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Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
FORMALLY INv'TER,
The Letter 70 President EeKlrlsy to Visit
Rock Island.

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Rock Island.
Department Commander E. NJ.
Wilcox, of the Illinois Union Veter-
ans Union, has sent the appended
letter to President Mckinley, invit-
ing him to come to the national u.
v. q. encampment here next August.
It ID endorsed by DR.. j. B. Morgan, de-
partment commander OF the Iowa u.
v. u:
Headquarters Department Com.
maud Of Illinois, Union Veterans
Union, Rock Island. ILL.,, Dec. /,
1897. To the President: Dear Sir
and Comrade:-On behalf of the
comrades Of the Union Veterans
Union, departments of Iowa and ui-
nois. yoa are respectfully invited to
attend the national encampment to
bs held at Book Island. ILL.,, and Dav-
export. Iowa. during the month of
August, 1898, the date to be ar
ranged to suit your convenience; the
following dates are preferable to us,
viz: Aug. 10. IL, II, or -. 25 and
26.
l am informed by the president OF
the ans-Mississippi Exposition. to
be held at Omaha, that an invitation
10 to be extended to you to visit
there-hencs. my early invitation,
that In case you so desire you can
arrange to visit both, and hope we
may be gratifled BY your acceptance.
as our western people very much de-
sire to meet the president.
Gen. Street, our national com.
mander at Washington, will present
this for your consideration, and also
on behalf Of the national command.
Yours In f. c. and L..
E. NJ. WILCOX,
Dept. Commander Of Ill.
J. b. MORGAN,
Dept. Commander of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

The Burlington and Terminal Rail.
way companies reached an sgree
ment at q conference 10 Chicago yes
terday for the joint use Of two srackl
from Q point where the new com.
pany's rails cross the Q at Nine.
teepth street, esst to Brooks crcss.
Ing, where the Terminal will turn TO
the left and follow on into Moline on
tracks which 1t proposes constructs
ING.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Three aa.s. J.r.s. as. pied,

Three more jurors have been se.
lected In the storm drain criminal
proceedings in the circuit court,
making 10 In number 30 far accepted.
The third special vsnire was ordered
last night. the three additional jury
men being Henry Toner. Of Port
Byron. and B. E. Richards and
Lsancer Hoffman. both OF Reynolds.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Bucklen's Arnics 0slye.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions. aud positively cures piles,
or no pay required. It is guaran.
teed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents Der
box. For sale by Hsrtz & Uile-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Easy as Eating.

Its just as easy to buy groceries it is to eat them
when you know how and where to buy. To do this
and to enjoy the buying as you do the eating there
Is only one way. namely: To buy at Shields and buy
there regularly. There is pleasure to almost any,
one to buy il they know they are buying right, in
other words that they get their moneys worth. At
Shields they get more than their moneys worth
that is compound with what it would purchase else
where. Read his list and you may satisfy yourself.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
The 0ooss Sheet.

The following scores were made by
the Marlin Rifle club at its live goose
shoot held st the range yesterday:
Otto Huber 4. David Upton, T. Z.
Harper and +. o. Davis 2 each. and
J. II. Van Patten. A. d. Spsrry, C.
X. MiXter. j. 1. Paddock. E. H.
Guyer. Lieut.. o. c. Horney and
Charles Buiord each.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Trio Lodge Elects.

At q meeting Of Trio lodge No. 81.
A. +. e. A. NJ, last evening, the fol.
lowing officers we're elected:
w. ND. j. Sears.
3. W.-P. Greenawalt.
j. VIZ. II. Schroeder.
Treasurer-J. K. Johnston.
Secretary-W. B. Petit.
Auditor-E. P. Pinneo.
Member Board Of Control-v. NJ
Blanding, two years.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
DENOT WILL NOT TALK.
Rock Island Man Accused OF
Completely in the 6eh.
rens' Murder Case.
INTERESTED IN EFFECT OF VERDICT

HIS Trial Expected 10 Como Up the Com
ing Week Talk Of . Pardon for the
Convicted Woman II m Attempt to
Prove the Prseesdings ID Error Sac.
essds-Mrs. Bsbrens Encoursged.
10 Henry Bendt, the South Rock ISL
and market gardner. languishing in
the Scott county Jail. accused Of
completely with Mrs. Christine Beh-
rens in the murder Of her husband,
Claus Behrens, Of which crime she
has been convicted, and her penalty
fixed at life imprisonment, refuses to
talk. In that respect he differs
greatly from the defendant in the
trial just ended. Bendt read the
newspaper reports Of the verdict with
great precision, fully digesting al
comments, but never himself ex-
pressed an opinion even to his cell
mates. He has absolutely nothing to
say and apparently is very indiffer-
ent to his possible fate.
Bendt's trial is expected to come
on the coming week in the Scott
county district court, althought the
fact that his attorney, Maj. J. NJ.
Beardsley. is at present engaged in
the storm drain criminal proceed
ings in the Rock Island court, may
delay it somewhat.
Mrs. Behrsns d Encouraged.
Mrs. Behrens feels much epcour.
sgee. Her attorney, Henry Vollmer,
she says. has assured her that be.
cause of one disqualified Juror, he
will be successful In securing Q new
trial. 1t is rumored that il he
tshould be successful, petition will
be started by prominent ladies ask.
ing the governor to grant the woman
pardon. It has been told on the
streets that one of the jurors cried
even more than Mrs. Behrens ovel
the verdict. before coming into the
court room. 1t is said he wept bit.
terly. While there is still another
story afloat to the effect that one o.
the jurors said before going into th,
trial that II he was selected he would
stand out for conviction until DOOM
day. These circumstances are to b,
used by the defense as ground for {
new and third trial.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Bsnjamin Ipgerson. Of Hutton.
Ind. ssys he had not spoken above .
whisper for months. and one bottle
Of FoleyS Honey and Tar restored
his voios. lis used very largely BY
speaksrs and singers. For sale by +.
b. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
For Pneumonia,

Dr.. J. c. Bishop, Of Agnew. Mich.
says; * have used Fo.ey's Honey
and Tar in three severe cases OF
pneumonia the past month, with
good results" For sale by T. H
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Try 0rain-O, Try 0raiE-O!

Ask your grocer today to show you
package Of Grain-O. the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink 1t without
injury ~ well As the adult. All who
try 1t. like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown Of mocha or java. but it
10 made from pure grains, and the
most delecate stomach receives IL
without distress. One-quarter the
price OF coffee. Is cents and Is cents
Per package. Sold by all grocers.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Caseassts sttmaisss nvss. kidneys
aad bowels Hsvss sickea. Wesksa
% gFipo; 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Home hsds Mace Meat, per ID 100
Dried Peaches. per pound &c, 30,
% lilo
New Dried Apricots. ........... 100
New Prunes.. sc, 20, 90, lie
New Evaporstsd Raspbsrriss,
psf pound. ................... 100
New Citron. per pound. .17lc
New Raisins. per pound. 10. %. lilo
s-Crovn Seeded Rsisins, per
peekags.. .l3}c
ssltsaa Raisins. per pound. %. 100
Cleaned Currsnts, new. ........ SC
4 Packages Minoe Meat. ........ $50
Sweet Cider. per gallon. ....... lsc
Good Smoking Tobacco per
Poono. loo
Battle Az Tobacco. per pound. =. go
10 bars Gloss or Armour Soap. CSC
Leaf Lard in so pound tins. $3.50
lo.pound Ham. Sugar Cured. ... 9c
Sugar Cured Bacon ends at. 90. 70
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
WHO CAN SUPPRESS THEM?

eign relations committee, is expected to return to Washington soon. He has been making careful study Of Hawaii's treaties with other coun2 tries and the legislation which will be necessary under annexation. The. treaties cease, but the rights and priy- ileges guaranteed to the citizens or subjects of other countries will be pre- served as far as possible. With the exception of Japan, no nation having treaty relations with Hawaii has s.sied more. It is a disputed question whether the treaty between Spain and Hawaii is in force. Part of Japan's contention in the immigration dispute, and with reference to the rights of it's subjects, is based on the favored nation clause, which it has invoked by citation of the Spanish treaty.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
AN ACCIDENT AVERTED.
Nuts in Cylinder and Foundation of
 al Engine Found Loosen; d.

Clinton, Mass, Nov. 20.-But for the vigilance of the Watchman of the Clin- ton Wall Trunk company the engine room and perhaps the entire factory probably would have been demolished tomorrow morning when the big en- zine was started The discovery was made this morning that the nuts in the cylinder head and some of the bearings of the engine had been loos- ened. The watchman at once reported the fact to the police and before noon today George F. Herrick, a dischargei engineer, had bean arrested and charged with breaking and entering and it is probable he will have to answer to a more serious complaint.
 Herrick was employed as engineer up to about year ago, when he was dismissed, and since then, it is all legged, he repeatedly has threatened revenge on the officials of the con- pany. Today he said that he could not remember what took place last night, as he was drunk
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
The Promoters Have Secured the Nee
 essary Funds.

Architect A. W. Gregg yesterday 1c- ceived letter from M. B. Asherson! who left for the east month ago in the matter of the new opera house, MT. Asherson writes that he has been successful in securing funds fer building it and will return to Phoe- nix about December 1. The lettcf' was written from Chicago and the same night MT. Ashersou imte-ded to leave for New York to-book sattrac- tions for a year in advance.
 MT. Asherson had eviden ly in formed San Francisco parties by wire of his success, for in the last two days MT. Gregg has been in receipt of let ters and telegrams from dealers in material in San Frazcisco who desire contracts.
 At the time M-. Asherson left Phor- nix no location for the opera house had been selected, though one on Third avenue bstweei Washington and Jefferson had been favorably con- sidered. At that time, though, the project was dependent upon subscrip- tions to the enterprise. Having se- cured the necessary funds the pro motors will be given a wider range in making selections.
 MT. Gregg believes that it will be possible to complete the opera hou-e by lure l of next year.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
THIEF IN A SYNAGOGUE.
Detectives Cause the Arrest of Broke
 Kaufman in Chicago.

Detectives Cause the Arrest of Broker
 Kaufman in Chicago.
 Chicago, Nov. 20.-With more than $1,0OO sewed in his clothing, Samue1 Kaufman, broker, who had been hid ing in Chicago for a month, was ar rested tonight in a synagogue at 373 Clark street by Detective Davidson Of the Central station. Captain Nc Clusky of the New York police re- quested Kaufman's' arrest on the charge of grand larceny. The man is supposed to be involved in big jew elry theft in New York. Detectives here after two days work traced him 10 the synagogue. When Davidson entered he saw Kaufman engaged in prayer. Kaufman offered $7OO for his release. He was taken to the station and searched. Sewed inside his vest was found package containing $1,033 in bills, $500. of which was in twentits He denied any knowledge of the charge which the New York police have against him. He was taken back to the cell and will remain there until the New York authorities com8 for him.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21

ceived letter from him, saying that he has almost lost his mind and that he will not return to the scene of the financial disaster.
 County officials and educational trustees are suffeIers from the crash, and one death may be the direct re- sult Treasurer E. P. Brown of Craw- ford county had upwards of O,O0O of county funds deposited in the bank in this city. When told yesterday of the failure he tainted, and he is still in critical condition. The revenue collected for school purposes was all on deposit in the banks, and it is fsa-ed that all of the public schools in Craw- ford and Perry counties will have 10 be closed
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
A DELIGHTFUL DINNER.
Attorney General Frazier Fnte la :n'
 Friends at the Adams.

Attorney General Frazier gave d-n- ner last night at. the Hotel Adams to Governor McCord and Chief Justice Street. Covers were laid for twenty guests. who were, beside the governor and chief justice, Messrs. c. J. Hal c. F. Ainsworth, c. c. Randolph, J. A. Kurtz, Thomas E. Flannigan, T. A. Jobs, Edwin s. Gill, Jerry Millay, Dr, J. M Ford, Adjutant-General R. Al yn Lewis, Secretary Charles H. Akers, Captain John A. Baldwin, Judge Jos eph H. Kibbey, Col. c w. Johnstone, Dr. George w. Vickers and Mayor J. c. Adams. President F. M. Murehy of the S. F. P. & F. had belsn invited, but was unable to attend. It was a delightful spread, followed by re- sponses to toasts, but not in set speeches Story telling enlivened the evening, which grew into midnight be- fore the guests departed.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
THE ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Native Protest Against It May No
 Reach Washington.

Washington, Nov. 20.-It is possi- b1e that the proposed native protest against the annexation of Hawaii w.H never get to Washington. Horoiulu advices say that two of the delegates selected by the three native societies have declined to come, understood to be due to a division of opinion among the opponents of annexation. Not only are the adherents of ex-Queen Liliuohalani suspicious of the SUD- porters of Princess Kaiulani; they are as distrustful of the native Hawaiians, who profess to favor an independent government and to be against resto- ration of the monarchy. The ex- queen is in savage mood toward her old friends.
 Under these circumstances, renewed efforts are making to persuade Liliuo- kalani to. accept the situation and let provision be made for pension for her. Her former minister, Samuel Parker, who has recently declared fol annexation, is understood to advise this course. The present. treaty, un- like the first one, makes no provision for pensioning the ex-queen, but the Dole government would probably make provision by act of the Hawa ian legislature.
 Information received in Washington is that the protocol for the arbitration of the immigration dispute submitted by the Hawaiian foreign office does ro1 materially change the Japanese propo- sition, and It's acceptance is consider ed l certain. The submission of the points at issue to tribunal of three jurists | it was thought, would be more satis factory ito the Unite States than tht selection of a European monarch a, arbitrator. The fall of the Okaims ministry is not expected to have an! effect on Japaa's policy.
 1 Senator Davis, chairman of the for
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
CHUNG LUNGS THIRD CHANGE.
An Uncomprehending Chinaman and
 the Geary Act.

Chung Lung Is making great strug- gle to prevent his deportation to China for failure to comply with the provisions of the Geary law. Chung Lung has been resident of Phoenix many years, since long before the exclusion act was dreamed of. When it went into effect on May 5, 1892, Chung Lung, along with many more of his countrymen, had his photograph pasted upon regularly made out ap- plication for a certificate of citizen ship. In some way Chung Lungs application was lost. In November, 1894, he was put on trial for being un- lawfully in the country and the facts of his application and his long resi- dence in Phoenix were testified to-, whereupon Judge Baker issued an or der giving Chung Lung reasonable length of time to hunt up his lost ap- plication and obtain his certificate. Chung Lung still did not underst and what he had to do. He obtained a certified copy of the order, ornamented it with his photograph and has since been carrying it around in the belief that he had fully met all the reQuire- ments imposed by the troublesome MT. Geary.
 The other day he was arrested again on the same old charge. His certi- fled order was not entirely without virtue It gave him third chance to get his certificate and if he fails this time the government will be tired of fooling with him and will "raus init im.'
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
REDUCED FARES.
Two Dollars Cheaper Between Chicago
 and New York.

Chicago, Nov 20.-Railroad fare on the best trains between Chicago and New York is to be lowered this month. At the same time the running times of the popular trains are to be decreased two hours. The fare on the limited trains of the Lake Shore, the Michigan Central and the Pennsyl- vaaia, which cover the distance be- tween Chicago and New York in twenty -four hours, will be $224$2 cheaper than it ever has been. All trains on these lines which now con- sume twenty-eight hours in making the journey will make it in twenty six hours.
 These changes will follow decision of the arbitrators of the Joint Traffic association, formed by the great trunk lines between Chicago and New York. Not quite year ago the board of managers of the Joint Traffic asso- citation took up the question of basing fares on running time. At that time the Lake Shore, the Pennsylva ia and the Michigan Central were running trains between Chicago and New York in twenty-fOur hours. For the lux urious and quick service on these trains passengers were charged an ex- cess fare of $4. The fare on ordinary trains of these lines had been $20 for years. On all the other lines, called differentiai roads, the fare had been SIS.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
Who Openly Defes the Supreme
 Court of his State
MOVE IN THE DURRANT CASE
Disregarding an Opinion by
 the Higher Court
Judge Eahrs Denies the Right of Appea from his Order-A Petition for Mandate will be Made to the Supreme Court.

San Francisco, Nov. 20.-John H. Dickinson, Eugene Deuprsy and Louis Boardman, attorneys for Theodore Durrant, were given another setbacF in Judge Bahr's department of the SUI. perior court today. The lawyers Wsni before the judge to present bill ci exceptions in perfecting the appeal te the state supreme court from the for mer order of Judge Bahrs, fixing the date of Durrant's execution within ten days from the date of resentence within which the law provides for an appeal, according to the supreme court in the opinion granting writ of probable cause and today ths ~efgb0r day of the time was reached.
 The attorneys went before the court with the customary motion to offer the bill of exceptions, but Judge Bahrs took an unprecedented and apparently illegal action and declined to even hear the matter.
 So there was nothing left for Dur rants attorneys to do but to apply to the supreme court for writ of man date to compel Judge Bahrs to comply with the law, and they immediately began the preparation of their peti- tion. It will probably be presented to the supreme court on Monday morn ing ard General Dickinson believes it will be granted.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
FEMININE BASE BALL.
The Boston Boomers at the Park This
 Afternoon.

The Boston Boomers will be a. the park today This feminine combina- ton of ball tossers will come to town this morning via the Southern Pacific The local club is already weak ming and wishing 1t had not accepted the challenge of the Amazons. A great many married msn have been neglect ing business for a day or two invent about o'clock this afternoon. The wives of some of them have no prejr : dices against Sunday base ball, but they object strenuously to any ball.. Sunday or week day, in which a wo- man in bloomers is going to partici- pate. The game will be called at 3 o'clock, Satanas Volente. The bat ting lists are as follows:
 Boston Bloomers-Maud Nelson, pitcher; Georgia Devsre, first base; Julia Marlowe, third base; Maie Will Hams, catcher; Annie Jnenings, sec ond base; Carrie Roux, left field; Lulu White, center field; Yeula Robertson, right field; Nellie Bly, shorts op: Gustie Habeck and Rose Blake, sub stitutes.
 Phoenix-Graff, center field; Rand, shortstop; Stewart, second base; Kel- Ter, left field; Damron, third base; Parish, first base; Freidler. pitcher; Loftus, catcher; Osen, right field
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
NOT A POOR MANS COUNTRY.

Denver, Nov. 20.-The last one of the survivors of the ill-fated expedition from Colorado to the goldfields of Bo- livia and Peru reached Denver today He says the stories of the terrible rav- ages of fever in those countries have been grossly exaggerated. He says the gold fields consist of placers which give rich returns for machine mining, but poor men have no chance there.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21

London, Nov. 20.--A number of fire
 engines are still playing upon the
 smouldering ruins which mark the
 scene of the great confagration near
 the general postofice yesterday. Walls
 are falling every now and then. The
 last flames disappeared by Il o'clock
 this morning.
 The official report says the cause of the fire is unknowns A large number of warehouses from five to six sotries high burned and an area of 200 by 150 yards, bounded by Michael square, Edmund Place, levin Crescent, Aus trian avenue, PauHs alley and Red Cross street. The burned district is surrounded by enormous@ crowds and they are running excursion trains from the country.
 In spite of the magnitude of the dis
 aster, only two flremen were slightly injured About 300 persons are seek ing new offices. Estimates of the amount of damage ionJs ra 1ge from s1o,OOo.oO0 to $6O,OOO,O ,OOO, but aoco d. AuS tO tue DeSt OpluloH CH6 lOSS Is
 about $10,000,000
 Consols and India three per cents have fallen heavily on the belief that 1 the losses will necessitate heavy sales i by insurance companies, and most of 1 the insurance companies shares have | fallen from five to ten shillings. The | Standard, in Its financial article this | afternoon, says the bulk of dlpa loss s
 will fall upon American insurance | companies.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
INDIANA BANK FAILURES.
Business Men in Leavensworth Deeply
 Interested

Leavenworth, Ind, Nov. 20.- The
 failure of the banks in Marengo, English and this city, which was an nounced yesterday, caused great con- sternation among business men, many of whom had their entire available capital on deposit in one or another of the unfortunate institutions. The crash was unexpected, and all of the banks continued to receive deposits up to the hour of closing yesterday. R.
 H. Willott, cashier of the parent bank in this city, and principal stockholder in the other two concerns, has left for parts unknown. His wife has re
Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
A MATTER OF DAMS.

San Francisco, Nov 20-A com mittee on dams, appointed at the re- cent convention of California miners met today and resolved to memorialize the secretary of war, the chief of en- gineers and the California dele gation in congress regarding appro- priations ito be made for the improve ment of rivers and the construction of impounding dams, asking that eX- ecution of work be advanced