the pending measure
would and would do no Injustice to
anybody.
Washington, April 2.-DiscussionN cf
the oleomargarine bill in the senate
today was enlivened by two or three
bright colloquies between senators.
Bailey Of Texas concluded his
speech begun yesterday In opposition
to the measure occupying most Of
the time devoted by the senate to the
bills consideration. His argument
was brilliant and at times eloquent,
and attracted the careful attention
Of senators on both sides of the cham.
Der and the occupants Of a crowded
gallery.
He was followed by Depew of New
York, in a bright, witty speech in sup
port Of the measure. Depew matched
his wit with that cf Bailey on the
subject of the American girl and the
sallies Of the two senators were greet
ed with shouts Of laughter both on
the floor and in the galleries.
The Texans keen reference to the
recent marriage Of Mr.. Depew was
most happily fenced by the New York
senator In his reference to love and
admiration excited in woman by the
youth and beauty" Of Bailey.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
,NvADes TURKISH TERRITORY.

II y -
Albanian Chief TerrorIzIng PopuIace
and Threatening Massacre.
London, April 2.-The Vienna cor.
respondent Of the Central News
Agency cables that the New Freie
Press Of that city publishes q startling
report, current in Belgrade, to the ct.
feet that the famous Albanian chief,
Isaac Boljetinac, with 900 followers,
had crossed the Turkish frontier, into
the %sub-province Of Novibazur. where
he is terrorizing the Turkish populace
and threatening a general massacre.
The correspondent says the report
lacks confirmation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
LIBRARY FOR A
Andrew carneele's Offer te~the Capt.
tai Of Cuba.

Havana, APRIL AS q result
Of an interview between Lieutenant
Matthew Hanna, commissioners Of
schools o rsCuba, and the secretary Of
Andrew Carnegie. the mayor Of
Havana has received q letter from
Lieutenant Hanna In connection with
the proposal Of MI. Carnegie to give
$250,000 to the municipality for a
public library. The offer has been &C.
cepted conditionally.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04

Oregon Republican Nominate.
Portland, April 2;-W. j. Furniss, a
banker Of Pendleton, vas nominated
on the first ballot for governor this
afternoon by the republican state con.
vention.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
KOCH 's WRONG.
50 Says the Swedish Royal veter-
mary institute,

Stockholm, April 2.-The Royal Vet
Urinary institute, which has been con-
Quoting a series Of experiments under
the direction OF Professor Josef svens-
son, declares that DIR. Koch Ia wrong
In his contention that human tuber-
culosis cannot be transmitted to ami
mails The institute processes to have
demonstrated that cattle contract the
disease from people and appeals to
dairymen not to employ consumpatives
0 attend their cows.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-04
IA Man lie to You

And say some other salve, ointment,
lotion, oil or alleged healer Is as good
as Bucklen's Arnica salve. tell him
thirty years Of marvellous cures OF
piles, burns, boils. corns, felons, ul-
GERS, cuts, scalds, bruises and skin
eruptions prove it's the best and
cheapest. 25c at Chapple Drug Co.'s.