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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
THREE LITTLE ONES cREMATED.
Threw Giant Power Into the Fire and Lost
Their Lives.

Gallipolis, O., Dec. ia report has
just reached here of horrible accident
which occurred Tuesday night at Por-
ter. William Stevens had brought home
a quantity of giant powder to dry
and putting it on a chair near the
fireplace went about doing some odd
jobs. His children saw the explosive
and thought they would amuse them
selves by casting some of it in the fire.
In so doing the drying power was ig-
nited and the house set on fire. The
mother was seriously burned and fled,
as did Stevens.
When they were once out Of the
flames they failed to find the children,
and realizing they would perish unless
rescued. the bold father fought his way
through the flames mad recovered the
bodies of his three children almost
burned to a crisp. The house and con-
tents We're consumed by the flames,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Serious Stah1inS A1rar.

Kenosha. Wis, Dec. ia serious
stabbing ARRAY took place at the corner
Of Chicago and Market streets and as
a consequence William Snyder has three
wounds. two in the back and one imme-
diately over the heart. The wounds
were inflicted by friend and COM
panion. 1t is alleged. Snyder's physician
thinks he will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

New York, Dec 1.-THE rooms of the
Cuban tunta were crowded all yesterday
by men anxious to enlist in the Cuban
army. and kilograms were received by
the score. Delegate Palma issued the
following circular: Il beg to tender you
in the name of the republic of Cuba my
best thanks for your generous offer.
Unfortunately the laws of the United
States forbid enlistments here for for
eign armies. Should circumstances
change, as hope they may your prop
osition will be duly considered.
(Signed. IT. ESTRADA PALMA"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Finding of the Body of Maceo.
NEARLY BEHEADED THE CHIEF.
Recovery Of the Boiy by the Rebels Nor
from Z.rtucha.

Recovery Of the Body by the Rebels-NIors
from Z.rtucha.
AS the knife came down. almost sew
the scout interposing remarked: THAT
man resembles Maceo."
Impossible responded the bugler
''Maceo is in Pinar del Rio" The scout
insisted that at least it was a chief OF
some Importance, and tying the body by
the feet to his horses tail he proceeded
Meanwhile the insurgents, learning
that their chiefs body was in Spanish
hands and being evidently reinforced
rallied and made a new attack and
succeeded in recovering the body. The
Spanish officers, unaware of its impor-
tance, cut it loose as an unnecessary
impediment. 1t thus seems that Major
Cirujeda did not know that his forces
had encountered and killed Maceo till
after reaching Guatao at nightfall and
reading the documents.
The full statements OF DIR. Zertucha
have not been allowed to be telegraphed
even to Madrid. 1t develops that Ma
Geo left Ruis Rivera in charge in PinaI
del Rio, and came to Havana province
with the object of assisting in carrying
out the plan of Gomez of reorganizing
the troops in the central provinces to
gather an army of from 10000 to 90 .0O(
and to prepare for a decisive and final
blow intended to end the war. 1t is al.
legged that Maceo considered the trocha
a good thing for the insurgents, and
that it would indirectly be an aid in
carrying out Gomez plans. DIR. Ter.
tucha sayst hat Maceo never wore tho
insignia of his rank. He adds that ths
party left Pinar del Rio amply prepared
to subsist for a long time Dr. Zertuchs
is also authority for a statement thai
many Spanish soldiers are desertins
from the trocha owing to General Ara
los ill-treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
JUST HOW IT WAS.
That Maceo Died, According to
the Havana Account.
FULL DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY,

- " AAsSAA sAAC = aCt StouuS Out tnC
spaniards Had the Rebel Countersign.
but 1t Does Not Appear Who Betrayed
the Same-The Cuban Chief Killed by
Those Who Found Him Wounded, His
Head Being Nearly Severed.
Havana, Dec. 17.-[via Key West1-
Following are the full details as CLEANED
by careful investigation amongst whose
taking part in the affair Of the killing of
Maceo: After crossing the trocha by
land, as has been indicated in previous
dispatches to the Associated Press, An
tonic Maceo and staff were encamped
OF Cuban reinforcements under Briga-
der General Sanchez and others or
dered by General Augirre to receive
and escort the needed Pinar del Rio
chief to the east. Major Cirujeda was
totally ignorant of Maceos presence in
the district, believing him to be still
west of the trocha- But learning that
a Spanish fort on the San Pedro had
been fired on that morning by insur-
gents he started out on a reconnoiter-
ing tour at the head Of a remnant of the
a force of local guerrillas under Captain
Peral. The fatters men We're dressed
in a manner very similar to that of
the insurgent troops and they marched
in the vanguard of the Spanish column.
spaniards Had Maceo's CounterSign.
Mistaking these for Sanchez van
guard, challenges having been made
and countersigns given satisfactorily,
Maran Ix- hn ,rer .,f
his staff and a handful of followers
advanced with all confidence to meet
his friends when the guerrillas received
them with rifle volley. Maceo fell at
the first fire. his men temporarily dis
concerted with the surprise retiring by
the flank. Young Gomez, though he
had been previously wounded at the
trocha and still had his arm in q sling.
assisted as the engagement became gen.
eral in dragging his chief to a place
of temporary safety on the grass, and
remained by his side until. realizing
that they had been abandoned. Gomez
wrote the note to his parents which
has been previously telegraphed to the
Associated Press and then committed
suicide by shooting himself with q re-
volver.
Finding of the Body OF MaceO.
After the fight the Spanish scout
Santa Ana, accompanied by the bugler
of the San Quentin battalion, while
accommodating the field in quest of docu-
ments and other objects of Importance
or value, ran upon the body OF Maceo,
who was still alive. AS the bugier pulled
the ring from the finger he asked in an
agonized tone if they We're Span;ards
or Cuban. "Spaniards," said the bug
Ter. and he raised his machete as the
dying chief said: Il die for Cuba and
in1eper1epcn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Rochester, N. T., Dec. 17.-Her-
maun. the magician. died in his pri-
vate car near Salamanca, on his waD
to Bradford. He completed au en-
gagement here last night. Death
was caused by hear, diseate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Olney to Furnish Facte.

Washington. Dec. 17.-It is stated
that Secretary Olney will 60 before
the committee on foreign relations
tomorrow and furnish much conf
dental Information relative to Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Bryan's Vote In South Dakota

Pierre, s. D., Dec. 1.-THE official
count of the vote of the late election
gives Bryan a plurality Of 1sS over
Mckinley. Both republican con-
gressmen are defeated by a slightly
larger plurality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Washington. Dec. 1s.-The postmas-
ter general issued orders yesterday
barring the mails against the followiong
firms in Chicago: The Fidelity Grain
and Stock Exchange. Frank Virgins &
Co. Andrews. Teevins & Co. Damian
Hauser & Co, Mather Corn. Co, s
W. Carol & Co. David VanWinkle.
William Boone & Co, H. F. Goodrich &
Co.. Richards. Fremont & Co. ]. w.
Wrenn & Co., and ". G. Preston &. Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Young Crisp Succeed. mi. Father,

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. ia special eIec-
tion held yesterday in the Third con-
gressional district. to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Charles F. Crisp.
resulted in the election of Charles r.
Crisp. eldest son OF the distinguished
ey-Speaker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Jailed for llleSaI Ei.hinr-

Stevens Point, Wis, Dec 17.-Frank
sinner, who lives in the town of Hull, was
arrested and brought to this city charged
with illegal fishing, having used nets in
the Plover river. He pleaded guilty be-
fore Justice Park and was sentenced to
sixty days in the county jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
For Kidney Troubles

the is nothing better than Foley's
Kidney Cure. Every one who trie.
it will agree to this. Sold by m. ,.
Bahnsen,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Promotion in the Railway Business.

Milwaukee, Dec. 17.-Burton johnson.
an assistant general freight agent of
the Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
road company, will become general
freight agent of the Wisconsin Central
lines on Jan. 4, to succeed j. c. Mackin-
nom resigned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
WIN Throttle the Turk some Time,

London, Dec. 17.-Lord George Ham,
ilton, secretary of state for India
speaking to seoublic meeting in Lon
don hinted at an early agreement OF
the powers to stop Turkish misgovern-
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Independence. Kan. De,. l7.-Whiie
hunting near here Jim Robbins and Rich
ard Webb, of Cherry Vale. quarreled.
Both drew reyolvers. but Robbins was the
quicker Of the two and shot Webb through
bins Is in iail -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
And Vow They say He Isn't Dead.

Key West, Fla, Dec I.-Passengers
arriving here last night from Havana
report that Antonio Maceo is alive and
we'll and is in the province of Matan-
zas. The passengers say that all OF
the festivities that were going on in
Havana to celebrate his death have
been ordered stopped since it has be-
come known that he is alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
SIX MEN LOSE THEIR LIVES.
Buried Under a Fall of Earth In q Silver
Mine Tunnel.

Mine Iunnels
Red Cliff, Colo, Dec. 17.-An accident
by which six men are believed to have lost
their lives occurred yesterday afternoon in
the tunnel of the Holy Cross mine near
here. A blast caused great fall of earth,
and it is believed the men are buried un-
der 1t, though they may be simply i'm
prisoned, in which case there is hope Of
their rescue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
United Mine Worker. to Meet,

Columbus. o., Dec. Il. - President
Penna and Secretary Pearce have is-
sued the call for the national meeting
of the United Mine workers to be held
in this city Jan. Il. 1897.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Ringing noises in the ears. snap
ping. buzzing. roaring, caused by
catarrh. all disappear with the uss Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

When bilious or costive eat o Gas.
caret. candy cathartic, cure gusran-
teed, 10 cents, 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's All druggists refund the
money IL il fails to cure. Is cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
LAI!Es !!!!!:!!:!!.:! AND School, !!!. G!R!!!1!s; iris;

The Time is drawing for the great which
closes Dec 81 Snd in your ballots having votes
and wishing into election transfer them
to nei, hbor friend Remember the polls still Open
every ST. purchase of shoe. rubbes The per-
receiving the highest number of the fol-
lowing prizes:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
The Greatest of
Them AH>

Our stock go carefully and
we'll selected represents the
finest lines Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

- GOODS

Ever placed on any floors in
this vicinity.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
BICYCLE BRIGADE.
1t Will be Feature of the Fourth of
July Parade.

It is safe to say now that no feature
in the Fourth of July procession will
be more attractive than the display
that will be made by the wheelmen of
the city and county
The arrangements are being looked
after by committee of the Capital
City Wheelmen's Club, but all wheel
men are invited and requested to par
ticipate, whether members of the club
or not. There seems to be no reason
why there should not be a thousand
wheels in line on that day, and as most
cf them will be tastefully decorated
the display should certainly be some
thing unique and attractive.
The committee appeared before the
Fourth of July Executive Committee
last night and were promised that a
substantial sum of money would be set
aside to be offered by the club in prizes.
While the Capital City Club has a good
big membership roll, and is increasing
it every week, still there are hundreds
OF cyclists who for lack of time or other
reasons are not members, and these it
is desired to reach.
The club wants all wheelmen in the
county who can possibly do so to take
part in the parade. No one should hang
back because perhaps he may not have
time to decorate his wheel There will
be scores of undecorated wheels in line,
though the more that can be beautified
the better. The main object is to make
as large a demonstration as possible,
and the wheelmen will have an excel
lent opportunity to show what they
can do.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau report shows
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 80 and 54 de-
grees, with brisk soutnerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. m
and p. m. yesterday were 1888 and
-- inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 90 and 66,
and one year ago to-day SO and ga.
The highest and lowest temperatures
on Wednesday, the 18th, were "a and
IS degrees, and the mean was II, being
2 degrees above the normal tempera-
ture for June 18th.
The dry thermometer at a. m. yes
terday was "a. and the wet Sensible
temperature) 80 degrees; wind south
The record-union., 1896-06-19
PURELY ACCIDENTAL.
Inquest on the Body of Nicely ]. Pear
sons Child.

Coroner Clark held an inquest last
evening on the body of the little child
of Neely J. Pearson, which was run
over by a truck and killed at Thirty
first and Y streets on Wednesday.
John Hennagin, who was driving the
wagon to which the log-truck was at
tached testified to the same facts as
appeared in his statement published
yesterday in the Record Union" to
the effect that the child was not in sight
when he drove by the spot, but that it
emerged from the side of the road and
ran after the truck after the front
wagon had passed.
Mr.. Pearson admitted that the child
had been in the habit of running after
vehicles that passed, and he did not
blame Mr.. Hennagin for the. unfortu-
nate accident.
The jury found that the child came
to its death from being run over by a
vehicle driven by John Hennagin, but
exonerated the latter from all blame
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Japanese Manufactures.

We are alarmed at the statement that
the japanese manufacture a fairly good
watch for fifty cents, but we are con-
soled when we are told that the facto-
ries do not keep pace with the home
want; but watches equally valuable
with those of japanese manufacture are
sold in the United States to publishers
at from forty to sixty-five cents, and are
offered as premiums for subscribers.
It is within the bounds of reasonable
probability to say that we can sell BIZ
cycles to Japan at from $40 to $50,
equally as good as those sold in America
for from SIS to S100. Our protective
policy enables us to put an artificial
and fictitious value upon the manufac-
tured articles, but at the same time,
it enables us to sell in the cheaper mar
kets of the world at rates which meet
the competition offered by the products
of other and cheaper countries, and that
we do so is an undeniable fact--W. H.
Mills in June Overland.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
THE NOMINEE.

William Mckinley of Ohio has re-
ceived the Republican nomination for
President of the United States. and
thus the people of the Republic again
enter upon a peaceful revolution, such
as they engage in every four years,
and pass through without shock OF
arms or division of devotion to free in
stitutions. Three months ago the Rec
ord-Union" declared that Governor
Mckinley was the logical candidate OF
the party, and announced, with the con-
viction and emphasis of absolute GER
tainty, that he would be nominated;
that he was demanded by the people,
and that the bosses and politicians
might just as well stand aside and not
attempt to interrupt the inevitable. The
forecast of the ''Record-Union" has
been realized, and precisely as it fore
ShadOWed
The record-union., 1896-06-19
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The National Republican platform
adopted yesterday opens with an appeal
to the history and achievements of the
party IN the best interests of the Nation.
While the party has not been free from
error of judgment and action in its long
career, yet 1t certainly is true that there
stands to its credit a noble record in the
interests of human freedom, free Gov
ernment, moral and political reforms,
and activities moving upon the higher
progressive plane The recitation Of the
fact, therefore, at this time Is not out Of
keeping with history and is justified by
pardonable pride.
OF course the platform arraigns the
Democratic Administration. That is as
much a part of party declaration as is
"the pointing with pride to party rec
ord. These arraignnents generally
count for very little, however, and the
thoughtful citizen turns from them with
a smile TO the specific declarations of
policy by which the Republican party
proposes to rescue the Government
from the control of the Democracy"
The doctrine of protection is reaf-
firmed, as was TO have been expected,
and it is accompanied by the usual
sophonroric declarations of the blessings
of that policy, which it is unnecessary 10
here debate, further than to say that in
she announcement that the party asks
only for its reasonable application, .
Yhere is seen willingness to depart from
the radical protective demands Of the
mast for a more conservative middle
ground, towards which both the Repub-
ucan and the Democratic parties have
been steadily gravitating.
The present tariff system - denounced
The record-union., 1896-06-19
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
SYLLABI.
Is. F., No. 34-Department Two-Filed
I,r,,o II 1909

SYLLABI.
Is. F., No. 34-Department Two-Filed
June II, 1860
E. c. Lotus, appellant; Jacob A.
Fischer, respondent Proceeding in
equity to reform contract. Affirmed,
and motion to allow costs of certificate
denied
A continuance to obtain testimony of
absent witnesses will not be granted
where the adverse party offers TO admit
that the witnesses, if present, would
testify TO the facts offered to be proven.
In an action to reform a contract and
restrain defendant ad interim the
cause Of action is equitable, and jury
trial is not a matter of right.
The findings being based upon con-
flicting evidence, the conclusions of the
trial court thereon will not be reviewed
upon appeal.
An appellant is not entitled to recover
costs of certification of the transcript
where the respondent has refused to
stipulate to it's correctness, unless the
appellant obtains a reversal.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
sential to the exercise of the sovereign
freedom of the individual.


freedom of the individual.
just wf1at is meant by the expression
that the party is not unnindful of the
rights and interests of women, it will
puzzle the wisest TO ascertain. There
is some reflection of the meaning per-
haps in the declaration that protection
Of American Industries includes equal
opportunities, equal pay for equal
work, and protection to the home, and
that the party favors admission OF
women to wider spheres of usefulness.
This is neither for nor against woman
suffrage, except that it negatives 1t SO
far as refusal to approve dt goes. In
this case it assuredly must receive that
Interpretation, which places the party
as a national organization in direct op-
position ito the weak and trucking ex-
preston OF the party in California.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Needs 1t in Her Business.

Minnie Sullivan has, by her attorney,
C. E. Elliott, sued Sheriff Johnson for
the recovery of 5000 worth Of. furni-
ture, etc, held by him under an at
tachment. She demands $50 damages,
81 day during its detention and $50
attorneys fees.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
(Crim., No. 103-Department Two
Filed June II 1860

The People respondent; Edward
Wickham, appellant. Embezzlement
Reversed, with directions to trial court
to dismiss prosecution unless good cause
is Shown for failure to file information
within specified time.
The Constitution (Article l., Section
13D provides that a party accused of a
crime shall have the right to speedy
and public trial.
Section 500 of the Penal Code requires
the information to be filed by the Dis
trict Attorney within thirty days after
the defendant is held to answer The
statute upon this point is imperative.
unless good cause is shown for the
failure to so file the information.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Overshirts.

Mems Black Cotton Overshirts
with fine white hairline stripes.
They're soft satin finish and good,
full-cut sizes. Worth regular soc
each. Special, 2oc Each.
The record-union., 1896-06-19

east, 10 miles per hour, and weather
clear.
The dry thermometer at 5 D. m. was
20 degrees.
The wet Sensible temperature) was
90 degrees; wind southwest, 10 miles
Per hour, and weather clear.
The mean temperature yesterday was
GS degrees, being 1 degree cooler than
the normal temperature for June
18th
The record-union., 1896-06-19

Funny, but the State Democratic
Convention had not word to say about
President Cleveland's famous civil
service order, the most far-reaching one
in that direction for very many years.
cause it hits the doctrine "to the vic
tors belong the spoils" squarely in the
face. 1t transfers 10000 Federal en-
ployes to the classified list" This the
platform-makers and the delegates well
knew, but it went against their grain
to mention it in public. Yet there is
nothing more to the credit Of President
Cleveland in all the years of his two
terms
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Partners at Outs.

Silas Orr and Henry Fortman are
partners conducting grocery business
at Twenty-first and M streets. They
do not get along harmoniously, and Orr
has, by his attorney, w. A. Gett, Jr.,
brought an action in the Superior
Court for dissolution of the copart-
nership.
He asks that a receiver be appointed
to wind up the business and sell off the
$1,000 worth of stock on hand
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Cloth Brushes.

Bristle Cloth Brushes with pol
ished wood backs. Regular 25c
values. Special at l7c Each.
The record-union., 1896-06-19

1t would seem that tears, weeping
ments" used at the ST. Louis Conven-
tion in settling the financial plank Of
the platform. But political parties and
financial policies are not successfully
conducted on emotional lines-never
have been and never will be.
The record-union., 1896-06-19

Women should have a votei" shout
the suffragists. Not so; man and
as husband and wife, should
have one vote, and they have it now.
The record-union., 1896-06-19

The San Francisco Bulletin Of
Wednesday evening, speaking of the
question of woman suffrage and the
probable action Of the voters in No
vember, said that the female suffragists
must impress individuals with the wis
accompany the voter into the booth
where he is alone with his god and his
pencil, the amendment would certainly
win" But note this: the Bulletin"
spells God in this expression with a
small g.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
SPECIAL TO-DAY.
NeCkWear.

Another lot Of those pretty All
silk Bows for ladies' and boys
wear, in a good line Of colors.
Special, SC Each.
The record-union., 1896-06-19
Bedspreads.

White Spreads in full double bed
size. They come IN handsome
Marseilles patterns. Value, 81 each.
Special Price, 6oc.