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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
Jrp.s HESRr 5. KEEtEY

JrpCs HESRr :. kEEtEY. % ~.
Joseph, Mo-, Is the victim o, good
Joke that Is going the rounds % the
press. The circumstances Of the
story are such that the Judge must
have been The authority ior It's ORR
gin. The Judge was awakened ~
two burglars in his room. They COW
cred him with pistols aud babe him
be quiet, while they riiied the prem
ises. Oue % them found watch.
"Dont take that" the Judge said.
III has little value snd is q keep
sake" "rhe motion Is overruled. y
replied the burglar. III appeal, Z"
rejoined the Judge. The two burg
lars consulted aud the spokesm an
then replied The appeal is al.
lowed. The case coming on before q
fun tribunal % the supreme court,
that body Is % the unanimous opin-
ion that the decree ofthe lower court
should be sustained. aud il is ac-
cordingly 50 ordered" Pocketing
the watch. court adjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

ir IL now said that Billy Mason il
becoming anxious about China, and
will force the question before con-
gress. II Is indeed q source OF salts
faction 20 know that we have Mason
In congress to look after all these per-
picking foreign questions, but Il is
TO be hoped thar in the stress %
business he will no, lose sight % the
responsibility he has taken upon him
self as regards O.. ba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
BuckIsn's Arnics ssiy.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sc-os, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sorrs, tetter, chapped
hands, chilh'-ins, corns and all skin
erup;iors, and positively cures piles,
or no vay required. IL is guaran-
teHt. to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Uile-
mever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
Tn. ,,o.t v.,.i n.....

II is not generally known that
more adults die Of Kidney trouble
than any other disease. When the
first symptoms Of this disease APP
pear, no tine should be lost in tax.
Ing FOleys Kidney cure. which is
guaranteed or money refunded. For
sale by L. ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

The date for the sdiournmen, %
the special Illinois legislative session
IL said TO have been fixed now within
the next two weeks. Let's see. was
there not some such limitation AZ
that fixed NJ the outset OF the ses-
SION
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

RuwoR has !, that Gov. Tanner Is
now thinking seriously % coming
home and winding up the special
session OF the Illinois legislature.
But u 10 still q question Of pleasure
before business with the governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
A Shors sal -tox,.

A cold. neglect. pneumonia, grief.
Had foley's Honey and Tar been
used this story would have had q
happier ending. For sale by r. II.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

Pennsylvania produces hardware man.
rfactures TO the value of S3SS- 900, 600
yearly. which is equivalent to ga per
iahabitant, the average in Great Britain
being $40 and in Germans $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

PxoRfA is said TO have the inside
track on Springfield in the contest
over the city 10 hold the coming
democratic state convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

SPECIAL RATES TO PARTIES WISH
~ INK transportation OF boats. provisions.
mining machinery or other 'ght from Sc.
attic to St Michael or Dawson City before
April I; write for terms Chicago Yukon Com
uercial Company. room sG., - CLARK street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
To Cur, . Col, no an, p.v

To Cure . ooii IN One DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Cuinine Tab.
lets. AL druggists refund the money
" IL fails to cure. Csc. The genuine
has l.. Is. Y. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

Coughs and colds. down to the
very eoreerlsrd % consumption.
yield To the soothing healing iuflu-
enees 81 Dr.. Woods Norway Pine
syrap. sold By Marshall & Fi.her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
.oNE WORK FoR FAM1L

uoNE WORK FOR FAM1IIEs-wE
want the services OF a number of fami-|
lies TO do work for Us at home. Coed steady
pay for whole or spare time. The work ye
send our workers Is quickly and easily done
and returned to Us by mali as finished For
particularly ready TO commence Sc I'd name
and adde's p. Az: Colorirg COMPANY. $40
Olive street. St Louis, 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

Her story
is told to
a woman,
not to a
man. Do
not hest
tate about
sldtlHS ue-
tails that
she may
not wish
to men,
ton, but
which are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
FUR RENT.

L'oR RENT-RESIDENCE AT 5ii TWEEN.
II tieth street. Apply at Black Hawk
Building & Loan association, Bengston block.
Tor REST-A NICELY FURNISHED
II front room with gas. bath, steam heat
AID all modern conveniences. Gentleme a
preferred. Inquire At this once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

EOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
II with shout 90 different slides, suitable for
fling legal blanks or anv description of papers
in fat form to be kept in shape for writing
a comprehensive irdex connected. Just the
thing for any Office with contracts etc to
file. Address II. T. c., care OF THE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

The King Burned the Eiils.
The palacc of Versailles. in Paris, Is
supposed to hc the costlics: oTCT hG!iV. 1t
Is said that Louis NV. TO prevent the
vast sums which ne spent upon this wen
deriul palace being known, threw AL thg
documents relating 10 it into the fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

L'OR SALE-REAL ESTATE NOW EARN.
n irg ~ per cent on the investment. In.
quire OF Thomas Smart, 7l5 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
THE ARGUS.

In rur NAME or :. W. PorrER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
FOR SALE.

L'0R SALE-s GO7D BAKERY BUST.
l. neSs AZ 100 Third avenue, Rock Island.
Owner is going to embark 10 other business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
A LIFE PRISONERS ROMANCE.
Passes Out Of Prison and Back Fem
Di1efeAt Times
Unnoticed.
From the Indianapolis News

From the Indianapolis Nsva
Thomas Shepherd the noted convict from
Sullivan. who was last Tuesday released
from the Michigan City prison, finished q
twenty-year sentence, which had been re-
duced from q life sentence by Governor
Mathews. was the principal in an escapade
while confined in what was formerly the
Prison South Of Jenersonville, Ind, that
attracted widespread attention.
Shepherd was placed In the big lower
room overlooking the wagon gate to throw
the lever which opened and closed the gate.
Although constantly attended by guard.
he began Irritation with q woman living
near the prison, and soon letters were ex-
changed. At last he devised means by
which he could VISIT the object Of his ahec-
tion Of the cell houses Shepherd was al-
lowed to sleep In a little house just inside
Of the walls near the gate. He began Sc
curing material to make q rope ladder,
and when he had secured q sufficient guam
tity made ladder and kept It hidden in
his shanty. Every night he would go
through the tower, fasten the rope to the
wall and descend on the outside. visit his
sweetheart, ,sreturn, climb to the top Of the
wall, pull the rope after him, and then re-
tire to his bed. This was repeated for four
consecutive nights. when the rope was dis
covered by q passerby. who. thinking that
q convict had escaped, notified the ofncials,
who secured the rope.
When Shepherd returned from his visit
and found that the ladder was gone he
could do nothing but apply at the main
entrance for admission, which he did.
Colonel J. B. Pattero, who was then
warden. was mad. but Shepherd only
smiled.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
Mr.. REED AND ANNEXATION.
The Speakers Position in Regard to
Present CONFEDERATION Def
initely Set Forth.

WASHINGTON, May 3-The conflicting
reports as to the attitude Of Speaker Reed
upon present consideration Of the Hawaiian
resolution In the house and the persistent
rumors Of existing differences between the
speaker and Republican leaders in the
house prompted to-day the following state
ment Of the speakers position; it was fur
nished by one who reviewed the entire
situation with him yesterday:
"The question Is not Of Hawaiian an
nexation at all. Probably a majority of the
Republicans in the house are for 1t, II
obliged to vote; but many prefer not to
have the question up because 1t win lead
to delay, keep congress here all summer
and prevent them from looking after their
districts. and, at the same time, not an
mex Hawaii.
"If the annexation bill cannot pass, and
action on 1t will prevent speedy action on
the revenue bill. 1t seems bad policy to
bring it up solely to cause trouble. II the
senate passes 1t under Mr.. Lodges lead II
will have free way In the house. In word,
the question is not Of annexation. but OF
| sound party politics. AL the talk about
Quarrels between Mr.. Dingley and Mr.. Hit
and the speaker is the result Of overzeal OF
congress to pass the revenue bill, make the
| appropriations, avoid long session, free
Washington from local politics and leave
| the president and his advisers time to pros.
ecute the war to a successful conclusion
| Annexations will then take care Of them.
selves"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
COLONEL DEPEW TALKS.
Expansion-Our Friendship
with ENGLAND.

LONDON, May 2s-Chauncey M. Depew
goes to Paris tomorrow in order to be
present at the marriage OF Miss Edith
Stuyvesant Dresser to George W. Wander
bilt, on Thursday next. He will sail for
America on June a. In an interview to-
day DR.. Depew dwelt at length upon the
Anglo-American relations and the problem
confronting America. He said:
'.The revulsion Of feeling in America
from distrust and hostility to cordial
friendship is the most remarkable change
Of popular sentiment Of the century. A few
years ago any mild treaty Of arbitration
would have been rejected: To-day much
stronger agreement would meet with uni
versal approval, even in the senate"
Continuing. MIR. Depew repeated his argu-
ments against colonial expansion, ''for a
country which is still undeveloped and
which could support three hundred MILL
ions Of people," adding:
mo considerable portion of the popula-
tion would leave the comforts and oppor-
tuhities Of America to expiate themselves
for the barbarous conditions Of the Philip
pine islands or the hardships Of colonial
settlement anywhere.
with Spain driven out Of the Western
hemisphere, we are too far on to fear IN
reference of any European power.
"Our only powerful neighbor 10 Great
Britain and the events of the last few
| months have paved the way for such a
treaty Of arbitration and general UNDER
| standing as will remove from the domain
Of possibility the danger Of any hostilities
ever occurring between US. With Cuba
freed. the purpose and the sole purpose OF
the war, and with Spain and her medie-
valism removed from our sphere Of infiu-
ence, the pathway Of the United States for
marvellous development and unprecedented
prosperity Is Clear
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
A FRENCH PENAL SHIP.
Flostins Prison which Conveys Con
victs to the Colonies On the
safety Islands.


victs to the Colonies On the
safety Islands.
The French transport ship Caledonia Is
an object Of much curiosity. This grim
sea prison annually. conveys about 1000
French repubiic-to an enduring death on
the Safety islands.
The Caledonia is an iron ship Of 1000 tons.
Journal. it has been in the employ Of the
French government transporting criminals
from France and Algeria to the penal col
sSs coast tos os aaisn
Four steel cages, each with a capacity OF
150. are ready for the male prisoners az
one, capable OF holding only thirty-one per-
sons. is sufficient for the female convicts.
This latter cage Is in the aft Of the ship.
The women are treated with great deal
more consideration that the men. They
have regular berths and are given better
and ana are ns siven sn the , ordinary % seamans ra
ton, which II substantial II not elaborate.
A very interesting feature and one hor-
which the steam can be used upon the con-
sion Of the ship. Pipes are 50 arranged
would be possible for the officers Of the
vessel to scald every prisoner to death in
less time than It would take to count them.
arise on board his ship. but It often be.
comes Necessary to give them ,a q tl little
ever. the eighty guards who are regularly
detailed for service on board are sufficient
to keep the prisoners docile.
Should an outbreak at any time occur, 4
signal of alarm calls all hands to the mid.
ship section Of the vessel. and then all
the ladders leading to the upper deck Of
barricaded. and the rightful commander
have a quickly improvised but g strong
fort. which embraces the boiler and engine.
room, the arsenal and provision rooms, the
officers quarters. the chart and steering
rooms and the bridge. The convicts cannot
come near enough to scale the walls OF
scalding steam, while from the fortress
the guards and crow can shoot them al
thew Annear
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
WATERS POINT OF VIEW.
EveninE ut the London
Cluh.
Charles welsh, in the Criterion

Charles welsh. In the Criterion.
When some years ago the Authors' Club
Of London was first established on an upper
floor In Duke street, st. James, man who
had written acceptably was invited to Join.
He dropped in one day about lunch time.
The rooms were deserted save for one re-
spectacle looking old gentleman. who was
comfortably ensconced In an easy chair be-
fore the fire. On seeing visitor he
sprang quickly to his feet. His behavior
at once showed that he was not member
Of the club. and he introduced himself a.
the steward d-janitor-waiter all In one.
What time do the men usually come
in?" asked my friend. who. may state,
was DR.. c. ]. Wills. author Of ''The Land
Of the Lion and the SUM- and several other
''Oh. No don't ave many gen'slmen in
about this time Of day." answered the SER
vitor Of many roles.
When DO they come In. thenr was the
nights, when they as free w'istys after
The club had started Saturday evening
reading Of unpublished manuscripts, after
the usual weekly house dinner; "Oh. I'M
deed De .,,aid,, said Dr; ;. Wills. What do they do
well they fSst Of all 'as big dinner.
and we 'as . hextry waters; then they
into that room there and 'as free w'iskys
..And thenr'
''Well. then they an comes back and
reads things on some papers, and then
they cheers. and then they 10 and Ave
some more free w'iskys."
Becoming more communicative, he went
on: Now, last Saturday there was q fell
Ter with sandy mustache and q red nose.
he got up an read somethin'. think 'is
name was Joram Joram, or somethin' like
that. When ed done. they stamped md
cheered and ,ad free w'iskya Then there
was great big feller with . black mus.
tache; e got up an told 'em story and
nearly made 'em all cry. Is name Was
Corner Door, believe, and then they lad
more>free wiskys. Then there was little
Jew chap; he read somethfn' full O. hard
words I couldn't understand, and don't
think any Of 'em did. but they 'ad free
w'iskys afterwards Just the same. His
name was Hangwell. Then there was a
chap with fuzzy hair and q white face. Vfth
name like Gals and ems. He read some
poetry. which made 'em all look sollun,. and
then they all KEEP on 'avin' free w'iskys
till Sunday morning was pretty fur gone.
The doctor realized that Messrs. jerom<
Z Jerome, Conan Doyle. .zangwili and Le
Gallienne had been reading their unpub-
lished articles, and in telling this incident
he said 1t was Utterly impossible to convey
the withertng contempt with which the
Steward,1anitor-waitef referred to the
free w'takyA"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
guerrillas behind. Havana is practically
besiesed. and the same may be-said Of
the other towns"
QUIET DAY AT CAMP THOMAS.
Troops Are Rapidly Becoming Inured
to Camp Life-win Soon
he Enufpned.

Troops Are Rapidly Becoming Inufed
to Camp Life-WiIl Soon
BE Equipped.
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
GA. May 2S.-This has been comparative
ly quiet day at Camp Thomas. There
were no arrivals except two troops OF
the park at o'clock under command OF
Captain J. C. Bond. The two troops COM
prised 40 men and they brought with them
150 horses, but no other equipment.
In addition to the sham battle to-day,
there were a number Of regimental drills
in which very few men were compelled to
retire because of their exertions. General
Brooke and his staff state that the army
here is becoming more rapidly Injured to
camp life and the requirements of the
service than was thought possible.
The general inactivity to-day gave the
men who had not yet been supplied with
tents and proper equipage time to file
their complaints, which are in some In
stances pretty loud. The ordnance and
equipment departments, however, say that
there will be very little more delay and
before another week all the men will be
thoroughly provided for.
The work of vaccinating the soldiers from
the East Is progressing rapidly and will be
completed by the first Of next month.
Private Ernest G. Briggs, Of Company
B. Second Nebraska, was drowned in
Chickamauga creek last night. He was at
tackled with cramps while bathing. The
body was recovered and was taken to
Chattanooga, where IL will be buried with
military honors in the National cemetery.
The Pennsylvania troops were paid on
ff.dQ no tevv1n f1Sar% to-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29

Ohio. First West Virginia and One Hum
dred and Fifty-eighth Indiana, was con-
cealed In the woods. II WAS attacked by
the First brigade, composed Of the Third
Pennsylvania, Thirty-nrst Michigan and
One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana and one
brigade. composed Of the Second Ohio. Ono
Hundred and Fifty-fourth Minnesota and
the First Pennsylvania The Second brig
ade. although outnumbered two to one, put
up sti6 night and the attacking brigsdes
were well worn out before 1t gave up. No
one was injured during the engage
ment. The sham battles have proved such
good training to the men that the officers
have determined to make them Of frequent
occurrence hereafter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
EmbraeeA hy . Devilash.

A diver engaged in Moyne river in Aus
traiia had 2 terrible experience with q sea-
mite and displaced large quantity Of
stones, he went to the bottom Of the river
and while engaged in rolling over q large
front Of him. This object Quickly came In
contact with him and coiled about his arm.
The diver walked slowly and painfully
about his body and legs. He made tracks
for the ladder and gained the boat, a curl.
ous looking object. indeed. with this huge
ugly thing entangied about his body. With
fried from his submarine companion The
bPdy Of the octopus was only about the
4ze OF large soup plate. with eyes like q
-four feet in length, at the butt az thick az
z mans wrist and Sapering on at the end
like a penknife. All along the under part
are suckers every quarter Of an inch, Eiy-
Ing II 1mmeuso poWek
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
ITALIAN MINISTRY RESIGNS.
Marquis di Raaini VIII Fora

Another.
ROME, May 2.-The italian cabinet has
resigned King Humbert has instructed
the Marquis Di Rudini to reorganize the
cabinet.
The Marquis visconti-venosta, the min
lister for foreign AFFAIRS. was the nrst to
HAND in his resignation. According to an
.oficial statement on the subject, he resign
ed because Of . difference at to-day's meet
ing over the parliamentary programme,
and the other ministers followed his ex-
ample.
The ministry which has Just resigned
came Into ONCE on December "A, 1887. and
was constituted a. follows:
President Of the council and minister of the In
terior-Mafquis N Rudini.
Ministsr for foreign aRairs-Narquis vlsconu We
nosta.
Minister Of the treasury-Professor Luxsstti.
Minister Of nnance-Signor Branca.
Minister Of Justice and ecclesiastical a6ai1-Signoe
zarsrdelh.
Minister Of var-asnefal Di San Marsano
Minister Of marine-Beneditto Brin deceased, IN
spsctof general Of naval engineering.
Minister OF commerce.. industry and asrieulturs-
Signor Coco-Ortu.
Minister OF public instructioa-signoe Gallo.
Minister Of public works-Signof PavonceiE.
Minister OF posts and teiegraphs-Sgnor 6ineo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29


Upon the announcement Of the vote. Mr..
German. under the arrangement that .
vote should be taken on his amendment.
again offered It, 30 modified as to make the
tax apply only to gross receipts Of corpo-
rations in excess OF $260.000 q year.
Mr.. Nelson. Republican. OF Minnesota.
offered an amendment to the proposition OF
Mr.. German, reducing tbs amount Of the
tar levied from one-half to one-Quarter OF
per cent.
The amendment was discussed in a desll-
tory way for an hour, Mr.. Allen. Mr.. Lind
say. Mr.. Platt. OF Connecticut, and Mr..
White participating in the debate.
Mr.. Pettigrew. Of South Dakota, gave no.
tice OF amendments he proposed to offer to
Mr.. Germans proposition and was proceed.
ing to speak upon them. At Mr.. Elxins'
request, he yielded for motion that the
senate 60 into executive session.
An effort was made. pending the putting
of the motion, to secure vote upon the
German amendment, but 1t was unavail-
ing.
the senate adjourn It be until Tuesday
next
Mr.. Allison. in demanding the yeas and
nays, said 1t was highly Important that the
pending bill be disposed of st the earliest
possible moment, as every days delay
meant the loss Of needed revenue.
Mr.. Mason's motion prevailed by the
close vote Of 50 to 81.
| The senate then. at o'clock p. M, went
Into executive session and twenty minutes
afterward adjourned until Tuesday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
EUGENE BURT's WILD TALE.
Says He slew and Dissected the Man
Who Murdered His Wife
ond Children

AUSTIN. TEX. May 2s.-The Austin
Statesman to-day publishes an exclusive
communication from Eugene Burt. who
was hanged yesterday for the murder of
his wife and children here in July, 1856. In
the statement, which Is sworn to, Burt
af1rms that he did not kill his wife and
children, but swears that, between the time
of the murder and the time he was cap
tured, he caught, slew and entirely dis
sected the man who did. commit the mur-
der. He glories in the fact that he killed
and so completely destroyed the murderer
al Sivnise I % The % name % Of the alleged ale ed slayer. % "
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-29
A HUNDRED CHILDREN HURT.


DENVER, COL. May IA serious ac-
cident occurred at o'clock this afternoon
at city park. by which nearly hundred
children ranging In age from mere babies
to u or IA years, were moro or less Sc
verely injured. A temporary grand stand
had been erected for Memorial day exer-
cises and on this 1.2o0 children had been
gathered for rehearsal. Suddenly q large
portion Of the grand stand gave way,
carrying its load Of terrified little ones to
the ground. in some Instances distance
Of thirty feet.
Many were caught beneath the falling
timbers and about forty were severely
hurt. while scores were painfully scratched
and bruised. Twenty Of the most seriously
injured were taken to st. Luke's hospital,
while the others were conveyed to their
homes in all parts Of the city. It is not
believed that any fatalities will result from
the accident.