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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
THE COURT MARTIAL.
Which Was Not Har,i Enough on Lowering
20 Suit Gen. Alyer.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Secretary Alger
yesterday made public the reprimand
administered to Captain Lowering by
sentence Of court martial. as follows:
By order of the president the proceed
ings. findings and sentence in the case
OF Captain Leonard A. Lowering, Fourth
infantry. are approved. 1t is. however,
disappointing that an offense so grave
and as an example so far-reaching as
this should have been visited with so
light a penalty. There is no question
but that Private Hammond deserved
punishment for his conduct. but he
should have received Il in a lawful way
The military laws governing the army
are explicit. They prescribe the duties
OF officers and enlisted men. with the
penalties for their violation. Under
them both have rights and obliga-
tons.
When, therefore. an officer with the
intelligence and experience with which
Captain Lowering is credited not only
violates these laws but exhibits such a
lack of humanity as is shown in this
case he should receive a more severe
sentence than a mere reprimand. COM
hitting such acts degrades the officer
more than the soldier he Furnishes, and
shows unfitness for the care and COM
rland Of men. Under excitement men
frequently do things which in cooler
moments they recall with sorrow and
regret. but this case il aggravated by
the fact that after weeks Of delibera-
ton this officer evinces no regret for
his wrongful acts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
rIPplso ON wooD ALCOHOL.
Two Women aud Man Wind Up De
bauch with Death.

Exeter. ". IL. Dec. 7.-Three resi-
dents OF this town died yesterday as
the result OF drinking wood alcohol.
The victims arc: Horace Qulmby and
wife. and Nrs. Annie Fi;zsimmons.
While u 10 known that all three drank
weod alcohol sunday night IL Is possible
that another poison was mixed with the
spirits. ne bottle of oil Of cedar and an
ointment containing carbolic acid were
found Ia the house where tho three
lived. The police are OF the opinion
that all met their death by accident.
Yesterday morning when n neighbor
called at the ouimby house no one
responded. and later the fact that the
house seemed deserted brought about
an Investigation The Fitzstmfnons
woman was found dead. and 1t was
thought that she died from natural
causes. and that Quimby and his wife
were sleeping or n dcbaueh. The vic
tins had been heavy drinkers and the
Fitzsimmons' woman Is known to have
bought the alcohol Sunday night. She
leaves n young baby. while the Quimbys
leave two young daughters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
rro;cctives Are Fighting lIcKenna.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Prcsident Ech-
OILS and Secretary Palmer have issued
q special address 10 the councils Of the
American Protective Association. The
address says it is the duty of the ASSOC
citation to protest to the president against
Attorney General McKenna's elevation
to the, supreme court bench: asserts
that TIE government departments are
being "Romanized" and Romanista
given more than half the Offices in GER
tain departments; declares against the
presidents latest extension of the civil
service. and urges all members to write
TO their senators and representatives in
opposition TO the appropriation Of any
money at the present session OF congress
TO sectarian purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
s,,-pay nlh. Race >.src..

New York. Dec. 7.-At 2 a. m. today
the scores o, the riders in the slx-dsy
hike race were az follows in miles and
iays: Waller. tSs. :. Stephane. 4ss. s:
Revierre. 4sc. 6; SchinncT. is3: Miller.
tss. 5: Moore. a.. 1. Pierce. AS. s: Rice.
ss.. 8: Reading. al. S; Golden. a2o. ?:
Fixes. e.. 1: Hicks. Ss5. :: Enterman.
ia7. 1: Ashingcr. S,S. :; Hale. ssl. 2:
Barnaby. ss.. :: King. s4.. ;; Cannon.
s5s. :. Mcleod. s4s. 1: Smith. 3s4. 3:
Julius. 5ie. S. Maurice. 80. 6: Beacon.
.Se. q: Gray. 80. 8: johnson. go. l.:
Biakeslee. 80. A number OF the riders
have drop2sd on; foy geos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
MRS. m'kiNleV HAS A RALLY.
Comes HACK Tn Consciouness and Recog.
nixes Those Around Her.

Canton, Dec. 7.-There was an unex-
pected and agreeable surprise to the
children and friends gathered about the
bedside of Mrs. Mckinley yesterday
afternoon. She regafncd consciousness
sufiiciertly not only to recognize her
childrcn but extended greetings to
them. to her aged sister Mrs. Osborne
and To others who we're near. Nour-
ishment was given her about neon. II
vas soon after this that she manifested
signs q returning consciousness. The
first nourishment received for several
days had a telling effect.
There vas strVng hope that she might
recover enough strength TO survive
any fatal attack until the president
reached her bedside this morning There
was even an Increased hope. and in
sure a belief. that she wceld somehow
OF other regain a sufficient degree Of
eorsciousness tn recognize the president
when he reached her today. II was not
thought. however. that she will ever re-
gain complete consciousness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
WAY DID SIZE SAY SHE WAS,
New t~r- Come~ Mrs. Angel and say. She
Wa Never jay Could. Wife.

New York. Dec. The action brought
by Mary Ann Angel against Helsn
GOuii and others 90 enforce an ad-
measuremsni q dover in the estate Of
the late Iay Gould. was yesterday dis
missed by jury In the supreme court.
n short time ago Application was made
by the plsiniin to discontinue the case.
but the coUT; denied the motion and
ordered the case put on the jury calen-
dar. When the proceedings commenced
yesterday counsel for Mrs. Angel pro-
Suced an affidavit from hiscl!ent ia which
she sl.d: Il was never married 10 Jay
Gould or to any man of that name. or
10 any man named Jason Gould"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
silver Champion bryan Hunt. Ducks.

Galveston. Tex. Dec. s.-Hon. WILL
lam Jennings Bryan reached here yes
terisy and left with a party Of friends
for lake Surprise 90 hunt ducks. The
party will be gone three or four days.
Bryan expressed himself a. follows on
the presidents meSsar-e: The message
indicates an Intention upon the part Of
the president to aii In turning the issue
cf rarcr money over ~ the national
hanks. and In the meantime a purpose
10 give gold a further superiority over
silver as money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
suE nEcoeNIxsD usR SON.
ns.hss MsKhi-y uss . Misssaioss
Rally

Canton, Dec. The president
arrived at o this morning and went
direct 20 his mothers cottage.
Though the aged sufferer had lspssd
into uncousolousuess during the
early hours, causing the watchers to
fear she would not live until the
arrival oi her son. she made almost
q miraculous rally. As the pfssi-
dent knseled ut the bedside and
kissed her ,eude'ly. she placed her
arm about his neck aud also recog-
nized the presidents wife snd MabIe
MeKinley. I, seemed ss though she
had been Outstanding her strength
until the arrival % her son. - che
lapsed into unconsciousness shortly
alter. However. che is though,
likely TO live throughout the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
BELDEN HAS A Rad FALL
Veteran New York Member Piunges Down
Stairway Head First.

Washington. Dec. misrepresentation
Belden. OF New York. one Of the vet
eran members OF the house. was seri-
Ously injured yesterday afternoon by
falling down the marble stairs leading
from the floor of the house to the base
nsnt Of the Capitol. When the reading
Of the presidents message closed Belden
started for home. going by the west
stairway. His foot caught and he
p,ungedheadlong down the steps. When
picked up he was bleeding profusely
from a deep cash in the forehead and
another across the nose. which it was
believed had broken the nose. He was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
One .f Our Coming ID. 1t Ci,ireu..-

Biackshear. Ca. Dee. REV. 5. a.
NCarne. the principal OF the Pierce
county high school. was seriously
stabbed yesterday by Harry Harper. a
is-year-od puril Hearne was punish
Ing Iattimer Harper. a younger BROTH
er. when Harry arose from his seat
and slipped up from behind and stabbed
him three times In rapid succession.
Harper Immediately after the s;abb!ns
went home and securing a gun left
town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
Real Hawaiians on Hand 10 Protest.

Washington, Dec. THE delegation
OF native Hawaiians who have come TO
this country to present a protest
against the ratification Of the annexa-
tion treaty reached Washington yester-
day. They are Colonel John Richard.
son. James II. Kaulia, William Aud
and u. kalaukalani. They are not
ready to make any statement concern
ing their mission beyond the fact that
they were here to present a protest,
adding that they would be able to say
more in day or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
Peace i'm Guatemala.

Washington, Dec. THE last mail
brought reassuring news about Guate-
mala to its legation in Washington, the
letters received stating tha; peace pre-
walls throughout the country, there be-
ing no indication whatever of future
revolutionary outbreaks. Capital pun
ishment has not been applied to politi-
cal prisoners. and contrary to reports
circulated abroad by the agents of the
suppressed uprising fiogging or lashing
are not used in the country. Business
activity is reviving. and the currency,
II is stated. will be re-established on a
metallic basis on Jan. ], 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07

Washington, Tee. The presi-
dents message transmitting the re-
port oi the special commissioners a
the Paris exposition, and recon-
mendipg q liberal appropriations
therefore. Vas Land before the house.
which adjourned. Ia the senate
nothing % importsree Vas transact
ed and the body sdjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
Needs S462,64;,sS5 tn Run Ia,

Washington. Dec. 7.-Secretary Gage
yesterday transmitted to congress the
estimates OF appropriations required for
the service OF the fiscal year ending
June 30. 1889. as furnished by the sew
eral executive departments. The total
amount called Cor by the estimates Is
Si62. i.sS5. which is about 49,. .000. 900 In
excess OF the appropriations for 1897.
including deficiencies and miscellaneous.
and about Sal. .o00, 600 more than the es-
Inmates for 1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07

carried To the committee room on ac-
counts, where two doctors attended him.
Belden was conscious, but not rational,
and did not know his friends about
him. From the hhsty examination
made by the doctors it was feared that
concussion Of the brain might be
brought Oh. The wounds in the head
were bound up and the injured man
was taken in carriage to the Ar!ing-
ton hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07

New York. Dec. The big six
day bicycle race is proving . veri,s-
BILE wonder In the matter Of smash.
irg records. Al . thissfternoon Wal
Ter hal covered so miles With seven
other riders shesd Of the bet prev
ioss record Of the same time, which
NAa els miles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
s-u.s,,..s, Report. From the prssssss.

Sofa, Bulgaria, Dec 1.-Albsnisns
are reportea ~ killing men and out
raging women aud piilsging N De-
bra. kitchevt and the surrounding
dissricta The local authorities are
powerless Wholesale arrests and
prosecutions % the Bulgsrisns By
the Turks is reported from the 'front.'
Ter. The greatest excitement pre-
yails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
President Co., nack 70 C.n,on.

Washington. Dec. 7.-President Nc
kinney left Washington at 7:2o o'clock
last night to return to the bedside OF
his mother at Canton. With him were
Mrs. Mckinley, Miss Mabel Mckinley,
Miss Barber, and others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
A.s.cl.,e ys.sses sascldes.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 7-Jadge
Horace Il. Buei. associate Of the jus
tice supreme court % Montsna. sho,
himself dead ss midnight. lie had
been bresking down in health for
some time. and IL is supposed this
caused his death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
rssssi. seems = ssaisa

ror, As FRINGE. Dec. The trou.
bic between Germany ana Hsyu sp-
pears to be settled. The Hsy,ien
vnvernmen hss ssluted The Germsn
hsg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
Annrsss,.n Of Hawssi.

wsshtssson. Dec. The senate
COMMITTEES on foreign relations will
somorrow ssk the senate 10 take mp
the Hawaiian annexation treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
yvesL,sr eRoor syArEN To DEATH.
crscs. the Defeated III Easi,shnss, Es-
ptrss From uarsy's nIsvs.

London, Dec. Waller Croot, OF
New Castle, Eng, who was defeated
Tor the bantam weight championship
OF the world at the National sporting
club las, nigh, By Jimmy Barry. Of
Chicago, died this morning Of the
injuries received during the contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
Proceedings In the Senate.

Washington, Dec. THE attendance
upon the session of the senate yester-
day. both on the floor and in the gall
leries. was notably large. despite the
well understood fact that little business
beyond the presentation of the presi-
dents message and the proceedings in
cident thereto would be transacted.
Prior 20 the convening Of the senate the
members passed half an hour in ex-
changing greetings. Hanna. who has
been III for n week. was given a cordial
reception by his Republican colleagues
Wolcott OF Colorado. one Of the MEN,
bers OF the international monetary COM
mission. was also given a warm greet
Ing. When the senate convened after
the usual opening day recess. Money,
the new senator from Mississippi. en-
tered the chamber. but the oath Of
Office was not administered TO him dur
ing the session. The reception and
reading Of the presidents message was
the only feature of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10. IS and 50 cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
THE SPECIAL SESSION,
Illinois Legislature Comes To-
gether at Springfield
Today.
GOVERNORS HrssAaE n REAr.

Yrssss.ss 10 Recognized ~ m nssAss
-o.ssss % On. Sss,sssi IsssIsssss -
wssns ssss-- Asss~ssse Jssssss sssssass
is wss ,sss-Y Yussrsss crsss Dsss % the
sn.ss 90 M Match VIM Bssrs. ne
csssas wsa.
Springfield. IL, Dec. The state
legislature convened today in special
session under the call Of the gov
ernor, and after the reading Of the
governors message both houses sd-
iourned Gll tomorrow. Republicas
,enstors csueused before the session
began and decided TO retain the old
officers. spesher Curtis. In calling
the house 10 order. urged the quick
dispatch Of business snd promPs Cd.
jourument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
MESSAGE THE EVENT.
Hearing the Reading Thereof Was
All the Business Congress
Did Yesterday.
LARGE CROWD AT THE OPENING,

10th In the Senate and the House-Chicago
Statesman Presents q Postal Savings
Bank Diii-Representafive Bellew Badly
Hurt - President Leaves for Canton
secretary Alger Reprimands the Court
Martial That Tried Lowering, rs Well -
the Captain-Senate Restaurant Is Dry.
Washington, Dec. THE opening OF
the regular session in the house passed
without unusual incident of any char
acter. The formalities attending the
Inauguration Of the session are dry,
and except as a spectacle hardly repaid
the crowds which thronged the public
and private galleries. Dingley. Bailey
and Grosvenor enjoyed the honor Of
being appointed TO wait upon the pres
ident, whose message was the event Of
the day. Its reading was long and
tedious. but it was followed with close
attention. There was no demonstra-
tion until tse reading was concluded,
when the Republicans Joined in a hearty
expression Of approval. Immediately
after the reading of the message the
house adjourned out Of respect to the
memory Of Senator George, of Missis-
sppi, and Representative Wright, of
Massachusetts,. who had died during the
recess.
saving. Rank Bill introduced.
Probably about the most generally
interesting measure introduced in the
house was one for the establishment
and regulation of a postal savings bank
system, introduced by Lorimer of Illi-
no!s. Under his scheme money order
offices selected by the postmaster gen.
eral are to be made branch postal saw
inGs banks with an office in the de-
partment to be called the central bank.
Any person may become a depositor
under this act, including married wom-
en. and minors above l. years of age
Depositors are limited to 81 and its
mutriples. and not exceeding $500 each,
and deposits accommodating above ST.
600 will not draw interest. Postal saw
iDgs stamps and cards OF the denomina-
ton Of ; and 10 cents are to be sold.
Interest is to be at the rate of 9 per
cent. n year. to be added TO the prin-
elpal on June 50 of each year. The
secretary of the treasury under this bill
Is required to invest in interest bearing
bonds of the United States, or whose
principal is guaranteed by the United
States. or In state bonds and bonds Of
municipalities and counties under stated
restrictions. Deposits will not be liable
10 seizure or detention under any legal
process.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-07
We Promise
You

The Greatest Values
in Furniture Lines
Without a doubt our
stock as IL stands to-
day is the grandest
assortment of Furni.
ture ever shown to
the buyers of this
vicinity. More new
goods, more new
styles, better qualities
and lower prices.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-07-29
HOW TO FIND OFT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four hours;
a sediment or settling indicates an un-
healthy condition of the kidneys,
When urine stains linen it is positive
ey idence of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate Or pain
in the back, is also convincing
proof that the kidneys and bladder are
out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge SO
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer' IS
Swamp-Root, the great kidney rem
|edy fulfills every wishin relieving pain
in the back. kidneys, liver, bladder,
and every part of the urinary passages.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
|scalding pain In passing it, or bad ef-
fects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night TO uri-
nate. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp Root is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases. II
you need a medicine you should have
the best. Sold by all druggists price
| fifty cents and one dollar. You may
have a sample bottle and pamphlet
both sent free by mail. Mention The
Daily Argus and send our address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y
= The proprietors of this paper guaran.
ee tue genuineness of this offer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-07-29
TOBACCO WAREHOUSES;.
Will Open on Tuesday August the
3rd

The tobacco warehouses of this
city will open their doors for the
sale of leaf tobacco on Tuesday.
the 3rd Of August For some days
past things have taken on a liYe~
iy turn in and around the wares
houses and with the arrival Of
the managers active preparations
have begun for the season
With the buyers that are al
ready on the scene and those
that are scheduled to arrive at an
early date, this market will have
the fullest complement Of expers
fenced tobacco dealers Of any IN
the eastern part Of the State.
The managers of our ware
houses are all men who have
spent the greater part of their
lives in the business and
the inexperienced planter can
be assured that his interest will
be carefully guarded. These men
have made the reputation of high
prices for tins market that is prev
alent among it's patrons, and they
will more than sustain that repu-
tat;on this season.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-07-29
LAGRANGE NOTES.
As Reported by our Correspond
ent. A Sad Accident, 4
Mad Dog Scare.
LAGRANGE, n. G, july 20.

LaCTa0go. ", u, j uty 2S.
DEAR ARGUS; = Everybody in
our little town are generally too
busy attending to their own per-
sonal affairs to fod much of in~
terest tu relate through the coll
umns OF a newspaper, but as the
usual quietitude has been broken
for the past day Or two, VS. find
a few sEems that perhaps Will be
of interest to tie public
Our town is not on q particular
boom. but we are steadily and
surely acquiring commercial
prestige, and are fast gaining a
reputation that will. at no distant
day. give LAGRANGE a place in
the front ranks, and bring her
head and shoulders above any Of
the minor towns along the line Of
the A. & n. Z. Railroad q
Mr.. Octavius Taylor is erect-
ing a handsome tWo~story brick
business house on Main street,
which he will occupy when COM
pleted. It will add much to the
attractiveness Of the business
portion of our town.
MIR. Geo. Best, while looking
over his plantation last week,
lost fine gold watch, valued at
$3.50. Mr.. Best never expected to
see his watch again, but after a
weeks search around the farm.
his overseer found it in a thick
place covered with underground
and shrubbery which he Was
clearing up.
Our citizens were in q fever of
excitement to day il consequence
Of a mad dog running at large on
our streets, but several people
were soon up in arms and he was
chased through the streets until
in front Of Fields Hotel, where
he was killed
News reached here to day Of a
sad accident which occurred
about two miles from town. A
mule became frightened, ran
away and threw an old negro
woman, by the name OF Black
from a cart, breaking her neck
and causing instant death. Des
ceased was a widow of the Ia g
Jerry Black, an old colored man
highly respected and esteemed
by all vino knew him.
q a p
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-07-29
JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
Increased Railroad TaXes-LOWs
er Telegraph Rates.

The State railroad commission
at its meeting at Round Knob
decided to require the railroads
OF the State to pay ali increased
tax, and the telegraph companies
to send messages at reduced
rate.
The commission increased the
valuation of railroad property in
North Carolina S3 000,000 over
the assessed valuation in 1896,
and the railroad companies will
therefore be required to pay
taxes on a greatly increased re-
turn.
In the matter of cheaper tele-
graph service the commission
placed the rate for a message OF
ten words or less at Is cents.
The rate has heretofore been 25
cents.
The railroad commission is
very careful to be just and fair il
it's decisions. It has made the
most painstaking Investigation
into these subjects. and We have
no doubt that these two decisions
were justified by the findings o.
the commission, aud they will
undoubtedly be applauded by ths
people OF the State. Charlotte
Observer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-07-29
SO Yeara Of cure@

voting it down at the coming
election.
Crops are looking fine, In fact,
they were never better in this
section than this year. and the
bright faces and erect carriage
of the sunnysfaced farmers here
speaks the hope that dwells
within, as they think-on the good
times that the near future has in
store for them. Tobacco is no
small item in the diversified crops
of this section, and curing is now
ia full blast, aud Gcldsboro viii
no doubt be the censral point for
it's marketing, as the pri2es real
izod from last years crops al thai
place were very satisfactory.
The Board Of C>.mmlssiouers
were in session here Friuas eu'
no business OF Importance was
transacted.
Mr.. San G Smith is In ihl-
community for his health. Il
gave a barbecue di8ner 10 his
friends here Friday, which was
much enjoyed by all who pzsrtlci
pated.
Almost every day brings q gay
pic mic party to these parts,
Thursday qalte crowd came in
from Cobb School House section,
and Friday party from L.
Grange lent their presence ano
merry voices to this village, All
seemed to enjoy themselves
hugely.
c. A. b