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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-01
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

Births are so few in France that the
government is considering measures to
encourage larger families.
In spite of official denials it is becom-
ing generally known that the condition
of the cars health is critical and that
a regency is probable.
The Standard Eagle Box and Lumber
company. ST. Louis. has failed. Liza
bilities. s1OO, 900; will probably pay credi-
tors in full.
The United States grand jury at Balti-
more has indicted General Roloff, secre-
tary of war Of the Cuban republic. for
violating the United States neutrality
laws.
Secretary Of State Rose. Of Illinois,
has appointed Miss Adeline Murdoch,
of Vienna, johnson county, second as
sistant in the index department.
In compliance with orders for re-
dismissed from the staff of the survey
or of the port of New York. Their ag-
gregate salaries amounted to $4,000 a
year.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher is reported
slowly failing at the residence Of Rev.
Samuel Scoville, Stamford, Conn.
At the factory of the Wallingford.
Conn.,. Wheel and Cycle Bar company
notice has been given of a cut in wages
varying from 10 to 20 per cent.
The ten-mile national championship
skating race at Stamford, Conn.,, was
won by E. A. Thomas, of Newburgh, N
Y, beating Reynolds, of Chicago.
The first get of the famous race
horse Domino is a bay filiy, just foaled
out Of Citronella, sister of Bassetlaw.
1t is announced at Madrid that the
Cuban reforms will be signed by the
queen at a cabinet council to be held
on Thursday and that they will be
gaZetted on Friday.
The Dime Savings bank, 10410f
Washington street, Chicago, has been
placed in the hands of a receiver. 1t is
claimed that depositors will be paid in
full.
Chicago in six days raised sS7,943 fol
the relief of her destitute.
Clumsy Forgery on Mckinley.
Cleveland, Feb. IA special from
Canton says the letter purporting TO
have been written by President Elect
Mckinley advising that the inaugural
ball be abandoned and the funds set
apart for that purpose devoted to char
ity, is a clumsy forgery. The letter is
believed to have been concocted in
Washington No fund is raised for the
inaugural ball, the expenses Of tina,
function being met from the proceeds
of the sale of tickets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-01
TIN TRAVELEKS' guido.

HIoAoo, EOCE ISLAND . PAUHI0
Aaovay-Tiche:s can b parehasod o. bag
sAge ehecked u X I . TWcnr,sxn ssross depN
u @ = depot corner RtftA avOnue "a
fhrsy -arss street., Frank n. Firmmss. Aesnt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion of the Treaty Carried on by
Bacon and Turpie.

Washington, March 29.-Cpon going
into executive session today the senate
prompt took UP the arbitration treaty
and Senator Bacon OF Georgia took the
floor in advocacy % his amendment % ex-
e-npt claims against southern states from
the operation OF the agreement He spoke
al some length, going into the general
merits Of the treaty.
Mr.. Bacon's contention was II the III
ierest OF a general amendment which
would preserve the constitutional p9erog-
ative OF the senate as part OF the treaty
making power of the United States He
said that he would support the Chiffon
amendment or any other 10 accomplish
this result.
Mr.. Bacon was followed by Senator
Turpie. in support % the treaty. and il
contention for the sufficieacy Of the sen
ate amendments
The senate adjourned az ; O'Clock. IN
order . permit the preparation Of amend
ments for their formal presentation So
far the amendments have besn only tsCs-
ALVEY suggested.
Washington. March 2S.-Among the
memorials presented % the senate today
was enc from the Monroe Dacsrine c.c5
% Philadelphia. referring 10 TIE zr5lg-a-
So- treaty as crafty constructed po-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30

terially changed, and the bill, in its new
form, is as follows:
BE it enacted, ETC., That it shall be IN
lawful for any person or persons or cor
| poration to exhibit in the District Of Co.
| lumbia or the territories by means OF the
| biograph, vitascope, kaleidoscope, or any
kindred device or machine, any picture
of such a pugiliStic encounter or fight as
is forbidden by the act Of congress enti-
tied "An act to prohibit prize fighting,
1886.
Sec. 2. That IL shall be unlawful to
send by mail or to send If any manner
from any state, territory or the District
of Columbia or to bring into this country
from any foreign country any picture or
pictures or other material to be used in
such exhibitions as are described in the
preceding section or to knowingly receive
such materials from the mails or from
common carrier engaged in interstate
commerce.
Sec. 3. That any person who shall vio-
late any provision Of this act shall be
guilty Of a misde1neanor and shall be
punished by fine OF not less thar $500
nor more than $1,000
Mr.. Caffery of Louisiana secured i'm
mediate consideration for a joint resolu-
ton making Immediately available $780,
600 for the improvement Of the Mississip-
pi river from the head of the passes to
the mouth of the Ohio river. The reso-
luton recites the present cerious condi-
ton Of affairs in the flooded districts and
states that the appropriation is to be
USED to relieve the flood sufferers and to
preserve the lives and property of citi-
zens and the government improvements
along the river. The appropriation is 10
be deducted from the 81, $50, 900 given TO
the Mississippi river by the last river and
harbor appropriation bill. The resolution
was adopted without division
Mr.. Alien (Pop., Neb) presented
resolution declaring tsat it is unconstitu
tional to impose tariff taxes on articles
OF daily consumption to increase the for
tunes Of ole class o" citizens at the ex-
pense OF others. The resolution went
over unit. tommorrcw. at Mr.. Aliens
request,
a resolution by Mr.. Fettigrew Of South
Dakota. was agreed to, asking the sec
ETC. relating 10 the order OF
President Cleveland, on February 90,
lastlast, establishing extensive forest res
ervations. The secretary is also asked
for the reasons for the order.
a resolution, by Mr.. Gallingar, was
agreed to, reciting the provision OF the
civil service law excepting laborers from
under that law and calling
on the civil service commission TO report
why their rules require certain classes OF
workmen TO be thoroughly skilled and
70 submit 10 a competitive examination. |
Mr.. Morgan submitted a minority re-
port on the bill for a Commission 10 settle |
the Central Pacific railroad indebtedness |
TO the government
At 12:50 p. m, the senate went into |
executive session on the arbitration trea- |
", and at $40 p. m. adjourned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
NO RATE DECENTRALIZATION
Traffic Officials of Western Lines Have
Issued Imperative Orders.

Chicago, March ga careful canvass
Of the western and northwestern roads
develops the fact that there is no de-
moraEZation in rates The most i'm
perative orders have been issued by the
executive officers OF each western line
forSidding the cutting or manipulation
of rates. The Westa-n Trunk Line COM
mittee, consisting Of the highest traffic
officials OF every road which was a
member OF the Western association, was
called together Immediately after the
announcement Of the Peckham decision.
and this connlitte is now fully organized
and will be reinforced and assisted by
the board of arbitr8tios Of the associa-
ton, which will be organized as bureaus
Of statistics and information. Every
move is being made under the supervis-
ion and direction OF the higest legal ad-
vice available, and Il seems clear that
rates are going TO be fairly maintained
without contravention OF the law as laid
down in the recent decision.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30

ST. Johns. ". F., March lit In reported
today that eleven New Foundland sealing
steamers which have been fishing OF the
northwest coast were very unsuccessful
The failure OF the fisheries. II Is said. could
not be worse than II has been this year
With the wretched condition of the codfisx
market. the outlook for the colony nexs
summer Is extremely gloomy.
Paris. France. March e7--In the course OF
tonight's sitting OF the chamber OF depu-
ties a violent scene resulted from an alter
cation between NJ Lazartujcn aud II De-
lervoy in regard 10 she interruptions OF NJ.
Darisn. minister OF justice. while speaking
Lazertujon sent seconds 10 Dslervoy. who
declined 10 receive them because ne con-
s.dered himself the inxl;ed party.
New York. March Zz-Seveuty Creeks
sailed for Athens on the French steamship
La Csmpagna today. Other passengers
were Mime. Theodore. Nine Emma Eames-
Storey, Alphonse Marie. physician and Per
re Sauts the fourth engineer OF the found
cred steamship Vile de ST. Naziere These
two OF the four survivors OF the iii-staTrei
West Indian have gone 70 France, 10 give
their testimony as 10 the Joss OF the ship.
The two other survivors are stin In New
York.
Albany. -. Y. March 5.-Stste Supsrin-
tendent OF Public Works Aliridse has sent
out notice 10 the contractors on the Canal
improvements that they must have their
wors IN such shape By April q tia, the
canals may be opened Immediately after
that date. I, Il the intention Of the suDsr-
:ntendent 10 opsn the canals on May I or
early IN the following week He VIII rot
be able 20 definitely determine the date,
higeve.. until he stcsrtains the condition
OF the contract works.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
SEIGE OF JIGUANI
Cubans are Reported to Have Mussed
Things up Pretty Badly.

Havana, March 27-(Via Key West).-
! Full details of the siege OF Jinguani have
been received here. Genera, Rey, with
a column. left Manzanillo on the 18th.
When he reached Sabana, on the LamOr
! plains. he fourd the insurgents building
| trenches for the prevention Of the pass
| age Of the troops for Cant0. The march
wac continued toward Bayomo. The col
umn was made up OF seven battalions
| with four field pieces, a company Of
| mounted guerillas and ore squadron Of
cavalry. On the next day they reached
Tuscaidainila- The insurgents were
waiting FOR them. drawn up in horse shoe
| form. ready for battle. General Rey or
dered an immediate attack. After
brief skirmish, however, the insu-gsrt IS
withdrew, leaving a number OF dead on
the field OF the government forces. one
major. two captains ard ter soldiers
were killed and forty--iy s0liisrs wound
ed. The troops again resumed the march
for Jiguani. After they had passed Ba-
yamo they were constantly hatassed by
the insurgents.
When the column reached the CandiiIo
river the insurgents made desperate at
tempt TO prevent them from cCoSsirS Z.
The battle which ensued resulted IN the
defeat Of the insurgents, and their
trenches and positions were seized. The
govsrnmsn. forces lost one officer and
had SIX soldiers seriously wounded.
Before Genera! Rey, with mis- column
reached JigCani the insurgents had laid
sisge 20 the town. using two field pieces
and two cannon. A. a result OF the in
surgents' carnonsding fort on the road
70 Alto and bl0ckhouse nearby were
destroyed
The inmates Q, me bl0ckhouss were
killed. Two forts az the entrance to the
Town were also destroyed. and the SOL
diers compelled 20 seek refuge in earth
works. The caDnonading Continued all
day. and az O'Clock az night a single
cannon shot indicated the insurgents r.
teltion % take tie town.. which they did.
entering from three sides at the came
time They sacked and burned rumber
o. houses and secured considerable booty.
During the siege the soldiers kept up a
constant fra on the insurgents. In al
40 cannon shots were exchanged
]. II reported tha- eC5n$ra- WeyIer IA
a. Cruis. IN the province % Santa Cara.
and t1at ne Il probably going % Glen
tGegos. where ne has a gun beat az Ms
disposal From taere he viii PROBABLY |
proceed 20 Jucaro
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
la LUCIA KICKS On THE CENSOR
Failure OF the Sugar Crop Causes Famine
In sancti spfritos-

Havana. March 27.-vis Key West
An expedition carrying arms, ammuas-
tion ard heavy field pieces has been
landed successfully az Boca De Jayuco.
n the northwest % Havana II - re-
ported that a well known Havana MIR
chant. Colin De Caidenss. &zs among
those landed Eith the expedition.
The outskirts 81 Tapssts were rzited
by insurgents. w1o sacked ard burned
numoer Of houses. retiring after a
light skir-aish with the government
soldiers. Numerous iasu.geat forces
have been gathering At potrt about
eight miles from Canal juan. under d.
rect orders from Maxine Gomez.
La LucAz yesterday attacked The mill
tary censor a. the palace, claiming that
he knocks out the news under any
pre-snse," adding that ne cerzor's
policy % keeping the "a pers from print
Ing news wiil go against him
Famine has commenced % invade The
district q Sancsi Splr5tus- The failure
q ne sugar crop = ne principal cause
The planters have abandoned al aor-e
% grinding ms ssazon-
i i reported f-zt 90 insurgents
have crossed Ire Eansoa7a river INTO
tas provinces y Nz-anzas fssu@z. & q
sail. - = The district &C Szrc1 S3irsinz.
Elsn h5s forces
Tss Insurgents surprised ire ioczl
gusz.Ilss near Guiass. = RE province
o Havana. kiEie3 eight q them szd
carried away ta-ee p=lscosrs
\ band % EueTsllss CT Tire pizatxsio-
e SEA-. E5zzl-<- 11>- sissznir-- asa-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
UNION PACIFIC,S POLICY
Judge Kelly Disposes of the Traffic AssocI-
alton Ouertiop

Omaha. Neh.. March 29.-Geaeral So
lcitor Kelly. Of the Union Pacific. this
morning announced the policy Of the
Union Pacific in regard to the traffic as
soc:auon question raised by the decision
OF the supreme court. Judge Kelly said
he had studied the opinion OF the su-
preme court and the opinion OF Judge
Dillon, general counsel OF the Union Pa
c.iic, and added:
The Upon Pacific has ignored the
existence Sf all trafiie associations since
the publication CO the supreme courts
decision, and viii continue 10 do 50.
The matter % formal withdrawal from
AL such associations We believe to be
immaterial. since. Z the associations are
Illegal and the members have already
ignored them, the same result is attain
Sd by The course We pursue
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
POsIOFFICE APPLICANTS MANY
Kansas Mall Largely Increased since Eris-
tou'S AppoIntmenf

Washington, March 29-Postmas;er
General Gary received repor; today
showing that the business OF the depart
ment relating 20 appointments is even
larger than was estimated Saturday.
The figures show =. so letters received
IN the first week % the administration.
$500 in the second. and 45.sz3 fo- n.
week Just ended Practically all OF
these relate 20 postoffice appointments
This makes a total OF aIraos, S5.eSso. ex-
cseiing The total for the same period %
the last administration TIE mall from
Kansas has largely Increased since the
nomination % J. L BriStox. % that
state. for fourth assist2n: postmaster
general. but many Republican senator's
and representative ara Withholding r=c-
concentrations and Petitions for co-s,itu-
enss Until Mr. BrisfoE takes charge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
OFFICE SEEKERS AND FINDERS
Days Record Concerning tho Distributor
of Federal Pafronane

Washington, March 29.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
State-Charlemagne Tower Of Pennsyl-
vania, TO be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary Of the United
States to Austria-Hungary; Arson Bur-
lingame johnson of Colorado. to be con-
sui OF the United States at Fuchen.
China; William S. Hallen berger, Of Penn
sylvania, to be second assistant postmas-
ter general.
1nterior-Thomas Ryan OF Kansas, TO
De first assistant secretary of the .nteri-
or; Henry Clay Evans OF Tennessee, TO
De commissioner of pensions.
Washington. March 29.-The senate in
executive session today confirmed Frank
H. Nash, 20 be register, and william c.
Whips, TO be receiver, Of the land Office
at Kalispel, Mont
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
PEARY MAKES PLANS
WHICH EMINENT BIOGRAPHIES
PRONOUNCE GOOD.

North Poles Discovered While You Walt
Geographical Secrets Extracted With
out Pain-Dyches Plum Pudding Plan
| Elaborated Into q scheme of ExpIora-
| tory Colonization With all the Comforts
OF n Home-May Take One Year o. Ten.
But q Few Years More or Less won's
Count, Anyhow
New York, March 29.-The Advertiser
this morning says: Lieutenant Pea;y.
recently laid a plan for Arctic research
Sefore the council Of the American Geo.
graphical society. The plan includes
the reaching of the North Pole. II was
heartily endorsed by the council and a
subscription toward its accomplishment
promised. Should either plan succeed,
the United States will reap the glory.
Lieutenant Peary's plan, as now ma
tured. IS considered by Arctic explorers
one of the most feasible yet advocated.
First of all. it is not TO be an expedi-
ton. in the usual sense OF the term. II
will. besides Lieutenant Peary himself,
include only one or two white men. The
party will be conveyed by a chartered
whaler to the point on the western coast
OF Greenland which Peary has SO often
made his basis of exploration. AT this
point lives a tribe of Eskimos.
From them he will select five or six
young married couples and will with
them push along the northwest coast Of
Greenland as far as possible. and per-
haps into the archipelago which, il IS
believed, surrounds the north pole. All
their goods, including dogs and sledges,
will be taken with them, and when no
further progress can he made north.
they and Lieutenant Peary and his
companions will be landed at some pro-
pitious spot and a new colony formed.
The ship will leave a supply of provis-
.ons for three or more years and make
its way back to civilization before ice
closes in. From this basis point, the
two or three white men Will make their
explorations.
Lieutenant Peary figures that this
colony will not be over $50 miles from
the pole AS soon as the ice conditions
arc propitious, an attempt will be made
to reach the pole. The Eskimos and
their dog sledges will be used if posi-
BILE, but in any case the white explorers
will push on until the stars and stripes
have been planted near, if not on, the
pole itself
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
DID you EVER.

Try Electric Bitter5 as remedy for
your troubles? II not, get a bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found 10 be peculiarly adapted to the re-
lief and cure Of all Female Complaints.
exerting a wonderful direct Influence in
giving strength and tone 10 the organs.
II You have Loss OF Appetite. Constipa-
ton, Headache. Painting Spells, or are
Nervous. Sleepless, Excita bic. Melan-
choly or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bit;srs is the medicine you need.
Health and Strength are guaranteed by
its use. Fifty cents and s1.00 at Geo.
Van Werden's Pharmacy, 32s y. Main
ST. and G. Gehring's drug store. north
nuts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
OMAHA SEES THE @AIBsHir-
For Half an Hour the Mystsrioas Valiant
IL Visible.

Omaha. Ne5-. March 2a.-The nnys:srf-
Gus airship was seen ags.n !syt night for
the third time by number % Omaha's
reputable citizens. II hove IN eight
about the time that church was over
and in haif an hour had traverssd N.
heavens ard rad once more disappear
ed. II was seen By people In all para
of the city This time the 'a.rship"
came into view IN the southeastern por-
ton o, the horizon u was IN the SHAPE
% q big bright light. 100 big .or a BAL
loon. and gloved steadily. n salisd
ever the city 70 The northwest and there
DISAPPEARED behind ire houses ard
bluffs. !; moved very s;or;y ard sse-z-
81 20 be quite near ne earth. Nothing
but the light vas visible. 4 big crowd
az genty-fcurfh a1d Lake streets
watched the trip % ne visitor aad spec
ula.e1 upon II
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
THERE rs NOTHING SO COOP

There is nothing just as good as Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, so demand ii and do
not permit the dealer 20 sell you some
substitute. He will not claim there is
anything better, but in order to make
more profit ne may claim something else
to be just as good. You want DR.. King 5
New Discovery because you know IL 70
be safe and reliable, and guaranteed 10
do good or money refunded. For
Coughs, Colds, Consumption and for all
affections Of Throat. Chest and Lungs.
there is nothing SO good as is Dr.. Kings
New Discovery. Trial bottle free at
Geo. Van Werien's Pharmacy. 33S y.
Main ST, and G. Gehring's drug store.
northeast corner Topeka and Douglas
avenues. Regular size % cents and SI09.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
TEA EXPERTS MAKE REPORT
Having Selected standards Whereby &
Grade the Article When Imported.

Washington, March 29.-The board of
ten experts appointed by the secretary
Of the treasury to select standards OF
teas. pursuant to the act of congress to
prevent the importation of impure and
unwholesome tea, have submitted re-
port in which they state that they have
selected such standards as IN their opln-
ion will represent the Intention OF the
bill regarding purity, quality and fitness
for consumption. The report adds:
1.-THE board recommends. first, that
the comparison of standards with teas
delivered shall be made not only with
regard TO flavor, but particularly with
regard to the appearance Of the leaf al
ter infusion. In color of the infused
leaf and in freedom from admixture with
black and decayed leaf. all teas should
be equal 10 the standards. but any con-
sideration of the make or so-called
style Of the dry leaf should be omitted.
The leaf of the infus Il mist equal the
standard in freedom from scum, gritty
substance and leaf made up Of dust and
congee (rice pasO. The board further
recommend that your department issue
instructions that all teas shall be label
ed with their proper trade names, so as
TO avoid palpable fraud in the use of
false labels. The Importance OF this
point has been pressed upon them by the
trade, and they cannot too strongly en-
phasize it, particularly referring to
green teas, of which the Pingsuey kind
have been heretofore labeled Myune,
the former being an inferior and the lat
ter a superior tea. We therefore respect
fully urge upon you as Of supreme i'm
rortance that the examiners should be
not only thoroughly honest and trust |
worthy. but also experts in tea
THAT the present incumbents at New |
York and Chicago meet these require |
ments, the board have no question, but |
as the examiner a. San Francisco is not |
an expert in tea, but a chemist having |
knowledge OF the article. It is
absolutely necessary that person pos
sessing the proper qualifications should |
be appointed at that port"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-30
NOT LONG TO WAIT.
WICHITA RESERVATION TO BE
OPENED BY MAY l.
Opening OF This Land Of Promise Expected
Even the Historic Openings of the In
dian Lands Iva That Section of Redskin-
dom-Not Only Rich Farming Lands for
the Tiiler of the Soil, But Gold and
Silver to Tempt the Miner-News of
Oklahoma.

Perry, o. T., March 29.-Recent infor-
matior from Washington is that the
Wichita country, owned and occupied
by the Kiowa. Comanche and Apache In
dams, will be opened by May l. The
gold and silver excitement in the Wich-
tia mountains has drawn hundreds 10
the border Of this new country, and the
opening is expected to be of more note
than any other opening OF the Indian
Territory lands. The allotting to the
Indian families is progressing rapidly.
Miners are still prospecting in the noun
tains, and not a day passes without a
conflict between prospectors and SOL
diers.
With the exception of one range Of
mountains, these reservations are the f.
nest farming country in the Indian Ter
ritory-
The ailotting TO the Wichita reserva-
ton was begun yesterday by Agents Cole
man and Mills. The Indians object 10
being allotted until they are paid for
the lands, but the allotiing will be forced
to completion k