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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Spanish Claim n Victory.

Havana, Nov. 15.-It is officially an
nounced that Spanish troops COM
manded by Gen. Velasco have been
engaged with an insurgent force at
Governadora, province of Pinar Del
Rio. The Spanish troops, the dispatch
says, captured four insurgent camps,
two storage places for insurgents
arms, two prisoners and quantity OF
arms, ammunition and stores The
insurgents left Al killed on the field
and retired with many wounded. The
Spanish column lost one officer and IS
soldiers killed and had three ofticers
and 80 soldiers wounded.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Killed While Hunting Quail.

Defiance, Nov. 16.-Luke Henderson,
colored, aged 81, met an accidental
death while quail hunting. Hender.
son was climbing a fence, when the
hammers of his gun caught on the top
rail and both barrels were discharged.
The load of shot struck him full in the
breast and tore hole nearly through
his body He was carried to his home
where he died.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
A Post-EpidemIc Fever Crusado.

Washington, Nov. 13.-Now that the
yellow fever epidemic in this country
has been brought practically to an end
by cold weather, the marine hospital
service is preparing to begin post
epidemic crusade for the purpose Of
preventing recurrence of the conta-
gion next year. The officials of the
bureau will cooperate with the health
authorities of the various states af.
fected in conducting thorough disin.
fection Of the districts in which the
fever gained foothold. The cleans.
ing OF all infected cities will be urged
and each house in which there was Q
case Of fever will be fumigated.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
wants Land for Army Maneuvres,

Columbus, Nov. 16-Major General
Miles has approved the project for
urging congress to authorize the pur'
chase of an ample tract of land, pre-.
ferably near Columbus barracks, for
the instruction of the army and militia
forces of the several states in field
duties on the scale of European evolu-
tions. Columbus is considered more
central than any other point.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
THENoTEIN OHIO.
0mcIal Figures show Gov. Bushnelrs Pl
ralikv nvar chs nunau fo ha QR.Iak

omcIAl Figures show Gov. Bushnelrs Plu,
Z +. rality Over Chapman to be 2S,135.
Columbus, Nov 16-The following
table shows the vote by counties for
Bushnell and Chapman. The total
vote received by each of the candidates
for governor was: Bushnell, repub-
lican, 429, 1856; Chapman, democrat,
4o1, 75O; Holiday, prohibitionist, 1850;
Coxey, populist, 6,s75; Dexter, gold
democrat, 1,664; Watkins, socialist
labor, 1000; Lewis negro protective,
4sS; Richardson, liberty, S,1S7; total
vote, s54,s4S. Total vote cast by all
parties, other than the regular repub-
lican and democratic tickets, 2S, 2Os.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Quail Hunting season Begins.

Columbus, Nov. 1.-THE quail season
began yesterday and continues up to
and including December 15 Many
sportsmen have been making prepara-
tions for the season, and from present
indications they will do some pretty
heavy bagging before 1t closes. Far
mers all over the state report that
there is an unusually large number Of
birds this year. According to law,
quail killed in this state cannot be
taken out of the state, nor can they be
shot for market.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Re,ndeer IN Alaska.

DR.. Sheldon jackson, for 20 years trav-i
pertinent Of importing reindeer from ST.
IBERIA is a success, and that the problem OF
winter travelling in the interior is practical
ly solved. Three hundred miles per day can
be made over the snow with relays at rea-
sonable intervals and best of all the reindeer
will rustic his own food
The best map of the Yukon-K Klondike
mining country has been printed in folder
form BY the Northern Pacific Ry. Send a
.2-cent postage stamp to Chas. s. Fee, G. P.
A., st. Paul, MINI. The folder is full Of up.
to-date information regarding rates and
routes To Alaska
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
WEST AND SOUTH.

! A switch engine on the Northwest
ern railway jumped into the Chicago
river at the Kinzie street bridge on the
lI1th. The fireman, William Raymond,
was drowned in three feet of water.
Engineer Leavitt escaped by jumping
through the cab window.
The death of DIR. James c. Thomas,
= widely known member Of the ortho-
dox Society Of Friends, occurred at his
home in Baltimore on the 9th.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
An Interesting Comparison.

Columbus, Nov. IL Senator Hanna
did not lose the popular vote on the
Legislative ticket, as indicated by the
unofficial returns. The total vote for
the republican members of the general
assembly exceeds that cast for the
democratic candidates by 4,629 votes.
The official plurality for Bushnell Is
% 12h
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
A Last Effort to save Frants.

Columbus, Nov. 16.-The attorneys
for Albert Frantz, the Dayton murder
er, yesterday made last effort to save
his life. Col. R. M. Nevin and Judge
Kryther, of Dayton, made strong ap-
peal to Gov. Bushnell in his behalf,
asking commutation of sentence to life
Imprisonment, in spite of the refusal
of the state pardon board to make such
a recommendation. They were fol-
lowed by Prosecutor Kumler, of Mont
gomery county, who opposed interfer-
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
A Big REGULAR Army.

The mightiest host of this sort is the army
of invalids whose bowels, livers and stomachs
have been regulated by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. A regular habit of body is brought
about through using the Bitters, not by vio-
lently agitating and gripping the intestines,
but BY rsHforng b Sg Their % energy and
Malaria, la grippe, dyspepsia, and tendency
to inactivity Of the kidneys, are conquered
by the Bitters.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Killad His Daughter.

Leipsic, Nov. 16 Ella Firestone was
murdered two miles east of this place
Monday morning by her delirious IA
ther. Both had just recovered from a
severe attack of fever. Firestone
used fatiron. He then tried to kill
himself. but was unsuccessful.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
IJttle uono I,eft for Frantz.

Columbus, Nov. 12.-The board OF
pardons has rejected the application OF
Albert ]. Frantz, the Dayton muir
derer, for Communication of sentence
and he will be electrocuted November
10 unless the governor interferes
which is improbable.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Refused to Strike.

Bellaire, Nov. 1.-THE plate mill
men at the Bellaire steel plant yester.
day voted five to one to remain at work
in the face of the strike of the steel
workers. 1t is not anticipated there
will be a repetition of Saturdays riot
ing. The strikers have organized a
supply store, supported by the public.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
KIlled with a Ondrel.

Gallipolis, Nov. 10 Ambrose Black,
living near Winfield, was assaulted by
his son and son-in-law Wednesday
night because he thrashed Mrs. Black.
A cudgel was used over his head. a.,
was killed in the atfray and his slayers
have iacamped.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
A Daring Burglary.

Akron, Nov. 13.-The Continental
Clothing Co establishment on How
ard street was broken into Thursday
night by burglars and number of
suits of clothes stolen. The goods
were taken away in a wagon almost
from under the noses of officers
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Awarded $4,000 Damages.

Elyria, Nov. IA jury in the case
of Kate oster against the city of Lo-
rain has awarded the plaintiff ver-
dict of $1,000 She was thrown from a
carriage and broke her hip some time
ago. On former trial she was given
$4,000, and Judge Nye remanded the
case for a new trial.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Wages to be Advanced.

Youngstown, Nov. 1.-THE blast
furnace operators of the Mahoning val
ley have agreed upon an advance of 10
per cent in wages to their employees.
The advance is to go into effect Decem-
ber l. At least 5000 men will be bene-
fited
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Street Railways Consolidate.

Akron, Nov. ia deal between the
two local street railways has been
completed in New York and the Rapid
Transit line has purchased the Akron
Street Railway and Illuminating Co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17

An Expert Opinion.-"Great men," re.
marked the thoughtful youth, "are FIRE:
quently misunderstood by the public"
THAT" replied Senator Sorghum, gravely,
''is very true. And mighty lucky it is for
some of them. ."-Washington Star.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17

Explaining TT presume the reason
why the chainless bicycle isn't as well
known as the other kind, remarked Rivers,
"is that it always travels in cog."-Chicago
Tribune,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Courhinr Leadn to Communion.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles, so cents
and $l.OO Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Heavy Gale,

A Yankee, in describing gale Of wind,
says. "a white dog, while attempting to
Weather the gale, was caught with his
Mouth opeH and turned completely inside
mt N.-Tft. Bits
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17

The Crushed Worm.-Mrs. Henry Peck
-"Bah l only married you because I pitied
you when nobody else thought anything
about you" Mr.. Henry Peck (wearily)-
"Ah, well, my dear, everybody pities me
MN-Rostnn Traveller
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17

Nothing tries fellows patience more
than to find all the windows locked when he
tries to raise them suddenly in the morn
ing.-Washington Democrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
It's DiRerent Then.

'I saw him with his arm around you"
"Sir!"
'In the waltz, you know"
h!"-Chicago Post.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Why Ia star Plug Tobacco the Best.

Because it is made from selected stock Of
the best grade of leaf that grows. The ingre-
dients used in its manufacture are absolute
ly pure-nothing injurious to the system en-
ters into it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Shake Into Your shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age Aliens Foot.Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure
for sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package, FREE. Writeto
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17
Lnne,s Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price Is and Soc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline,s
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle d
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-17

No wonder typewriter gets ratified when
a pretty girl is working it.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
GET-a,cH-0UicK MEN FAIL.
news VIII Garry Sorrow to Many People
Who Have Invested.

New York. April 6.-The offices of the
f. S. Dean company. dealers in stocks,
bonds. grain and provisions, are in
charge of deputy sheriffs on an attach
ment. The concern has done an enor-
nous business for some time past the
customers being almost entirely outside
OF New York. 1t has made a speciality
OF discretionary orders" That ia. the
customers send in their money for the
company to place in the market as il
saw fit for their account The COM
pany's mail is said to have been
tremendous and its money receipts
enormous.
One report says that E. S. Dean. the
ostensible head of the firm, is a woman
residing in Chicago: another that the
name is fictitious. Myron Bernard is
president of the company. Jacob Lom-
berg. who is named as one of the stock
holders. Is an 1S-year-old boy. and Louis
Balbach. another "stockholder," is as
intangible as E. s. Dean. The company
Is said to have branches in Toledo. In
dianapolis. Detroit, Cincinnati, and
many other cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
Bsy.n Before tn. ssprsms Court.

Washington. April 6.-The SUI
preme court room and corridors we're
crowded with spectators attracted by
the appearance Of Hon. William j.
Bryan as counsel for the state OF Ne
braska. in the case involving the con-
stitutionality of the Nebraska maxi
mum freight rate laws.
Mr.. Bryan declared that railroads
to a certain extent were monopolies.
and the laws Of competition could
not be depended upon to protect
the people from unjust exactions.
He asserted that the right Of citizens
to reasonable rates was as sacred as
those OF the railroads to reasonable
profits.
Mr.. Bryan made a brief formal
call on the president. Bryan was
asked concerning his views Of yester-
day's elections, and he laughed sa-
tirically, and said they indicate that
confidence has been restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
ABBREVIATED TGEGRAMS.

Gold ore out Of the Golden Dream and
MONDAY mines In the Pichaco district
| in California yields 5000 to the ton.
The difficulty between the Federation OF
| Labor and the Chicago and milwaukee,
Brewers association has been amicably
| adjusted and there will be no beer boy
colt.
Dwight L. Moody talked to 5000 men
at the Chicago Auditorium Sunday
| night. Whisky and the sowing of wild
oats made the burden of his speech.
Charles Davis, of Cummings, N. D..
declares that pig belonging to him has
just been dug out of a snow drift, alive
and well. having lived there 112 DAYS
without food.
Obituary: At New York, Captain Ed
ward P. Dcherty, 56, who commanded
the detail which captured ]. Wilkes
Booth after the latter had assassinated
Lincoln. AT Montreal, James Guest, 50.
At Jacksonville, Ills, Jeremiah Pierson.
AT Eureka Springs, Ark, John S. Tibbs,
60.
A large force of men is at work on the
lower dam at Baraboo, Wis. which went
out during the recent flood. The gap
has been closed.
Knute Oppen was fatally shot by
highwaymen near the Danish Emmanuel
church, West Huron and Bickerdike
streets, Chicago,
Gus Stenslund, who shot and killed
John Murphy at Murray, Ida, was sem
fenced to twenty years in prison. TIL,
murdered man formerly lived az Mari
Eette, Wis.
Small, green bugs have made their
appearance in some of the largest apple
orchards and fears are expressed that
they Will destroy a great part of central
Missouri's apple crop.
-Four abandoned ranch wagons and
teams were found in the snow drifts
north of Cheyenne, Wyo. 4 searching
party found the frozen bodies of two
of the divers. Search is being made
for the others and for a Mexican sheep
herder, John Lucino.
Aubrey Beardsley, the artist, is dan
gerously ill at London, and it is feared
he cannot recover
Representatives Of 100 New York city
clubs that supported Bryan and Sewall
last fall met Sunday and organized the
Progressive Democratic League OF New
York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06

resentative LETT the ievee north OF the
break. Effort is being made to tie each
end of the levee, but owing to the diff
Guilty in getting material from the rail-
road five miles away the success Of
the effort is doubtful.
This crevasse is at the head of the
delta, and will cause an overflow of
the northern tier of counties in Missis-
sippi with the exception of a part Of
Tunica- The question that now con-
fronts the planters is the duration of
the flood. If the water is out of the
delta by May 5 a crop of cotton may be
grown, but cotton planted as late as
May 10 has little chance of maturing
before frost. There is still another dan
ger. These crevasses must all be closed
before the June rise, or there will be
second overflow. The delta country
produces annually no less than half a
million bales of cotton.
The. river at Memphis was stationary
last night. Much suffering is reported
from the overflowed regions Relief
steamers are making daily trips into
Arkansas City and Mississippi, rescuins
hundreds OF people and bringing them
to Memphis. The local relief commit
tee is doing everything possible for the
ohioi TSiuSeeS. AL a IN0et1ng OF
the committee late yesterday afternoon
1t was decided to ask other cities for
help.
The following appeal was issued: The
city of Memphis has been providing for
the distressed flood sufferers from the
overflowed districts of Arkansas and
Mississippi with some little outside as
sistance for several weeks Few Ten
nesseeanS are in need but the demands
On Memphis for others are very great
and are increasing every day. Indeed
the demands on our people have grown
to such proportions that we feel unable
to meet them alone. If the kind
people of ether towns and cities feel dis
posed to lend a helping hand in this
matter all donations received by the re-
lief committee will be highly appre-
ciated and judiciousiy managed. Dona-
tions of meat. meal and money are pref
cradle. All remittances should
be made to Bun T. Price. treasurer of
the citizens relief committee. Memphis,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
WILL STAY AWAY FROM CUBA NOW
scovel Finds n Much Pleasanter Situation
Right at Home.

st. Louis. April 6.-Sylvester Scovel, Of
Cleveland, o.. lately Cuban correspond
cnt of the New York World. married, at
1850 o'clock yesterday morning, Miss
Frances Cabanne, at the home of the
brides parents. Scovel has figured con-
siderably In public print of late because
OF his work as correspondent in Cuba.
he Is q years of age and is one of the
society leaders of Cleveland. being a
member of the Union club. the famous
Cleveland City troop. and also of the
Cotillion club. of that city. Scovel and
his wife started at once for Athens,
where he will be correspondent of The
World.
Scovel was the first correspondent to
reach the camp of the insurgents and
his letters from the camps Of Gomez
and Maceo were the first that told the
exact situation Of the revolutionist
forces. In the fall of 1896 Scovel was
captured an imprisoned by the Spanish.
After several weeks incarceration in a
Spanish fort Scovel was released. One
OF the most reliable correspondents who
mas ever been i'm Cuba said that Scovel
was a very lucky man in being permit
ted to leave Cuba with q whole skin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
More Join the Associated Press.

New York. April 6.-The Southern
Associated Press dissolved today as
u news gatherer and distributing or
ganization, and its membevs decided
to join the Associated Press. TIE
following newspapers made contracts
Herewith: The Richmond, Va, Dis
patch; Richmond, w.. Times; Nor
folk. Va, Virginian; Norfolk. Va,
Landmark; Charlotte, N. c., OBJ
server; Charleston. s. C., News and
Courier; Savannah, Ga, News, and
Montgomery. Ala, Advertiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
Battle Of the Ballots in Chi
cago and Elsewhere.
GREAT INTEREST Is SHOWN.
News From the National
Capital.
Athenians Are Anxious for
War.

Chicago. April 6.-Municipal G. cleo.
tions are being held In cities in mum.
erous states today. In Chicago one
OF the liveliest fights in the history oi
the city 10 being held. There are
seven candidates for mayor, OF whom
at least four are thought to have q
lighting chance. Carter H. Hsrri-
son 10 the regular democratic; Judge
Nathaniel Sears, the regular republi-
can; Washington Hesing, the gold
democrat. and John Maynard Harlan,
the independent citizens. There ID
particularly bitter fight wsged
against the republican machine,
while national issues are largely ig-
nored. Harrison will receive nearly
all the free silver votes. Voting
grew heavier as the day proceeded.
In St. Louis, Mo-, three m unicipal
tickets are In the field; repu blican
and two democratic factions. The
contest is hot, and the vote will be
very heavy.
Tho contest in Kansas cities is
largely complicated by the women's
vote. The women are out in large
numbers at most points.
As far as heard from there are no
features Of special interest in the
elections 10 Wisconsin cities.
Springfield, ILL.,, April Ga light
vote for municipal Offices was polled
up to noon. There are three tickets.
Quincy. ILL.,, April 6.-The vote is
large and the contest is mainly be.
tween the goldites and silver men.
1t Is very close. The city is usually
democratic.
Milwaukee. April 6.-There are
three candidates for county judge,
one supported by the silverites and
the others running Independent. and
four candidates for supreme Judge.
Denver, April 6.-Much interest
Is felt in the election. In many pre-
cincts scores OF voters, including
numbers Of women, were in line
when the polls opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
The National Capita.

Washington, April 6.-In the SEN
ate the resolution Of Morgau, Of Ala.
bama, declaring that q state OF war
exists in Cubs was taken up. Morgan
spoke in its favor. The president
nominated Theodore Roosevelt. Of
New York, as assistant secretary OF
the navy. and William b. Ridgely for
rostmaster ut Springfield, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
"A orrah FOR Wae.r

Athens. April 6.-The greatest en-
thusiasm prevails during the feats
connected with the anniversary OF
Greeks Independence from Turkey.
The ministers are showered with
leaflets inscribed ..Hurrah for Wsr!-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
CREvAssE NOW 1000 FEET WIDE.
Terrible Destruction the Result of tn,
Latest Break on the Mississippi.

"tes1 breax ON the M1sslssfPpi.
Memphis, April 6. - The prediction
made in these dispatches that great dis
aster to the Mississippi delta would fol-
low the breaking of the levee at a
point on the east side of the river north
of Helena, Ask. has been terribly real
lied. The break at Flower lake. which
occurred Sunday morning, has rapidly
grown from a dozen feet in length to a
thousand. This was the condition OF
the crevasse yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. when an Associated Press rep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
bennett nav. the britannia.

London. April 6.-The Exchange Tele-
graph company hears that the Prince Of
Wales has sold his famous yacht Britain
MIA to James Gordon Bennett, proprietor
Of the New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
ordered a , ud:c suspended.

Des Moires. Ia. April 6.-The city
council yesterday authorized impeach-
ment proceedings against Police Judge
Phillips for misconduct in his Office. failure
to account for funds is part Of the
charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06

To Cure . Oold n One Day
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money II it fails to cure. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06

Seventy million people know
Hoods Sarsap.rilla puri6es the
blood. Strengthens the system and
gives good health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-06
Democrats Swept the Town.

Butte. Mont. April 6.-The Demo-
Gratis of the local election yesterday
swept the city, winning on general
offices by majorities ranging from 500
to 600 against the Republicans and Pop
ulists.