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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-15
Annexation of Hawaii.

By an almost-and practically-unan-
imous vote the committee agreed to re-
port the Hawaiian annexation resolu-
tions: The action of the committee had
been fully discounted. The result was
foregone conclusion, but the unani-
nifty of the vote is none the less a.
source of qualification to the president
and the friends of annexation. Turpie
and Daniel refrained from voting, not
because they We're against the treaty
but because they thought it could be
strengthened by certain amendments
which did not find favor with a majori-
ty of the committee. and they therefore
expressed desire to preserve their
consistency by refraining from affirma-
tive approval. Turpie does not believe
the people" of Hawaii are confined to
the few thousand Americans and 9TH
ers supporting the Dole government.
and thinks that the rest of the people
should have voice in the matter. The
annexationists in committee think the
people of Hawaii don't count, any
more than SO many. Digger Indians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-15
WAR WITH SPAIN
Wrapped Up in the Senate Com.
mittee Resolution,
PROVIDED MKINLEY Is WILLING

Puts the Whole Matter Into His Hands
with the Request to Have the Compsti-
tor and Her Prisoners Released Abso-
lately and the Authority to Use Such
Means as Are Necessary-Thurston Tells
Morgan He Talks Too Much.
Washington, July Ex-senator Davis.
chairman Of the committee on foreign
relations. yesterday reported from that
committee the following joint resolution:
That the president be empowered to
take such measures as in his Judgment
may be necessary to obtain the release
from the Spanish government Of Ona
Melton. Alfred o. Laborde and William
Gildea and the restoration of the schoon-
er Competitor to her owner, and to secure
this he is authorized and requested to
employ such means or exercise such
power as may be necessary The re-
port recites the trial, sentence, etc, Of
the three men and characterizes il a
'mockery of trial" The affidavits Of
the parties are cited to show that they
were 'coerced'' into Spanish waters, in
which case they were not amerable to
Spanish Jurisdiction. They were not
subject to piracy and intented no act Of
depreciation on the seas, nor were they
subject to the Spanish authorities on
account Of alleged rebellion.
Acts of the Men Don't Count, Now.
The report then says: Irrespective Of
any Of the foregoing considerations the
conduct Of Spain, as hereinbefore detail
ed, constitutes such delay and denial of
Justice and such an actual infiiction Of
injustice upon these men as to make it
the duty of this government to demand
repaTation therefor irrespective of any
act which these prisoners may have
committed up to the date of their cap
ture. Among the acts of reparation
which ought to be demanded should be
the release of these captives."
Secretary Evarts is quoted to sustain
this position. The report declares that
the rights Of the men have been vio-
lated because their trials have not been
proper even judged by Spanish proced-
ure; that the men at the first trial did
not know until after the testimony for
the prosecution was in that an interpre-
tor was present and the only transla-
tion made to them was at the close of
the sanguinary proceedings when they
were asked If they had anything to say
Spain Loses All Her Rights.
After some more comment on the trial
the report says: "In our opinion these
acts of delay, denial of justice and in
h1ction Of injustice, vitiate and make
void any right which Spain had in the
beginning of this transaction to proceed
crlminally against any Of these men.
This government should demand that
they be set at liberty and that the Com
petitor be restored to her owner, as there
is no evidence that the owner knew any,
thing about the divergence of the vessel
from its regular voyage to Lemon City,
Ela" /"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-18
SUDDEN SUMMONS.

81
Mrs. Guy Ewing Died Unexpectedly Last
Evening.
At $50 last evening Mrs. Ewing
gave up her earthly cares, ended her
sufferings and entered the eternal rest.
Though for years an invalid, her death
came unexpectedly and the news was
great shock to her friends and ac-
quaintances. a week ago to-day she
was taken with an attack of grip but
it did not seem to be 4 serious case and
last Sunday she had appa rently SO far
recovered that her husband left her to
resume his duties as princi pal of the
Milaca schools. Her condition seemed
unchanged until yesterday afternoon,
when her breathing became difficult,
but it was not until s o'clock that she
began to sink and then the decline
was rapid. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'clock from
her late residence and will be con-
Quoted by the Daughters Of Rebekah.
3 Martha Olivia Stottle, was born in
Rochester, N. y. J, July 8, 1857, and was
therefore nearly forty years of age
She was joined in marriage to Guy
Ewing in 1875. From this union two
Ichildren we're born, but both have
preceded her into that bourn from
whence no traveller returns. 2 In 1888
she came west with her husband, when
he came here to take charge Of our
public schools, and has resided in
IGPrinceton ever since. Mrs. Ewing was
..l.highly esteemed bYa lsW ho knew her
forher sterling a1ities and character,
Her husband, who by her death is left
alone, has the heartfelt sympathy of
i the entire community.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-18

Rs Bedefsms.
What is a receivership for if not to
scuttled
Every time the old political Office
seeker gets a new berth he feels and
acts as if he had been born again.
Z. B. or not Z. b? that is the ques-
tion. And the wide world waits for
Mckinley to decide. Also i. Bixby.
Just now there are likely to be more
sins of commission than of the other
sort, and most of 'em will wear sealing
wax and run for four years.
The best way to make corporations
5keep.their hands off q legislature is to
elect members who don't believe in
that sort of laying on Of hands.
"A writer in Bob Dunn's paper tells
us that bimetallism was lost by a cur
sed concurrence of calamitous circum-
stances That is a pleasant way to
put it, but why not comeyrig out and
call Mark Hanna and Grover Cleve-
land by name?
We are puzzled to know why there
should be any feeling against the lum-
Ebermen Of Minnesota who have done
more to clear up Uncle Sans land and
keep the settler out of the wild erness,
than any other gang Of galoots we
know Of. OF late they have had to
buy their pine, and a tariff Of a dollar
or SO q thousand would seem a reason
able concession. Otherwise the whole
business would be UP stump Bede's
BUDGET.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-18

Isaac Heath has been granted an in.
creased pension; Mr.. Heath is q de-.
serving veteran and his many friends
will be glad to hear Of his good fortune
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-18
Died.

At his home in Greenbush, Duncan
Taylor, aged IS years. Mr.. Taylor
was stricken with paralysis about q
week before his death occurred and
slowly sunk despite his physicians eff
forts. The funeral took place Monday
at the Prairie school house and was
largely attended. Rev. Allen, of Min.
.neapolis, conducted the services. He
leaves a wife, a son and one daughter,
Mrs. Charles Croft, and a host of
friends to mourn mis- departure.
In Glendorado, March l6, Mary,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Wager,
aged % years. The funeral will occur
tomorrow and the interment will be
made in the Glendorado cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
WIFE HELPED HIM OUT.

William Johnson, Of the South Side,
who was arrested Tuesday night On
the charge of attempting to cut his
wife with a razor, was tried in the
county Jail yesterday by Squire Greer.
He was acquitted on the charge OF
trying to use a razor, his wife going
on the stand and swearing that she
did not see him with a razor and that
she had made no information against
him. nor had she signed any warrant
to that effect. After this testimony
the justice was compelled TO dismiss
the charge. He was given a hearing
last night on another charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
KEY TO SUCCESS.
Reliability Necessary in All Trads-A Local
Firms Growing Business.


Reliability is the key to success in
business. and especially is this true of
the jewelry trade. The average pur-
chaser is often compelled to rely large
ly upon the assurance of his jeweler as
to the value of an article, and the re-
liable jeweler is the one who builds
up trade. This is the secret of tie
success Of the enterprising. firm Of
Shelf Bros, corner of Eleventh and
Main streets. One of the most graf
flying features Of their business is the
number of old customers who return
every year and bring new customers
with them. Their customers are al
ways well treated and they always
bring new trade. This year Shelf
Bros. are doing a larger holiday bust
ness than ever before. Their line is
complete throughout and their stock
of watches and diamonds is especially
elaborate. People are surprised every
day to see the remarkable values
which they are offering in these lines.
Shelf Bros, buy for cash and sell close.
That is the reason they are able to
make their prices so reasonable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

The Scottish Rite Masons of the Con-
sistory of West Virginia held their sec
ond days session in the Masonic Temple
yesterday. Charity Chapter Rose Croix
met in the afternoon, with Wise Master
John NJ. Birch as the presiding officer.
The Kadosh degree was also worked
upon the candidates. The presiding Of
ficer was Preceptor James McCahan.
Among those who arrived during the
day were a number from Charleston,
including Hon. o. S. Long. Among
the visitors present yesterday were D.
B. Anderson and c. H. Stull, Of Toron-
to, O.: Frank Stokes, of Steubenville,
O.; Daniel w. Robertson, of Bradford,
Pa; Arthur 3. Wigley, of Pittsburg,
Pa; J. Ashmore, of GAINESVILLE, o.
To-day the Consistory meeting will
be held. This evening the local and
visiting Scottish Rite Masons will be
banqueted in Odd Fellows Hall, corner
Chapline and Twelfth streets. Follow
ing Will be the elaborate menu:
Oysters-Blue Points.
Sailed Almonds. Celery Horse Radish.
Terrapin a la Maryland.
Fried Oysters.
Baldwin's Lobster Salad.
Twins Potato Salad.
Broiled French Mackerel.
Caper Sauce Catsup. Olives.
Roman Punch.
Rhine ollander-Rudesheim
F'ilqet of Beef, with Mushrooms.
Worcester Sauce. Young Olives.
Sliced Cucumbers.
Stuffed Potatoes French Peas.
Lettuce. MayOnnaise Dressing.
Champagne.
Pommery Greno Sec
Munm's Extra Dry.
Fruits and Nuts
SINNERS Celebrated New York
Cream Cheese.
Wells Celebrated Water Crackers.
Ice Cream. MacaroOnS.
Coffee. Cigars.
The caterer will be Mrs Ziegenfel-
der. The banquet will be followed by
a number of addresses. DR.. J. w. Nor
ris will officiate as POSTMASTER, and the
address of welcome will be made by
Hon. O. S. Long, Grand Inspector Cen
eral. souvenirs Will be presented 10
each of the guests
During the progress of the banquet
the Ariel Quartette Club will render the
following musical programme:
March-"Spirit Of 49,. =. Weaver
Down in Louisiana" with local
quartette.. -. Ruffer
Souvenir De Espagne".. :. leon
Solo by H. ]. Ritter. :. -. :. ="
"Belle of the Cakewalk time)
:. 80. 80. Lansing
"Sea Fairies" (Waltz).. =. ..... Frey
"Cadet Two-Step" (March) .Schleiffarth
Mazurka-"Ro =. .Waldtenfel
Popular Song-Ouartette =. :. ....-
Royal Crown (March).. :. :. Frey
Waltz De Concert 80. :. :. ..Gaumie
Gel Captain. :. :. :. :. =. ..Sousa
Christmas Kid GlOves.for men and boys,
all sizes. SOC at McFaddens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

tween Pittsburg and Cincinnati at
prices that will beat them ALL Call
and see them at o. P. Masor's, Thirty
second street, Bellaire.
Joseph Yockum, of No. 3242 Union
street, who was painfully burned about
the chest, head and ankle some time
ago at Robinson's brick works, west Of
Bellaire, is now greatly improved.
The chemist at the steel plant, Henry
Thomas, entertained host of his
friends Tuesday night on Rose Hill
The time was pleasantly passed in
numerous advertisements. at the con-
clusion of which the eating powers of
the guests were tested to the extreme
about a festive board of Injuries
Grant Shutleff, advance agent for
Rue & Alys Uncle Toms Cabin"
company, was in the city yesterday
negotiating with Manager Moore, of
the Elysian. 1t is the theatres next
attraction. Mr. Shutleff stopped at the
Anderson.
Mrs. Edward Jones. a resident of the
Fifth ward, is at Dolphin, Ohio, to
which place she was called Tuesday on
account of the serious illness of a
grandchild.
See those beautiful medallions at c..
W. Wyricks.
Ohioans in the city yesterday were
G. c. Carter, Toledo; ]. Gates, Column
bus; A. H. Korner, Alledonia; T. NJ
Farland, Cambridge; S. S. Foreman,
st. Clairsville; E. Coburn, GAINESVILLE
Mrs. Estella Long, widow of the late
DR.. d. w. Long, extends thanks to her
many friends who attended the concert
given at the Elysian November 30th
for her benefit.
VIM. j. Mcmahon of Vallonia. and
Miss Nora A. Powell. of Neff's Siding,
were quietly married Tuesday night
by Rev. H. S. Boyd, at his residence on
North Noble street.
Levi Boyer and Miss Eva Kincaid,
both of this city, were united in mar
riage Monday evening at the parson-
age of the South Bellaire M. E. Church.
Both are well known and have the best
wishes of host of friends.
A very fine line of holiday goods are
being opened to-day by C. W. Wyrick
A young son of Andy Brown, a
butcher, who resides at Weegee, abou.
four miles south of this city, was
severely burned Tuesday at his home.
The child's clothing took fire from
some burning rubbish in the yard at
the rear of his hofe and before aid
could reach him his body from the
knees to the head was a mass of scared
flesh. Physicians were Immediately
summoned and attended the injuries.
The boy was still living last night, but
little hopes for his recovery are enter
tanned.
Peter Turner, colored, who was ar
rested Tuesday night on the charge of
assault and battery, was arraigled be-
fore Mayor Williams yesterday. After
little discussion Turner was fined s.
and costs. Unable to pay the fine the
prisoner was returned to the lookup for
ten days Imprisonment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
A NEW CHU RICH.
The Congregation of the First Chris
tian Church Divided, and a Second
Church to Be Established On the
Island.

Members of the First Christian
Church interested in the organization
of a new Christian Church on the
Island held a meeting at the First
Christian Church, on the South Side,
last evening, to complete the organi-
cation and arrange matters connected
with the founding of the new church
on the Island. The following is a list
of the officers that have been elected:
]. B. Sommeville, William H. Colvig,
w. H. Anderson, trustees; j. B. Som
merville, E. J. HaIe elders; Holly
Sayre, secretary; William H. Colvig.
treasurer. The congregation is. eX-
pected to consist of about hundred
members and will take away many Of
the Oldest and most influential mem
bers of the First Church. The new
congregation has purchased a lot on
South Penn street and will build with
in year or SO. In order to get funds
to build the new church bonds for $10,-
600 in one dollar shares have been is
sued and will be sold to members and
others, who will be expected to COM
plete their payments in three years.
Another meeting of the congregation
of the Second Christian Church will be
held in the near future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
ALEXANDER, shoe HOE s SELLER u
CATHEDRAL FAIR.
Big Attendance Last Night at the Carroll
Club Auditorium.

Big Attendance Last Night at the Carroll
Club Auditorium.
Last night was very busy one at
the Cathedral Fair at the Carroll Club
Auditorium. A large throng was pre-
ent, the booths and special features
were literally patronized and all APP
peared to be delighted with the special
entertainment which had been provid-
ed for the evening. The May pole dance
was again very cleyerly executed by
Misses Helen Carney, Matilda Jamison.
Fannie Hirsch, Mary Gilligan. Helen
Riley, Kathleen Mathison. Edna Mil
Ter, May Healy, Mary Filan. Birdie
Fox and Stella Donahue. A Spanish
dance was given by Miss Edna Miller.
Mr.. Vincent Owens contributed several
character recitatious, and Mrs. Woeber
sang several selections very sweetly.
The meals served yesterday were
perhaps the best yet servd during the
Fair, but the ladies say that they will
even surpass all previous efforts to-
day and during the remainder of the
week. Another excellent programme
has been prepared for the stage enter
tainment tonight.
The Fair will conclude Friday night.
This evening all the money collected
by the contestants will be turned In to
the proper committees and a big crowd
is expected The entertainment Fri
Gay night will be. unusually attractive,
On that evening the Punch and Judy
show will be given free upon the stage
There will also probably be an auc-
ton sale of many of the articles not
disposed of at that time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

Last night was the second night of
the Pythian fair, on the South Side,
and it was a continuation of the sue
cess of the previous evening 1t was
even better, for the attendance was
better and the receipts consequently
larger. The hall was crowded from
opening time until midnight. 1t was
the night reserved for the Uniformed
Rank companies, and the hundreds of
members in their snowy costumes
made the fair a gay and festive scene.
All the local companies and the Airing
ton Uniformed company, from Bellaire,
were present with their band.
The Bellaire delegation came up via.
Bridgeport and marched down from
Fourteenth street to the Temple. They
were received by the local companis.
The crowd that passed in and out of
the hall where the fair was in progress
during the evening patronized the vari-
Gus booths literally. There was no
exception and there was not a depart
ment where goods were sold that had
complaint to make. The receipts at
the supper, ice cream and candy, apron,
coll, fancy, toy and soft drink booths
were satisfactory, and the ladies in
charge who have labored nightly to
make the fair a success, are much
pleased with the success of their eff
forts. The Country Store, managed
by H. E. Shaffer, is feature of the
fair. VIM. WeiSgerber's side show and
museum draws the interest of the
crowds. Among the specialties intro
duced last night were several inimit-
able clog dances and songs by colored
urchins. Tonight Fred Straub, who
has a reputation as ventTiloquist and
voice imitator, will entertain the peo-
pie. The fish pond causes lots of fun,
and the gypsy fortune teller has a
charm for every person who wishes to
unroll the scroll of fate.
A miniature Monte Carlo is an in
teresting game in progress which in
duces many persons to try their luck.
The one who suS,eeds in throwing
small rubber balls into the holes ar
ranged on the table is given check
for sum varied according to the posi-
ton of the receptacle into which the
ball drops, which can be spent at any
of the booths of the fair. A number OF
articles were ratified off last night.
James Sheridan won a fine jardiniere
and Carl CHASER got a rocker. Sam
Johnson is advertised as one of the
principal features of the fair, and every
person is told to ask for him. To-
night is set apart for the subordinate
lodges, and the attendance of the large
membership of the local lodges will
probably make it the biggest Gay yet
of the fair Friday night the Cookies"
will attend, and Saturday will be every
PERSONS night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

F. ID. Spears, of Columbus, was an
arrival in the city yesterday.
Charles A. Givens, of Pittsburg, pass
ed through the city yesterday on bust
ness.
Deputy Sheriff Foreman yesterday
at Bellaire sold the rolling stock of the
Pittsburg Coal and Mining Company,
which was at one time the Rochen-
hansen plant, for SIT. The sale was
made for the satisfaction of judg-
ent Of Adam Roc kenhausen for sal
nv.
Largest line Of Holiday Goods be-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

Arthur w. Bikker writes the Register
from Sultan, Washington, where he has
been detained for two weeks by the
great floods which have inundated that
country. No mails have arrived for two
weeks. and Sultan has been virtually
cut off from the rest of the world. Blk
ker put in his time fishing in the fresh
mountain streams, with very good sue
cess. He expects to arrive in Wheeling
within a few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
w. F. KRIEG. JEWELER

No. 1141 Market street, has beautiful
line of holiday goods, which surpasses
any former season for variety in fine
designs, quantity and quality. These
goods are bought at the lowest figures
and viii be sold at the lowest prices.
Don't fail to notice our large display
of fine Gold and Silver Headed Umbrel-
las. in our 14-foot window.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
CHECK RAISERS CAPTURED.
Wray and Winters Arrested in Cleveland
But 1t Is Doubtful il They Can Be Pui

Wray and Winters Arrested in Cleveland
But 1t Is Doubtful If They Can Be Pun :
ished.
Chief of Police Bennett yesterday re-
ceived the following letter from Super
intendent of Police George E. Corner, Of
Cleveland, which announces the cap
ture of the check raisers who operated
IN this city about week ago and taught
several business men a lesson:
"City of Cleveland,
Department of RcIice,
December IA, 1897.
Thomas D. Bennett, Chief of Police,
Wheeling:
Dear Strive have in custody JOS
eph Winter, alias MONTE Boneberg, and
John Wary, alias Ray. They are the
parties who offered a check at the First
National Bank at Alliance, o., for pay
ment. The cashier not knowing them,
refused to pay the cush, but received it
for collection. 1t is a check on the Ger
man Half Dollar Savings Bank. of your
city, payable to the order of John Wray,
amount $50, signed c. E. Calligan.
Originally the check was made for
So. which was raised to $50 when pre-
scented in Alliance, and therefore was
not oashed. They left the address to re-
nit TO Cleveland, and last night we ar
rested the parties and they are now
both in custody awaiting your reply.
'The check was endorsed by John
Wray and Joseph Winter This is no
doubt a forgery, and if you can and
want to prosecute the parties advise me
at once. Respectfully yours,
GEORGE E. CORNER,
'Supt. of Police"
Several checks for eight dollars each
were obtained from local business men,
but as far as known, no one has actually
lost any money, while one man is in
the eight dollars, as the check was
never presented. Another gentleman
gave his check most willingly but took
the precaution to perforate it with a
machine, and as a result it was simply
cashed for its face value.
The matter was brought to the atten-
ton Of the Prosecuting Attorney yester-
day; but as there is no possible way of
proving whether the raising Of the fig
ures was done in this State or Ohio,
Chief Bennett was advised that the par
ties under arrest could not be success
fully extradicted and prosecuted, and
the Cleveland police were advised to
that effect. AS a result, the prisoners
will probably be set free to-day, to con-
tinue their robberies of business men.
ID Sr,,v,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16
HOLIDAY RATES

For the Christmas and New Years
Holidays the Ohio River Railroad will
sell excursion tickets from all ticket
offices to local stations on its line at
one fare for the round trip Tickets on
sale December "a, 25 and 81, 1897, and
January 1, 1898, with return limit Janu-
airy 4. 1898.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-16

A robbery occurred Tuesday night al
the residence of Mrs Labaiers, at Tria-
dc.phia The house was entered by pry-
ing open back window, Mrs. LabaieE
being in attendance at church. The
thief secured double-barrel shotgun
and a purse containing small cum OF
money. No clue as yet to the party Oh
parties who committed the theft.