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The times., 1898-09-16

The Congressional contest in the Tenth
Virginia District is said to be a still
hunt by both the Democratic and Re
publican candidates. Very little if any
speechmaking is being done, and about
the only signs of campaign are in the
usual election notices. Judge Quarles. the
Democratic, and Col. Hubbard, the Re-
publican candidate. are said to be well
matched in regard to both ability and
popularity, and many people believe their
chances of election are as near even as
could be possible.
There is said to be much dissatisfaction
in the Republican ranks in the district
this year, which would render sound es-
innate of their strength a very difficult
thing to make. The conduct of the war
and the question of acquiring territory
seem to be the principle issues that are
agitating the minds Of the voters more
than all others, and the sentiment seems
to be in favor Of keeping all the terri
tory that has been acquired through mil
itary and naval operations. 1t is expect
ed that this quiet method of conducting
the campaign will be pursued up to the
very day of election, and that the real
fight will be made at that time
The times., 1898-09-16
MR.. DINGLEY'S VIEWS.
He Snms Up the Maine Election
Other Political Notes

Mr.. Dingley made the following state
ment yesterday with reference to the
Maine election: The nearly full returns
of the vote in Maine Monday for governor
show that only 5000 votes were cast,
against I2S. 500 in 1896 and 10000 in 1894.
and that the Republicans have 5000 plu-
rality and 2.Oc0 majority, against 5000
plurality and 3O.S2S majority in 1Ssi.
The reduction Of the plurality in larger
proportion than that of the majority is
due TO the fact that nearly all the Pop
uiists who voted for a separate guberna-
toriaI candidate in 1894 and 1886 this year
went over TO the Democrats. thus nearly
maintaining the Democratic vote of 1894.
when otherwise it would have fallen off
Is per cent
while the Republican plurality and ma
jority this year has fallen off from 1894
and 1896, when it was abnormally swelled
and the Democratic vote exceptionally
small, yet our plurality now is 20 per cent
larger than il ever was except in the
years 1894 and 1896.
The small vote this year is due to the
fact that ii is an of year. when no one is
assailing the President. and many thought
fl unnecessary to duplicate votes in order
TO support him.
so general was this feeling that no
speaking campaign was INDUCED in. and
the result is that the vote is light and
the plurality. although unusually large
for the vote cast, appears reduced in
comparison with the abnormal majorities
of 1894 and 1896.
THE Republicans of Maine are earnest
supporters of President Mckinley and
the Republican policy. which has proved
such a success; and whenever either is
assailed they roll up a vote and give ma
iorities which will surpass even the ex-
ceptional results OF 1884 and 1896.
Indeed, so far as actual results are
concerned, it would be impossible to sur
pass those of this year inasmuch as we
have elected a Republican governor and
all four Republican representatives, by
from 5000 to 1000 plurality EACH county
officers in every county; every State sen
atOr. and IS3 out Of the Isl members of
the house of representatives. and this
legislature viii in January re-elect a Re
publican United States senator"
The times., 1898-09-16

The Utah Democrats in their State CON
vention which met Wednesday, after re-
affirming the Chicago platform, make
themselves understood in no uncertain
manner in reference to the administration
of the War Department. The following
plank, touching upon that point, was
unanimously adopted:
THE Congress of the United States and
the entire people Of the country did not
wish to spare either money or effort nee
essary to provide our soldiers and sailors
with everything needIul for their health
comfort. and welfare. Notwithstanding
this it is to the chagrin of the nation that
through political corruption or incompe-
tency of the Republican Administration.
our soldiers and sailors have not been
sufficiently provided for. Seemingly no re-
gard has been paid TO the condition of
their health. Through the orders of the
War Department they have been kept at
places which became veritable pest noles.
until they were 50 stricken with hunger
and disease that If they We're called upon
to render the service for which they en-
listed. they would be found physically un-
able to respond.
The people of the United States hold to
a rigid account those persons who may be
found responsible for this condition, watch
discloses that they were worse enemies TO
the country than those against whom our
brave soldiers and seamen were ready to
go forth and do battle
The times., 1898-09-16
MEMS GOODS.

TO ENJOY GENUINE COMFORT at Small Cost.
you must wear one of our Saxony Wool Ger
The times., 1898-09-16
WASHINGTON SEMINARY

HOLY CROSS ACADEMY. 1872 Mass. ave. re-
opens SEPT. 13. The course of studies is
complete and practical. Special attention is g.V-
en- to vocal and instrumental music drawing and
painting languages; kindergaItCL for boys and
girls. ss7-ImO-em
The times., 1898-09-16
DENTAL SCHOOL.

]. HALL. LEWIS. d. d. s. DEAN
Session begins October 5, at p m The free
dental infirnsry opens October 5, II 1 p m. Fall
examinations on September %. ar 7:30 p m. All
students must matTiculate before October 13 Fog
further information address the dean. 1O33 Yer
mont avenue.
Catalogues. giving the courses Of study, terms.
ETC. can be obtained on application, personally OF
by letter, 10
CHARLES W HOLMES, Registrar.
The Columbian University
OIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
WELCOME TO STATE TROOPS.
Chicago Turns Out to Receive Her Pc
Kegiment-OtherG Greetings.

Chicago Turns Out to Receive Her Pet
Regiment-Other Greetings.
Chicago, Sept. 12.-The First regiment.
with its sick and well men, arrived in
Chicago Saturday morning. OF the 1900
men who went to the war 927 returned,
247 of whom We're sick. The general
condition OF the sick is favorable to re-
covery. Only ten are seriously i'll. but
even those the physicians hope to pull
through safely. Thousands of persons
greeted the well soldiers as they
marched to the armory. The police could
not prevent relatives and friends from
breaking through the lines to greet the
warriors. None was admitted to the
armory, however. The regiment was
ordered to break ranks when it reached
its home at Michigan boulevard and Six
teenth street. Then followed the rush
for home.
Following is accounting of the
strength of the regiment and where and
in what condition its members are now:
Marching strength Saturday, $50; sick
returned. 247; sick previously fur
loughed. p: dead, 81; left at camp hos
pitals, 69; in Siboney. Is; in Porto Rico,
81; total accounted for, 1,1S5; maximum
strength. 1902; missing, III. The miss
ing is a feature not explained. They
were not killed in battle because the to-
tai missing of all Skaters army before
Santiago was less than 80.
Alton. Ills, Sept. II. = Forty-eight
naval reserves in command of Lieuten-
ant Z. V. Crossman, arrived here Sat
urday to be mustered out of service.
They were given an enthusiastic well
come home.
Madison. Wis. Sept 12.-The people
OF this city turned out in large numbers
Saturday to welcome home company G.
First Wisconsin regiment, which ar
rived from Jacksonville.
Camp Meade, Pa. Sept 1.-THE One
Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana left
camp yesterday for Indiana
Camp Poland. Knoxville, Tenn, Sept
1.-THE One Hundred and Fifty-eighth
Indiana regiment will begin to leave
the city today for indianapolis.
RECEPTION To SECRETARY ALGER-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12

was e6coTIeu from MS residence on Fort
street to the Light Guard armory by
about 1,000 marchers headed by the De-
troit battalionS of the Michigan naval
reserves and company NJ, of the Thirty
third Michigan volunteers. the only De-
troit company which participated in the
Santiago campaign. In addition to the
military there Were several c. - r.
posts. headed by Detroit post, and about
200 of the Detroit letter carriers Sec
retary Alger stood on the front steps
of his residence with Governor Pingree
while the procession passed in review
Then his and other carriages brought
up the rear of the parade. The new
Light Guard armory had been made re-
splendent with flowers and bunting in
honor of the secretary's reception.
Among the speakers were Governor
Pingree, Hon. Alfred Russell, Rev. w
]. Gardner. and others, and they all
eulogized the war secretary. In the course
of his speech in response to the well
come Secretary Alger said: The or
ganizing of an army of 200.O .O00 men was
a great task. That some things might
have been done better have no doubt.
but as regards the wCr department I
ask the world to turn the strongest
searchlight it has upon it. 1 am making
no defense. as the department has moth
ing to defend. In war there are always
sickness, death. wounds and misery. but
with one single exception there has been
no complaint TO the department from
the men in the field. The men are all
heroes, those who have spent their time
in the great camps in the south as well
as those who fought in the terrible cam
DaiEns''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12

caused It UntII the ground cooIs suf-
hciently to permit rescuers to approach
the debris II viii be impossible to ascer-
tain definitely the names of the VIC
tins.
The fire spread with such rapidity that
in less than two hours not house in
radius that was covered by five blocks
was left standing. Hundreds of pounds
of giant powder was used in the attempt
to arrest the flames by demolishing
buildings. but eye-witnessess state that as
soon as a gap was made the scattered
buildings were licked up as if by sue
tiCn and thrown hundreds of feet in ev-
cry direction, only to ignite and in
crease the fury of the fire. Tt is said
an entire family, consisting of a man
and wife and three children, who en-
deavored to save what they had been
years in accumulating, have been found
in the ruins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
Fatal EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE.
Four Lives Certainly Lost and the Death
Roll May Be Greater.

Roll May BE Greater.
Philadelphia. Sept. 12.-By the ex-
piosion Of forty gallons of gasoline in
the cellar of a grocery store ut I444
South street last night surely four and
possibly a dozen more lives were lost.
As Immediate consequence OF the ex-
plosion the building where il occurred
and those adjoining on either side COL
laEs=d. Four bodies have been recov-
cred from the ruins, as follows: Samuel
Schatterstein, keeper of the grocery
store; his 19-year-old son Abraham;
1O-months- child named Goldberg:
unidentified gilr about 10 years old
The accepted theory of the accident
is that Schatterstein went into the Gel
lar with a lighted lamp. which ignited
the fumes Of the gasoline. From the
position Of his body and that of his son
on the front steps IL is thought they
were emerging from the house when
caught by the falling walls. The col
lapse Of the buildings occurred within
two minutes of the explosion, and the
occupants had little time or chance to
escape. Estimates Of the number miss
ing vary from eighteen to six.
The injured are: L. Schatterstein
aged u. broken nose and laceration OF
scalp; Alexander Schatterstein, aged 6.
lacerated scalp. condition serious; Mary
Healy, fractured leg: Annie McPhil-
omy. confusion of ankle: Harry Rother-
mel. u years. Iacerated scalp; Maggie
Goldberg, lacerated scalp; Sarah Gold
berg, II years, lacerated scalp and con-
fused ankle; y. F. Fish. fireman of
truck ID. lacerated scalp; Yetta Gold
berg, years. confusion of leg and back
and lacerated scalp; Rose Schatter
stein, s years old. lacerated finger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The LaunGrymen's National associa-
tion is in annual session at Cincinnati.
The Illinois member Of the C. A. p.
council Of administration is Thomas w.
Scott.
Lieutenant Hohson has refused an Of
fer of $4,000 for fifty nights on the
lecture platform.
Cornell university has received a gift
valued at over $500. coo. the donor keep
ing his name secret.
Miss Hattie A Gibson. of Chicago.
burned herself to death Saturday to end
a long period OF pain
B. X Sayers. a merchant from Min
neapolis, Mimi, was robbed of 5000 by
Chicago confidence men.
The newspapers of Havana have
finally admitted that annexation is the
probable consequence of the war.
Assistant Naval Constructor r. p.
Hobson has been appointed full naval
constructor, to date from June 23
The independent Republicans of the
Twelfth Missouri district have nomin-
ated DIR. D. w Scott. colored. for con-
gress.
The greater part Of the business sec
tion of Livermore Falls. Me. has been
destroyed by fire. The loss will exceed
s2co. .ooO
While in fit of drunken jealous rage
Ezekiel Lazette. aged IS. at wyardotte.
Mich. shot and instantly killed his wife
and then himself
An opiate taken to relieve a heads che
by Mrs. r. F. Peyton. of Chicago. re-
suited in her death. She had previously
taken a headache powder
Mrs. Sarah Ann Gray. the oldest per
son in Hancock county. Ills. if not in
the state. died Friday night She was
1o1 year..and s months old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
Jndee Cooley Dead.

Ann Arbor. Mich, Sept. 12.-Judge
Thomas NJ. Cooley, the noted jurist,
died this morning. Three months
ago he returned from a private sani-
tarium. where he had been treated
chiefly for mental affliction. He was
then so improved as to be able to
recognize acquaintance. He realized
his condition and often wished death
would come. Several weeks ago he
lapsed into comatose condition and
his demise had been expected for sew
eral weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
FLAME E-SWEPT TOWNS
New Westminster, 3. c., Nearly
Wiped Out by the Red
Destroyer.
PROPERTY LOSS ABOUT So, 500, 900.
Several Lives Lost, Ten Streets De-
vastated and the Place Left
Without Food

jerome, A. T., Swept Away with Loss of
Perhaps a Score of Lives and 81 ,OOO. 900
In Property-EIeven Bodies Recovered
Spark Starts the New westnInster
Blaze and Gasoline stove That at .Je-
rome-GasOline Explosion Kills Four at
Philadelphia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
FRIGHTFUL WORK AT JEROME.
Arizona Territory Town Loses a Score q
L.Ve~ and SI.OOO,OOO

aflLona AOWn Loses Score of
Lsve> and 81 100000.
Prescott. y. T.. Sept. 1.-THE town of
Jerome. near here, was completely wiped
out yesterday morning 10y fire. entaiIinE
n loss OF over $1.O0O.GG0 in property.
Eleven bodies have so far been recov-
cred. while n score or more are said to
be in the ruins or missing. The fire
originated from gasoline stove in a
cabin. and spread so rapidly and fierce
ly that it was impossible to save even
the clothing. The fire was confined ex-
clusively to the business portion of the
town. Many people from Jerome are
arriving here on special trains.
The area OF the fire was confined to n
narrow Gulch and ravines leading to
it. in which were located substantial
wooden and stone buildings, the latter
melting as rapidly before the flames as
pasteboard.
over $50 residences. twenty-five gen.
eral merchandise and other stores. and
saloons. etc, of all kinds. are wiped out;
not single business house remains. The
only building to escape was the Meth
odist church. The number OF people
who are homeless is placed at 1.5OO.
Where the fire originated was the scene
of drunken carousal Saturday night,
and while no demonstrations are being
made against the men who are respon-
sible for IL, when the horrors of the
deed wear away from the victims at
tentiop win be given to the men who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
SPANISH SAILORS SAIL.
Prisoners of Cevera's Fleet Start From
Portsmouth for Home.

Portsmouth, n. H., Sept. 12.-Most
prisoners at the time of the destruc-
ton of Cervera' 5 fleet were removed
from Seaver's island this morning
to the steamer City of Rome prepara-
tory to sailing for home. Cervera
spoke enthusiastically of the treat
ment accorded the prisoners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
Manderson ID ecIines.

Omaha, Sept. IA telegram from
Gen. Manderson says he has declined
the offer of place on the army inves-
tigating board. He so notified the
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia.
Vancouver. b. c.. Sept u. - New
Westminster. the chief city on the
Fraser river. presents a fearful scene
OF desolation, fire having yesterday
morning wiped out the whole Of the
business portion. There is not a public
building standing in the central portion
Of the city. Famed by a fierce wind
almost a gale. the fire. which started on
the waterside by SPARKS from a passing
steamer. spread with such awful rapici-
ty that ten streets were blazing IT,
three hours. and only smoking ashes
mark the spots where scores Of houses
formerly stood. The cathedral of the
diocese is 10 more. Hundreds Of people
are helpless ard relief is being rushe i
from this city. Two newspaper Offices
and the telegraph Office are gone, as
well as the Canadian Paciac railroad
station, three river steamers. a railway
bridge and a number Of private houses
Several Lives Have Been Lost.
Not . stone Of the business houses
remains standing. Despair and suffer
Ing are the lot OF hundreds Of poor
homeless folk. Food, clothing and aid
II all kinds is being dispatched from
Vancouver To the ill-fated city. At the
time Of writing it is not known how
many people lost their lives, but IL is
feared that several must have been
burned to death. II is said that Camp
bell, fireman, fell from the roof of a
DuITing building aad was killed. and u
woman dropped dead from fright. Two
other women who were i'll died while
being taken from their homes. New
Westminster is without a store of any
kirG. without newspapers and without
food, save that which is being hurried
over from here.
Only Two Industrial Plants Left.
Every industry save the big Roya!
City Planning Mills and Glove Canning
company has been wiped out Every
merchants Office has been burned |
Bankers, hotel men, saw mill men. can
ners, merchants of all descriptions have
nothing left in which to do business. |
There is no water supply for the pri- |
vate use of the burned-out citizens
There is not n single butcher shop. |
bakery nor provision shop. and there
was only one small hotel saved
The fire swept from Carnarvon street
and quickly encompassed the big brick
court house and the wooden city hall.
Fortunately there is a big open space
here and the flames We're not able to
leap far enough 20 take in the big cen
trail school
Loss Figured al Se,5OO.OOO.
The loss IS roughly estimated at go
200 600. with insurance Of 81 500. .OOO The
London Assurance company is said to
be the heaviest loser. The vaults of the
bank buildings withstood the flame
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
TO SECRETARY ALGER
Detroit Audience Arises En- Rlasse an
Cheers the General

Detroit. Sept. 12.-The reception giver
to Secreatry of War Alger Saturday
evening by his fellow citizens was Z
huge SUCCESS. At ep- m- the secretar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
Bayard Gradually Sinking.

Dedham. Mass, Sept. 12.-Bayard s
condition is unchanged. He passed
an uncomfortable night, and is grad
ually sinking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12

Scrofula. hip disease, salt rheum,
dyspepsia and other diseases due to
impure blood are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
THE LONDON.

It's school time. Your boy needs a
school suit. We have so Boys Long
Pants Suits worth from SI2 to .SI5 in
WOrsteds, CheViOts and Cassimeres to
sell for $3.50. Do you want one?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12

Madrid. Sept. 12.-The senate has
adopted the Hispano- American protocol
hv a sitting and standing vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-12
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
l.. b. Q. on each tablet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-26
NEW HAVEN BICYCLES.
 $20.oo. At 82 Audubon Street.
Fi1anciaI.
The Stock Market.

New York, May 25.--It was a day of manoeuvering for position between the opposing elements among the traders on the stock exchange. The bear fac- tion took heart of grace and tested the market at various points with a view to dislodging some of the stocks which were bought yesterday in the excite ment over the supposed victory in Gu ban waters. The complete discrediting of yesterdays flood of rumors made the market seem very vulnerable this morning. Declines of Americans in London added to this appearance and there was selling for London account in the early dealings in place of the rather urgent buying which was a feat ure of yesterdays market. The com pletion of the settlement on the Lon don exchange apparently ended the demand, which was attributed to a large outstanding short interest. But the early reaction did not go far and was checked by the vigorous support and stimulated rise of a number of the leading specialties, including Man haitian and Metropolitan Street rail- way on revived rumors of consolida- tion.
 Sugar, Peoples Gas and New Jersey Central were also strong and sustained the market, and a little later Third Avenue joined the local traction stocks with a jump of points. Most of the Vanderbilt stocks developed strength after buying of New York Central had lifted it's price to 1171a. A number of the trunk lines and coalers shared in this strength. But the railroad list as whole continued very sluggish, and did not respond readily to the impetus which 1t was sought to 1mpart by this lifting of special stocks. The demand proved very light and prices dropped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-26

The bears were thus encouraged to more vigorous measures to bring about decline. Their attack was directed against the specialties with a view to uncovering stop loss orders. This they succeeded in doing in Metropoli- tan Street Railway, Tobacco and one or two other specialties. Declines in these stocks ranged from to points and in some of the railways extended to point. No general liquidation was induced, however, and there was some covering at the decline so that the market rallied and closed dull and firm. Manhattan showed good resist ance and retained good part of its ad- vance. In the railroad list some of the Vanderbilts and the coalers also closed higher. Minnesota Iron, Third avenue and Great Northern preferred contin- ued to show conspicuous strength. Otherwise net losses were the rule. From the speculative point of view the bottling up of the Spanish fleet in Santiago seems to be considered the next best thing to the defeat of the fleet in battle. The issuance of the presidents call for 75,000 more volun- teers was made some use of by the bears in their afternoon raid. There was not much doing in the bond mark ct, but prices were firmly held. Total sales $2,400,000.
 U. S. old fours registered advanced 14 and the coupons 1 per cent. in the $ but declined again.