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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03
On all the new ships of the navy

On all the new ships Of the navy
the American shield has displaced
as tigure-hesd the designs carried
on the Older vessels. This 10 carved
out Of solid brass, with the stars and
stripes and the shield properly fitted
around the slender bow, while scroll
work extends backward on either
side for q distance Of four or FIVE
feet. The New York, the Minaeap.
polisand the Philadelphia have pos
sibly the most elaborate designs,
some having cost $4,000 or 5000
each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03

The BRUSSELS correspondent Of
the Pail Mall Gazette has made an
interesting find. At Antwerp he I'M
earthed q document which describes
the first loan contracted by the
United States. It is now in posses
sion Of prominent Belgium km-
lily. It is dated Antwerp. Dee. 2.
1891; IL was confirmed at Philadsl-
phia, May 5. 1892, and signed by
George Washington and Thomas JEFF
ferson. and certified by Alexander
Hamilton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03

THERE we're no foreign by sterics
when John Bull annexed Palmyra,
one Of the Hawaiian islands, the
other day, but there was o great
racket when Uncle Sam began look
ing hungrily at Hawaii. 10 this life
much depends on how big . bite one
takes from the apple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03

ALL the doctors in the new hos
pital for women in London are wom-
en-. There are five surgeons among
them. and out Of 80 major operations
there is a record of but two deaths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03
MUNICIPAL MATTERs.


City Council Room, Rock Island,
Aug. S.-The Council mss in regular
ssni-monthly session at p. m,
Mayor Medill presiding and all the
aldermen present. The minutes Of
the last regular and special meetings
we're read and approved. Officers re-
ports for the month Of July were read
and ordered placed on file.
Alderman Maucker, from the Fi-
nance Committee submitted an ordi-
nance which was unanimously adept
ed allowing bills oR of The various
funds as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03

An Anderson, Ind, man stole .
load Of corn in order to secure money
enough to buy q marriage license.
He is now in jail and the wedding
has been indefinitely postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1897.

CONGRESSMAN SPRAGUE of Massa-
chusetts, who recently wore his biey-
Gle suit in the senate chamber, 10 said
to be the first member Of congress to
appear In such dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03

The best Salve In the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles. or NO pay required. II IL guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents Der
box. For sale BY Harris 4 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Christine Burche-, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
min'st-ator Of the ,s.ste az Christine
buncher. late Of tie county OF Rock I.lsnn,
state Of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
thst he will appear before the oOsnty courf of
Rock Island county, AZ the o"gity court
r5om, IL the city OF Rock Island. r., n sep
temb-r tenn. on the fret MOncaJ in September
neyt. ~ which time all persons having claims
against esid estate are noticed and reQ1eeted 20
atteud for the purpose OF nsving the eame nd-
justed. All persons indebted e.id c-fzte n-e =.
guested 10 make immediate .-yneui 20 the u
dcrsigned.
Dsted this 22d day OF jay A. d. isp7
saIHEs BuSonEE. Admir- isrstoY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03

When bilious OF positive eat q Cas-.
caret candy cathartie, cure guaran.
I cd, 10 Q lnta. q cNnsa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-03
Local.
Administrators Notice.
state Of Reoecca Ramsey, deceased.

The underlined having been sppo;r;ad sd
minietrator Of the estate OF hehccca Rainrey,
ate OF the county OF Rock Island. state %
Illinois. decsaeed, hereby gives notice it-t n
VII appear before the county cour, Of ROcE leland
C lunty. At the courty oonri room ia ihe
GUY OF Rock island. at The Se,ieaib.r urm on
toe drst Monday In September neki. II which tine
Al persons having claims sEainet said tate are
n dined ana requested TO attend, for the purpose
o. having the same dJJs-cd.
All persons indebted 10 sid Ne are request
90 70 make rDsdie.e payment 10 the under
igned.
Dated this Sd day OF July A. D.. 1881
GEoh.E H. RICHMOND. Administrator.
sWEKSRr WALKER, Attorneys.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21
RELIABLE
FRUIT PRODUCING
QUALITIES.
Lasting Qualities.
ORLANDO, May 20, '97.

ORLANDO, May 20, '97.
Friend Painter-I have beeen intend
ing for long time to write you about
my grove, as you took quite an inter
est in it two years ago. My trees have
not had a pound of any kind of fertil-
izer since TWO years ago last Novem-
Der, when they had about fifty (5O)
pounds of your "Simon Pure" No. l.:
and yet they look as well or better
than any I have seen. To show you
what other people think about it: a
man who put in some buds said to me
about two weeks ago, "Your grove
looks better than any have been in
this year." Last January as I was
driving home I met friend and the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21


following dialogue occurred: My
friend said, 'Your trees look better
than any I have seen; when did you
fertilize them?" ''Two years ago last
November, Simon Pure sticks to
them, don't it?" You see am not
alone in thinking the trees look very
we'll. I believe there is more real
value left in the ground now, after
two years and half, than there is in
the "Cheap John" stuff that some peo-
pie put on from year to year.
I write this only to let you know
how the grove looks.
Very Truly Yours,
w TT O6inrn0
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21
Ten Years Experience.

Sisco, Fla, Feb. %, ~.
E. o. Painter & Co., DeLand, Fla.
Dear Sirs:-I have been expert
menting with fertilizers for the past
ten years out have found none that I
preferred to yours.
Yours truly, H. w. Sisco.
Everywhere the report is the same
and those who have used Simon Pure
No. on bearing trees have a good
crop while their neighbors are won
dering why their own trees do not
bear.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21
Good Results Seen.
Gambler, Fla, May 90, 1897.

Gambler Fla, May 80, 1897.
e. o. Painter & Co., DeLand, Fla.
Gentlemen:-Have seen results of
your fertilizer used at st. Petersburg,
and would like to try it here. There
is about 1000 acres of grove being
brought up here, all has been budded,
and thinkif your fertilizer does as well
as at Petersburg, can sell lots of it for
you. Please quote me prices, agents
commission, etc. J. M. Chatter.
Our goods speak for themselves
wherever used.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
TWO MURDERERS IDENTIFIED.
SiayerS Of Andrews in q Baden Hotel
Held to Answer for Their
Crime.

REDWOOD CITY, Dec. 8.-The county
Jail at this place now contains three per-
sons charged with murder, Thomas Flan-
nelly, accused OF having k He'd his father,
Patrick Flannelly. on the 10Th OF October 4;
and Harry Winters and c. II. Raymond,
charged with the murder of c. A. Andrews
at Baden.
Winters was taken to Baden yesterday,
where his preliminary examination was
held. He was positively identified by a
number of witnesses as one of ;he robbers
of the Grand Hotel on the night when
Andrews was shot. Raymond, alias
Moore. had his examination at the same
place this morning. He was also lien
titled as one OF the robbers and as The man
who fired the shots that killed Andrews.
Both were held to answer before the
superior Court on charges OF murder
The District Attorney Will file infor-
nations against them imm diately, and
they will be given a speedy trial. The
cases will PROBABLY be set for the early
part of January, Immediately after the
trial of Flannelly. which will begin on the
9th of this month
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
TO CREATE GREAT LIBRARIES.
Proposed Bill to Cause Authors to
Contribute Copies of Copy
riqhted Works.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Dec. S.
Fl. G. Nash, librarian of Stanford Unlver-
sity, and J. &. Rowell, librarian OF the
University Of Caliiornia, are at work on a
scheme which, if carried out, will ma
teriaily change the copyright laws of the
country and at the same time build up
large national libraries in mum bpr of the
big cities of the United States. The plan
is to require authors obtaining the pro-
lection OF copyright TO supply copies OF
their work 10 several repositories located
In cities indifferent sections of the coun-
try.
The adoption of this plan would make
these books accessible to people living
throughout the country. By tne present
law the author is req qlired TO deposit with
the Librarian OF Congress two copies of
his work. These books remain at Wash
ington, and are practically inaccessible to
people living at distance from the ma
tlOnal capital
Another point in favor OF the additional
depCsitories is that the danger of COM
plete annihilation of the National Library
by fire is removed. -
Senator Perkins will introduce the bill
in the United States Senate. 1t will d.
rect the esta biishment of additional de-
positories in the cities of Chicago, Denver,
San Francisco and New Orleans. LIBRA
rian Nash is now ousily engaged in send
ing out letters which urge the co-opera-
ton of Senators and r presentatives in
Congress ior the furtheranCe OF this
scheme.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
Railroad Buttress at I
Pacific Grove Car
ried Away.
WreCkage From the lll-Fated
ST. Paul Thrown Upon
the Beach.
Waves Now Running Higher Than
Ever Before in Monterey
Bay.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

PACIFIC GROVE, Dec. 8.-The surf all
along this coast at high tide this morning
was terrific, having increased IL severity
since yesterdays high tide. The Southern
Pacific Railroad track was badly washed
nearly the whole distance where it runs
along the cliff above the bay, between
here an New Monterey, and in one place
the heavy rocks which form buttress for
the made-ground on which the track is
laid, were torn away for a distance OF
about ten square feet. That portion of
the track is unsafe for travel in its present
condition, and section hands have bee
working since daylight to repair it for tle
daily trains.
All light structures for a distance of
fifteen feet from high water line have been
washed away, and along the seventeen
mile drive between Moss Beach and Seal
Rocks the driftwood and wreckage of the
steamer 81. Paul has been thrown entirely
across the roadway and lully twenty-five
feet from It's original position near the
waters edge. The waves are larger than
ever before known in this locality, having
increased to almost double the size of those
CT yesterday.
MONTERREY. Dec. 8.-The storm of
yesterday and last night has caused an
Monterey Bay although there was little
damage here compared to that A. Pacific
Grove and elsewhere in this vicinity. At
Chinatown Point fishing boats and light
structures we're carried off, and some in
securely moored boats here broke loose
and were dashed against the wharf-piles
and against rocks, causing their demoli-
tion. The seas continued very heavy to-
day, even ri low tide.
NAPA, Dec. y esterday's ain was
godsend to the farmers of this county. AS
result grass is growing nicely and
farmers throughout the county are nearly
through plowing, and are al work on the
previous dry pasture lands. More acreage
is being sown TO wheat in this county than
ever before. The farmers are stimulated
by the big price wheat commanded last
season.
NEWPORT OR, Dec. 8.-The south
west storm yesterday and to-day was the
worst ever experienced here. The high
tide washed out large sections of the
wafer front bulkhead, and damaged Main
street to tie extent of several hundred
dollars. Heavy seas carried away por-
tlons of the Government jettv. At Ya-
quina City the high 'ide did considerable
damage to the cribbing of the Oregon Gem
tral and Eastern Railroad wharf and car
ried away the bulkhead in front of seY-
eral residences near the beach. -
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
JAPAN OPPOSED
TO ANNEX ATOM.
Mr.. Hoshi Repeats at Omaha the
Views EXP ressed In
This City.

OMAHA, Dec. S.-Toru Hoshi, Japan
ese Minister to the United States, passed
through Omaha this evening, en- route to
Washington, accompanied by his private
secretary. In an interview with a repre-
entative OF the A sociated Press, Mr..
Hoshi admitted that the object of his
mission to Japan was to ascertain the
views of his Government on the proposed
annexation OF HAWAII, and to procure in
structions from the Mikado relative to the
course he was expected to pursue IN case
the treaty shall be ratified by Congress.
The impression has gone out to the
American press" SAID Mr. Hoshi, THAT
We propose to recall the protest entere1
by Japan against the acquisition of the
Sandwich islands by the United States
Government. TINS is misleading and I'M
true. Japan has always maintained ami
cable relations with the United States, and
it is not our purpose now TO take any
steps that would lead to q breach of
mutual good will, but at the same time
Japan will stand firmly in the maintenance
of its rights and privileges acquired un-
ier the treaty with the Hawaiian Govern
ment. If the United States decides 10 an
mex Hawaii we hope 10 be able 10 enforce
our demands for indemnity for the viola
uOn OF treaty rights in the expulsion of
Japanese immigrants from the island and
their exclusion from the rights acquired
under our treaty."
Concerning the Presidents message,
and particularly as referring to the rela-
lions of Japan and the United States in
connection with the proposed annexation
Of Hawaii, Mr.. Hoshi declined to express
any views beyond Teiterating that he
stated at the outset that there would be
no disposition on the part of Japan to re-
sist the acquisition of Hawai- by the
United States, but that he hoped to be
able through diplomatic negotiations 10
bring about a peaceable solution OF the
matters in controversy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
Continues His Remark
able Run in the
Six-Day Race.
seemingly in as Good Condi-
ton as He Was on
Tuesday.
Eighteen IndomItable WheeIm en-
Still Speeding Wearily Around
the Track.
Special Dispatch 20 The CALL

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-At midnight the
indomItable e ghteen wheelmen were still
speeding their way, lap after lap, around
the high banked floor of Madison-square
Garden. From midnight to midnight
Miller had put more than $50 miles be-
hind him. This marvellous record on the
third day OF the great race carried him
along to a total of more than 1900 miles
IN seventy-one hours-139 miles ahead of
the former record. During this weary
journey Miller has left the track but for
few hours. With the exception, perhaps,
of Staphane, the Frenchman, Miller had
uL TO late IN the afternoon less sleep
than any other man on the track. And not
withstanding this Miller Is seemingly in
as good condition as he was Yesterday,
when experts Claimed that he and Rice,
the Wilkesba barre coal miner, were III the
best shape of all the riders.
The next man to Miller at the present
time is Rice and he is something more
than fifty miles benin. But he is strong,
and seems to have the same determine
ZION that carried him almost TO the front
In the big race OF last year.
Last years cham piOn, Teddy Hale,
whose great ride then promised to be lar
outdone this year. is now making up
ground. He i, almost 115 miles uehind
the leader. but nevertheless he has crept
up from tenth place which he held last
night, to eighth place, and is certain to go
much higher before the end is reacued.
The score at 12:15 A NJ. was: Miller
1919. Rice 1l5l.2, Rivierre 1l2I7, S"hin-
neer 1924 4 Moore 1856 , Waller 1917 5,
Pierce 1877, Hale 1U5l.S, Stephaue 1924 ,
Elkes 1000I. Golden 1O03.6 Enterman
942 S. kinse 922.1, Cannon 9l4 S. julius S71
Beacon 7l0.7, Gray 1874, johnson 67L2
Miller was l4l miles ahead OF the record
for seventy-twO hours.
At 2:15 A NJ the score was as follows:
Miller, 1855 8; Rice. llso; Rivierre, 1145.1; i;
Schinneer, 1l61 2; NJ ore, Ills ,; Waller,
HAS; Pierce, 1888; Hale, 1913; oterhane,
1926 4; ElkeS. 1U001; Golden, 1924 s :;
Enterman, 967 s; Kinse. 922G; Cannon,
SAP; julius, S73 5; Beacon, 7lS5; Gray,
1873; Johnson, 679.7. Miller was l72 miles
ahead OF The record for Il hours.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
UNIVERSITY GROWS IN INTEREST.
ASSETS Aggregating s1,000,00O Eow
Owned BY the hstitu-
tiOn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sat the semi
annual meeting of the Trustees of the
American University held to-day the
Rev. DR.. Charles II. Payne of New York,
secretary of the Board of Education, pre-
sIded. The reports of the Chancellor,
Bishop John F. Hurst, and Vice chancellor
Dr. Samuel Belle, indicate growing
public interest in the progress of the uni
versity, which has now asset aggregat-
ing on a conservative basis 81, 600, 0o0
The College of History VIII be COM
pleted in about ten days. Among the
first articles OF furniture to be placed in
tile new structure will be a table and set
of chair, once the property of Charles
Sumner; wardrobe that belonged to
George Bancroft and the war desk OF Ed
WIN NJ. Stanton, all OF which have been
recently acquired by the university.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
not be made public until the conference
had re ported back To their colleges.
DEATH or DR. M0RF1T.
The Eoted American Chemist Passes
6way hfter Life of Use
fuineSS.

LONDON, Dec S.-Dr. Campbell Morht,
the distinguished American chemist, died
here to-day.
Dr. Mortit was born in Maine or Novem-
Der 10, 1920 He early applied himself 10
the study OF chemistry and was associated
with several colleges. IL 1861 he went to
London. England. His work included re-
searches N guanos, salts, sugars, the
analyses of Goals, gum mastic and glyce-
rihe' accounts of which he published IN
the scientific journals of the time.
Slnce his residence abroad he had de-
voted more attention TO the improvement
OF technical proc 'sses, notably IN the
PREPARATION OF ofcondensed foo rations, the
manufacture of paper, the refining OF oil
ana other similar work.
lie was member OF variou' scientific
societies and fellow of the ChemicaI So
clety OF London and OF the Institute of
Cne mistry. Bes des writing numerous
sc!entllc papers he was joint author with
James I. Booth OF report 10 the United
STATES ordnance depart ment OF gun metal
IN 1898 from Investigations by HIM at a
lab Iratory that he established on his plan
at Plkesvll!e arsenal, Maryland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
PR0BABiY AFTER SNUG6LERS.
Revenue Cutter Corwin Returns From
a Mysterious Mission to Mexi-
can Waters.

SAN DIEGO. Dec. 8.-The revenue cut
ter Corwin returned to port this morning
after trip supposed to have been taken
Tor the purpose of capturing some vessel
or vessels engaged in smuggling Chinese
into the State.
After leaving here early Saturday morn
ing the Corwin went north, stopping a
few hours off San Pedro, and then left for
a cruise around San Clemente Island.
Early Monday morning she stea med south
Tor eight miles below Ensenada, and on
her return made a brief stop ut that port.
Captain Herring and other officers of the
Corwln paid an official visit 10 the Gov
ernor at Ensenada, and in return the
Governor and MS staff paid an official
call on the vessel, bringing with them
their band of twenty-five pieces. The
Corwin sailed from Ensenada yesterday
afternoon, reaching this harbor at 6
o clock this morning.
The officers of the cutter and Collector
Fisher, who was aboard during the trip
refused to say what vessel they were seek
ing TO capture.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
Costns VIII BE Tried for Arson.

SANTA ROSA, Dec. S.-The jury in the
case Of George Cozine, who was charged
with having broken into Shrocken's wine
cellar at SOnoma ana carried off large
amount of valuable property, this alter
noon brought in a verdict of not guilty,
the instructions of Jude Mannon being
that the evidence was not sufficient TO
justify verdict OF guilty. A charge of
arson hangs over Cozne, and he will be
tried upon that at once. Cozine is sus-
pected of having caused the many in
cendiary fires that did so much damage
in the neighborhood of Sonoma last
Summer,
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
cLoVEhD4LE's Gypsy FESTIVAL.
Unique Eniertai innEent Prorided or
EPfscopnL Church Ladies'.

Unique Entertd 3HBEent Frorided or
EPtScOpnt Church Ladies'.
CLOVERDALE, Dec. S.-The holiday
bazaar and gypsy festival given by the
ladies of the Episcopal Church, and to
continue for three nights, opened last
night with a fair attendance, the incle rn-
ent weather keeping many away. The
Citrus Pavilion is a great area of tastiIy
arranged evergreens, red berries and
flowers, arranged into six uniquely deco
rated booths presided over by about forty
OF Cloverdale's society women, who are
preitily garbed in gypsy costumes. The
programme each night consists OF gypsy
and other chorUses of thirty voices, selec-
lions by the Cloverdale band, fancy
dances and tableaus. Sweet warblinE.
canaries and wandering gypsy musicians
In the various booths make each evening
one continuous melody.
The following ladies are taking active
charge in the management: Mesdames
}. T. Shurtleff, w. T. Brush, +. d. Layton,
J. Dunbar, Fred w. Brush, w c. Busse,
n. w. Chase, L. a. Dorning, w. B. Tay-
Ior, &. A Thilo, John Field, j. b. Arm
trong, E. ii. Eid ridge, Il. Cameron, w.
Caldwell, II. A. L bbee, T. b. Wilson,
George b. Baer and II. c. Carrie; Misses
Lena Brush, Maud S. Green, Anna Smith.
Mollie Smith, Jennie Smith, Cora L,rOux,
Pearl Howard, Belle ii. Hall, Alice ami
Ethel Caldwell, Lotta and Bessie Leane,
Lillian Bush, Belle and Maud " ood, Jul ia
Hemseth, Helen Leroux, FL zabeth Mar
kell, Della NIL, Mamie and Maggie Meni-
han, Caroline Roger and Miss Monroe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09

Democrats. Mr.. Shafroth, leading Pop
ulist. said this afternoon that while no
canvass had been made he thought the
Populists' vote would be cast solidly
against annexation. ''For one, =" he said,
II cannot see the sense OF passing bill
to exclude undesirable immigrants and
at the same moment, by one fell swoop,
take into the Union thousands of the m ost
Objectionable of all immigrants. We have
for years been legislatinG against the
Asiatics, and they constitute the greater
part OF the population of these islands"
The sentiment of the Republicans of the
East is well expressed by New York
Congressman, who, to the remark, 81
suppose you are in favor of annexation"
said. in reply: II don't know about that.
Annexation is something | have got to
think about a good while before l shall
vote for il. Perhaps it is right, but l am
very doubtful"
This is essentially true of Mr.. H i'll of
Connecticut, Messrs. Low ana Alexander
of New York and half of the Massa.
chusetts delegation, while Messrs. Wads-
worth of New York, Powers of Vermont
and Loud and Kibourn of California are
sure. there is on the Democratic side some
corresponding disinclinatiou to follow
party leadership.
Representative Tawney Of Minnesota,
who visited Hawaii in company with
Uncle Joe Cannon, says it is the women
among the natives who are opposing an
nexation. The reason is he says,
"they have an eye to future social prestige.
The native women arc now recognized
as the equals of the white women and are
classed in the same social set. There is a
disposition on the part of the white
women, however, 10 class the natives as
negroes, and the natives believe annexa-
tion will increase the number Of white
women in the islands to such an extent
that eventually they will be relegated to
the negro class entirely. The native
women are doing everything in their
power against annexation"