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Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
CONCENTRATION Is A FAILURE.
Was Not Civilized Warfare Instructions
Given 20 Minister Woodlforsi.

The offer made by my predecessor In
April isss. rendering the friendly Offices
of this government failed. Any media
ton on our part was not accepted. In
brief the answer said: There Is no
e1ectuai way to pacify Cuba unless IL
btgins with the actual submission Of
the rebels 10 the mother country" Then
only could spain act in the promised
direction % her own motion and after
her own plans. The cruel policy Of con.
csntrstion was Initiated Feb. .is. 1895.
The productive districts controlled by
the spanish armies were depopuiated.
The agricultural inhabitants were
herded In and about the garrison
towns. their lands laid waste and their
dwellings Destroyed. Thispolicy the late
cabinet % spain justified as a neces-
sary measure OF war and as a means of
cutting OF supplies from the insurgents.
II has utterly failed ~ Q war measure.
u was not civilized warfare. It was
determination Against this abuse Of
the rights of war ! have felt constrained
on repeated occasions to enter the firm
snd earnest protest OF this government
1 felt IL my first duty 20 make
instant demand for the release or
speedy trial Of all American citizens un.
deg Aryess -
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
Publication Notice.
STATE e OF ILMLISoIs,}ss LII


In the circuit court, to the January term, A.
D. 1888. In chancery.
Levi S. McCabe. comp ainant. ve. William Schuck.
Catharine Schnck OFT. George Ott Caroline
Schuck Esslinger, Emanuel Esslinger, Jane .
Phillips, George Phillip, May Phillips, Ida
Phillips Glow, Richard l.. Glow, Daisy Phil
lips Talemsn, James Taleman, Jacob 6chuck,
Aurelia Scauck. susan schuck Mathis, August
Mathis, Marcelia Schuck Mathis, William
Mathis, the unknown heirs and devisees Of
Jacob schuck, deceased; the unknown
deviseee OF Elizabeth schuck Phillips, de.
ceased. defendants. Bill to quiet title
To Catharine Schuck Otr. George Ott, Caroline
Set uck Esslirger. Emanuel Esslinger james
Phil ips, George Phillips. Msy PhtlIp., Ida Phil
lips CIV, Richard L. Glow, Daisy Phillips Tale
msr, James Taieman, the unknovn helm and
know devieeee Of Elizabeth Scnuck Phillips De.
seeeed. the above named defendants.
Amdaytt Of your non-reeidence having been
hled In the ONCE Of the c'erk Of said circuit court
notice 10 hereby given to you and to each Of you
that the above named complainant has filed in
said court bis bill Ct CON plant against you on
the chancery eide OF esid court; that Q summons
In ehancery has been issued in the said cause
against you retornable 10 the next term Of said
court TO be begun and holden at the court house
10 the city Of Rock Island. IN said county, On the
nst Monday Of January, A. D., 1898, q which
time snd place you win appear and plead. an
swef or demur to eaid bill Of complaint II you see
a.
Dated st Rock Island, Illinois. this 4.h day Of
December. A. D., 1877.
WELIxAM L. LvDoLPH, Complainans's Solicitor .
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
CONSIDERS THE CUBAN PROBLEM.
Tells the story os the Islands Years Of Tn
r~>t and Discomfort.

The most important problem with
which this government ie now called
upon % deal pertaining 10 Its foreign re-
1ations concerns Its duty toward Spain
and the Cuban insurrcctAen. Problems
and conditions more OF less In common
wtththos nov existing have confronted
this government at various times In the
past. The story q Cuba for many years
has been one of unrest: growing dis
content. an effort toward n larger en-
joyment of liberty and self-controi; Of
organized resistance TO the mother
country. ~ depression after distress
and warfare. and Of Intellectual settle-
ment 10 be followed by renewed revolt
For M enduring period since the en-
franchlsement of the continental pos
sessions 81 Spain In the western con-
tirent has the condition % Cuba or the
policy 70 Spain toward Cuba not caused
concern to the United States.
The prospect from time To time that
the weakness Of SPANS hold upon the
island and the political vicissitudes and
embarrsssments of the home govern
ment might lead 10 the transfer of Cuba
TO a continental power called forth, be-
tween lSe3 and 1860 various emphatic
declarations OF the policy Of the Unit
ed states 10 permit no disturbance Of
Cuba's connection with Spain unless in
the direction OF independence or ac-
QUESTION by US through purchase. nor
has there been any change of this de-
clared policy since upon the part Of the
government. The revolution which be-
gan In 1sss lasted for ten years, DESPITE
the strenuous efforts Of the successive
peninsular governments To suppress H.
Then as now the government Of the
United states testified its grave concern
and offered its aid TO put an end tC
bloodshed In Cuba. The overtures made
by General Grant were refused and the
war dragged on. entailing great loss oi
| life and treasure and increased injury
TO American interests. besides throwing
enhanced burdens of neutrality on the
/ government.
In ISIS peace was brought about by
the truce OF Zanjon. obtained by negotia.
tons between the Spanish commander
Martinez de Campos, and the insurgen,
leaders. The present instruction broke
out In February. 1885. II IL not my pur.
pose at this time to recall its remark.
able Increase or 20 characterize its tena.
cious resistance against the enormou.
forces nassed against Il by Spain. TIL,
revolt and the efforts to subdue IL hav,
/ carried destruction TO every quarter N
the island. developing wide proportion.
and defying the efforts Of Spain for IL.
suppression. The civilized code Of wa,
has been disregarded: no less so by tn.
Spaniards than by the Cubans. The ex
istinS conditions cannot but I'LL thi.
government and the American peopl,
With the Eravest apprehension. Their,
is no desire on the part Of our people Z,
profit by the misfortunes OF Spain. w.
have only the desire 90 see the Cuban.
prosperous and contented. enjoying tha
measure Of self-controi which is the in
alienable right Of man. protected IL
their right 20 reap the benefit OF the ex
Il haustie<s treasures Of their country
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
Publication Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. L..
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, CO.

STATE OF ILLINOIS. L..
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the circuit court, to the January term, A.
D.. 1895 in chancery.
Edith Y. Morris vs. Lewis c. Morris.
Afhdavi. of non-residence Of the above de-
fendant, Lewis C. Morris. having been fled in the
clerks office of the circuit court Of said county
uotics is therefore hereby given to the said non
resident defendant that the complainant flied
her bill Of complaint in said court. on the chan.
cery side thereof, on the 81 day Of December 1897
and that thereupon summons issued out OF said
court, wherein said suit is now pending, return.
able on the first Monday In the month Of Jan.
uary next, as is BY Law required. Now. unless
you. the aid non resident defendant above
named, Lewis G. Morris. shall perso ALLY be
and appear before said circuit court, Oh
the fret day of the next term thereof,
to be holden st the city Of Rock Is snd, in
and for the said county. on the first Monday
in January rext and plead, answer or de-
mrr to the said complainants' bill Of complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as confessed,
and decree entered against you according to the
prayer Of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLl, Clerk.
Rock Island. Illinois. Dec 3, 1887.
MARION E. SWEENEY, Complainant eOlcitof.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
Assessment Notice.

Notice is hereby gwen to all persons interested
that the city council Of the city Of Rock Island
having ordered that n sewer be constructed on
Forty-third street fsom q point one hun
dred feet north Of the north line Of
Fifth avenue to the Mississippi river. the
ordinance for the same being on file in
the office Of the city clerk. having applied to The
county court OF ROCK Is and comfy. Illinois, for
az assessment Of The costs of eaid improve
pept. according to benefits. and an rs
to said court. the faal hearing thereon will be
had on the third d.y Of January, A D, 1898. or as
soon thereafter as the busiGees Of the court viii
permit.
said court before said day, and may sppesr st the
hearing and make their def. o
V. n. BLANDtRG,
Assessment Commissioner for Forty third street
Rewer
Dated this Sd day OF December, A. D., 1897.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

kefAte Of Philip SimmOn, deccased.
The undersigned having heen appointed exec
s tors Of the last VIII and tss.smsnt s OF PhilliI
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives nos;c<
that they will appear before the county court Of
Rock Island county, at the county cour
room. in the city Of Rock Island, .; tho Feb.
next, At which time all persons having fiaimi
against said estate arc notified and requested q
attend for the purpose Of having the same sd
Iusted. All persons indebted TO esid estate an
requested 10 make Immediate payment 70 the un
dersigned.
Dates THE 27th day of November, A. D. 1897.
GEORGE II. >INMON,
PLTER c. SIMMoN.
HARRISON B. SlNNoN,
Executors.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
Executors Notice.
Estate Of Henry Rosenfisld. deceased.

Estate OF Henry Rosenfeld, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed execu-
rix OF the last will and Testament Of Henri ROs-
endeld, late Of the county Of Rock Island state Of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room, in
the city Of Rock Island, at the January term, on
the 6rst Monday in January next, at which tine
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend. for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re.
quested to make immediate payment 70 the IN.
dersigked.
Dated this 9th day Of November. A. D.. 1897.
ALIcHIA BosENFIsLD, Executr.x.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
Publication Notice.
STA STATE =. OF M ILLINOIS. LIMOS. l.s


In the Circuit court to the January term
1858 in chancery.
Charles Coppens VS.. MellnIs Coppers
Affidavit Of non.reeidence Of Melanis Cop
pens, the above named defendant. having
been fled in the clerks once Of the cir.
cult court Of said county, notice Is therefore here
BY given to the said nonresident defendant.
that the complainant fled his bill Of COM
plant in said court on the chancery side there.
Of on the lat dey Of December. 1891, and that
thereupon q summons issued out OF said court,
wherein said suit is now pending, returnable
on the first Monday in the month Of January
next, as is BY law required. Now, unless you. the
said nonresident defendant above named, Mela-
mis- Coppens. shall personally be and appear before
the said circuit court on the first day OF next
term thereof, to be holden at the Court House,
IN and for the said county, on the first Monday in
January next, and plead, answer or demrr
to the said complainsnt's bill Of complaint, the
same and the matters and things therein charged
and stated viii be taken as confessed and Q de-
cree entered agsinst you according TO the prayer
Of said bill
GEoRsE ". GAuRLE, Clerk.
Rock Island. H.. December 1. 1897.
JOHN T. STAFFORD, Complansnts Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
wOLCOTTs MISSION FOR SILVER.
President Hopes That 1t May Yet Result in
an Agreement.


Under the provisions Of the act Of
congress approved March 3, 1897, for the
promotion of an International agree
ment respecting bimetallism, I appoint
ed on the 14th day Of April, 1897, Hon.
Edward Q. Wolcott, Of Colorado; Hon.
Adlai E. Stevenson, Of Illinois, and Hon.
Charles j. Paine, Of Massachusetts,, as
special ENJOYS to represent the United
states. They have been diligent in
their efforts to secure the Cooperation
of European countries in the interna-
tonal settlement Of the question, but
up to this time have not been able
to secure an agreement contemplated
by their mission. The gratifying ac-
ton or our great sister republic Of
France in joining this country in the
attempt to bring about an agreement
among the principal commercial ma
tions Of Europe whereby a fixed and
relative value between gold and silver
shall be secured, furnishes assurances
that We are not alone among the larg-
er nations Of the world in realizing the
International character OF the problem.
and In the desire of reaching some wise
and practical solution Of it.
The British government has published
resume Of the steps taken Jointly by
the French ambassador In London and
the special ENJOYS of the United States,
with whom our ambassador at London
actively co-operated in the presenta-
tion OF this subject to her majesty's
government. This will be laid before
congress. Our special ENJOYS have not
made their final report, as further me-
gotiations between the representatives
OF this government and the govern
ments OF other countries are pending
and in contempt, lion. They believe that
doubts which h. been raised in GER
tain quarters respecting the position Of
maintaining the stability of the parity
between the metals, and kindred Ques-
tions. may yet be solved by further ne
gotiations.
While 1t gives me satisfaction to
state that the special ENJOYS have al
ready demonstrated their ability and
fitness to deal with the subject, it
Is to be earnestly hoped that their la
bors may result in an international
agreement which will bring about rec
ognitlon Of both gold and silver as
money upon such terms and with such
safeguards as will secure the use OF
both metals upon a basis which shall
work no injustice to any class OF our
citizens.
EXTENSION OF FOkEIGN TRADE.
Negotiation Of Reciprocity freaties-Ths
Seal Observation-Disclosures.
In order 20 execute e nearly e poa-
Continued On Third poge.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07

Washington. Dec. s-President Me-
klniey's first message 20 the congress
cf The United states is as follows.
To the Senate and House Of Repre-
eentatises: II gives me pleasure TO ex-
tend greeting 10 the FYfty-hfth con-
eress. assembled AZ the seat Of govern
ment. wteA many Of whose senators
and Representatives I have been asso-
eiatcd On ths legislative service. Their
meeting occurs under feficitous condi-
tons. tustifying sincere congratuiation
and caDlng for our grateful acknowi-
edsemens 60 . beneficient Providence
which h0 % signally blessed and pros
pered us ~ q nation. Peace and good
win win an the nations Of the earth
continue unbrvsen. A matter Of genu-
sne satisfaction is the growing feeling
OF fraternai regard and unification Of
all sections of our country. the incom-
pleteness % which has too long delayed
realization of the highest blessings Of
the Union The spirit Of patriotism is
universal and is ever Increasing In
fcrvor.
The public questions which now most
engross US are lifted far above either
partisanship, prejudice or former sec
tlonal differences. They affect every
part % our common country alike. and
permit % no division on ancien, lines
Questions of foreign policy. Of revenue.
the soundness of the currency, the In
volatility of national obligations. the
Improvement % the public service. ap-
peal 20 the individual conscience OF ev-
cry earnest citizen. 70 whatever party
he belongs or In whatever section Of the
country he may reside. The extra ses-
sion % THIS congress. which closed dur
ine july last. enacted important legis-
iation. and while its full effect has not
yet been eralized. what "a has already
accomplished assures us % its timeIi-
moss and Wisdom. To test It's perma-
nent value further time will berequired.
rrd the psopie. satisfied with It's opera
tlon and results thus far. are IN no
mind % Withhold from d a fair trial.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07
sxasogs QUESTION rRororNpEp.
0su We csssssvs she rr~s>as r.tseys-
R~es0nss~sssssa ss 10 Gr~~nhssh.

The serious question then 10. shall We
continue the policy that has been pur-
sued In the past. that Il. when the
ocid reserve reaches the point % dan
90. issue more bonds and surpty the
HDrded gold or shall We provide other
unans 90 prevent ths- recurring drains
uDcn the gold ressrver ~ NJ further leg
Wsicr n had and the r,,licy % selling
Bonds is 90 ee continued. then CongrSss
ahcuid give the secrctsry % ths treas
ury authority % sell bcnds at long or
shrvt pepicds bearing 4 less rate % In
eerest than IL now authorized by Law.
earnestly recommend. ss soon as
the rcceirts % the government areduite
enficsent 90 rsy al the exepenses of the
ecvsrnment. that hen any % the Unit
"a states notes ~ presented Tor ~
derrption In grid 4 are redeemed In
ec,d such notes ~ ~ b. kept and set
apart. and only psd cut IN exchange
fos ro'd. rhis T. an obvious duty. "
shs holder 20 the United states note
prefers the gold and gets u from the
Gcvernnene ne should not receive bach
trcm United states rote without pay
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07

EXTENSION OF FOkEIGN TRADE.
Negotiation Of Reciprocity Treaties-The
Seal Observation-Disclosures.
In order 20 execute e nearly q poa-
Continued On Third p0ge,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-07

CHAS. H. HUBBELL,
Attorney At Law-Justice of the
Peace.
once in the Citv Hall. Telephone 3i6.
DAVENPORT, Iowa.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20
wAIEE HousE ETIQUETTE.

Rules That Are strictly observed by the
Presidents Family.
When the president and his wife drive
out, the president sits ON the right.
hand seat and his wife on the left, says
the Illustrated American.
If there are others in the carriage,
whether ladies' or gentlemen, they must
sit with their backs to the horses.
When Mrs. Cleveland was first married
she tried the experiment of placing her
mother opposite the president and her
self in the presidential landau, but the
people laughed at it so immoderately
and professed to think Mrs. Folsom (as
she was then) to be the maid, that it was
speedily dropped. When the presi.
dents wife drives alone, she sits in the
right-hand corner-the place Of honor.
The lady of the white house cannot
set foot within those splendid houses
in Washington whose fagstaffs mark
the foreign embassy or legation. She
could not go without the president and
as an embassy or legation is technically
a part Of the country it represents, the
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20

states IN large quantities to be used as
0 0 for pet singing birds.
These flies live in the swamps in vari-
GUS sections in Mexico, where thew are
caught by men who devote their lives
to the work. The fly catchers use n
siiken net, and make a large haul at
every cast. The individual fy is called
moscos. It is small and delicate. and
it's whole body has the appearance of
having been gilded.
The flies when alive are beautiful and
harmless. There is a duty on these
Mexican flies, doubtless to e~nconrao-s
the home fly industry, but up to the
present time the moscos business has
not flourished in this country to any
marked extent, The imported flies ara
packed in barrels, and they sell for 8
high price,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20

Ea was not present g deny Or defend
them.
swell, it's no good thinking o. what
IS past particularly anything disagree
able. Is IL MIS- Fonderq be said, gently
II dsre say Elsa win repay you some
ay
eAhl but I must speak Of this, II Elsa
hasn't already" said Mira. Ponder, shalS-
ing her head and assuming her most
tragic and important air. II think you
ought 70 know, if you're going to marry
her"
~What is it?" asked John. rather anx-
iously.
"Eisa's father was a thief-he died il
prison, and Mr.. Ponder let me take the
child and bring her up as my own. II
Il hadn't been for me she'd have gone to
the workhouse, for she hadn't g relation
Ia the world"
but he met Mrs. Ponder's curious
glance calmly. II expect Elsa forgot
to mention it, he said quietly, "and II
does not make the slightest difference.
People can't be responsible for their
parents"
To his in~expressible relief Elsa en-
tered as Mrs. Ponder was about to pour
into his unwilling ears the story Of the
great jewel robbery that had led TO
her fathers arrest and Imprisonment,
She had apparently walked Off her III
humor. Her cheeks were flushed, her
lips smiling, as she laid her hands ia
| Johns outstretched ones.
And what made you come to-day?' 7
she asked. taking a small bunch of vio-
lets from her waist belt and fastening
them in his coat
"My dads in town. / have to meet
him at six, so / called for the ring"
He seized Elsa's busy little hand.
Why, what have you done with it?"
Elsa hesitated, glanced round, and
looked rather alarmed. Unjust have
left it upstairs" she said, doubtfully
John was growing impatient, when she
returned with the ring in her hand.
II have found it," she said, 'but you
will be very cross with me. The stone
is not quite secure. Unjust have looseneC
it when / cleaned it. Don't wear it til
the diamond is fastened in tightly; but
you needn't trouble to take it tn a jew
cler. You can pinch it with some Of
those horrid little forceps."
"Why, Elsa, you look as white ~ {
sheet! I'm not a bit vexed about it.
said John, as he took the ring from
her shaking hand. Elsa put her arms
around his neck and laid her face OF
his shoulder. He could feel the rapiC
beating of her heart.
ST felt so frightened" she murmured
II thought it was lost"
"And even if it were," said John
smiling, lit is not worth the roses il
your cheeks"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20

president could not go = so that she
never sees the inside of a diplomatic
house as long as she presides at the
executive mansion. The president
dimes only at cabinet houses, and his
wife cannot dine anywhere without
him. President Arthur dined with
judges of the supreme court and with
senators-but as he had no wife the
whole system was very much simpliied
for him. The presidents wife may, il
she chooses, go to luncheons where
there are no gentlemen, or to teas, both
being regarded as strictly informal;
but the danger Of giving offense by &C.
cepting one invitation and declining an.
other is SO great that it is seldom OF
never risked.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20

A.
Fxheatfical reputation is the most
t~vanescent ot all glories Of life" sadls
observed the OLD actor, drawing his la
summers oyercoat around him a little
tighter. according to the New York
Herald.
That's so" responded the agent.
.and nothing reminds one of this more
than N acquaintance with the bill
rooms Of the old theaters about the
country. You know they have a way
Of posting up bills and Autographs in
the bill-rooms-that part of the theater
ia which the bills are laid out, and
which is the lounging place of the trav-
cling agents, the b~illposters, advertise
ing men, etc, and preserving a sort of
record of the celebrated actors, COM
panies and scenes that have been at
that particular house. Sometimes this
is done Systematically, with an idea for
general pictorial effect, and then looks
very pretty. But more often it is the
freak Of some billposter, who slaps up
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20

his young days he was tramping
through the White mountains with a
companion. who was also a clergyman.
One day they mounted the drivers seat
Of a stage coach. The driver was an in
teresting character, loaded with good
stories. The three speedily became
friendly, and it was with reluctance that
they parted at the end of the journey.
I'm glad ter hev met yer, f%ellers,'' said
the driver, in farewell. Eyer see. T
heven't seen q man this summer. ex-
eeptin' ministers"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-02-20
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