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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
POWDER
Cuban Rebels Have Possession of All th
Rest of the Island,
Absolutely Pure.

Cuban Rebels Have Possession of All the
Rest of the Island.
HAVANA, Jan. 6.-The story telegraphed
to the United States Saturday night that
the rebels had defeated the government
troops at Colon. seventy miles from this
city, inflictinga loss of 2,Oo0and capturing
artillery, is not confirmed or believed
here, but Havana has spent a day of ner-
vousness and anxiety and has been in
hourly apprehension of an attack by tho
insurgent army, or a part of it. saturday
the bands commanded by Nunez and Ber-
mudez were seen at Managua, village
not more than twelve miles from Havana.
1t must not be supposed that tho city is
open to the advance of the insurgents or
| that there are none within its borders to
offer resistance. There has been no overt
| act of defiance of the authorities within
| the city, and there have been numerous
voluntary offers to bear arms in defense of
| the city-thousandS of them, the author
tiles say. The city is defended by large
force of infantry and artillery, and if the
rebels do come they will have to fight the
| battle of the war.
The work of destruction in Havana
province has been rs complete as was that
| in Matanzas, and the sugar lands of Pinar
| del Rio are fast being put into the same
desolate condition. In effect the whole
| island of Cuba outside of tho city of Ha-
| vana is now in the hands of the insurg-
ents. They have not annihilated tho
Spanish forces, nor have they routed the
whole army in any single pitched battle.
Yet the situation is completely in their
| hands.
TAMPA, Fla, Jan. 6.-An American
| passenger arriving from Cuba last night
| reports that the Cubans are within seven
teen miles of Havana. According to his
statement Gomez has $1,000 men. The
| insurgents burned Quivican, San Felipe,
Duran, Mcleno Dclsur ard Guara Friday
| night. These places are twenty miles
from Havana. General Campos has
| issued a manifesto to his officers urging q
strict obedience to his orders, and threat
| ening those disobedient with dishonorable
| return to Spain in forty-eight hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06

not meet until tomorrow, and when IT
does long debate is probable on the bond
bill, which it is expected will occupy two
weeks. The Republicans also are hopeful
of being able to dispose of the tariff bill in
the same length of time. They have re.
ceived assurances from individual Demo.
cratic leaders that they will not resort to
6ilatory tactics to prevent the early dis.
posal of either Of the bills. This does not
mean, however, that they will not insist
upon thorough debate upon them.
The financial committee will meet again
this afternoon, By which time it is pre-
sumed the silver majority Of the commit
tee will have prepared its substitute for
the bond bill. which will provide for free
coinage. The fate of the tariff bill is not
SO certain. On this bill the Republicans
consider themselves masters of the situa.
tion in committee. and they are in doubt
whether to report it as it came from the
house or to amend it in accordance with
the wishes of individual Republican sena-
tors.
There il n disposition on the part of
some of the members to increase the ad-
vance made on all the schedules except
that covering sugar from 10 to ~ per
cent, while others think the increase
should only apply to agricultural pro.
ducts. Very little of interest is expected
to develop in the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
THE PROBABILITIES IN CONGRESS

Bond Bn To He the Firss Matter to En-.
gage the senase's Attention.
WAsurSGTox. Jan. 6-The senate docs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
CHANCE FOR WAR WITH TURKEY.
Europe to stand Aside ami Let the Ameri.
can Republic Loose.

can Republic Loose.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Among the wise.
ncrcs here the question Is being asked /:
Arc we likely to have fight with Turkey
on our hands soon? II is hintcd that war.
ships flying the stars and stripes, and
manned by American blue Jackets, may
force the passage of the Dardancllcs and
Bosphorus, anchor at Constantinople and
show the sultan that Uncle sam Is not to
bc triilcd with. The sultan has been per-
mittcd TO defy the world because Of the
inability Of the European powers to agree
upon concerted action, and the unwill.
ingncss of any one of them to act inde-
pcndcntly.
AS the United States has some bills
against Turkey for her disrcspcct of the
rights of American citizens it is suggested
that the entire American navy may make
q nasa demonstration in Turkish waters
which will insure prompt compliance with
United States demands. The Importance
of this matter will bc appreciated when il
Is known that the United States has al.
ready consulted with the great powers
with q view to securing acquicscence in
tho decision she has reached to obtain, ut
all hazards, proper rcparation for the in.
jurics received by her citizens in the Turk
ish empire.
For some timc now Secretary Olney, i.
IL understood, has been in correspondence
with European governments for the pur'
pose Of asccrtaining what attitude they
would assume in case the United State:
should enter in the game which thos'
powers are playing with Turkey as ths
stake. As result Of his action In feeling
the pulse of these governments 1t Is said
that all have agreed to observe stric'
neutrality. and 1t Is also said that Russia,
pursuing her usual lfriendlyattitudc toward
this country. will stand ready to prevent
interference by any other power II II
should be attempted. This Is given fol
what IL Is worth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
Venezuela Commission Meets,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The first meet
.ng of the Venezuela commission has been
held with only one member-White-ab-
Sent. 1t resulted in the election of Justice
Brewer as chairman, and the announce
ment Of Secretary Olney that the ccmmis-
sion is entirely Independent of the state
department as to its methods of investi-
CATION. Before the meeting the commits
sions of the members Were given to them,
their duties being described therein to he
ITO investigate and report upon the true
location of the divisional line between the
territory Of the Republic of Venezuela
and that of British Guiana" A few ques-
tionS were discussed informally, but no
further business was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
Avoid CGre-Alla.

Zoa-Phora is compounded solely
for diseases of women. In it's sphere
it has no equal. For testimonials
and advice address II. G. Colman,
secretary of the Zoa-Phora Medicine
company, Kalamazoo. Mich, or ask
your druggist. Sold by T. H.
Thomas and Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
To Fit tie Case.

II wish you would give me name
for u new brand Of butter,' said a
dairyman to a customer.
Certainly" answered the customer
"if 1t is like the last you sent me,
would suggest Samson. - - Detroit
Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
WANT ANY BONDS?
Uncle Sam Has a Matter OF
$loo,ooo,ooo to Sell.
CALLS FOR BIDS FROM CARLISLE.


Made for Offers Any Issue Congress
May Au,horixe-Arc We to Fight Tur-
ksy"-Probabic Course Of Operations in
Congress During the Present Week.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Secrctary Car
Islo at ll:55 last night issued the follow
Ing bond circular, dated Treasury do.
partmcnt, Office Of the secretary, Wash.
ington, ID. c., Jan. g. 1885,"
''Noticc Is hereby given that scaled pro.
posals will bc received at tho Office Of the
secretary Of the treasury, Mt Washingt on,
ID. c., until la o'clock IN. on wedne sday,
the 9Th day of February, 1895, for tho
purchase Of one hundred million dollars
tslOO,O0,000 Of United States 1 per cent.
coupon..or registered bonds, in denomina.
tions Of fifty dollars (s5O) and multiples
Of TINT sum, as may be desired by bidders.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served.
Terms Of Payment aud Purchase.
"Thc bonds will be dated on the lst day
OF February, 1895, and be payable in coin
thirty years after that date and will bear
interest at per cent. per annuIn, payable
quarterly in coin, but all coupons matur-
ing on and before the lst day of February
1896, will be detached, and purchasers will
be required to pay in United States gold
.,,..,,,., >, .,., -,
So, """ '' az, u'"
'"'''on "'cr 'hc is' o'y o' reoru'
ary, isvo, up 10 the time of application Tor
ueiiVcry. Payments Tor the bonds must
DC made at the treasury OF the United
states at Washington, ID. C., or mt tho
Ohiteu states suDtrcisurics at New ork,
boston, i'hiiadcIphia, baltimore, Clncin-
hatl, Chicago, St. Louis or New orleans,
or they may be made at san Francisco
WIFI cxchaiigc on Now YORK, ana all Dds
must state what denominations Oh bonds
arc desired anu whether coupon or regis
tered, anu ut what place they will be paid
'T.
H"y i'e ''""e 'h A"S'a''"e"'
iWhch's may DC Hlauc ny INSTALL
Inonts' as ioiio"s' twenty '-") pcr cent:
upon receipt Oh notice Oh acceptance OF
p,us anu t"ch'y wv per ceht. at the emu
oi each zen uays thereaitcr; put all &c
ccp,c" piuuers may pay tHc wnoic amount
at 'ho aatc Oh thc hrst INSTRUMENT anu
thosc VINO nave pa'u III Instruments pre-
Niousiy maturing may pay thc whoio
aihouns vi 'hcir pius u. any time' not
il.cr 'hsr, M .'ic maturity oI 'hc last ,i'ta,l'
,a ,iicn'. my ponus wiz pc Ieaoy ior ue.
,,',ry on u, ~ uciorc '"e n''een'h uay u
i''''
congress Anthorihcs an Issue.
NOTICE. Is further hereby given that IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
Serious Upsi.ing in Formo...

YOKOHAMA, Jan. GA serious uprising
has occurred in Formosa- On Jan / TO-
900 rebels attacked Taipeh. but they wers
rcpulsed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07

DIES MONIES, March '.-Bills were in.
troduccd in the senate yesterday: BY
Hcaly, allowing guardians to mortgage
property; by Junkin, amending the home
stead law SO that homesteads inherited
shall be exempt only till the heirs reach
majority. Senate bills were passed regu.
lating recovery Of lost goods and author.
isiDg cities Of the first class to lay side
walks. Kilbourn called up the senate
joint resolution amending the constitu-
ton to allow woman suffrage. Cnrpen.
ter moved to table and the motion was
carried, thus disposing Of woman suffrage
In the senate. In the house bills were in
troduccd: by Allen, prohibiting rebates
and insurance combines; by Wood, Civ
Ing county boards of supervisors absolute
power In awarding county printing. Sem
ate bill was passed providing for punish
mcnt for stealing logs and lumber from
waters bordering on the state. House
bill was passed providing for the tax alton
OF bicycles. The senate and house met in
joint sessisn nt ll:45 and elected William
Smousc trustee Of the hospital for the
Insane at Mount Pleasant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
Gang Of Counscrsei,e.. Broken Uo.

New York, March 7.-Secret Service
Agent George X. Bagg yesterday raided
tho establishments OF the Metropolitan
Photo Lithographic company, on the top
floor Of the building at u Clinton place.
and captured an entire outfit for counter
fciting g silver certificates Of the series Of
1891, with the Window Vignette. Two Of
the counterfeiters, named Morris Gold.
stein. and Charles Murray, We're found in
the place and arrested. The raid was the
result OF developments following the ar.
rest Of Charles A. Pachin and Mrs Hen.
rictta Boltman for passing some Of the
spurious bills at Hoboken, Nj, Thursday.
All tho members Of the gang are now rn.
der arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07

SALT LALE, March IA sensation was
created here over developments concern
ing the death of Evelyn Bennett, q beauti-
full girl of Provo, who died it this city on
Sunday night. Several suspicious cir
cumstances led to an Investigation and
the body was exhumed. 1t showed that
death had resulted from . criminal opera.
tion, and DR.. Mccoy, one Of the attending
physicians. and Mrs. Massey, at whose
house the girl died, were arrested. In the
evening Sim Duggins, q saloonkeeper of
Provo, Dr: NoyeA q physician Of that
place, and Frank Carter, TO whom, IL said,
the girl was engaged. were arrested on
the charge Of murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
BAD EXPLOSION At CHICAGO.
Steam Pipe in . Laundry Explodes, L
juring Nine Men.

Steam Pipe in . Laundry Explodss, In
juring Nine Men.
CHICAGO, March IAN explosion oc-
Cured in the building of tho Troy Laun-
dry Machine company at $50 o'clock yes
tcrday afternoon. resulting in injury to
nine men.
The Troy Laundry company's plant is
located at 4Ol Fifth avenue. The explos-
ion was followed by an uproar amounting
almost to q panic and hundreds Of ex.
cited. thoroughly frightened people soon
thronged the Railways leading to the
street. The victims are: William Grant,
+. Berry, Frank Kahn, Samuel Marsala,
Frank Marsaln. William Belbeu, Theo.
dore Hubbard, Z. w. Graham, Samuel
Jerovasa.
Tho men were working on an excava-
tion for basement and they struck hid
den steam pipe and broke It and tho ex:
plosion followed, badly burning all tho
men. but none fatally. The windows of
the building were broken. The suffering
men were all taken to the county hos.
pital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
Burr to Aid che vsne.uelaa Commis.,o..

ITHACA. N. Y, March The commits
sion to investigate the boundary dispute.
appointed by President Cleveland, of
which Andrew d. White, cx-president Of
Cornell university, is a member, has in.
vited George L Burr. professor Of medi-
eval history in Cornell, to aid the com.
mission a. . historical specialist. Pro-
fessor Burr has decided to undertake the
work. After looking over the historical
charts at Cornell he will go to Washing.
ton to investigate in the national archives.
The commission Is studying the treaty OF
Munster, and Professor Burr Is asked 70
furnish data for the correct interpreta-
ton Of the treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
WEYLER'S LATEST
ls In the Nature Of q Strong
Proclamation.
A WARNING TO his sUB0RDNATES

That the Indiscsim2nats Arrest Of Citixens
In Cuba On Charges Not Supported BY
strorg Proof Mast Ceas,-Rssrets That
Strained Relations E.ist Between Spain
end dAnerica-Ho2.s Pr<siasss clssslaad
VIII D:aresard Action Of Csnsrsss.
HAVANA, March 7.-[Copyright, 1898, by
Associated Press. THE captain general of
Cuba, General valeriano Weyler. has
issued another important proclamation
OF which the following is translation:
MY attention has been drawn to the
frequency with which. the civil and mill
tary authorities and the army officers in
the country ind towns proceed to arrest
citizens who are afterward placed at nv
disposal to Be deported from the island
without reasonable cause for such meas
ures. and having pointed out in my pre-.
vious circulars the charges pertaining to
war, Jurisdiction and the formalitles for
trials, have decided to exact, in accord
ance with said circulars, that arrests must
be justified with all reasons and proofs
possible. 50 as to proceed with all justice
against the prisoners
Wm Hold Onicers Strictly Responsible.
Therefore, the authorities and army
officers will so order in every case Of any
one who is arrested without proofs enough
to establish his guilt Written informa-
tion must be made with all the facts that
can possibly be had through verbal or
confidential Information. These requi.
sites will be more exacting in the towns,
where all loyal people must contribute to
of th.~n l. T.
SO doing they will assist the authorities
to re-establish order and peace by COOP
Grating in a strict compliance with justice,
for which q line has been traced by me.
These informations and material proofs
will be sent to this Office to proceed ac-
cordingly, it being understood that will
hold strictly responsible any officer who
does not furnish the proofs required in
the cases mentioned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
REGRETS AMERICAN HOSTILITY.
General Weyler Says Americans in Cubs
Are Treated C0nsiderately.

General Weyler Says Americans in Cubs
Are Treated Considerably.
HAVANA. March Upon the occasion
Of visit which General Weyler paid tc
the Casino Espanoi here yesterday the
president, Francisco Santos Gusmnn, in
receiving his distinguished visitor, made
short address, in the course Of which he
said: Il have come in the name Of the
Casino to protest against the injurious
calumnfes of some American senators
toward Spain snd toward her worthy rep
resentatives Of this island, and at the
10m8 tSm0 TO protest against the resoiu-
lions q both houses Of the United States
congress in favor Of recognition as bellig-
erents hordes Of rebels. In so doing they
are voting against the rights of our peo-
pie and with manifest lack Of considera.
tion for Spanish loyalty and friendship"
General Weyler replied by referring
to the alleged injurious calumnies and in.
suits Of the enemies Of Spain and their
sympathizers and said that he was not
astonished at 1t, nor did it affect him to
know that they hated and feared him. He
claimed that all the imputations made
against him were false. To the contrary
he had proved his uprightness by nc.
com2lishing happily and efficiently the
duties assigned to him. He said he re.
grctted the hostility which some United
States senators exhibited towards Spain
especially, he explained, a. the Spanish
authorities on this island treat citizens Of
the United States with more consideration
and assign to them more prcrogatives
than to any other people.
In the meanwhile he hopes that Presi.
dent Cleveland would pcesevere in his at
titude in opposition to the resolutions
and expressed the satisfaction Of the au.
thorities at the good faith of the United
States in bringing about the seizure of
tho Calexto Garcia and Collazo filibuter-
Ing expedition. In conclusion the captain
general remarked: There Is no reason
why the good friendship between the two
nations should be altered. and for that
reason am trying to follow the example
OF the illustrious Canovas del Castillo,
chief Of our government. recommend
to you all the greatest prudence under tho
circumstances and I promise you that il
the necessity arrives, will show every
one his post where to die, IL the country
requests this extreme sacrifice for her in.
t,grety and honor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07

NEw YORK, March THE hearing ON
the application for an injunction rcstrsin-
ing the Joint Trafic association from
operating under its agreement, which was
on the calendar Of the United States cir.
cult court OF yesterday, was adjourned for
one week By Judge Lacombe ON consent
of counsel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
Frss Aicohol D. the Arta

WASHINGTON, March z Tho house
committee on ways and means yesterday
discussed the question Of free alcohol in
the arts. but came to no conclusion upon
changing the law. Tho subcommittee
which has the matter In charge reported
In favor Of the bill introduced BY Mr.. w.
A. Stone. Of Pennsylvania, which repeals
outright the section Of the Wilson bill
giving rebate ON alcohol used in the arts
and In manufactures g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07

Fair weather tonight and Sunday;
slightly colder tonight; slowly ris-
ing temperature Sunday; westerly
winds. Today's ted ecpture 70.
-. WAL, Observes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
nRi1Isli PRESS COMMENT


widely Read In America.
LoSpoy. March Tho Morning Post
In an editorial, homes TINT tho y,nczuel.n
Blu, n,ot ,,,ii ,., ,,.,,.,. -, a..
An.,,.. .,..' ie"u y"
~ .ess 'he 'ene1ueiAn
so.ern'non' possesses evidence quito
unkhown To us' 1t continues,
the n'ua BOOK proves that the true his
sory OF the dispute Is the opposite to that
assumed quito grntuitiously by Mr..
Olney. We do not doubt that when the
British case IL studied therc will In . com.
p,ctc reversal Of iuacmcr, ,r a,,.,,.. >,
Tn, Daily N.w. ,h. 1,h.-., -
.nv.. "Thc ycne,n.,an H. ~ sSn'
sic. With fnc,. and cha,,.rnu "' .os.on non or,s
vv. ri, ~. ...,..h .."., eae'"o".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
sp.in.s Attituds Ridiculou,.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 7-Spain's at-
titude toward the United States in con.
nection with the Cuban question is re-
garded here as ridiculous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
Resolution Regarded ~ Hasty.

HAVANA, March THE resolutions re-
Gently adopted by the importers Of Cien-
fuegos favoring recognition Of the insurg.
ents are regarded as hasty. as they are not
likely to have any effect and the they will
not, 1t Is officially stated, be seconded by
any other importers of the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07

Blood purified. disease cured. sick
ness and suffering prevented-this is
the record made each year BY Hoods
Sarssparilla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
British Gunboats Expected.


LONDON, March 7.-The Pail Mall Ga.
xette says 1t has the best reason to believe
that Italy In a few days will raise loan
Of many millions Of pounds sterling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07


RoNE, March THE rioting caused by
che anger OF the people at the conduct Of
the Abyssinian campaign, brought to o
climax BY the defca: the italian army un.
der General Baratieri, Is ceasing through
out Italy, though there continues to be
some disorders in the provinces. In Rome
there 10 . marked improvement in the de-
meanor Of the pOpulace. Business Is pro.
cecding as usual. The projected demon.
stration at the capitol proved to be in
significant. A few speeches were made by
radical leaders, but to only q sparse audi
cnce. The police prevented any one from
obtaining an entrance to the capitol.
British Gunboats Expected.
LONDON, March Tho Times has in
formation from Curacao. Danish West
Indies. by way Of Caracas, that the au-
thorities Of the first named place have
been advised that British squadron Of
five ships will arrive there shortly. Cura-
coa is about scventy-five miles from the
Venezuelan coast.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-28
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on the
6th day of February, 1896, that the
undersigned will sell at private sale
to the highest bidder for cash, about
twenty-five head of hogs, the prop
erty of the estate of E. F. Minter,
deceased.
Said sale to take place at residence
of undersigned, about two miles west
of Cheek, Indian Territory. This,
January 81, 1896.
MRS. NJ. L. MINTER,
Admir- of estate of E. F. Minter, de-
ceased. 27-lOt