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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
BILL FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Contains I53 Authorizations AgSregating
the sum of 81 = 100000.

Contains I73 Authorizations AgSregating
the Sum of 81 100000.
Washington. April 26.-Representa-
tive Mercer. of Nebraska, will intro
duce in the house today the omnibus
public building bill agreed OH by his
committee. and on next Monday Il spe-
cial rule will be presented TO the house
for consideration of the bill ON Tues
day. The bill Will carry AUTHORIZE
tons for public buildings i'll every
state in the Union except Delaware
and Idaho. In all there are lib au-
thorizations in the bill, aggregating
SD 100000.
In the following cities the limit of
cost of the public buildings is in
creased: Ottumwa, la. $45,J9S to So
u9S. ana additional land, $500: Burl-
inGton. Ia, S126.2I3 to $146,213; Lin
coin. Neb.. S22I.361 to $:J27,361; Eau
Claire Wis. $4,000 to $4,000;
Springfield, Ills. 1881 .St4 TO S4S1, S64i
OSkOloOSa. Ia, $GG. 900 10 $4,000; Me-
nominee. Mich, $4,000 to sol, 800.
The following appropriations are
made for buildings on ground now
owned by the government in the fol-
lowing cities. within the limit of cost
stated: Hastings. Neb., $4,000; Nor
folk. Neb., 100000. Appropriations
sold TO the United States at IA nominal
cost, as follows: Centerville, Ia, S35,-
600; Grand Haven. Mich, $4,000;
Adrian, Mich, $4,000; Mukegon,
Mich, $4,000; Atlantic, Ia, $4,000;
Owosso, Mich. $4,000.
The following appropriations arc
made for buildings and sites: Illinois
Jacksonville, 100000; Ottawa. 500
900; Pekin $4,000; Decatur, $4,000;
Evanston, $4,000; Kankakee, $4,000.
Indiana-Elkhart, $4,000; Logans-
port, $4,000: Muncie. $4,000; Rich
mond. $4,000; Nincennes, $4,000;
Charlottesville, $4,000; Hammond,
$4,000. a-MarshaIltOwn, SS5.-
600; Waterloo, $150.0O0: Boone. $780,
900: Iowa City, 100000. Michigan
Battle Greek, $4,000; Flint. 100000.
Observation-Disclosures. $4,000; Bara-
boo. $4,000: Wausau, $4,000; Green
Bay, $4,000; Fond du Lac. 100000.
Appropriations We're made for sites
as follows: Sault Ste. Marie. Mich,
$4,000: Sterling, Ills, $1,000. Provision
is made for reports as to the capacity
of the public buildings at the following
cities. with view to providing new
quarters: Grand Rapids, Mich; kala-
mazoo, Mich; South Bend, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
burglars Fire a Buiiding.

st. Paul. April 26.-Burglars broke
into the wood and feed store of Brand
x Wuben. Western and Michigan
streets. cracked the safe. stole checks
and valuablea snd then set fire 10 the
building. which was totally consumed
causing a loss of 500 and almost eff
facing the evidence OF the burglary
The burglars also battered down d
side door of the grocery and butcher
shop of Joseph Rybak, 3S1 Michigan
street, and ransacked all the cash
drawers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Lima O.. April 2G.--The street rail
way company 1made an Intellectual
effort TO run ears and break the strike
of yesterday. Motormen, who were
discharged for drunkenness. were
coaXed to take ears out, but were i'm
mediately driven off. w. ID. Green.
former conductor. was knocked from
his car and kicked and beaten in
brutal manner. Green swore out war
rants for the arcrst of several strikers
No ears are running.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Dead and injured.

Two dead and five fatally injured
have been reported as one result of
the tornado here. The dead are Es-
Their Hunter and Martha Cape (col-
OredD. the latter dying from fright.
Those fatally injured are Bidwell
Hunter. Mrs. ANNA Hunter. Mrs. Ma
rian Hicks. boy named Krugar at
Villa Heights three miles west OF
Joplin, and L. Is. Kelley, at Googoo
mines three miles weSu
The number of buildings destroyed
is estimated ut fifty, and the property
loss at S2OO.OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
DENIES THE REPORT
Ofthe Merging of Some of the At
Iantic Steamer
Lines.

Liverpool, April 26.-J. Bruce
Ismay. chairman of the White Star
line. in an interview this afternoon
positively denied the report that the
White Star line was sold, and also de-
MED that the American shipping syn
dictate held any shares whatever in
the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Left with Bethea.
GRANTS BIRTHDAY
Celebrated With Fitting Ceremonies
at His Old GaIena
Home.

Galcna, ILL.,. April 26.-The S0th an
niversary of the birthday of Gen. L.
:. Grant was celebrated i'm this city
today under the auspices of the
Grant birthday Association of Gal
ena. The speaker was Hon. William
j. Calhoun, of Chicago. Special
trains run from various points
brought in thousands of visitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Does Senator CarmaCk
in the Present Phil
ippine Policy.
OF PARTY IN POWER
Severe Arrangement of
Gen. Funston Who
Has Been Talking.

Washington. April 2G.-Curmack of
Tennessee occupied half the senate's
time Yesterday with an attack on the
Philippines government bill and then
didn't get through He attracted a
large audience and there were no calls
for Il quorum while he was speaking
His speech was Il roast for the pres
ent Philippine policy ana those who
approve it. He said it was not IL ques-
ton only of framing just laws for the
FilipinOS. but question of right to
make any laws whatever for that peo-
pie. The claim of the Republicans"
said he. lis that they had burned
enough towns, wasted enough country
and killed enough people to make good
their right The land is ours because
we have streWn it with the ashes of
its homes and drenched il with the
blood OF its people.
Calls it a Fantastic Dream.
The idea that you can transform
the character of Il race by teaching
the people to read said he, lis the
widest. craZieSt and most fantastic
dream that ever fitted through Il lJI-
natic's mind" lie quoted utteranceS
from Roosevelt charging that ''trea-
sOnable" utteranceS had melted the
l. llpIuOS TO lnSuTHeCtlOn. ana SAID that
we must not judge the president in
his moments Of oratoricaI ferocity or
when the frenzy of battle was in his
blood The president was not Vindic-
tive, but simply strenuous and re-
sembled in his habits of speech a
certain TenneSSeeau'S horse, of which
it was said that running away was his
natural gait.
This Is "A Whack at Funston.
Some of our military heroes hadbCo
guilty of II like offenSe. He referred
TO Il recent speech of General Funston.
whom he described as the ''iayhawker
brigadier from the wind-Swept plains,
the mighticSt Samson that ever WELD
ed the iawbone of an ass as weapon
OF war" Carmack said death had
cheated Funston Of some illuStriouS
victims like ex-senator sherman and
eX-President Harrison. but there were
still enough 10 keep him busy.
Also One at Beveridge.
Carmack said that tUnStOn'S
speeches had done more against peace
in the islands than those of any anti
and added that he had it
on the very highest authority that Il
speech made 10y the senator from In
diana Beveridgel had been circulated
broadcast throughout the country,
with an exceedingly perniciOuS effect
upon the natives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
KRNSAS STUDENTS
ON THE WARPATH

BALDWIN. Kas.. April 26.-FOrty stu
dents of Baker university here we're
suspended for breaking into the gym
nasium Thursday during a basketball
game between two ladies' teams of
the college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
CONGRESSMAN CHAMP CLARK
UNANIMOUSLY RENOMINATED

Mexico. Mo-. April 2G.-Congress-
man Champ Clark was today renom-
mated by the democratic convention
of the Ninth district without oppo-
sition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
RANCHMEN ARMING
Appearances of Possibility of
BIoodshed in Kan
sas.
STARTED BY A LAND QUARREL
Counties Facing Each
Other With Fierce
ness.
SdS.

Atwood. Kas.. April 26.-Ranchmen
and settlers are arming themselves
as the result of quarrel over land
i'm Rawlins and adjoining counties.
May Call state Troops.
1t * feared it may be necessary to
call on the state troops To prevent
bloodshed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Has Had Good Record.

General Jacob II. Smith, command
ing the American forces in Samar, who
has been charged by Major Waller with
ordering the cruel treatment of the ma
tive5 of that province for which that
officeY is now being tried, has had n
long and honorable service in the army
of the United States.
General Smith has fought with dis
tinction in three wars besides spending
over thirty years fighting Indians on
the border. lie began his military ca
rcer as lieutenant in the Second Ken
lucky infantry during the civil war.
He participated in many battles of that
bloody contest and was severely
wounded at Shiloh. At the close of hos
tilities he was given n commission in
the regular army and for the next thir-
~ years saw much service on the
plains fighting Indians.
General Smith served with such dis
tinctiOn at San Juan Hill and other en-
gaGements around Santiago that he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
ARGUS JUBILEE ODE.
Written For the Fiftieth Anniver,

Written For the Fiftieth Anniversary Number.
TO MY FRIEND OF THE HUNDRED EYES.
Rich in the hosts who love thine ancient name,
Ger thee hath passed full fifty years Of fame;
Comrade and FRIEND as thou hast proved to be,
Know, then, breathe this little song orthee.
In the years to come, whatsoever they bring
Still be the burden of the lay sing-
Long life to ARGUS with the hundred eyes,
And may thy praises from the people rise!
Ne'er hast thou faltered when the way was long,
Dauntless thy Will as thy spirit is strong.
Age hath it's triumphs at two-score and ten,
Round thee gathered thine merry men,
Greater than is the might of the pen!
Useless my song this bright Jubilee
Save that it springs from my heart unto thee
--ROBERT RENDALE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
CRUELTY TO FILIPINOS
Accused Officer Has a
Good Military Record,
Nevertheless.

Manila. April 26.-The admission
by Col. Charles y. Woodruff, counsel
for Gen. Jacob Smith. of the charge
preferred against the general of eX-
IRENE cruelty toward the Filipinos in
the practice of the water cure" and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
DAMAGE OF STORM
Tornado Strikes City of Joplin
With Terrific
Force.
TWO KILLED AND OTHERS INJURED
Property Destruction Will Reach
Fully $780,
600.

Joplin, Mo. April 2G-A tornado
struck this city at 40 y. N. yester-
day. Meager reports from Galcno,
Kan. and Webb City and CarterviIIc
Mo. Indicate great damage. The dam
age in this city is estimated at 500
600. Houses were blown away and
the city strowu with the wrevkage of
fbp storm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
MAY call State Troops.
METZGER RBAPPOINTED
DAVENPORT POSTMASTER

Washington. April 2G.-The presi-
dent reappointed George Metzger
postmaster at Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
THE MEAT TRUST
Representative of Attorney Gen.
eral Reaches Chi
cago.
Is TO AUTHORIZE PROCEEDINGS
Which Are Placed in the Hands of
the District Attorney
There.

Chicago. April &c Wildam \. Day,
assistant to Attorney General Knox,
arrived in Chicago today to confer
with District Attorney Bethea rela-
tive to taking action against the So
called beef trust. Day said he did
not bring with him the application
which the attorney general had or
dered filed against the Chicago pack
ing firms and that no bills would be
filed by him today.
Left with Bethea.
The matter of investigation was
placed entirely in the hands of
Bethea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

years and to Pillage and burn towns
ness. viii doubtless create a profound
sensation in the United States. The
cOurt-martial X. as told in yester-
days dispatches, III charge of Gen.
How'd Wheeler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

was promoted from the rank of major
to that of lieutenant colonel He was
severely wounded while in the trenches
and for seven days lay in the mud and
water, refusing to go to the rear. SAYING
his wound was trifinS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

euis Ito. Lord Harold. Canadian Boy and Lady
May. There will be other well known horses
many OF which have been winners at former
shows
The pony class will be well represented. and
there will be fine specimens OF harness as well
as saddle ponies TO be judged Among the en-
tries are Mrs. z. f. Hawleys Exile Of Pitts
ford Charles Z. Bunn's Chestnut and Caroline,
Thomas J.. Watts Monte Carlo and Montreal
Thomas /. Watt, jr's, Toronto and Red Fox
Master r. +. Carmans jessie Mrs. Gertrude
I.exows Pedro NJ and Pedro N, James b. Tay-
lors San Toy. G. Howard Davidsons Myrtle
Master d. w. Hane's Brown Bard, Mrs John
Cerken's DOncaster Model, Anna Held's Jack
and Jill. Mrs. Charles Z. Bunn's Bob and Debo-
nair Miss Susanna Behring'S Taffy. II. +. Whit
neys MOdesty, Z. ID. JOrdan's Hurrah, Miss
Gertrude W. Kinsett's Lavine, Sidney J. Col
ford, jr's, Cottage King. Miss Edith COlfords
Cottage Prince, H. C HOskier's Jim Blaine, and
J. +. Wideners Vixen.
An interesting feature VIII be the exhibition
OF polo ponies OF which many have been en-
tered. Among the owners in this class are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
THREE TYPICAL AMERICANS.

A typical American trio OF self made men
included, says "Leslie's Weekly in one of the
parties entertained recently by President Roose-
welt at his summer home in Oyster Bay, namely,
Senator Pritchard, OF North Carolina; Congress
man William Alden Smith, Of Michigan, and c.
B. Williams chairman Of the Republican State
Committee OF Louisiana. Each Of these
compelled at an early age, to fight the battle for
existence and to struggle for success. At twelve
years Senator Pritchard was seeking a place
a farm where he could earn his bed and board.
Subsequently he became printer and master
of that art, a publisher editor. political
leader and a Senator, and il is to him, more
than TO any other man, that the Republican
party must now look for leadership in North
Carolina. Congressman Smith. at the age of
twelve was a newsboy on the streets OF Grand
Rapids, Mich He has lived to become a sue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

Winston Lewis May. F. Ambrose Clarke, Harry
T. Peters A G. Vanderbilt, George J. Gould
and r. c. Vanderbilt. Saddle horses. hunters
and jumpers have always been attractive cards
at the show, and these classes will be addition
ally interesting this year because Of the large
number OF entries
AS on former occasions the blue ribbon will
be given as first prize. red for second. yellow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

cessful lawyer and the president OF the Grand
Rapids Herald Company. whose papers he
formerly peddled the streets. Chairman
Williams, his fathers fortune having been swept
away in the Civil Wa. was glad boy TO
seek place in the train service Of railroad. at
the hardest kind Of manual work Mr.. Williams
is one Of the largest owners OF cypress tim
Der and OF sugar properties in the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

William Trevor DR.. John L. Wentz, Alexander
Rutherford. c. K G. Billings. William II. Moore.
Mrs Edward R. Ladew, Alfred c. Vanderbilt
Eben d. Jordan, Mrs. John GerBen, Miss Cathe-
r1ne Cameron Walter Lewiston and Mrs. Will
tam b. White
Among the horses viii be the following: Lord
Brilliant. The Only Way. Lady Morton, John
n. Jewell, Frills Goldenrod Snow Flake, Mar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

like 20 have you mention it to mother or the girls
but my impression is that society is place where
a man VINO mas worked his way up in the world
from nothing to million is likely to get sneered at
because he can't play ping pong"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

for third and white for highly commended"
The championship badge will be blue. red and
yellow. and red and yellow will be the conso-
latiOn prize or reserve to the championship"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

they used to live in a Harlem fiat and took the
express TO and from business"
Seeing they were thus Injured TO the worst,
the thwarted monarch ordered their release.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
HIS IMPRESSION.

From Tft-Bits.
What is your impression Of socety2" asked the
oldtime friend
Well" answered Mr.. GOdpurse. 81 wouldn't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Tomorrow night at Wallacks James n
Hackett opens his New-York engagement in the
authors dramatization Of THE Crisis the
play from this widely read book has been given
by Mr.. Hackett with much success in other
cities. and even proved popular in the South
where he presented it with some hesitation al
first.
On Wednesday night occurs Mrs Fiskes pro
duction at the Manhattan of Paul Heyse 5
drama, Mary of Magdala" 1t is an elaborate
production. full of Oriental color, scenic ehectS
and crowds of supernumeraries. But 1t IS saiu
to be much more. and to give Mrs. Flske
powerful part to play
RACK HOLE HAD no TERRORS FOR THEM,
suraja Dowlah had thrust the 116 prisoners
into the Black Hole of Calcutta.
But" he exclaimed angrily in the morning.
how does it come that twenty-three are stlli
left?" ,.
because" replied the cringing attendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
WARREN.

The funeral of Frank McCarty was held
from st. Mary's church this morning.
High mass was celebrated by Rev. FIR. 7.
o'Keefe. Interment was in the Catholic
cemetery.
The Rowland Wheaton e. Co, handker-
chief manufacturers, are abliged to work
nights. owing to rush orders
The drill meetings of the Warren Ar
tiliery will be resumed for the winter
season tonight. A good attendance is ex-
pected.
Steam yacht Maraquita. which has
been in the Warren harbor during the ma
jority of the summer. will sail at an
carly date
The tunior + p. s. C. E. OF the BAPTIST
church he'd a social season In the church
parlors last night.
The committee frcm the Warren Me-
chanics Co, No. 2. and the committee
from the Hydraulions met at Bristol last
night and talked over the ARRANGEMENTS
relative to the muster to be held soon. IL
Is positively understood that a partial
agreement was made
Miss Ida Munro, formerly employed In
the Earle a Prev express office on Main
street has left TO assume a position as
bookkeeper for T.. r. Watson, the con-
tractor. Miss Annie Richardson has taken
Miss Munros place
Practice meeting Of the Warren Nation
al band was held i'm Institute hall last
night. The organization has several win
ter indoor arrangements
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
Dan PATCH TIRED

New York, Sept 17.-with perfect
weather. good track and a large and
appreciative crowd The great stallion
Dan Patchen had every circumstance In
his favor in his effort TO win the worlds
pacing record at the Empire City track
yesterday, but he did not do So Accom-
panied by a running mate, the famous
son OF Joe Patchen came out and paced a
preliminary mile in 2:1l. Speculation was
very active at 100 on two minutes TO rs
for faster time In his first effort he went
to the quarter in 30A seconds and then
broke and came back. In his second effort,
he went to the quarter in :3oa. and TO the
half In 1:01, but tired badly and came
home all out In a:02I.
The first regular event OF the day was
the 10000 Empire purse for 2:20 trotters,
In which an originally good field dwindled
down TO four starters. the blind wonder,
Rhythmic. selling for $500 TO $3.50 for the
field, which consisted OF the swift mare
Dulce Cor, the Canadian gelding Went
worth and the California bred Katrinka
Girl. Later on Rhythmic sold for $50. and
the field S35 The sightless son of Oakland
Baron had the speed OF the party and his
victory was never I'm doubt He won in
straight heats In fast time.
In the $4,000 Yonkers purse Direct Hal
was a prohibitive favorite. but with him
barred Gold Brick sold for $50 10 $40 for
the field. The race was almost n walkover
for Direct Hal. who won with lots TO
spare
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
Bob" Burdett's Reyeege.

Undoubtedly one OF the most acceptable
examples of the club womanT husband
is found in Mr.. Burdette-genial Bob Bur-
dette, as he is so happily called--for he
not only attends all the biennials. but
shows his humorous hand from time to
time In support OF his wife
Not long ago. for interesting instance,
the Atchison Globe. pending visit OF
Mrs. Burdette { othat town, ard I'm prep
aration of which the club women were
making much ado. published n sarcastic
editorial, headed, who Is Mrs Bob Bur-
deter When this came to the notice
or Mr.. Bob he industriously set about
sending the editor newspaper clippings by
the yard Each day, for weeks he posted
an article about Mrs. Burdette's club
work or home life, and finally added a
note calling attention 40 the fact that
In the same issue with the editorial was
fine write-up OF the lady on an inside
page. Read your own paper" was the
parting shot to the editor. II do"
Thereupon the paper came out with a
second editorial. headed I'VE Eat Mud"
and In conclusion said: "If Mr.. Burdette
Will quit we will apologize for our lack
Of Information about his wife Mrs Bur-
dette seems 70 be a lovely character all
ght."-Pilgrim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
DIAMOND DUST

! worcester Is all but out of the run
| ming Tor third place, and the struggle
! appears TO be between Providence anc
Jersey City. with chances even. The
Lambs certainly are In hard luck
| Dooley OF Montreal is in hopes Of beat
Ing out Rochester In the race and Fore
ing the going champions into seventh
place. Eleven points only separate the
two teams.
Newark has played better ball since
the New England league contingent join
ed the club. Most anybody would have
made an Improvement In the bunch that
showed at Adelaide Park on the last
trip here. Burpham can cut another
notch In his tomahawk handle.
Jack Hannigan of the Jersey City team
now leads the Eastern league In batting,
having replaced Bean.
In right fielder Sebring. Barney Drey-
fuss had find" II his fielding Is any
recommendation. He covers as much
ground az any timer out in right.
and deports himself like a conner. He is
not wonder at the bat. but stands up
TO the plate nicely and should develop
into cracker-tack batter So far Drcy-
fuss has been fortunate. securing not
only Sebring. but Mclaughlin, late OF the
New London team and premier pitcher IN
tile Connecticut State league, ami catcher
Phelps of Rochester In these three
players he has a trio of sure-enough
stars, who will twinkle in fast company
in l903.-Cincinnat Commercial Tribune
Nick Altrock has Joined the Boston
American league team. In the American
association Nick won 10 games and lost
nine.
Geltman of the Buffalos is wanted by
the Boston Nationals.
The recent meeting at New York OF
the National league magnates is said
TO have been called TO consider the press
ing appeals for help coming from several
of the clubs. Philadelphia has lost thou
sands of dollars this season.
1t looks now very much like Philadel-
phia as the winner of the American
league pennant the Athletics have a
very long lead for this stage of the game
"One thing can be set down as a posi-
tive fact" says Pres. Angus of the De-
troit club, and that is no overtures for
peace with the big league will ever come
from the Detroit club and from all /
can learn will never come from the
American league. Why should we ask
for peace now, when We have all the ,
best Of it?"