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Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Well Digger Has a Close Call.

Random Lake. Wis. Dec. 22.-August
Schultz, a well-digger residing near
here, had a narrow escape from death.
He was stoning a we'll at Mr.. Geib's
place. near Boltonville, Washington
county, and had gone down to a depth
of thirty-two feet. He started to move
a piece of the curbing. when the earth
on one side of the well gave way and
forced the stone on all sides in. Sc..ultz
was buried beneath the earth and
stones. but the timbers left an air hole.
which no doubt saved his life. The
men about the place at once started
the work of rescue. and it was just
fourteen hours later when Schultz was
taken out, more dead than alive.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
GREAT MEETING At NEW YORK.
Thousands Gather to Demand the Recog
milton of the Insurgents.

Thousands Gather to Demand the Recog-
milton of the Insurgents.
New York, Dec. 22.-The demonstra-
tion in favor of the Cuban insurgents
under the auspices of the Society Of
American friends of Cuba last night
was a remarkable one. Four thousand
men marched from East Eighty-seventh
street to Cooper Union, led by Franz
Meyer, a survivor of the Virginius
massacre. The parade was divided into
ten columns. A large American flag
was borne at the head Of the procession
which moved to the strains of a drum
corps of fifty pieces, and four bands.
When the marchers reached Cooper
Union. the great hall was crowded and
few of them were able to wedge their
way in. The transparencies carried at
the head of each column bore the So
ciety's emblem of American and Cuban
flags crossed and a design that showed
the American eagle holding the stars
and stripes over a globe which was the
outline of Cuba.
The larger panels bore portraits Of
Washington. Lincoln and the Cuban
soldiers. Maceo and Gomez. Other
pictures represented the Virginius
massacre in 1873 with the question:
Has the American government forgot
ten this?"
Other transparencies depicted the
killing of General Maceo, with the title
'Spain's latest triumph of numbering
| under the flag of truce" and General
Weyler riding in triumph over Cuba
with the Goddess of Liberty demand
ing so far and no farther" Red hot
speeches We're made demanding the
recognition of the Cuban rebels by
Colonel Ethan Allen and others. and
President Cleveland's name was loudly
hissed. Thousands stood outside unable
to get in.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Bank of Minnesota Closes Its
Doors.
STATE EXAMINER IN CONTROL
Stringency in the Money Mar
ket the Cause.
The Chicago Failure-Other
Late News.

St. Paul, Dec. 22.-The state bank
examiner today took possession OF
the Bank OF Minnesota. As . re-
suit the Union Stock Yards bank also
closed. The Bank of Minnesota had
$780, 900 capital, and was considered
one OF the strongest in the west.
The last statement Oct. 6, showed
the total resources to be s.. 800. .369.
This included loans and discounts OF
e2,341,S36; due from banks $S19,-
469. cash $251, ,649. The remainder
was made up in real estate, bonds,
etc. The liabilities included indi-
vidual deposits of $1.O71,O5l; time
certificate deposits, $1.O41, ,794; due
to other banks. 1902, ,2l9. The reason
for failure is the general strin-
gency and difficulty in making col
lections.
As Result OF the Bank Failure.
Chicago, Dec. 22.-Angus & Gin
dels, general contractors, failed to.
day as q result of the failure of the
National Bank of Illinois, to which
the firm was indebted a quarter Of g
million. This, it is said, ruined the
firms credit. The assets are $780,.
900; liabilities $25O,OOO
Chicago, Dec. 22.-The excitement
growing out Of the bank failures yes
terdsy is about over. One or two
runs occurred yesterday afternoon
and there we're a few symptoms ir
the same direction this morning. but
half an hour after the banks opened
depositors desiring to draw fund'
were all satisfied and no crowds ap
peared anywhere.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
HILL HAS A RESOLUTION, TOO.
IIc Would Recognize the i;ellisereacy oi
the Rebeis-More Of the Same.

IIc Would Recognize the iielligerency OF
the Rebeis-More Of the Same.
With this furry over Hill secured
recognition and offered joint resolu-
ton declaring that state of war ex-
lists in Cuba; that the parties thereto
are entitled to the recognition of Eel-
Igerent rights, and that the United
States will maintain a strict neutrality
towards them. Two more Cuban reso-
lutions made their appearance, one
from Bacon of Georgia, and another
from Chiffon of Texas. Bacon said his
resolution was designed to get from the
judiciary committee an authoritative
statement as to the powers of the exc
cutive and the legislative concerning
recognition. His resolution recites that
the power of recognition resides ex-
clusively with the legislative branch
and that the prerogative does not be-
long to the executive except so far as
his veto may affect. The resolution was
referred.
The Chiffon resolution recites that q
state of war exists in Cuba which en-
titles the parties to recognition as
belligerents and that the United States
should maintain strict neutrality. On
motion of Sherman the Call resolution
favorably reported by him, asking for
a report on American citizens held in
Spanish prisons was agreed to with
out division. This disposed of the Gu
ban question for the time being.
Mitchell of Oregon made an appeal
to the senate for the early consideration
of the Nicaragua canal bill. The con-
ference report relati-e to extending
the time for the inquiry into the ques-
ton of alcohol. used in the arts was
agreed to. 4 resolution by PettiCrew
was agreed to asking the secretary of
the treasury for information concern
ing the Pacific railroad bonds he pro-
posed selling under the recent adyer-
tisemek. Bills were passed authoriz-
ing the acceptance of medals by Her
bert H. d. Pierce from the Russian
government: by Commander Z. :.
Houston, Of the navy. from the emperor
of Germany; by Joseph j. Einyoun
from Venezuela: by c. f. Marr and
E. H. Pierce from Canada; by Lieuten-
ant Colonel Forwood and DIR. George
H. Penrose. from Argentine; by Ad-
miral Selfridge and other naval officers
| from the Russian government.
House bill was passed for the loaning
| of government flags for decorative pur-
| poses during the coming inauguration
| ceremonies, and at 8 O'Clock the senate
went into executive session and at 3:21
| n m adjourned.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
DEVOTED TOCUBA
Pretty Much the Whole Session
of the upper House."
CAMERON has A LONG REPORT

That Goes Over Until After the Holidays,
Carrying the Whole Subject of Recogni-
tiOn Over AlsO-Yest Begins q Speech
Against Olney's Views, but Is Shut or by
Hale-Sereral More Cuban Resolutions
Introduccd-llouseP Proceedings.
Washington. Dec. 22-The Cameron
report on the Cuban question was pre-
sented in the senate yesterday, before
a crowded house" The report is long
columns long-and its pith is that rec
ogniticn of the independence of the
Cuban republic is in line with all the
precedents on both sides of the Attain
tic. But, the report said, among the
precedents which have been so numer-
ously cited there can be no doubt as to
the choice. The most moderate is the
best. Among these the attitude taken
by President Monroe in 1922 Is the only
attitude which can properly be regard
ed as obligatory for a similar situation
today. The course pursued by the Unit
ed States in the recognition of Colom-
bia is the only course which congress
can consistently adopt. The report was
ordered printed and to lie on the table
and will ont come up, perhaps. until af-
ter the holidays. Morgan and Mills
presented an additional report on the
matter giving additional facts, as they
claimed.
Vest Tackles Secretary Olney.
After these reports had been disposed
Of Vest took the floor to give Secre-
tary Olney a roasting" for that Gu
ban interview Saturday. 1t was the
| first time, Vest said, that a acabinet min
lister had thus addressed the public
When the Hawaiian question was un-
der consideration the senator had ex-
| amined the subject of recognition and
had reached the conclusion that the
president did not have the exclusive
power of recognition. 1T is to me n
| most astonishing proposition" said
Vest, that while the constitution gives
| to congress the exclusive war making
| power the president alone is able to
| take action toward recognizing inde-
pendence which may bring on war"
| The senator cited the recognition or
| Venezuelan independence by congress,
| and not by the president.
Hale Calls Halt on Eloquencc.
| As Vest was about to proceed Hale
| interposed a point of order. He did not
| think this discussion could proceed I'm
| der the senate rules without unanimous
| consent. Since the resolution and re-
| port have gone over" said Hale, Il do
| not think it proper that the senator
I should precipitate a debate on this
| grave subject at this time"
Stewart asked for unanimous con-
| sent that Vest proceed with his re-
| marks. But Vest shook his head and
remarked that he did not care to proceed
| with even one unwilling auditor. He
would, however. call up his resolution
| again.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
FEDERATION RESOLUTIONS.
Several Adopted That May Have Far
Reaching Consequence.

Cincinnati, Dec. 22.-Among the reso-
ton adopted by the Federation of La
Dor yesterday were the following: For
other cabinet officer; that no official
Of the American Federation of Labor
should be allowed to affiliate with any
political party; that union men do not
enlist in the state militia; against
street cars carrying mails having
marked on the cars the words, United
States Mail,' for government control
of telephone and telegraph services:
for the government to establish its own
works for making armor plates.
The time of the afternoon session was
principally occupied in discussion Of
the report of the special committee on
immigration. Before that report, how
ever, a multitude of communications
suggesting the boycotting of the pro-
ducts of various manufacturers was
referred to the executive council with
power to act. A motion to give the
executive council authority to use not
to exceed 81, 600 to aid the International
Label league in organizing was adopted
The report on immigration recommend
ed that the Lodge bill now pending in
the recommendation of the American
Federation of Labor to congress and
the president.
A bill was proposed on this subject
providing that foreign consuls be emf
grafton agents to pass upon the quail
fications of emigrants before they set
out for this country; that all immi-
grants received here should be re-
Ullired within a rea soma ble time fo ha.
come naturaliZed citizens: that paupers
and criminals be excluded; that an ed
ucational test be required: that penal
ties for violation of the alien contract
law be in creased. The bin is to be re-
ferred to the affiliated unions.
Anight session of three hours was held
at which the charter of steam engin-
GERS. No. 6.653. of Chicago. was revoked
| the union being declared to be COM
posed of 'scabs" by one speaker. AT
10:15 the convention adjourned sine die
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Murdered for His Money.

Avenue City, Mo-, Dec. pal
fred Wilson. aged 20. we'll known
and wealthy. living near here. was
murdered last night by robbers.
Wilson recently drew all his money
from the banks, and it was supposed
had concealed it about the house.
1t is not known whether the robbers
secured anything.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
winter Tourist Rste.

Now in effect via the Chicago. Pc
oria & st. Louis Railway. to southern
winter resorts. Cheap rates to Mo-
bile, Ala, New Orleans, La, Jack
sonville. Fla, Hot Springs. Ark. end
other southern points. The direct
and short line for the south. For in.
formation call on your local agent OF
address the undersigned.
w. j. MCLEAN,
e. r. d I. A., c. p. & st. L. L. r.
Springfield, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Entombed Miners Rescued.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. % ALL
the men imprisoned in the Baltimore
mine last night by the explosion have
been rescued alive. Physicians re-
port all those taken out unconscious
as doing we'll.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.

The house practically completed the
consideration of the legislative. execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill. but
final action was left until today. AL
most the whole day was devoted to a
bate on on the provisions of
the bill relating to the control
of the new congressional library. An
amendment designed to place the en-
pIoyes of the library under the civil
service law was defeate-21 to ~
The senate amendments to the immi-
grafton bill were non-concurred in aI,1
4 conference agreed 10.
Bartholdt sought te have the bill AID
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Europe IN Powers to IL ssrvene.

London. Dec. PA Paris special
says it is suggested that Great
Britaia, France and Italy offer their
services to prevent conflict between
Spain and the United States, and
terminate the revolt in Cuba.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Bryan Calls Mt Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-William Jennings
Bryan was in town yesterday on busi-
ness connected with the publication of
his book. The First Battle" which is
in the hands of publishing firm here.
Bryan was en- route to Atlanta, where
he delivers his first lecture next Thurs
day. He left for there last night. He
was looking we'll and rugged. and as
enthusiastic for silver as eyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age, pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. &C. gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds. cure headache,
fever. habitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and trv a box
OF c. C. c. today; 10. 95, 50 cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

Boston. Dec. PA couple who
registered as Donald Donovan and
wife were found in their room in a
hotel. this morning with the gas es-
Gaping from an open burner. The
woman is dead and the man uncon-
ecious.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
steel Men Fail to Decide.

New York. Dec. 2e.-Representatives
of twenty of the largest steel and iron
companies. in this country. met yester-
day with view, chiefly. of deciding
whether the present pool shall continue
in existence or be dissolved. When the
meeting adjourned Secretary Griscom
announced that nothing definite had
been decided upon. owing to the absence
Of report from one of the largest in
tereStS
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Allison Has B.sn offered nothing.

Dubuque. Iowa. Dec. 22.-Inquiry
today shows that there is no truth
in the story that Senator Allison has
been offered the eecretaryship of
state. This is positive on the very
best authority. Allison has not yet
left his room. but expects to be able
to 20 to Washington after the holi-
daVs.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

The person who disturbed the con.
gregstion last Sunday by coughing i:
requested to to call on NJ. +. Balm.
sen and get bottle Of Foley's Honey
and Tar which always gives relief.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Carlisle Is for Economy.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Secretnry Car
hsle's annual report was published yes
terday. 1t gives a full statement Of the
condition of the national finances and
argues that what the country needs Is not
more tariff duties but more economy In
public expenditures.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Do Some Things Promptly in wyoming.

Casper, Wyo.. Dec. 22.-At Thermopo-
lis, Fremont county, =. F. Hanson.
deputy sheriff, owner of the town site
and a wealthy man, gave n dance to
which Thomas Bird. a wealthy cattle
man and rival magnate. came unin-
vited. He was promptly shot twice and
killed by Hanson, who is now in
c,rcf0dv
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
President AppoIuts Postma.ters.

Washington, Dec 22.-The president has
sent the following nominations to the
senate: Postmasters-Robert NJ. Cam
eron, Belmont, Ia; Orrin L. Nickel,
Woodbine la.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

Governor Morton. OF New York. has
refused to pardon or commute the SEN
tence OF John Y. McKane. the political
boss who Is now in the penitentisrv
for political crookedness.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

amendments recommitted to his COM
mittee and in the course of his remarks
referred to the fact that the foreign
born population of the United States
had turned the scales in several states
for sound money and protection" He
spoke of the victory for sound money"
won at the last election and attributed
it largely to the loyalty, sound sense
and patriotism of the adopted citizens.
who, he said, had turned the scale in
half a dozen states toward Mckinley
and protection.
The position of the foreign population
at the late election. he said. had been a
complete refutation OF the charges so
recklessly made before as to the dan
gers involved in unrestricted immigra-
ton. While those who believed with
him were ready to accept the house bill at
the last session, many of the German
Americans and other naturalized citi-
gems now believed that in view of the
fact that they had at the election
saved the party and the country" they
should be granted immunity from any
restrictive measure. Yet. he said. the
senate purposed TO increase the harsh
ness of the bill. He then took up the
senate amendments sc'ratim and en-
tered his objections. lie ridiculed the
educational test provided for in the
senate amendment. Ii was absurd. he
said, to ask a German or Irish servant
girl to read and write lines Of the con-
stitution.
The house then went into committee
OF the whole and spent the remainder
of the day in the consideration of the
legislative appropriation bill.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

To Cure . Colo In One Day
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. Ali druggists refund the
money If it fails to cure. IS cents
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
Julie sanguiIy's Trial Begins.

Havana, Dec. 22.-The trial of the
case of Julio Sanguily. sent down on an
appeal from the supreme court at Ma
drid, on a charge of treason and con-
sniracY. began Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

Ashland, Wis, Dec 22.-It is now al
most certain that the pending nego-
tiations OF the Chicago and Northwest
ern railroad for the Northern Pacific
track between this city and Duluth will
be closed Jan. l.
Mrs. Chester Ashley. a Springfield
O., girl. who married her fathers hos.
tier, has been abandoned by her hus.
band in California.
While intoxicated in New York cit,
John L. Sullivan had removed ths
whiskers and mustache he had recentl,
grown.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

The impurities in the blood which
cause scrofulous eruptions are
thoroughly eradicated BY Hoods
Sarsaparills.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22

Washington. Dec. 22.-The decision of
the circuit court for the northern dis
trict of Illinois in the case of the Unit
ed States VS.. the Chicago and Rock ISL
and Railroad company. which had been
in favor OF the railway company. was
affirmed by the supreme court yester-
affirmed by the supreme court
The case was an action on the
part OF the government to recover for
the use of the bridge across the Missis-
sippi at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
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Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-22
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