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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
Ine MRnNEIS.
New York Financial.

NEW YORK, Jan.a
Money on call easy at IL per cent;
prime mercantile paper, 31I94I1 per cent; ster-
ling exchange was steady, with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at 1870 1914 for
demand and 4s41 1854 for sixty days; posted
rates, 4s4I1I4s43s and 49,; commercial bills,
49,
Silver certificates, e4349654: no sales; bar
silver, 64s4c; Mexican dollars. jO,a.
United States government bonds firm; IS
registered. 1905; do. coupons. l211s; SIS reg
istered, ia; do. coupons, IA; As registered,
Pacific 6's of 9S, l02.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO Jan. 9.
Following we're the quotations on the
Board OF Trade today: Wbest-January.
opened 11ssc. closed nominal May. opened
Sl7kc, closed sic; July opened nc closed
76l4c. Corn-January. opsned 2234c. closed
2234c: MAJ. opened 25j4c, closed sc; july,
opened 26I4c closed &c. Oats - January,
opened and closed nominal Mag. opened 19c,
close 19c; July, opened and closed nomi.
nal. Pork-January, opened nominal, clos.
nominal; May, opened s7s71s. closed S7.85.
Lard-January. opened S,S2is, closed S3.S7J2;
May, opened 500, closed Si05.
Produce: Butte--Extra creamery. l9c per
lb; extra dairy. l7c per ID; fresh packing
stock, Sc. Eggs-Fresh stock. l5ja Gl6j.c per
doz. Poultry Turkeys. sale par IL: cnick-
!,
ROSTERS, 4j4c; ducks. sale; geese, .Iad9c.
Potatoes-Bur lanks. a0a.5c per bu; Hebron.
1SdSIc. Sweet potatoeS-iilinois Sl.OiGl.3j
per Dbl Honey-Whte clover. lOGE2c per ID;
extracted, 5G7c. Apples Common TO fancy,
l0c@ si50per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO. Jan g.
Live Stock-Prices at the Union Stock var Is
today ranged as follows: Hogs-Estimated r >.
ceipts for the day, 3j.00l; sales ranged n. 81 }
q $50 pigs, S325a3.4j light, Sings ,
rough packing. 81 25d34f1. mixed. and S;l0 Q
$40 heavy packing and Shipping lots.
Gait e-Estimated receipts FOR the day. 60p
quotations ranged at 81 81 -53) choice to ex-
ira shipping steers, Si4o@I.G1 god I, CHOICE
do, S391t4. % fair to good, So Gsl9D common
to medium do, S3.2593 jbutch ,rs' ste sr- ) 81
G325 stock-rS. S5.35fa39J fee le-s SIG 6t}6l
COWS, s.. i0G;.l5 heifers, SI.75fs3sj bu Is oxen
ard stays Ss.Slt4.lJ Texas steers, and S.7jl0
"a veal calves
Sheep and I.ambs-Es irnatsd receipts for
the day, ll,Uco: sales ranged at 2.iOl3.5O west
ern, S2.Obl295 Texans S2.UoI5.9j natives aud
S3.Jet5.;5 lambs.
the Local Market.
Gorn-l7G1sc-
Oats--.Ss
s ss,s;o. ;n,c.tahy. s. ,Soos7; Wild Sos.
32c.
Rgg.-Fresh. 1se.
Chickens &c.
Turkeys-Sc.
Ducks-Tc.
Coal-soft, l0c,
rsttle-Buichers nay for corn fed stsers 3xc0
e: cows snd heitefs. 2Ase3xc: calves, OK
ioss-sars4e.
sheep-Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
COOPER THE MONSTER IS DEAD.
Negro Who Committed q 0uaslruple Muir
der Shot to Death by q Mob.

Sumter, Ga, Jan. ?.-Simon Cooper.
the negro outlaw who murdered three
members of the Wilson family and a
colored servant Thursday. was lynched
near here yesterday. Cooper was cap
tured by the sheriff's posse and was be-
ing taken TO Sumter when the mob de-
ciied to hang him. The deputy sheriff.
aided by two men. resisted the lynchers
but were overpowered. a rope was
thrown over the limb of n tree and as
the man swung upward the body was
pierced by more than $50 bullets. One
bullet cut the rope and the corpse fell
to the ground. where the coroner found
1t some hours later when he went "a
hold an inquest. Cooper was captured
about noon in q cabin five miles from
this place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
WILL BLOCKADE CHARLESTON.
North Atlantic Squadron TO Give the Town
awar Exrerieuce.

Washington. Jan. 9.-The people Of
Charleston. = c.. and vicinity are
promised a novel winter entertainment.
Secretary Herbert, after consultation
with Admiral Bunce. commanding the
north Atlantic squadron. has decided
to allow the admiral to undertake the
blockade of Charleston. Heretofore the
squadron manouvres have not gone be-
yond target practice. fleet evolutions.
signalling and landing parties. Grad
ually the exercises have been enlarged
in scope as the officers and men gained.
in proficiency and became better ac-
qpainted with the qualities Of their re-
spective ships. and now Secretary Her.
bert has becSfre satisfied 81 the prac-
ticability Of undertaking a regular
blockade.
Charleston. s. c., has been selected as
the objective point because of the fine
OF Hampton Roads and Port Royal. s.
c., as bases for the blockading fleet.
The fun will begin early in February.
the exact date depending upon the ability
Of the navy yard people to get the ships
ready. Every one Of the ships that can
be supplied with a crew will participate
either as blockader or a blockade run
ner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

Pittsburg. Jan. 2. General Agnus.
editor Of the baltimore American. and
Louis Garthe. Washington correspond
ent Of that paper. went east on the fast
tine from Cleveland. where they have
seen In conference with Prcxident-eiect
Mckinley and Mark Hanna. General
Agnus said: MIR. Mckinley policy. ~
80 far determined. calls for the enact
ment Of a tariff law a. far removed
from the Chinese VAIL idea of pro-
lection as II compatible with the fostcT-
ing Of home Industries and the main
tenance of the national reycnues''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

Potters and Glass Workers Talk to the
Ways and Means Committee.

Washington. Jan. 9.-The working
men played the principal parts in the
tariff hearing yesterday before the ways
and means committee. Delegates Of
operatives from the organizations Of
glass blowers. flint and lime glass work.
ers, the bottle and window glass blow
ers of Illinois and Pennsylvania, and
the potters of Trenton. n. J.. and East
Liverpool. o., spoke. All told the same
story of decrease of wages. mills running
on short time and general distress un-
der the operation Of the Wilson law.
F. /. Bodine, of Philadelphia, spoke
for the manufacturers of cylinder WIN
dow glass. and Representative Taylor.
OF Ohio. for the potters. gave interest
ing illustrations OF ruinous competition
from Japan. +. c. Partridge. of Rut-
land. VT, presented schedule agreed
upon by all the marble interests. and
minor interests were also represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
OMNIBUS SILENCE THEN APPEARS.
Which Is Broken Up by the Voice of Coop
er of Wisconsin.

Which Is Broken Up by the Voice Of Coop
er of Wisconsin.
When johnson concluded his speech
there was an ominous silence on the
floor. Arnold of Pennsylvania made a
brief speech for the measure, but the
house was still buzzing with the sensation
created by the California speaker. When
Arnold had finished. Cooper Of WILSON,
sin. one of the strongest foes Of the Pa
cihc bill, now as in the past, took the
floor. About the first words that fell
gentleman from California" he said;
in view OF the exhibition which we
gentleman from California" he said
In view of the exhibition which We
saw-as l think, one of the most dis
careful known in the annals of the
legislative history of the United States
the attacking of a man absent from
this place, in manner known only to
towards. blackening his name, running
it az it were in the power of the gen.
tleman from California to ruin ANYBODY
who has ever had any reputation at AIN
to the best Of his ability feel II prop.
er for me to say at least a few words"
Cooper then paid a high tribute to
Hearst and TIRE hard work he has done
to build up his papers, and declared he
did not think that anything he had
done entitled a member to attack him
as the gentleman from California had
done Cooper turned to johnson and
continued: Let the CALLED jade vince.
Inc gentleman was in Republican
district He boldly championed the
funding bill and is buried under a ma
jority Of 5000. The gentleman whom
he so UNANIMOUSLY and wilfully malirned
is not responsible for his defeat. II ia
the knowledge the people Of the state
of California have that the power of
the Southern Pacific Railroad company
whom the gentleman from California
presumes to be a championing here ON
the floor in the face of the people has
been used to their detriment. They
know of the manner in which that COR
poration has for years past treated the
people of that state.
The people Of California have been
treated more shamefuliy by this corpor-
alton than any commonwealth in the
history of the United States has been
treated by any other corporation either
railroad or otherwise They have de-
stroyed or crippled enterprise. they
have destroyed the business Of individ-
uals. they have dictated to the mer-
chants how they should conduct their
business: imposed hardships upon farm
ers. business men. merchants. dry goods
men. lumbermen- merchants in every
class of business. and made To feel their
heavy hand all those who undertook TO
ship their freight in opposition to this
company
Throughout his reply to johnson the
latter sat quietly in his seat at the rear
Of the haI. He made no response. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
On the Following
COnditiOnS-

!. The winner must be a resident of
Rock Island.
2. He or she must not be less than re
or more than II years of age.
;. All subscriptions must be for six
weeks or more.
q. No credit will be allowed for SUBJ
scriptions OF persons who discontinue THE
ARGUS after this date.
S. The contest will close at %. m. Sat
urday. Feb 20, 1897. All names must be at
the Office by that hour.
6. A consolation prize to the one getting
next to the largest number of subscribers
will be given in the form of a trim to any
place the winner desires within a radius of
200 miles of Rock Island.
2. A committee to be composed of Su-
perIntcndent OF Schools X. G. Young, Hon.
William McEniry and Rev. X. +. Sweet
have consented to superintend the count in
the interest OF fairness to all the contestants,
their decision to be absolute
s. Every contestant must register al
HE ARGUS Office and be provided with
the proper blanks before beginning work
g. The names of subscribers must be
brought to THE ARGUS Office on the day
they are obtained, or the day following at
the latest.
10. To win either prize il will be neoes-
sary Tor the contestant to get a total Of 50
subscribers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
TOWNS IN HAVANA Bv<rEoED.
Rebel Forces Fail ca Capture Them as<
Have Co Retreat.

Advices received here from Havana
show that q 4 o'clock on the afternoon
of Jan. the insurgent force command
ed by Juan Deigado opened fire on the
forts ct Calabaxar. province Of Havana.
The military governor. Major Justiz.
had charge of the troops in the gar
rison. and they resisted the attack of
the insurgents so briskiy that the latter
were obliged TO retreat. On the follow
ing morning the insurgents renewed
their attack simultaneously on forts Nos.
s. .. ard s. with n lively discharge of
musketry. which was answered by the
garrisons. At the same time the insur-
gents burned the fine dwelling OF Senior
Fernando Garcia. situated near the rail-
road station. The flames from the burn
ing building brightly illuminated the
city. causing great alarm among the
people In the town.
The bullets few thickIy. many Of the
missiles penetrating dwelling. and the
store Of Pedro Barcona was pierced in
twenty different places. The Spanish
troops finally compelled the insurgents
TO retreat. While the Cubans were re-
firing they destroyed with their ma
chetes all the tobacco that had been
planted in the vicinity. The insurgents
also attacked the village OF Rancho
Boyero. but without result.
Later advices confirm the report that
Cariixfo Garcia. with 5000 weii-armcd
insurgents. after an engagement and
upon the arriyaiof General Bosch'r con.
voy at Bayamo. marched towards
Jiguani. which placed they bcsieged for
the space Of five days.
IL Is said that the garrison Of the
town heroicaiiy resisted the attack of
the insurgents until the arrival of the col.
umn Of General Bosch. when Caiisto
Garcia and his men were compelled TO
retreat towards Santiago de Cuhs.
counter-marching afterwards In the d.
rection Of Hoiguinr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
TheArguS
Grand Offer

Always alive to the best interests of the
public THE ARGUS has determined upon a
plan by which some bright boy or girl
in Rock Island may visit the ma.
tional capital at Washington, ID. c.
absolutely free. As one of the great
est presidential campaigns that ever occurred
has just closed, and one that will live in his
tory, it is only natural that the greatest in
terest will be manifested in the inauguration
of President-elect William Mckinley. That
being the case, THE ARGUS has decided to
pay the entire expense of the trip. inc.ud-
ing a four days stay in Washington. to
the boy or girl between the ages Of IS and 81
years who secures the most new subscribers
to The ARGUS between now and Saturday,
Feb. 20, 1897,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
CUBAN VICTORIES.
One Right Under the Nose Of
Weyler in Pinar del Rio.
SPANISH CAVALRY LOSE HEAVILY.

Deeoyed into . Trap and sevensy-lve
Mea Knled-One Of Gomesis Captains
Wins Battle In Masans.s. Driving the
spauiards or the Field-Over Forty Ave
Killed and 100 Taken Prisosers-csiacs
Executed with Despatch.
New York. Jan. e.-A Key West dis
patch to The World says: Reports from
Pinar del Rio contradict General wey-
ler's statement that all In calm and
peaceful there. A large detachment OF
insurgents attacked q convoy Of sup
plies twenty-five miles south OF Artem-
lisa, defeating the Spaniards and captur-
Ing large supply OF camp equipaee
and ammunition. Near Pinar del Rio
city on Tuesday 400 Cubans. hidden In
q dense thicket. fired on 500 Spanish
cavalry passing. throwing them into
charged. only to plunge into deep
trenches prepared for them. The Gu
bans had withdrawn after the first fire.
but as the Spanish horsemen tumbicd
into the bitches the insurgents fred into
the mass with great rapidly. causing
great slaughter. Attracted by the fir-
ing another Spanish squadron dashed
up and was met with a whitening fire
from the concealed Cubans. The Span.
ish finally retreated. after losing per-
haps seventy-five men. The Cubans
lost only five. The Spanish officials.
however. claimed a great victory in
their official report.
Ambuscade Against Ambuseade.
report from points near Matanz-s
confirms the news received Of n defeat
suffered by the Spanish ut the hands
of one of Gomcz's captains on Tues
day. The Spaniards had an idea that
another expedition was 60 he landed
at some point west OF Matanxas on
the coast. Two detachmenis were seat
on To smbuscade the escort that they
thought the Cubans would send. This
the Cubans heard OF and organized a
counter ambuscadc. Four hundred Gu
bans were concealed on the road that
the Spaniards would take. After the
Span;ards had passed n certain point
strong harbed wire was stretched across
the road ut two points to impede their
retreat. The Cuhans then began a rapid
fire. while men stationed above a cut
through which the Spanish had 20 pass.
hurled hand grenades among them. In
| a short time over thirty Spanish soldiers
and officers were disabled.
Spanish Guides Quickly Buscher~d.
They rallied and returned the fire.
hut could do little. rs the Cubans were
almost invisible and their own columns
| were madly demoraiizei. The Spanish
column finally rctreated. orderly at
first. the Cubans pursuing them and fir-
| ing all the while. When the second
wires in their rear were struck n panic
| ensued. the soldiers forgetting all dis
ciplinc. and running for their lives.
throwing away guns and equipments.
The Cubans pursued for some miles.
| and then suddenly vanished rs another
Spanish detachment was seen approach
ing. Over forty-five Spsniards were
buried by the Cubans and 100 taken
prisoners. The latter. except i've ma
tive-born Cubans acting as guides. were
| liberated. The rcnegades. ms the guides
were called. had n short trial and n
speedier death. being cut down with
machetes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
Vest Gets the Cssess Nsnsassss..

Jefferson City. No. Jan. s-The
peVocratic caucus last night nomin-
ated Senator George q. Vest a. the
candidate for United States senator 90
succeed himself. Governor Stone
name was placed before the caucus.
Speaker Farris. for the governor and by
his authority. stated he Was not q can
Gidate and withdrew his name The
legislature VIII vote fog United States
senator On Jan q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
AIdrIch Mentioned for the Cabinet.

Washington. Jan. e.-Senator Aldrich
refused to discuss a report In circu alton
yesterday to the effect that ne had he n
rendered the Office of secretary OF the
treasury. He simply would not say n
word about the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

debate ran along all the afternoon until
tbs hour for adjournment arrived with.
out action. and a recess was taken to
the evening.
The evening session Of the house was
spent in a vain effort to procure a quo
rum which was undertaken at the in
stance OF Erdman. A call of the house
was made and afterwards the sergeant
alarms was directed to arrest and
bring In ahsentees. Pending this rro-
ceeding there were repeated motions to
adjourn, to suspend further proceedings
under the call, etc. Hardy Of Indiana
raised laugh by asking IL il would be
In order to submit a few remarks upon
the perversity and cussedness of man.
kind in general and of the gentleman
from Pennsylvania Ordinary in par
ticular. Several recalcitrant members
were brought in by the sergeant-at-
arms, but were excused as usual, the
warrants issued for others were made
returnable next Tuesday and at 1890 p.
m. the house adjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
1.-THE NANCY HANKS"

from the pen OF that brilli mt writer,
Frank "a n"h,ll. Jr Its recent en-
eagsmens OF three weeks at Palmer'e
- eat Northern tn. atr,, Chicsco, roved
the p al success Of tie seator. few
lines from the Chic ,go papers will en-
dorse the above
The Chicago Chronicle. Dec. %, saye: "'The
Nancy Hanks' IL -ot strG"
he Inter Ocean Of the came date says: ut i,
clean bright Ant very funny comedy"
The Re ord s3ys: 1T is q very jolly farce
com-dy.'
The journal Gays: 1T was created and oriyi
mated or Ia iehter and al, the bill /"
The ines Herald ea,r: "The audience
laughs fIoia the nee If the curtain to the close
Of the pc, fOrmanre"
The Dispatcu s.y.: "rhc company is the bes
ever seen in chicago"
Ssle Of seats higgins sat I-day NOR ling.
Prices, 81, &c, SOC snd Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
STATE or Quo, CRY or TOLEDO, I
LucAs COUNTY.

LucAs COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he 70 the
senior p,r;tsr Of the arn u 2. J Cbepey 4 Co.
doing business In the city Of roieco. eosnty and
state aforessit. and that ssid firm gill pay tie
sun OF ONE TT SpI Cd DOLLARS for CSC
and every case q oas.r.h tsai cannot be cured By
the rsc Of Bale Csfsrfh Cure.
PRANK CHENEY.
sworn to before ne aid subscribed In ny pre- p
snes thb ess ~ Of Dec nbcr. A. d. isss.
sxAL- 4. W. 0LsA.ox
t~l Nossry Public.
Halle CsiarfL Cure IL tshca internally aod seis
directly On the blood md nuco7s surfaces Of tic
systoo. Send FOE testimosialo, fee.
H.J. CssSss . Co. Tsssdc, Ohio.
Gold b. druggists, sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
The Trip
A Feature

The contest will be decided so that the
lucky boy or girl may leave the city in time
to be in Washington "Wednesday morning,
March 3. The trip will be made over the
GREAT Rock ISLAND ROUTE in connection
with the BALTIMORE a ONO. one Of the
best scenic routes known, both Of which
trunk lines have made exhaustive arrange
menfs for the comfort of the travelling pubic
at that time. The trip itself over these lines
will alone be feature, making, as they do,
one of the best routes that could be planned
IL the winner wishes to arrive in Washington
thursday. March =. the gay OF inauguration.
possible 10 be there over the following Sum
day. The details may be arranged by the
winner Remember the whole expens: of
the trip. including 4-days' stay in the city,
is to be borne by THE ARGUS.
Reuister At Once AL Get 10 Work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
BurtlS Opera House,
DAVENPORT
Tuesday Evening, Jan. IL.
Your ten ion is called to tho engage.
ment Of the Ccmmediane,
1gnacio Martinetti and
Frank Tannehill Jr

FRANK Vannohlll Jr
and th.ir famous company inc ming
Anna Bryd Carri Radcliffe. Cl,yion
White Louise Mulden =, Florence Lii
an Wickes, Rva Gibson. George T.
WEIGH and Others TIL sc artists are all
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
FRANK J CHENEY.

sworn TO before ne s-d subscribed IN ny pre- ,
nee this ess d ~ Of Dec nbcr. A. D. $3.50.
The times., 1897-05-13
The World of Business.
wall street Yeeterday.

New York, May 12.-It was worthy OF
note that in todays stock market those
shares not the object OF aggressive sell
ing for snort account, made, as a rule, frac-
tional gains on the days trading, W bile
the two most active features of the market,
namely, Chicago Gas and Sugar refinery,
while subjected TO continuous and heavy
pressure throughout, scored net losses OF
less than / per cent. The active inquiry
for both stocks in the loan market at the
close OF the day disclosed the character Of
the selling under which the slight de-
clines had been effected The decline in
Chicago Gas took place in the afternoon
upon the receipt OF advices from Spring
field, ID, that bill to extend the fran
chises of the street railways OF Chicago
had been defeated in the lower house OF the
legislature. Sugar. the most active feature
OF the market, closed 7-S per cent lower
than yesterday on transactions in excess
of 1000 shares.
Washington dispatches indicating the
improbabiity OF the acceptance by the
Senate OF the full measure of protection
accorded the sugar refining industry III
the tariff schedules as amended by the
finance subcomInittee explained the de-
cline in this instance In the railway list
the only two stocks in which the transac-
.iuns attained a total OF 10000 shares
were St Paul and Union Pacific. The lat
ter stock was the conspicuous feature OF
the railway list, advancing on purchases
chiefly for foreign account and closing
with a net gain OF per cent. Foreign
purchases elsewhere in the market gave
a firm tone to the early dealings. The
cessation OF political disquietude has re-
suited in decided advance in all the
divisions Of the London stock market,
and favorable notice seems to have been
finally diverted to the American depart
ment A favorable influence in the local
trading was the removal OF the unfounded
appreheusions in regard TO the heavy gold
shipments at the close OF the week. While
avcrsc to making estimates OF the amount
to be shipped two days prior TO conciud-
ing their arrangements, the most trust
worthy authorities agreed in predicting
snail shipments.