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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-06

You can't tell the size ov Q man by the
uoise he makes.-Truth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
THE COURTEOUS "MARELE HEART
said to Have Been Presented to Your
Uncle sam by Spain.

New York, Jan. PA Madrid special
to The World says: The Spanish gov
ernment has courteously given the
American government to understand
that it is disposed to give attention to
the observations which Washington has
unofiicially made to Madrid concerning
the Porto Rico reforms already decreed
AMI those contemplated in Cuba. But
1t has firmly let it be known that Spain
alone must be the judge of the moment
for carrying out reforms, and of the
extent of self-government compatible
with the condition of the colonies and
with the imperial interests.
The Madrid government considers It
absolutely Impossible to enter upon any
formal or official engagement with the
United St:tes about its colonial policy
though it is perfectly willing to give
every informal, unofficial. assurance of
its sincere intention TO seize the frs.
favorable opportunity to issue DEGREES
establishing administrative reforms and
tariff reforms in Cuba, as far as possible
within the limits of the law voted by
the Spanish cortes.
The state of public sentiment in Spain
obliges the government to conduct all
negotiations with the United States
with great caution and reserve. The
Spanish ministers express the hope that
President Cleveland and Secretary Oh
ney will take into due consideration the
difficulties of the situation.
The intention of the Madrid govern
nent is TO put the Cuban reforms in
force before President-elect Mckinley
takes office. If in the meantime Cen
eral Weyler can sufficiently clear Ha-
vana and Matanzas provinces to enable
the cabinet to say that the improve
ment in the military and political sit
uation justifies another onward step
| in the path of concessions spontaneous
ly decreed by the Spanish executive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
What 1t Will Probably Do at Its Meeting
at Indianapolis.

indianapolis. Jan. 12.-The monetary
conference composed of delegates se-
lected by the boards Of trade and COM
mercial bodies of most of the large
cities Of the United States will convene
at Tomlinson hall this afternoon at
o'clock. 1t is now assured that there
will at least be $50 delegates in at
tendance, among them some of the
greatest authorities on financial ques-
tions in the country. From the opin-
ions gathered from the delegates al
ready here it is safe to say that a
carefully selected commission will be
named, composed of from seven to fif-
teen men, which will be instructed TO
sumbit an elaborate report to congress
next November.
The commission will be expected to
give a great deal of time and study to
the question of reforming the govern
ment's financial system SO that when
its deliberations shall have been handed
to congress there will be no work left
undone. Already, however, the i'm
preston is gaining ground that con-
gress may not take kindly to the COM
mission idea and it may be decided to
at once memorialize instead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS

Official advices from Manila say thar
the situation there is greatly improved
and that the rebels do not dare to ap-
proach the capital.
Working plans for tunnel to connect
Sicily with the mainland Of Italy under
the Strait of Messina are on exhibition
at the University OF Pavie. The tunnel
il about two miles long.
Dwight r. Dix. charged at Eau Claire.
Wis. with emil Element from the
Armour company q was finally dis
charged on a plea that he had previous
ly been in jeopardy. This ends his case.
A whole family named Cunningham
has suddenly gone mad at Ssibbereen.
County Cork. Ireland.
In the district Of Jabalpur. India.
which had q population of 200o. 900. 3d.
900 persons have died of starvation.
Koch. Dreyfus G Co. whoesale Jewell
ers at New York. have suspended. The
amount involved is said to be about
5000. .0co.
a strike of doctors at Yarmouth. Eng
land. has just failed. The physicians
in the town demanded higher fees from
the benefit associations than had been
paid. and a Irritation Of the Glasses OF
a small copper box containing the
ashes of Kate Field. the writer. was
buried Sunday In Mount Auburn ceme-
terry at Cambridge. Mass.
DR.. Q. II. Brown. OF ReedsburE. Wis.
had a narrow escape from drowning by
breaking through the ice wh'ie skating
on Baraboo river.
Secretary Herbert announces that n
report from Commander Cooke had been
received, showing that in the compile
ment of the cruiser Brooklyn i0i sailors
were enlisted, of~whom only thirteen
were aliens.
Cardinal Richard. of Paris. has for
bidden the priests Of his diocese TO at
tend dramatic performances.
Charles Nelson was killed by falling
into section 5 of the Chicago drainage
canal.
Great Britain broke is record for
shipbuildinG in 1896. the number Of tons
launched being l.32s.S22. IS against
1.l5G,57l tons in 1855.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
No Skate Eacing ON Sunday.

West Superior, Wis. Ian. 1s.-Not-
withstanding the fact that the police
had refused 90 allow the skating race
between John :. johnson. Of Aiinneapo-
lis. and Dave Morrison. OF this city. 10
come OF here on Sunday and the an
ncuncement that johnson would not ar
rive. there were hundreds of people at
the rink Sunday waiting to see II the
affair would he negotiated. Zig crowds
came over from Duluth and IL is now
proposed to have the race in Duluth
next Sunday. where the Sunday laws
will not I've enforced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
STATE OF THINGS AT MILWAUKEE,.
Railway Row Results in Broken Heads
Two Women scaided.

milwaukee,, Jan. 12.-One hundred en-
ployes of the Chicago and Northwestern
railway are guarding the road against
200 electric railway men who are en-
deavoring to construct a crossing for
the Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha
electric line. \ hand-to-hand-fight
took place yesterday in when a large
number of people were injured. Post
master Whalen. of South Milwaukee.
was struck on the head with a shovel
and is seriously hurt. Two women and
a number of men were scalded by
steam thrown from the engine.
Eighteen Chicago and Northwestern
men. including Superintendent Cantil-
Ion were arrested. Twenty-Five special
deputies have been sworn in to preserve
the peace. Last night the two armed
forces were encamped at the scene of
the trouble and a renewal of hostolities
is expected today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
State Senate Names the Day
for Joint Ballot.
TO CHOOSE A SENATOR.
Sensational Scene in the
House at Washington.
Simple Inauguration at Den
ver--Kansas Populists.

Springfield. Jan. 12-The senate
has selected Tuesday. Jan. 10, as the
day for assembling in joint session
with the house. and beginning the bal
lotiDg for United States senator to
succeed John NJ. Palmer. A joint
resolution to this effect was adopted
by the senate today, after which it
adjourned.
In the house after the journal was
read Gov. Altgeld's message, read iu
part last Thursday. was again talen
up and the reading resumed amid
applause on the democratic side. At
its conclusion the house adjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Francis rsvor.bi, Acted Upo,.

Washington. Jan. 12.-The nomin-
alton OF d. Z. Francis to be secretary
OF the interior. was favorably acted
on by the committee on fuaoce to-
day, and afterward reported to the
senate in executive session. TIE
nomUation had been held up in The
committee ever since the beginning
of the session at the request Of Sena-
tor Vest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Fatal torpedo Exp,os,op.

Pittsburg, Jan IA magazine Of
the Penpsylvanis Torpedo company
at Shamokin is reported to have ex-
pie ded, and q number are said to be
killed.
Two men and two women We e
killed. and one man was fatally in
jured. The killed are: l. d. Stick
ney. superintendent. james Nc
Closky, q workman, and two girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
INDIANA sOLONs' BUSY DAY.
Had to Hustle to Attend Inauguration
Ceremonies and Reception.

Ceremonies and Reception.
Indianapolis, Jan. 12.-Yesterday was
a sort of field day with the general as
sembly Of Indiana. 1t was necessary
for it to wait upon so many official
functions that it did not find much
time for transacting business. The
house gave way in the forenoon to the
fifteen electors chosen at the recent cleo
ton, who met and formally cast In
diana's fifteen votes for William McKin-
ley for president. A little later the
members of the house went over to the
senate chamber to witness the inau-ur-
alton of William S. Haggard as u
tenant governor, and from there they
marched with the senators down to the
south wing of the capitol, where James
A. Mount was inaugurated governor.
Last night the senators and represen-
tatives put on their best clothes ard at
tended the informal reception given by
the new governor in the state house
parlors. This function was crowded,
hundreds of people from all parts of the
state attending to see the new governor
and his wife. For hours a continuous
stream of people passed the receiving
line and paid their respects to the ex-
ecutive of the Hoosier state.
Amidst all the hurry of the day men,
bers of the general assembly found
some time to think of the senatorial
contest which is to be settled tonight.
The field has been rallied for its last
stand. William r. Mckeen, who went
to his home in Terre Haute Saturday.
returned accompanied by the venerable
Richard W. Thompson. The announce
ment that the old Republican war
horse" had come to the city to work
with the field encouraged those who
have been hoping that something might
occur that would weaken the strength
of Charles w. Fairbanks. The man.
ayers for the field" still put up a bold
front They We're declaring yesterday
that the caucus tonight will be a sur
prise. The Mckeen people declare that
Fairbanks viii not have enough votes on
the first ballot to nominate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
ssnsatio in tre Q Ho 1sc.

Washington, Jan. l2-There was
sensational episode in the house to-
day. Mcguire, democrat, of Cali
fornia. printed in the record this
morning caustic comments on the
speech delivered by johnson last
Friday on the Pacific railroad fund
ing bill, during the course of which
he attacked Editor Hearst. Johnson
in the speech today admitted having
been indicted in New York 20 years
ago. but said he had paid back every
dollar he owed. His voice shook as
he told Of his early troubles. Clos
ing he invited either Cooper. of Wis
consin, or Mcguire OF California. to re-
peat outside the cham ber what they
said inside. Mcguire in answer said
he never prin ted anything he was
not willing to repeat. Poole.
OF New Hampshire, tried to
get Maguire's speech expunged
from the record. Great excitement
followed on the floor and q personal
collision was feared. Friends tried
to adjust the matter. Mcmillan
moved to refer the entire matter
to the committee on rules. The mo-
tion was defeated on a viva voice
vote Of 50 to 81. The roll call was
then demanded.
McMillan's motion was lost 6S to
124. Poole's motion to expunge was
then carried without division.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
eLooDY MASSACRE m AFRICA
British Consul and Eight other EnSiisi
men Butchered by Natives.

Bonny. Guinea coast. Jan le.-Consul
Phillips: two consular officers. Locke
and Campbell: Major Crawford. the
deputy commissioner. and Captain
Roisragon and-aialing. officers belong
ing to the Niger coast force: Dr. Elliott
and two civilians. with a number OF
kroomen ard native carriers. have all
been massacred by the kings peot ie
while on a peaceful mission to -fsnin
City. The consurs yacht has just re-
turned here with the news
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
German Minister OutraCcs Japan.

Yokohama, Jan. 12.-The greatest ex-
citement prevails in diplomatic and
other circles at Toxic and in this city
owing to q seeming outrage committed
by the German minister of Japan. Baron
Won Gutschmid. 1t appears that while
the minister was out driving he lashed
across the face a Japanese student who
had in no way provoked him. The news
papers demand the recall OF the baron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Kanese Legislature.

Topeka. kas.. Jan. 12.-The Kan
sas legislature met with the populists
for the first time in control of both
branches and with popalist gov
ernor. Gov. Leedy's message cause d
considerable surprise, as it wa. less
radical than expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
The I.vicne-Zeicler Rout.

Philadelphia, Jan. 12.-"Kid" Lavirnc.
the lightweight champion ~ the world.
and Owen Zeigler fought six rounds
last night in the arena Of the Quaker
City Athletic club. Laviene had all the
best Of the bout and In the closing round
Zeislerwas made pretty grorgy by two or
three stiff punches. but he managed TO
last through the round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Saccharinc suit at Pecrra.

Peoria, Ills. Jan. Fin the federal
court the Chicago Refining company
has commenced suit against the Amer
lean Glucose company for 81. 600. 900. and
against the Peoria Grape Sugar COM
pany for S5o0,o00 for infringement Of
patentS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

Topeka. Kas., Jan 12.-Eight hun
dred delegates to the state conven-
tion of silver clubs met this morning.
Committees were chosen, and a rece IS
taken. The object Of the meeting
is to effect union of all the silver
forces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Only Want. n Few Dollars. Damages.

Chicago, Jan. 12. One million dol
lars is the amount Of damages claimed
by the Chicago Sugar Refining COM
pany from the Rockford Sugar Refining
company for alleged infringement of
patents. The complainant claims to b.
the sole owner Of three patents Of Ammo
Behr for treating corn in the manu-
facture of sugar. starch and glucose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
After Pinrrc.'s Own Heart.

Denver, Jan. 12-At an expense
OF less thsn IS to the state Hon.
Alva Adams was inaugurated gov
ernor at noon. He walked from his
residence to the capitol. where in the
presence Of the joint session of the
legislature he took the oath OF office.
No demonstration Of any description
was made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Dangerous Counterfeit SEQ Bill.

Washington, Jan. ia dangerous
counterfeit of the $50 silver certificate
has been discovered. The note is of
the series of 1881. check letter B. The
most notable defect is in the treas
ury numbers, which, although of good
color, are too heavy a. & out of align
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
jefferson DAYS Made Messenger.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 12.-The eight
presidential electors Of Arkansas met
here yesterday and selected Hon. JET
ferson Davisas messenger to convey the
vote to Washington. Eight votes were
cast for Bryan for president: five for
Sewall for vice president and three for
Watson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Receivers for shore. Company Denied.

Ashland. Wis, Jan. 12--Judge rjnje
yesterday denied the application a5r a
receivership for the Shores Lumber
company. The institution is perfectly
solvent. The assignment of E. A Shores
Ind f. 4. Shores. Jr., in no way effects
the solvency of the other companies af-
fec,ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Tho Pacific Railroad Rona..

Washington, Jan. 12-Attorney
General Harmon was questioned to-
day as to the course the government
would pursue in respect to the Pa
cific railroads since the bill had
failed. He declined to say more than
that some action would probably be
taken within - DAYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

Eau Claire. Wis. Jan. i2.-Thc inter
state commerce commission Is bringing
pressure to bear on the Chicago. Mil
waukee and st. Paul and several other
railroads to enforce the commissions
order made five or six years ago for
equalization OF lumber freight rates
from Eau Claire to southwestern points.
The result will be watched for with in
teresr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Dividend for an Iowa Bank.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The comptrol-
Ter Of the currency has declared a divi-
dend in favor of the creditors of the
First National bank, of Cedar Falls. Ia,
of Iis per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

The lady's slipper is considered, in
the symbolism of flowers, to be a dec
laration of war. or rather of audacity,
by the lady to the gentleman, equiva-
lent to the expression, win me if you
CAM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Charles Emory suith n for a Portfolio.

Canton. o., Jan. 12.-As important a bit
of cabinet gossip as has been heard is
talked about here. The name Of Hon.
Charles Emory Smith. OF Philadelphia,
Is connected by rumor with the port
folio Of secretary of the treasury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Fresideut-EIect Is Home AGAIN

Canton, o., Jan. 12-President-elect
Mckinley and wife returned to Canton
yesterday afternoon. They will prob
ably not leave Canton again until they
take their departure for Washington,
about March /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

Niger prote ctorate confirm the news
OF the massacre of the consular
party. 1t is bell wed not q single
white man Of the party escaped. The
party Included 250 carriers, Of whom
only seven escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Skating Contest at Washington.

Washington. Jan. le--At the skating
contest begun here last night Joe
Dcnoshue. of Ncwburg. y. Y. defeated
john Lawson. champion Of Sweden, by
q lap in a half mile contest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
California aenat,r,

Sacramento, Jan. 12-Geo.ge c.
Perkins was elected United States
senator on the first ballot. the other
Candidat,s Withdrawing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

Prevent sickness and save doctors
bills at this 8: ason by keeping your
blood rich and pure with Hoods Sar.
sapsrilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
Y &c.

'!is true; Foley's Honey and Tar lie
the best cough medicine. Sold by NJ.
T. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

The mail route from New York to
Africa, via Panama, is % days long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12

News Of the Massacre Co, fiemed.
London, Jan. l2.-Officials OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-12
DID MONEY TALK?
And Did He Say What He Was
Quoted as Saying?
IF so, HERE Is THE LIE DIRECT.
Consul General Lee Highly Indignant at
the Alleged Statements of the Mississippi
Man Who Went to Cuba to 'Pipe or
the Situation, and Gives Them q Flat
Repudiation--Spain Gives Uncle Sam to
Understand Some Things.

Understand Some Things.
New York, Jan. 1o A World special
from Havana says: Consul General Lee
Is highly indignant at statements which
have been made by Congressman Mon
ey since his return from Cuba to the
United States. The general is especial
ly exercised over the report cabled here
that in a communication printed in a
New York newspaper Mr.. Money
quoted General Lee as having said to
him in Havana: please see Secretary
Clney and tell him that today 1 am
more firmly convinced than ever that
Spain cannot put down the insurection
and that every Day it continues means
loss of life and property without the
remotest encouragement of any final
Spanish success. AS / long since told
him the insurrection will succeed. my
judgment to that effect receives daily
confirmation
Sent No Message by Money.
General Lee says: Il did not send any
word to Secretary Oiney by Mr.. Money,
or by any other person; did not send
to the United States any information
of any character by Mr.. Money, or by
anybody else. My communications are
directed in every case to the department
OF state. / was amazed at what
was said by Congressman Money in his
communication to a New York newspa- =
per / cannot imagine what his motive
could be-" General Lee spoke with great
indignation and wished me to cable to
The World his denial OF Moneys state
ment
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-07-27
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-fonr
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kid
neys. When urine stains linen it is
positive evidence of kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urlnate or pain
in the back. is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney rene
dy fulfills every wish in relieving pain
in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary pas
sages. 1t corrects inability to hold
urine and scalding pain in passing it,
or bad effects following use of liquor
wine or beer, and overcomes that I'M
pleasant necessity of being compelled
to get up many times during the night
to urinate. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Rootis soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distress
sing cases. If you need medicine
you should have the best. Sold by
druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may have a sample bot
tie and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention the PLAIN DEALER
and send your address to DIR. Kilmer
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The pro
prietors of this paper guarantee ID
genuineness of this offer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-07-27

Indigestion is often taken for con-
sumption. The word consumption
means wasting away, and dyspeptics
often waste away as badly as con-
sumptives.
The reason people waste away is
because either they don't get enough
to eat, or they don't digest what they
do eat.
If the latter is your trouble, take
Shaker Digestive Cordial. This will
help you to digest your food and stop
your loss of flesh.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is made
from herbs, barks and the juices of
fruit, by the well-known Shakers at
Mount Lebanon. 1t possesses great
tonic and digestive powers.
Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured
many supposed consumptives (who
were really dyspeptics), by simply
helping their stomachs to digest their
food, thus giving them nourishment
and new strength.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottles 1Oc.