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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
4 c.rrIyE or GERo,IMD.
The Exp-rienc- or Aaice,a Chavez Among
the Apnches.

,h. An.chr.
as - "s,. S~ al. "a -
ward were recaptured and restored to their
frieads," said "A mining engineer.
Roth had better luck than poor charley Nc
n'' j" oe'''' 'ueN VA" ''' nv
Comas, carried OF fifteen years aso by Chief
Chato's band after they had killed his father
and mother lie was held captive among inc
Apaches for many months. II was largely on
hi. account thai. Gen, Crook made his famous
expedition hown into the heart OF mo SEER"
Madre. the story of which the late Capt Bourke
A., =. ~, n".n.u, - II. ro,,, -, h.,n,
Az inc last moment. when ~ the point ot oe'hs
r.nlontiv los, Inv ,h.m In ,h. mountains.
.Th. a., -, a.. .huJ,., o.n,n,.a "a r.s-
u hrs.ol 'no oh'lareh capture" "nu !,
cued In the last Apache war was Santiago Nc
Kin. whose exper.ence among the Indians wa.
,n,d - -. 80 O. Tn, ~ Th. o,h.r
was . little ten -yeAr-old Mexican girl, Aniceta
Chavez. On June 90. 1856. A detachment Of
Mexican troops surprised Chief Geronimo,
sonora. So sudden was their attack that the In
a'ans neo' scattering 10 cover an" NJ last max
ing their escape. 10 the soldiers searched the
nSisnS. 81 ,h sns ngn. mon nor .h mn, Mo sir p raca sna and NJ
bsrofooted. kidina among Tie rocks 81. Wa a
child az Mefioan Mood and when she Was made
s~srs ,ba, ,rn.s ahun,,, ~. 800 ~ r.r nwn
rscs snS tr,.naIS a. ,o,d 'hsm S.r AM. w
sIorr' @ " wi" s" N""s ""N
"Sbs Wa. Anics,. Ch.v., vho h.d h..,
ndontsd inIo thn fsmiIv ~ n rancbunn rnmed
Peck' living near cnlahasn. All On lie
nrs,I,n. n,u 80 ,hsn G.s - -. -.
b,iionotv - PR -. when Sv,"n.rho nnaue w
Wrs pscE ANA ana 'h hsr xn"ng mia II, ~ ~ az
AnIc.ia ,n,n y n,S,r, ~, tt"tu,,r,
surnrIsinv N nm as ."Srs la sr III. w.sdSe
prorabiy TO thn fact Thai in cas-. Of ul,S,na;niS
hTnaao,S w u ia.' .hNt ~ aNe " uI''n'a,lt
Dcluk COM elleu 10 SURRENDER 10 the l Nltetl
Ssvtn, = NJ ny ~ ~ 1r.ur. w hnssr"hG y!
ao pt.somvu 1872 W. nv.
c.,,o - Uo"s Tn"h.s
n"prS.s ~ so1hpv,'eu ~ W,tnesS inv othrr
.isnat,sr 49, t.' my, 'nrIs
I'ar,i ,norL ~, ~ I,sn LII 80
h ~, hsr /, =. !. w. s,ep up"I.n p, vap,hmrs;
Jayy H. snmsrw. .anIh 8. IL "p.s ' ~,
G.ronimo wSon,irs M, NV. n"N ,hon,h \. .sImic,sU.aii
49, ~ wuu.u y ss""eS,, ", 'n"us" n'r'msu
,nnuU,"' " "ouse anu neat nor 20 'helL nratts son.
,snnblansu ~ " nn'S an,no r"s'"m.ns .ee
inIian" y 80, ~, Snn." srmh NNaahhss M
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
THE UHITE HOUSE KINDERGARTEv.
No English IL spoken In the Little School
Conducted by Miss willard.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 30.-There Is a charming
gathering OF little folks In what Is known ms the
Prince Of Wales chamber at the White House
every week day morning from half past . to half
past l2. when Ruth and Esther Cleveland. the
lltle daughter Of Gen. Greedy. the Arctic ex.
ploror; Martha Calvo, the daughter OF the Min
lister from Costa Rica; two littlo tots from tho
family OF Mr.. Lazo Ariaga, tho Minister from
Guatemala; Donald and Dolly Craig. chill
dren of Capt. Craig OF tho Quartermaster's
Department; Martha Draper. the daughter
of the Representative from Massachusetts,,
who will probably be tho next Ambassa-
dor to Rome; the two Thurber children, and the
little son Of Col. Rice, the Ciyil Service Com
missioner, meet to receive kindergarten ~instruo.
lions from Mary Bsnnister Willard. n niece OF
Miss Frances L. willard and u sister OF Mrs.
BALDWIN, wife OF the Third Assistant Secretary OF
State. The Inter was formerly Miss Catherine
Willard and n professional musician. She was
Mrs. Cleveland's roommate at Wells College and
has always been her most intimate friend. Be
fore her. marriage Mrs. baldwin visited the
White House frequently. 1t was Mrs. Cleve.
land's desire to have her chosen friend near her
win. who was n young lawyer u Baltimore. to
the place he now noids IN the state Depart.
y".iice Fuller were admitted to the class. and
one or two otherS; but this year II Is llm..od TO
twelve; Mrs. CLEVELAND furnishes, the room:
which is tho chamber occupied by the Prince of
Wales when he WAS a guest or President Blu
chanan la 1850. and all the patrons contribute
to the salary OF Miss Willard.
There Ia OF course no serious study. The
young folks are taught useful things and play
games. sing and develop their manual faculties
by weaving baskets. building block hOuees. and
BY other processes common. to tho kindergarten
s sys nat al II rsSt i sss1r ,R ins.n %ssa n N the sp DFSInsT;
Kindergarten, OF the public schools, but
Mas Willard Is an expert In this sys-
TEN OF teaching, having, spent two years
IN study. with Frau Schrader, the niece
q Froebel. who was taught by him personally.
No English IL spoken In tho little school.
All or the talk In their play and work Is either
In french or German, and any child that utters
an English WORD pays u little forfeit. which Ia
eunicient punishment and modification 10 keep
them all on their guard. On pleasant days they
spend q good deal OF time out of doors In tho
ambulance from, the .Quartermaster's depart
mspt.. hauled TO the Soldiers Home. Tho school
will close on tho last OF February, and there will
hs great grief all aroapd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
TABLE
Special Sale of the Best
Made Rogers Goods.

Tea Spoons. set Of six. - cts: were sI.43.
Dessert Spoons, set Of six. OF cts; were
S2.55
Table Spoons, set OF six, $1.4o; were
s2.S5.
Dinner Forks, set Of six, S1.40: were
s2.sb.
Dessert Forks, set of six, Si.iO were
Sc 90.
Berry Spoons and Cake Knives, OF cts.
each were 81 go and 81 SO.
Salad or Fish Forks, 90 cts; were SO. o.
Oyster Ladies, Fish Knives, Pie Knives,
Oh cts; were ee. 10.
Crumb Knives, S1.15; were So. 40.
Nut Picks, set OF six. 90 cts: were 81. 48.
Cream Ladies', % cts. each: were 81 cts.
Pickle Forks, 10 cts; were 40 cts.
Mustard Spoons. 10 cts.; were "a cts.
Butter Knives, 10 cts. were 40 cts.
Rogers Quadruple plated. hollow handle
Dinner Knives aud Dessert Knives. $3.50
and S4.SD per dozen; were $3.50 and
SLIGO.
Special Quadruple plated, Satin engraved
Tea Sets, four pieces, 50. 10; Butter
Dishes. Satin and Satin chased, S2.2o /;
were 50. is.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
TOILET ARTICLES
and SundrieS.

Complexion Brushes, unpublished wood,
riveted backs, pure white bristles. 80 cts.
Complexion Brushes, Satin wood back,
pure bristles, 30 cts.
French Complexion Brushes, extra fine
quality, rs cts.
The above Brushes are made especially
for the complexion. There are many offered
for sale that are really injurious to the skin.
Z cts.
Large. bleached, Mediterranean Sponges ,
10 and 25 cts.
Velvet Complexion Sponges, rs cts.
Oil-cured Chamois. o, 10 and 10 cts.
90 cts.
Pure Olive Oil CASTLE Soap. k-lb. cakes, 2
cts; 4 h., Z cts.: ] To-, Z cts.
y OF. jars Petroleum Jelly. B cts.
Best quality Perfumed Cold Cream, 10
OTIS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

BOYS IMPORTED PERCALE DRESS
SHIRTS. special lot with g collars and
l pair cuffs, regular price sl,e5, at 55c.
each.
BOYS EIDERDOwN and FLANNEL
WRAPPERS, 4 to Is year sizes; usually
SO, 90 to SO. 100. at $3.50 and 81. SO.
NIGHT SHIRTS in Outing Flannel,
fancy stripes, trimmed with embroidery, at
75c.e each.
Also plain muslin OF excellent quality,
handmade button holes, at soc. each.
NECKwEAR-Choice assortment OF
FOUR-IN-HANDS, TECHS and TIES, at
25c., soc. and S1.CO each.
SIN SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER, FIT
GUARANTEED, for 5000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Extra quality Elastic Web Suspenders,
Mohair ends, cast off and drawer attach.
ment, assorted patterns. regular 3b CT.
quality, 10 cts. per pair.
Fine quality Silk and Satin Tecks and
Four-in-Hands, light, medium, and dark
grounds, assorted figures and stripes, reg
ular 80 CT. quality, I'D cts. each.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
CREPE PAPER.
Show of Valentine Novel;
ties.

Cupid holds sway with hearts Of every
description.
Heart Needle Books, 20 cts,
Heart Pen Wipers. 20 cts.
Heart Baskets, with gilt arrows, 20 cts.
Heart Souvenirs. 10 cts.
Heart Shaving Cases, 90 cts.
The Queen OF Hearts, the daintiest Of la
dies, % cts.
Cupid us n Pen Wiper, "a perfect love-
90 cts.
Irresistible Bows and Arrows, g feet long,
Oh cts.
Also Empire Shades, Candle Shades, Prin-
cess Shades and Lamp Shades.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
PORTIERES
and a Curtains.

Extra finish Derby Portieres. Silk Damask
effects, three new patterns, full assortment
Of colorings. S5.O 90 per pair.
Reversible Armure Portieres, with heavy
brown, aud old red, $3.50 per pair.
Irish Point Curtains, all new patterns,
$3.50, $4.75. to $3.50 Ter pair-l5 to 80
per cent. less than former prices.
Nottingham Curtains, imitation Brussels
effects, $1.25 to 50. Z 8 per pair, instead of
81 rs to 81. 90.
Tambour Muslin Curtains, entirely new,
$i.75 to $3.50 per pair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
OPTICAL

In charge of one of the best Opticians in
Nickel plated and Steel Eye Glasses and
Spectacles,. variety Of. styles, with best
quality hollow ground lenses. 500.
assorted styles, with good quality French
lenses, so cts.
Five styles OF gold plated Eye Glnss Hold
ers. also dull-fnished enameled Holders, Is
cts. each.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
LACES AND VEILINGS.
Sample Pieces at Half Price.
Section G, Main Floor, Rear.

New patterns in Lierrie, Applique. Point
d'Alencon, Fedora. and Fancy Net Top
Laces at IL IL, 10, 20, 30 and 40 cts.
per yard.
Point de Paris, Normandy valenciennes,
also real Torchon and Fancy Washable
haseS' o., AVA -hiTnns TO 3o's, per yara'
black and colors. suitable for evening wear,
20. 80. 40 and 90 cts. per yard.
Mousselin and Chiffon All-Overs. black,
white and colors, Sd cts. instead Of SO cts.
various dots and meshes, 10 inches wide,
10, 10. 10, % to 40 cts. per yard.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
STATIONERY {
MENT.
DEPART

Concededly the handsomcst and most
complete in this country.
Fine quality Writing Paper, large assert
ment, all desirable tints and sizes, . cts.
per. quire. Envelopes TO match, 8 cts. per
pack.
Tie growth Of our Engraving Department
is simply phenomenal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
WHITE BED
Slightly SOiled.

Marseilles Bed Spreads, three quarter
size, SIPS instead OF $l.75; full bed size,
quality, $3. 10 instead OF IS. 90 and SO. 90.
Marseilles Crib Spreads 30 cts. instead OF
81 90.
Crochet Spreads, full bed size, % cts. In
stead OF $l.25.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
BLACK SILKS.
DRESS GOODS.
Advance Styles in Ameri-
can WeaveS.

The designs are largely confined to US,
and the excellence OF the qualities and the
moderate prices speak volumes for the won
dcrful progress that has been made In the
American textile industry.
4Oinch atwood Cheviot Mixtures, 20 cts.
3S-inch all-wool Broken Checks. Zig Tags
and Scotch effects. 30 cts.
40-inch all-wool Novelty Mixtures. Checks,
and Over. plaid Checks, 40 cts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
BEST u

Oriental Rugs at $500. $500, and
S7.OO-half Of former prices.
Best wool Smyrna Rings, 1896, o. cts.
instead Of Sl.eb: 2lx46, S1.35 instead Of
5000: 26x54, 81. S5 instead OF 81. rs.
Hinode Rugs, Oriental designs and color
ings, door size, 80 cts. I: basin size, % cts. 4;
hall size, 36x72, $500 sofa size, 4sxs4,
SO. 90.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
LIN

t2d noor.l
On Monday will be shown our new i'm
portation OF LINEN DRESS GOODS, con-
sisting Of
LINEN BATISTES.
LINEN CRASHES,
LINEN NOME
in all the new shades.
A Novelty: "Troika Homespun."
LINEN SUITING In Blue and White.
Black and White, Olive, Black, Blue and
Gray; suitable for bicycle. golf and riding
suits.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
FURNITURE.
Clearing Sale of Tables.

100 Parlor, Library, and Fancy Tables in
various wO~ods--patterns that are very de-
sirable, but are to be discontinued this
season, and for that reason the prices on the
most OF them have been cut In tw o-wero
S2.0 90 to $500, now 500 to $44.OO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
LEATHER GOODS.

Genuine Seal Leather Combination Pock-
etbooks, sterling silver corners, 40 cts.
Black and new colored Leather Belts,
large variety, 90 cts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
Innings.

Remnants Of Kid Cambria, all colors, 3
cts. per yard.
Remnants OF fast black Percaline. II OTIS.
per yard instead OF 10, go and go OTIS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
ECZEMA ten YEARS
Suffered Untold Asonies. Limbs
Swollen so Could Not
Get About.
AbIest Physicians sisnalIy Failed.
Was Absolutely Dishesrtened.
Had Lost All Hope.
Gave CUTlCURA a Trial Which
Resulted in Absolute and
Perfect Cure.

For ten years l suffered untold agonies from
that dread disease Eczema, my lower limbs
most OF the time being SO swollen and broken
out that ! could hardly 60 about. Ihad to wear
slippers so that l could move about at all. My
brother, n physician OF thirty years practice
and extensive experience, had tried in vain
TO effect a euro and signally failed. tried
other physicians OF splendid ability with like
results, and had reached that point where |
became absolutely disheartened, anil in fact
had lost ell hope. when a friend after long
aud continued persuasion) succeeded in M
ducing me TO at least give trTiCuRA RENE
DIES a trial. i shall never regret that l did
so, and until my dying day | shall sing tho
praises of them, l used two cakes OF cUTI-
CuRA SoAP and two boxes OF CuTICURA (oint-
mentl, and IT resulted in an absolute and
permanent cure. l feel that | owe suffering
humanity the debt OF at least, in my feebis
way, calling their attention 10 my case and
absolute cure. l am now, ! feel, perfectly
cured, sound as \ dollar, and the sweets OF
life are still mine, thank tod, and toCUTICURA
REMEDIES | attribute my almost miraculous
cure. | refer all interested TO the Postmaster
of this place, any OF the ministers, the prom.
inent business men, AMI all OF the citizens OF
our Vicinity Unfortunately, and especially
To my friend, John A, u. Shippcy, attorney nj
law, wi succeeded In p~crsuading me TO give
CUTicURA REMEDIES a trial. With profound
gratitude, | remain your most enthusiastic
admircr, DAVID VI, SAPP, Plymouth, III.
Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, etc.
sps.pr cupE TEI .rntsr ToR AT sKIS AID Bloom
applIcati0ns ~ CUrCrEA tointnsnp. the great IL cure,
end Md doses OF CuIICuEN KEsOLYIkI, greatest Of
blood puhnen aud huinar eures.
Sold throughout the world PorrERD d. AID c. coar,
Sole props, Boston. az" How to Cure EeIsma,' tree.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
A DRESS GOODS.

42-inch pure Mohair jacquard Figures,
bright lustre. Silk designs, 90 cts.
47-inch all.wool Canvas, fine jacquard
designs, 0S cts.
46-inch English Estamines, durable and
stylish, TO cts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
FLANNELS.

Short ends and Wrapper lengths OF French
Printed Flannels, 80 cts. instead of 4s and
55 cts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
LADIES' SHIRT WAIST
70 cts. instead of $l.25:

New Shirt Waists. fancy lawns, assorted
designs-one with self collar and another
with white linen collar, detached-new
sleeves, perfect fitting, sizes 80 to 4e.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
BOYS

Tan Batiste, fancy stripes, full rufie on
collar, front and sleeves, 3 to s years,
30 cts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
TRIM INCS.
Leather Goods & Trunks.

Birdie LEATHER DRESS SUIT
CASES, lineniand leather lined, with bras,
locks, snap catches mt straps, "a inches
were 80. so, at. Sam each.
500, at. ..... SO. 90 each.
$50, at. 900. SO. 3 % each.
CANVAS COVERED TRAVELLING
TRUNKS, cloth lined top and two ,rays,
brass lock, iron bottom. snap catches, t2ur
protecting Stats and malleable iron corners,
eS 80 81 81 3S IN.
" - - - -
at So. 80 1918 500 $40 81 90 e.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
CORSETS.
$l.70 instead of $500 and
$500:

$50 pairs Of the celebrated C. p. q 10
Sirene Corsets, white only, finest French
Coutille, genuine whalebone, gored hip, all
sizes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31

Backache, kidney, and utter
Inc pains, strains, muscular
weakness, relieved quick as
an electric fash by Collins
Electric PlAstszs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
SPECIAL SALE
OF THE
GORE CORSETS
at csc. pair.

We will offer tomorrow in White, Drab and Black the "SON-
NETTE GORE CORSET" (by the manufacturers of the celebrated
c. P. style>, made OF French Couhl, heavily Silk tossed and cut on
the latest Partisan Gore pattern; lined in all colors and in sizes Is to
80 inch, at $50. pair. Former pric, in White and Drab, $50; in
Black, Sl75.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
SKIRTS.
$l.59 instead of S1.oS and


100 extra quality Black Moreen Skirts,
full size throughout, deep %founce, bound
with Velveteen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31

SALE OF
HANDKERCHIEFS.
MANUFACTURERS SAMPLES.
SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT.
200 dozen MEMS PURE LINEN HEM
STITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS. extratns
quality, all widths of hens, at 1Sc. each.
$500 dozen. We are regularly selling
these goods at csc. to 75c. each.
TRIM MINCS.
Great display tomorrow of imported
DRESS GARNITURES in black and colo-ed
beads, spangles, etc, that were formerly
se.oo to $500. at o. to .Sc. each.
Also a new line Of fine cut jet and six
bolero pieces at $500. $3.50, S22o,
$3.50 and 81. rs each.
VERY SPECIAL VALUE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
A e o

Will open on Monday our new imports
,ions OF BLACK DRESS FABRICS Tor
Spring 1897. consisting of PLAIN. FIG.
URED and BEADED GRENADINES, ct.
AMINES. BISON CLOTH and a large w.
riety Of the NEW CANVAS wEAvEA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
1rsshlss aArerssemeuss.

New Silks.
AstonishingIy Low Prices at
the Opening of the Season.
24-inch Lyons Printed Foulards, hand
some designs. 40 cts.
2I-inch Fancy-striped Satin Luxor, neat
effects, 40 cts.
28 inch Satin-striped Taffeta, light and
dark colorings, 90 cts.
Also. 22-inch Printed Warp Gros Grains,
90 cts; reduced from sl.25 and $3.50.
A SILKS.
2i.inch Black Brocade Gros Grains,
heavy quality and new designs, 90 cts.
2p:lnch Black Satin Brocndes, large and
medium designs. 10 cts.
22-iuch Black MORE Velours, 90 cts.
22-inch Black Satin Pekin Stripes, 90
cts. reduced from 0S cts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
HOSIERY.

LADIES BLACK FLEECE-LINED
COTTON HOSE. value 35c.. at 25c. pair.
MEMS BLACK and CoLoRED COT
TON 4 HOSE. high splieed heels and
double soles, at &c. pair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31
ANNUAL FEBRUARY SALE
OF
LADIES' JACKETS.

Nearly all fresh new garments made for
this sale at less than 4 the earlier prices
Mostly all black. but a few elegant Jack
cts in tan. green. blue and brown.
Those worth $50 will be $3.50
Those worth TO- 90 will b $3.50
Those worth go. 90 will be 80. 10 and $3.50
Those worth 25. 90 will be $1,000
Those worth 80. 90 will be S14.5O
CLOTH CAPES-FCR LINED. FUR
CAPES. FUR JACKETS, at about 1-3
less than the usual prices.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31

$3.50 ss,7o $500 $3.50 s. o o "a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31

Call and see the big bargains even IL 20.
don't want 20 buy anything yourself. 1o'
can tell your friends where to save money
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-31

FINE ANTIQUE KAZAC. MoCSSOrL.
GCENDJE. average size AXIS. At $1,000
$500.
FINE PERSIAN SENA RUGS. suitable
for wide halls and long. narrow rooms. AZ.
erage size ska. at 90 TO $50 90.
Select line o. PERSIAN and TURKISH
Hall rugs at $500 TO $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-16

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 16.-In the
seRsIe bills were introduced by
Stubble6eld to fix license Of 81. OO0
for retailing cigarettes and Is. 900
for wholesaling; by McKinlay,
amending the election law. provid-
ing that ballots be retu rned to the
county clerk in canvass instead of
paper envelopes; by Crawford. plac.
Ing primary elections under con-
troll OF election commissioners
the same rs regular elections.
In the house Chairman Curtis an.
nounced the republican steering CON-
mittee - follows: Shelby. Schubert.
Allen (vermillion). Needles, Cochran,
Bryan, Busse, Shannahan, Murdock,
Miller, Sherman and Booth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-16
OPERATIONS OF SPANISH TROOPS.
A Told by q Report Sent in by the Com
manders Themselves.

A Told by a Report Sent in by the Com
manders Themselves.
Havana, Feb. 16.-General Oldave, di-
recting the operations Of two separate
columns Of troops, has entered La ST.
guanca, province of Santa Clara. and
has thoroughly reconnoitered the ter
ritory from Julia to the heights of VAR
go. dislodging the insurgents from the
entrenched positions which they &C.
cupied and defeating them with heavy
loss. The Spanish commander then pur-
sued the enemy by Tablon to the heights
Of Niguendo and eventually dislodged
the insurgents from the new positions
which they had taken up.
The brigade commanded by General
Sagura. also divided into two columns,
has extensively reconnoitered the dis
tricts Of Remates and Congrego, killing
nineteen insurgents. The Vergoza bat
talon at Charco Azul, province of Pinar
del Rio. has defeated an insurgent force.
The latter retreated after losing many
men. A Spanish force sent to relieve
the garrison at Fort Pesos defeated the
insurgents at Reduan. At San Jose de
Ramoni a government force has killed a
man named German, said to be an ex-
pert in the use of explosives, who was
IN the employ of the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-16
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The governor of Missouri has refused
to interfere in Duestrow's case and per-
haps Duestrow will hang at Union, NO.,
today.
H. l.. Van Sickle, a prominent Illi-
ncis railroad man, was adjudged insane
at Pana, Ills. and was sent to Jackson
Vile asylum. For fifteen years Van
Sickle held the position of train dis
patcher for the Illinois Central.
Ex-Mayor Frank A. Mcgowan. of
Trenton, N. J.. has been deposed from
the presidency Of two of the companies
of which he was the head.
California's delegates will advise all
Pacific coast and western wheelmen to
quit the L. A. w. The non allowance
of Sunday racing caused the split.
The Eleanor Iron works. Holidays
burg. Pa. which have been idle for six
months, have resumed operations. The
striking puddlers accepted the compa-
ny's terms of S2.15 per ton.
The aspect of the Cretan situation pro-
duced real alarm and almost a panic
on the London stock exchange.
Sir Alfred Miner has been appointed
governor of Cape Colony, to succeed
Lord Rosemead. better known as Sir
Hercules Robinson, who resigned on ac-
count of ill health.
The president has nominated the fol-
lowing postmasters: Ezra r. Flint. Car
son City, Mich; Mary A. Ryan. Anoka
Mimi; j. r. Kelley, Beaver City. Neb
w. Grayson, a Sewer county, Tenn.
farmer, was called frcm his house and
shot to death.
Consul Lasigi. who represents the
Turkish government at Boston. and whc
was arrested at New York for alleged
embezzlement upon request OF. the police
authorities of Boston, has been parole6
in custody Of F. r. Coudert, for one
day.
President J. ]. Hill, of the Grea'
Northern railway, has issued a circular
announcing that Russell Harding ha!
been appointed general superintendent
in place of ]. NJ. Barr, resigned.