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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14
DEATH OF COL. ". E. CRAIG.
Passed Away at Stanton After Brief
Illness.
HIS CAREER and OFFICIAL LIFE.
Collector Of Internal Revenue Under
Arthur and District Attorney Under
Harrison-CounseI in the Good
man Murder Trial.

sTAUNTON. VA, Jan. 18-Special.-
Colonel William i. Craig. who has lain
in a comatose state ever since his at
tack Monday afternoon. died at 1li0
o'clock tonight. His pulse, which wa
last night $50, this morning went down
TO i2s. and his temperature was reduced
from 10l 2-j 20 102. lis breathing was
better and his physicians said his con-
diuon had improved but this evening Dr.
Gibson told your correspondent that he
had failed during the day. and that he
could not I've through the night.
Ills ILLNESS.
The death of Colonel Craig follows n
sudden attack Of an aDoplectic charac-
ter lie was actively engaged Boo LEGAL
cases up 10 tho hour of his illness and
except "a slight attack of the grip. had
previously beon in bis usual health.
Ho was one of tho most prominent Re-
publlcans I'm the State. ana boo bis official
positions as Collector of Internal Reve-
nue.. for tho stanton District under
Arthur, and District Attorney under lar
Iison, was widely known.
He was an a0le lawyer and was ono
OF tho counsel I'm tho prosecution oil COu-
ductor Thomas b. Goodman for tho muf-
deg OF Colonel II. g.. Parsons
SKETCH OF Jus LIFE
Tie was born april IS 1851. and since
manhood has been one OF the most cOu-
spicuous characters OF this city and
county.
Iis father was Alexander s. Craig of
Augusta county. and his mother. Miss
Sarah 4. Lngemau. His father was
member of the Fifth Virginia Regiment,
StoncWaIl Brigade. and was killed at the
first battle OF Manassas. Ills mother
and one sister survive him.
After hearing the joint debate between
Daniel and CaNeron in 1881 Colonel craig
changed Dis politics and became au ardent
Republican He was elected chairman
Of the city and County COMMITTEES in
lNs2. and Lad held that position cycr
since.
OFFICIAL POSITION
Tie was appointed Collector Of Internal
Revenue by President Arthur July II,
1s.i. and was District Attorney under f.r
Harrison administration. Colonel Craig
graduated in the academic department
in lsi2. lie read law with the lato Judge
Green Smith. the master commissioner
Of the Circuit Court OF Augusta. and uf
the same time made himself IL master Of
Chancery practice.
Colonel Craig was probably tho strong
est attorney seen at tho Siauuton bar for
years. Before jury he was q power
ful advocate. lie fully mastered all the
evidence with convincing ciearucss. ln
the office in tho CAancery Court Ao was
unsurpassed.
THE FUNERAL.
Tho funeral will take place Friday az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

4 RIcnMOAD , .4sM4A IN.

Tho funeral will take place Friday al
4 o'clock i'm the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
Holman of Indiana Is Improving.

Washington. April 16.-Representative
Holman, Of Indiana, VINO has been ill
with an attack of stomach trouble for
the past ten days, is reported better.
He Is still quite weak. but is able to
again take solid food. There is nothing
alarming in his condition, though 1t will
be some days before he can resume his
duties at the Capitol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
Nell,. Kn.ebs Failed to Sell.

Berlin, April 16. - Bethel, or Nellie
Kneebs. the trotting mare seized at
the time Of the arrest Of her owner
Robert F. Kneebs, of Iowa. on the
charge OF ringing" was to have beer
sold yesterday at public auction The
upset price. 1900 marks. was not bid
however. and the mare remains in tho
possession of the authorities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
President Angel Confirmed.

washington. April 16.-The senate yes
terday confirmed the following nomina-
tons: James B. Angel, of Michigan, to
be minister to Turkey; George D. Mel
kle5ohn, of Nebraska, assistant secreta-
ry of war; w. T. Pritchard postmaster at
Franklin. and J. W. Edward, at Con-
verse, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
Murderess Gets a Respite,

Washington. April 16.-Judge Harlan
has allowed writ of error in the case
of Elizabeth Mobiles. CT Georgia, who is
under sentence CT death on the charge
OF murder and was to have been hanged
today. 1t was represented by Mrs.
Mobiles counsel that she is insane. The
allowance of the writ will operate as
stay of proceedings and will insure post
ponement of the execution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
wisconsin Man Found Tea !.

Erie. Pa, April 16. - The dead and
badly decomposed body Of G. ]. Strand.
of Shell Lake. Wis, was found lying
in the woods a few miles from the lake
shore near Fairview yesterday. Tae
body had on it 81. and railroad ticket
from Chicago to New York under date
of Feb. 90. The indications are that
death was the result Of suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
Can Raise beet sugar Direct.

washington, April 1.-THE agricult-
ural department is sending out to farm
ers and to experimental stations a large
amount OF beet sugar seed with a view
to determine the feasibility of growing
the seed in certain sections of the coun-
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

washington, April 16.-United States
Consul Little telegraphs from Teguci-
galpi. the capital of Honduras. that a
revolution has broken cut and that the
republic is now under martial law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

Spencer Fayette Eddy. OF Chicago.
has been appointed private secetary 70
Ambassador Hay at the court Of St
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
Wilson Alter the Hog Cholera Now.

Washington, April 16.-The argicul-
tural department has taken steps look
ing to the determination Of hog cholera,
and as an initiative has sought the CO.
operation of the states Of Tennessee and
Iowa in an experiment to determine how
economically the malady, which is de-
vastating swine interests. can be
stamped out. Secretary Wilson has sent
formal letters to the governors of the
two states named asking for their as
sistance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
wEYLER GETTING READY FOR RAIN
Makes Another Move to Force the Pea
ants into the Towns.

anus INTO inc Towns.
Havana, April 16.-In view Of the ap-
proach of the rainy season Captain Gen.
eral Weyler has ordered the erection of
an infirmary on the trocha and the ex-
tension Of the military hospitals New
hospitals will be constructed under the
supervision of the sanitary inspector
general at Trinidad, Casilda, Isabella
and Sagua. The captain general has
ordered the demolition of all houses in
side the cultivation zone. This is OK
the theory that the peasants will remain
at night in the block houses and remove
their families to the lows. In this way,
says General Weyler, the regulars will
not be expo sed' to the risk, in case Of in
surgent aggression, of shooting women
and children. There have been skirmishes
at Placetas. Sagua. Ciego Avila and
Grande Minas, in which, according to
the official reports. the insurgents lost
eighteen killed. More than sixty huts
have been destroyed in the districts
named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

Proctor on . Presumably We
Important Matter.


Important Matter.
Washington, April 16.-There was a
very large crowd Of callers at the White
House yesterday. Senators Hanna Of
Ohio and Proctor Of Vermont called ear
ly and were in consultation with the
president for some time. While they
were talking to him, Mckinley sent out
word that he would deny himself to all
visitprs on account Of the pressure Of
business. but later he revoked the order
and saw all who came. The visit Of
Hama and Proctor evidently was one Of
mare than ordinary Importance, but
both the senators declined to make any
statement. Among others who saw the
president were Senators Baker of Kan
sas, Gallinger of New Hampshire, Car
ter of Montana, Quay Of Pennsylvania,
Burrows OF Michigan and Nelson Of
Minnesota. 1t developed at the White
House that the president has practically
made up his mind to reappoint Charles
L. Knapp. of New York. consul general
to Montreal. He had the position under
the Harrison administration. Senator
Mason introduced DR.. Zeigfeld. presi-
dent Of the Chicago Musical college, who
is an applicant for consul to Berlin. For
aker presented a number Of constitu-
ents.
The president has decided that he will
be unable to attend the Nashville ex-
position on the opening day, May 1, but
will formally notify the authorities
that he will visit the exposition after
the adjournment of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
OF Interest to Once Seekers,


Washington, April 16.-Much misun-
Outstanding has arisen over reports that
have been quite, generally circulated
that the patronage privileges of sena-
tors have been extended and that their
Endorsement will be required on all
postcff1ce applications. This is erroneous,
and Postmaster General Gary has had
frequent occasion recently to correct
this impression. The policy that has
been practiced heretofore in the distri-
button CT offices will be followed by this
administration, and the prerogatives
enjoyed by representatives in the past
will be continued. Representatives will
have the narnfng Of postmasters in their
districts as a general rule, while senators
can name for their home offices and some
large cities on an amicable understand
ing between the senator and representa-
tive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
THE TRAvRLRRs' GUIDE.

- CHICAGO. HoCK bland . PAOIBso
ks)vaY-Ticssts Gao b paFeh.ssA . 80.
gags eheeked % = rwsrtises sasoos aop0
q G . depot ocrnss mn svoano -
thirty -arst ssrest, faAk y. HllnDsR. AGn2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
CZARISIN DESPAIR


More Encouragine Raperss NON AtAens-
lions Direct with NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
lions Over That Raid-Cuban Nevs-
Weyler Prepares for Rain Rumored
Purpose to Arrest the Junta.
Vienna. April 16.-It IL said here on
reliable authority that the Emperor
Nicholas has declared that nothing now
remains but to abandon Turkey and
Greece to their fate and leave them to
measure their strength. His majesty
Ii reported to have added emphatically
that II Turkey now declared war IL
would be exclusively due to the provo
cation offered by Greece. Greece would
be regarded in Austrian Official circles
as the actual assailant.
Athens. April 16.-In the chamber of
deputies yesterday the premier, NJ.
Delyannis, replying to q question on the
subject, said that merely semi-official
negotiations had been commenced be-
tween Turkey and Greece on the SUBJ
ject Of Crete. He denied that any DOW
er had attempted to prevent a direct
agreement being reached between the
two countries. The bill granting the
government a credit of %. 600 900 drach-
mas ($4.60O. 000) for the ministries of war
and marine then passed its first read
ing.
Turkeys Ministers In Council.
Constantinople, April 16.-For three
days past the ministerial council has
been in session at the Yildiz Kiosk.
According to one report the ministers
have failed to arrive at any decision,
but another account says the council
has agreed upon a plan Of campaign
in the event of an outbreak Of hostilities
between Greece and Turkey, and that
the ministers also decided that II a fresh
frontier incident occurs Edhem Pasha,
the Turkish commander-in-chief is to
assume the offensive. Advices received
here from Salonica say that the au-
thorfties are arming the bashi bazouks
there and at Janina, in Albania. In
the meanwhile negotiations continue
with the representatives Of the powers
here to determine the basis of Cretan
autonomy.
Greeks Disguised Over the Raid.
London, April 16-The Athens CORE
spondent of The Times says: 1.-THE fail
ure of the first raid has deepened the
general evaporation and led to much
angry determinations. The Ethnike
Hetairia blames the government, and
the latter blames the brotherhood 1t is
quite evident that the Hetairia ex-
pected to be supported by the regular
troops on the outbreak Of a war thus
precipitated. Several of the newspa-
pers indulge in similar bitter recrim-
nations, and all authorities declare
there is want of confidence between
the court and the government. The
Greek nation knows what it wants. but
Its rulers are wavering and undecided %
Makes Another Move to Force the Peas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

country. visiting the schools. ana had
found them a travesty on education ex-
cept when conducted by the Jesuits.
Broken down preachers and defunct
politicians were sent out to the western
country to teach the Indian children.
He had found, he said. that the only
Indian schools accomplishing any good
were those conducted by the Jesuits.
The ceremonial of the Roman Catholic
church seemed to appeal to the Indians.
IF I had control Of these schools"
proceeded Vest. II would give them to
those who have studied the Indians;
those who have taken the young
Indians from the tepee. segregated them
from their fathers and mothers and
taught them the religion Of Christ. even
IL the cross Is the emblem Of their
religion. would infinitely rather see
them Catholics than savages. I do not
belong to that sect who would rather
see an Indian damned than see him in
the Catholic church" Vest said he
would make no effort to oppose the pro-
vision Of the bill, but would content
himself with this protest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

faGeengse tsnins issvs O., r. l. p, uolfno
. enue) depot ~ %, Dinntes earlier thsa 49,
yer. Trains marked daily, al sshos osn110
ny except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

We have been building bicycles for
years; we believe our product, the
Stearns, represents just what is desired
by the riding public.
Made throughout with extreme care,
without an excess ounce anywhere,
with balls as fine as machinery can
make, bearings as true as can be turned
from stee1-these are the secrets of the
proverbial easy.running qualities which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16
AT THE CLUB.

have made the Searns noted.
Rather than take this statement with proverba grain
SALT don your critical mood city agents
and ask the new Yellow Fellows.
E. c. STEARNS CO.,
Branches:
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TORONTO, SAN FRANCISCO,
c. A. SPENCER. Agent Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-16

c. A. SPENCER. Agent, Rock Island.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
To Destroy wasps' Nests.

A very simple and effective plan of
destroying the nests of the wasp con-
sists in saturating piece Of soft rag,
attached to a slender stick, in turpen-
tine, and then thrusting it into the
passage to the nest, stopping up the
hole with piece of turf. 1t kills every
wasp, and there is no necessity what
ever for digging them out. Use thor
oughly good turpentine, for when 1T
has lost much of its strength it will
fail in its action. Such a remedy as
this is safe, and quite as good as the
dangerous preparations so often adopt
ed. One or two tablespoonfuls of pull
verified cyanide of potassium put into
the nest at any time of the day forms a
good remedy. If quietly done the in
gress of the insects is not in the least
disturbed. They enter readily, but
never return.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

During the Tennessee Centennial and Tn
ternational Exposition at Nashville, Tenn,
low rate special tariff has been established
for the sale of tickets from Cincinnati and
other terminal points on the Queen & Cres"
cont Route.
Tickets are on sale daily until further no
tice to Chattanooga at $6.75 one way or $7.20
round trip from Cincinnati, the round trip
tickets being good seven days to return;
other tickets, with longer return limit at
$3.50 and at $3.50 for the round trip
These rates enable the public to visit
Nashville and other Southern points at rates
never before offered. Vestibuled trains of
the finest class are at the disposal of the
passenger, affording most pleasant trip,
and enabling one to visit the very inter
esting scenery and important battle-grounds
in and about Chattanooga, Lookout Noun
tain and Chickamauga National Military
Park. Tickets to Nashville to visit the
Centennial can be repurchased at Chatta-
nooga for s340 round trip, Ask your ticket
agent for tickets via Cincinnati and the Q.
q G. Route South or write to
| w. G. RINEARSON, Gen'l Pass'r Agent,
| Cincinnati. q.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
FEEDING EoR EGGS.
Why Green bones Should BE Used
Much More Extensively.

Much More Extensively.
The profit is always sure when every
detail is correct. Cheap food must not |
be estimated by the price paid for it
in the market. The cheapest food for
the poultryman or farmer is that which
gives him the largest number of eggs.
1t matters not what the food costs, so
long as the eggs correspond. 1t is the
product by which we should measure
and estimate.
Green bones are not used as eXten-
sively as they should be, because grain
can be obtained with less difficulty and
at low cost, but as reproducing ma
terial the bone is far superior to grain;
nor does the bone really cost more than
grain in some sections. The cutting of
the bone into available sizes is now
rendered an easy matter, as the bone
cutter is within the reach of all. Bones
fresh from the butcher have more or
less adhering, and the more of such
meat the better, as it will cost no more
per pound than the bone, while the
combination of both meat and bone is
almost a perfect food from which to
produce eggs.
If the farmer can get two extra eggs
! per week from each hen in winter, he
will make large profit. We may add
that if the product of each hen can
be increased one egg per week only in
winter, that one egg will pay for all
the food she can possibly consume, and
it therefore pays to feed the substances
that will induce the hens TO lay. If
the hens are consuming food and yet
are producing no eggs, they will cause
loss TO their owner; and this happens
every winter on a large number of
farms. The hens receive plenty of
food, but not of the proper kind.
A pound of cut green bone is suffi-
cient for 16 hens one day, which means
that one cent will pay for the bone for
that number of fowls If one quart OF
grain be fed at night to 16 hens, and
one pound of bone in the morning, it
should be ample for each day in win.
ter. In summer only the bone need
be given. Such diet provides fat,
starch, nitrogen, phosphates, lime and
all the substances required to enable
the hens to lay eggs. AS an egg is
worth about three cents in winter, il
is plain that it is cheaper to feed bone
than grain, as the greater number o1
eggs not only reduces the total cost
but increases the profit as well,
The bone-cutter is as necessary tt
the poultryman as his feed mill. i
enables him to use an excellent anC
cheap food. and gives him prof
where he might otherwise be com
PEELED to suffer loss. 1t is claimed
that a b0ne-cutter pays for itself il
eggs, and really costs nothing. Bone
are now one of the staple articles o
food for poultry, and no ration shoul,
have them omitted. They are food
grit and lime, all combined in one, ant
the hens will leave all other foods t.
receive the cut bone. If cut fine, evel
, chicks and duclllings will relish sue
excellent food, while turkeys grow rap
idly on it. To meet with success re
, quires The use of the best materials
and green bone beats all other sui
: stances as food for Qoultry.-Rura
, World.