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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
escANAsA DOCKS ON FIRE.
Two sf srhsener.x Crew Lost snd Prspe
~ worth oS5o, 600 in Ashss

Ecanaba. Mich. Nov. 3o.-Late las,
night a fire broke out on the steame,
Nahanta, and before II could be con.
irolied IL spread to the ore docks, the
largest In the world. Two Of the crew
Of the steamer are known to be los,
and several others are injured. The
steamer was lying at the dock loading
ore and was only partially loaded. Frs,r
the steamer the fire spread to dock No
Z. which was partly loaded with ore and
lumber. The lumber was soon a mass
Of flames and from this {, spread to the
next deck. A; midnight two docks were
on fire and tremendous Efforts were
being made to save the other two which
comprise the group. At I:3o a. m. the fire
had not been Controlled. The loss VIZ
probably reach S35o.ooo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

Brussels. Nov. so-The storm
which hes been sweeping the north
ern part Of Europe has done great
damage along the Belgium coast AZ
Hsysi and Hiddelherks dykes have
been preached. and flooded houses
have collapsed. A number Of wee
sells were driven ashore. The Kur.
sal and other buildings % Blanksn-
berThe we're damaged. and dykes
damaged. and streets flooded.
Troops are being employed to assist
In the work of rescue.
London, Nov. so.-Ssories OF
wrecks and fatalities. the damage
from yesserdsy's storm. continue 20
be received today. All the bays and
ports are full of shipping more or
less seriously damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
CABINET AFFAIRS.
INCLUDING AID roR IIoIDNB,

ssss.sssy Aissr ss'sss - shs Lsvssias
ussassa cssss nssssai 80 Q nspss-
sssa b Espsssss-rssss 80 Lsssess
Yrs,e- e-usssssissssss Lsss Nsvs q ne
neg.
washington, Nov. So.--Ths eabi.
net today gave further earnest con.
sideration 70 the question Of sssd.
ing relief 10 the miners In Klondiks,
and finally decided that nothing
could be done till congress assem-.
bles. when 90 appropriation will b
sshed fos the purpose Of transport
Ing supplies. Secretary Aleer Sub.
mitted and the cabiues considered
the. finding of the court martial In
the ssss u Capt. Lowering for the
eruel treatment Of Private Hsmmosd
% Fort Sheridan. TIE vsrdios req.
dsrsd finds him guilty and sentences
hin 10 be repfimsndsd BY the SEQ
rssary Of var. The sentence will
doubsiess BE- carried out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

Milwaukee. Nov. 3o-The committee
OF the Iron brigade having In charge
the raising ~ money necessary TO pay
for the proposed monument TO the COM
mander % the brigade. General John
Gibhon. has issued an appeal TO MEN,
bers ~ the brigade 90 contribute enough
money 20 pay for the completion Of the
monument. The cost delivered in Wash
ington viii be si.eoo. One payment o.
$500 has been made and another one will
Be due IN two months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
Unearshine OF a Pp-h,seor,c yili.~..

Portsmouth, o.. Nov. 3o.-Fer years
freshets In the Ohio river have washed
away the Blue Banks near here be-
tween Lawson's Run and Mupn's Run.
and revealed human skeletons. Yester-
day an examination Of a fresh caving
away Of the banks disclosed two per-
feet chimneys. with hearthstones on
which were wood ashes. 1t Is no doubt
the remains OF a prehistoric village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

ns.hop'. House 4. Church Proper,y.

Milwaukee. Nov. 3o.-Archbishop Kat
aer won victory over the municipality
In his suit against the city OF Milwaukee
and City Treasurer M,lbrath to have the
tax levied against his official residence
declared Illegal. Judge Fish. OF Racine,
who occupied the bench In place OF Judge
johnson. decided that the city had no
right TO tax the diocesan residence. be.
cause. Notwithstanding 8, was listed IN
the bishops name. he only held II In
trust for the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
Blacklisted Men Orr.6ixed.

Chicago. Nov. 3o.-Former railroad
employees. and employees Of various cor.
porations at Chicago-mostly those who
struck when called upon by the A. r. U
IN the Debs' strike-met Sunday and
perfected a temporary organization to
De known as the "Blacklisted Associa-
ton OF America" the purpose being to
prosecute damage claims against the
railroad companiea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

csss1 - tuo Nubteo St9teS-ShOwB Where
the Spanish Policy Il More Liberal Than
the British or American According "a
ne Minister'S View.
Washington, Nov. 30.-Senor Dupuy
de LONE. the Spanish minister, has re-
ceived long dispatches from Madrid
showing In detail the plan Of autonomy
which Spain is about to apply to Cuba.
While these do not give the text Of the
new law they explain all important
features and clear up doubts which had
arisen from the unofficial reports which
nave come from Madrid. Speaking Of
the new laws the minister said: 1T is
measure which will stand the closest
scrutiny. and I am very desirous that
the American people should look into
IL with care. studying 1t and compar-
ing II with other constitutional methods
OF governing colonies. One Of the recent
CRITICISMS Is that this plan Of autonomy
Is the same as the old plan, with some
change Of detail.
Sast What the Autonomists Asked.
As a matter of fact the new plan is q
complete realization of the policy and
platforms OF the Autonomist party dur
Ing the last twenty years. The old plan
OF autonomy gave to Cuba an advisory
body. II did not have final authority
In making laws, but merely advised as
10 those laws. Now, however, the new
law proposes to give Cuba a parlia-
mentary bodyof full law-making power.
The completeness of this legislative pow-
er Is as great. IL not greater, than that
enjoyed by Canada or by any state Of
the United States. This Is readily de-
monstrated by comparing the plan Of
the new Jaw with that Of the British
North American act Of 1867. which es-
taoiishes the present parliamentary sys-
tenn Of Canada.
Home Rule - 1t Is In Canada.
According to the Canadian law the
Canadian parliament consists Of two
bodies. The upper house is made I'D Of
members appointed by the crown, each
member holding a life tenure, with a
qualification that no member is eligible
unless he has an income Of $4,000. The
provision for the new Cuban upper
house Is along the same general line.
Dut Is far less stringent Instead of
the crown appointing all Of the upper
house-as in the case Of Canada-the
Spanish crown is to appoint only one
half of the members of the upper house
OF Cuba. The other half are to be
elected by the people Of Cuba every
hve years. There is a $4,000 property
qualification for membership Of the up
per house of Cuba, which = the same as
that In Canada.
Regarding the Lower House.
The same comparison holds good be-
tween the proposed lower house in Cuba
and the lower house in Canada. There
is $500 property qualification for mem.
oers Of the lower house in Canada and
also qualification as to those who may
vote for such members. But in the new
plan for Cuba there is no property quali-
fications as to the electors. It is one
man, one vote. the same be he black or
white.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
ass~ssy Acts IN assA rsssA.

Berlin. Nov. Sl-Ths German
minister Of foreign Affairs today gave
the United States minister o wholly
satisfactory explanation Of Germany's
intention toward Hsyd. Il has been
decided that instead Of sending the
wsrshiP. Ge6on. to Hsyti, to send
her reinforced feet In Chinese ~.
tara
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

gneral OF Canada, or to any other Colo
NAL executive. This viii be found to be
the case by examining the British
American act Of 1867 already referred to-.
In short, there is nothing unusual in
these reservations in few specific cases
Of national character, but it is TIE
universal principle in the constitutional
government Of colonies"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
Aavsass ed ns6sosssa.

Dss Moinss. Nov. so.-Ths local
c,sl operators have formed o COM
bine with the support Of outside op-
orators and tomorrow will advance
ell grades so cents. The Capital
City Gas Light company announce
tomorrow reduction Of S cents q
thousand feet 10 ei.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

Chicago. Nov. so.-Todsy's ses.
sion In the criminal court Was occu.
pied with the examination OF tales.
men to act as Jurors In the Luetgsrt
case. Little progress Was made. o.
the utmost vigilance is being s1sr-
cised In the choice Of men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
ReIieviIis strike Continues.

81. Louis. Nov. 3o.-After being N ses.
sion all day The delegates 10 the conven-
tion q the Bellevills district miners
voted TO inform the arbitration commit
tee Of the ~. Louis Manufacturers as
sociatiOn that they had nothing to arbi-
trate and the strike would stiIl continue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
rAssu yssy v,ssss sAs COTTAGE,

New York. Nov. so.--Ai,er some
preliminariss THE morning the Jury
trying Martin Thorn for his life Was
allowed BY court 10 visit the Wood
side cottage In which Guldsnsuppe
wss hilled and cut up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

Fort Huron. Mich. Nov. So.-Henry J.
Courtney. engineer Of the tunnel engine:
Arthur Dunn. conductor. ard John Dali
ton. brakeman. were asphyxia;ed In the
Grand Turk railway tunnel here Sun
Cay night. The fatal gas came from the
hard coal uscd In We locomotives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
49, ~.rn.l sehool p.rne.,.

River raus. VIA. New. M.-The River
Falls state normai school was burned
las, night Loss. s's.ee'. insurance, s5s.-
co. 4 goo. share of the library ard
planss ard furniture N the kindergarten
were saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
ssss~sss's AsSssss osss @.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. So-Euesas
Moore. ex-auditor Of the state, Was
today senisneed TO eight years In the
pen,tentisry ior the smosiilemsas Of
b2S 900 Insurance. funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
Esee-,l By . Trusted Emp,oye.

Milwaukee. Nov. so.--Ay.hur Young.
presisent Of the Benjamin Young sad
dlery conpanv, states that goods valued
sf fully Sseo have been stolen from
the company by William II. Urke. q
eenndentiai employe. urke Is under ar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

Nervous people 6nd relief BY en-.
rieAiug their blood with Hoods Sar.
saparilla, which II the one true blood
purifier and nerve tonic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

The judge said to the eclored witness:
will ron swear the man was shot
src~ sahushr'
"Na. sab. I won't kase he wus shot
fun tchiu' . pine trce "-Aslanss Csa.
ssitution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30

Afnold's Brcno Gallery cures head.
seAss; 10. IS end 20 ooats. Rsiss
drag seoe&
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
FROM CHICAGO TO THE SEA.
Railway fhsa WIN Garry . Great Porsse
of Ne Pro1ucts Of the West,

F1ndiay. o.. Nov. 3o.-John Jacob As
tor AID other directors OF the Findlay.
Fort Wayne ard Western railway held a
meeting here yesterday afternoon. The
supposed ob3s<; Is to consider the matter
OF the extension Of this line eastward
rom Findlay. Vice President Harahan.
together with other Illinois Central OIL
ciaiS were also In attendance at the
meeting. survey has beer made for
an extension OF the Findlay. Fort Wayne
ana Western road from its present wess-
ern terminus at Fort Wayne TO a June.
tion with the Illinois Central twenty.
Eve miles south Of Chicago.
When this IL accomplished the FYndlav
Fort Wayne and Western win become a
great trunk railroad over whose tracks
VIII pass q large portion of the products
Of the great west on their way 10 the
seanoard- 4, - believed that the road
WI become the eastern outlet for an
Immense system Of the Illinois Central
rAuroad- a survey Of q line from Fort
wayne 10 kankakse. Ills, has been
male. forming line east and west.
FROM one terminus 90 the other the line
VII BE- as stralght az the crow flies and
the grade will be confined 10 fifteen feet
to she mile. making !, the straighest ana
iaveiist railroad in the country.
Fmaseisi situation - Il Appears.
Washington. Nov. 3o.-The treasury
Deficit for the fiscal year stands at $40.
sN.12o. the receipts having been Si27.-
.oi.iso and the expenditures Si7i.2s2.-
go. The receipts from customs SO faa
this hscal year undoubtedly will fan
considerably short OF the estimates
made by the managers Of the new tariff
bill during its tendency In congress.
At that time IL was estimated that
customs would yield about s1so. ZOO. 900
during the first year. The Indications
now are said to be that the receipts
from this source will not aggregate
more than ffcs OsO0 Aan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-30
AUTONOMY FOR CUBA.
Bold Stand Taken by De LONE in
interpreting the Recent
Royal Decree.
SAYS IT Is AMPLE AND COMPLETE

And Gives the Island Greater Degree Of
Home Rule Than Has Canada or Any
state In the United States-shows Where
the Spanish Policy Il More Liberal Than
the British or American According to
ne Minister'S View.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
CLEANING WALL PAPER.
Several Easv Methods of RenewiD e
tho Rooms Interior.

There are several ways by which wall
paper can be cleaned so that 1t looks
almost as good as new. Take a loaf of
bread, stale, but not too hard, and cut
off one crust; then, taking 1t in one
hand, rub the paper gently with the
exposed surface. When the bread looks
soiled, cut off very thin slice and
proceed with the work. 1t is best to
rub UP and down on the paper, and
clean each place thoroughly before
leaving it. Another way is to take a
loaf of bread, and, after removing the
crust, soak it in cloudy household am
monia. 1t must be so wet that one can
work it in the hands into a ball. Rub
the paper lightly with it, and as the ball
becomes soiled on the outside, knead it
until a clean surface is exposed This
will remove the dirt and smoke and
freshen up the paper wonderfully An
other plan is to make a soft dough of
coarse brown flour mixed with water;
it should be stiff enough to handle cas-
lily. The paper can be rubbed with it
as in the former method. When there
are grease spots on the paper, lay
coarse brown paper over them, and
pass a hot iron over it. Fresh paper
may be needed several times if the spot
is large. When there are spots from
which the color has been removed, they
can be made to look as good as new
by the use of water-color paints. The
design should be traced first, and the
filling then put in with the paints.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

The Home Doctor is the name of a new
monthly published at 12S Waite street,
New York, at 10 cents per copy or $l.OO a
year. 1t comprises each month 40 pages
of well-edited and we'll classified informa-
tion concerning home hygiene and other
subjects relating to healthful living.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
COMPETITIVE RAILWAY RATES.

From Leslie's Weekly.
1t is poor economy and bad thing for
the public when any great business is
conducted at loss. On general princi-
pies it is a demoralizng condition of at
fairs when any property or service can
be obtained for less than its real value.
The laborer is not only worthy of his
hire, but his wages should be such as TO
pay him fairly for the work done. And
so also Il is bad thing for any form of
property to sell for less than a fair cost,
When services and property bring less
than their value, then there is a de-
pressed business condition and everybody
suffers.
1t is particularly true that large cor
porations to which the public has grant
ed privileges because of the general ad-
vGntages to be returned to the public
through the business of these corpora
lions exert a most harmful influence
when they serve the public at less than
cost. The influence is most demoraliz-
ing, and Is felt alike by the share hold
ers of the corporations and the patrons
of them. When railroads do business of
this nature II Is because of a war of
rates, because of an indiscreet competi-
tion, and sometimes because the officers
are Incorporate in an ill-directed zeal
Competition, when II leads to such re-
suits is. therefore, baneful; but compe-
tition is, nevertheless, the only safeguard
against unfair exactions, and. therefore,
the suppression of competition is direct
iy opposed to the public interest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
A NOBLE WELSHMAN,

Rev. James Hughes, of Kimberley,
South Africa, writes us, saying: ut
was my pleasure last week to visit
Toronto, Buffalo and the Niagara Falls
in company with Mr.. James A. Evans
and others from Scranton. That visit
has left living pictures in my mind of
scenes of natural beauty and OF Chris
tian courtesy which will never fade
away. In Buffalo we found a Welsh
man of the name of Richard Humph-
rey, whose acquaintance is well worth
cultivating, and one of whom all the
sons of Gwalia in the states have rea-
son to be proud. His position today in
the elegant and enterprising town of
Buffalo does credit both to his heart
and head. He landed in this country
many years ago, a comparatively poor
man, but today he is in a very flour
ishing commercial position, has made
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

to upset that plant, but fortunately,
you have already listened to words inn
possible TO misunderstood. You have
long known that 1 Low "a you. Dare put
the only obvious construction upon
your complacency? 1 will be in North
ton, tomorrow, or rather today. 1t Is
already morning, fer / had to stop and
get that fellow Jynde out of Jail, where
he landed himself by riding without q
lantern. Yours as ever,
Lawrence"
This epistle had the effect of Cor
gems curls, save that 1t enlightened
as well as petrilled.
A shadow fitted by, stopped and re-
turned Lynde was about to pass,
when he saw the debated tire. With
out a word he produced roll of adhe-
slve tape, but before he could apply
II, was interrupted by question.
why did you ride without lantern
last night %
Il didn't You see, ! carry one yet"
The other glanced at the broken illu-
minator and then at the mischievous
piece of glass in the path. After q
pause she asked.
How came you to break it, them"
81 cannot tell"
But you can and must. have
heard a story which is evidently false,
and Will know the truth"
We'll, then, your fiance ran into me-"
II have no fiance."
But Mr. Bierly told me--'
Mr.. Bierly was mistaken"
An hour later Mabers correspondent
bowled along the path toward North
ton In the distance he saw two lovers
in an attitude of affection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

much money, owns extensive property,
has done much for the development of
Buffalo and stands high in the estlma-
tion of his fellow-citizens. His gener-
Gus instincts are commensurate with
his mental capacity and energy. Very
many have had reason to bless God for
the generous conduct of this noble
Welshman and his amiabe lady. My
self and party are deeply indebted to
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey and family
for the pleasure which we enjoyed and
the information we CLEANED during our
visit to the indescribable Niagara
Falls, and the superb city of Buffalo.
Such men are host in themselves and
happy is the town that has a liberal
sprinkling of such as Richard Humph-
rev."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

Wheelmen who want to read several
capital short stories constructed with a
view to exploiting the bicycle should read
the August Home magazine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

Intellectual and practical training for
teachers. Three courses OF study besides
preparatory. Special attention given to
mitted to best colleges on certificate
Thirty graduates pursuing further studies
last year. Great advantages for Special
studies in art and music. Model school OF
three hundred pupils Corps OF sixteen
teachers. Beautiful grounds. Magnificent
buildings. Large grounds for athletics
Elevator and infirmary with attendant
nurse. Fine gymnasium. Everything
furnished at an average cost to normal
q. Winter term, Dec. 2. Spring term,
March 49, Students admitted to classes at
any time, For catalogue. containing full
information, apDly 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

Guntons magazine for August takes
up the money question:" that is to say
the currency reform issue and presents
reasons why it must be the next thing tC
be settled in this country. Gunton's is
not always convincing in its arguments
but II is never dull.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

Money, the non-partisan monthly devot-
cd to a discussion of the currency ques
tion prints in its August number an in
structive debate on bank credits as a
money substitute, between Ben S. Dean
for the free silver side and Maurice l..
Muhleman representing the gold stand
ard side. Money is valuable instructor
on the subjects falling within its scope.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

Something Of the character of journal
of current events has been lent to Chap
Book since it began to discuss political
topics in its Notes. II does this with
a style which Iepays study even when its
opinions (Which incline to be Mugwump-
ish) provoke dissent Chap-Book may be
described as a fHrtnightly sandwich, COIL
sisting of notes ard book reviews with
more or less interesting miscellany
stuffed between,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21

Observe the following symptoms, result
ing from diseases of the digestive organs:
Constipation, inward piles, fullness of
blood in the head, aciGity of the stomach,
nausea heartburn, disgust of food full
ness of weight of the stomach, sour eruc-
tations, sinking or fiuttering of the heart,
choking or suffocating sensations when
in lying posture, dimness or vision. dots
or webs before the sight, fever and dull
pain in the head. deficiency of perspira-
ton, yellowness of the skin and eyes, pain
in the side, chest, limbs and sudden flush
es of heat, burning in the flesh.
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will
free the system of all the above named
disorders.
Price 2sc per box, Sold by Druggists or
sent by mail
Send to DR.. RADWAY & CO., Lock Box
$685. New York, for Book of Advice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
BOY WAYLAID AND SHOT,
Midnight Tragedy on the Streets oi Will.
Transport.

Samuel Sornberger, an IS-year-old
boy, was waylaid and murdered at I
o'clock Monday morning, at the cor
ner of Park and First streets, William
sport. His body was found lying in
the gutter, and a bullet wound in the
side, below the lett shoulder, showed
the cause Of death.
1t was learned that Harry Johnson,
young colored man, was with Sor-
berger when he was shot, and was so
badly scared when he saw his com.
panion fall that he ran home and went
to bed. Johnson says that they were
taking a walk out Park street when a
strange man stepped in front of them
from the shadow Of house, struck
Sornberger in the face and then shot
him.
Sornberger had had a quarrel with
young man about a girl, and it was
at first thought that this incident
would result in finding the lads assas-
sin. But this clue amounted to little.
Six men were arrested at Lock Haven
Tuesday, as tallying with the descrip.
ton OF the murderer given by John
son, but as yet none Of them have
been identified.
A revolver without even a shell in
the cylinder was found under the dead
boy, but it was shown at the inquest
that he had carried this empty pistol
for day or two, using it to frighten
boys The bullet which killed Sorn-
berger entered the left side. passed
through both lungs and lodged in the
right side below the aImpit.