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The age-herald., 1898-08-26
THE CARLIsTs DELIGHTED.
Openly Rejoice in the Convocation of
 of the Spanish Cortes.

London, August 26.-The madrid corre- spondent of the Standard says:
 Nothing can better illustrate the coun- try's weariness and disillusion than the small excitement caused by the return of the repatriated troops. Of the 225,00O men who have left Spain for the Antilles since March, 1895, 50O0O have perished in Cuba 73,000 have been sent home invalidated and the remainder are returning to be disband- ed after receiving a portion of their nine months arrears of pay.
 "This clever stroke of policy on the part of the government will it is thought, avert the dangers that otherwise might have ex- isted of the discontented army being made tools of political or military intriguers and Carlists.
 There are 43 generals and 5000 officers on the active list. For these 1t is proposed that the number of line regiments shall be increased. The government has lberally provided hospitals and other accommodate tions for the returning troops, and private subscriptions are pouring in from various parts of Spain also for the assistance of the sick soldiers.
 "The Carlists and republican papers and opposition organs of every shade, includ- ing the conservative and independent jour- nals, openly show delight at the convoca- ton of the cortes. It is their firm belief that the days of the liberal government are numbered. They also announce that the opposition considers that its hour of reckon ing has come. The opposition will not allow the government to close its session as quickly as Sagasta fancies or many desire. His opponents. they argue. are determined to discuss all the acts of the cabinet before and during the war. and there will be pro- longed debates"
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
OFFICERS ARRESTED
Charged With Conduct Unbecoming
 Gentlemen.

Jacksonville, Fla, August 25.-By order of Colonel Andel commanding the Fourth H. linois regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Mac Williams and Majors Bennett, Lang and Elliott were ordered under arrest late this afternoon on the charge of violating the sixty-first article of war by conduct un- becoming to an officer and gentleman. The particular charge is that they jointly sent a telegram to Governor Tanner and Senator Mason, of Illinois, stating that all of the officers with one or two exceptions and 90 per cent. of the enlisted men of the regi- ment desired to go to Cuba and requesting that they use their influence to have it sent there. Colonel Andel favors having the regiment mustered out, 1t is stated. Mac Williams was not arrested, being on de- tached service from the regiment, but will be as soon as he shall return to the regi- ment.
 General M. O. Terry, surgeon general of New York state. inspected the hospitals here today and pronounced the arrange ments excellent for taking care of the sick He considered the sick and mortality rates to be low in comparison with the number of troops, and said that relatives and friends of soldiers need have no fear as to their being well cared for.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
POSTAL SERVICE.
Postmaster General Smith Will Des-
 patch Commission to Porto Rico.

Washington, August 25.-Postmaster- General Smith will despatch a commission to Porto Rico shortly to examine into the postal necessities there and make recom- mendations for the e'establshment of a com plete service. This order has not been for mally approved by the postmaster-general, but the following persons recommended for appointment on the commission will, with out doubt, be chosen: Major J. E. Stuart, chief of the commission, who for many years has been in the service of the depart ment; MT. William Mooney, of Wheeling w. Va., of the third assistant postmaster generals office and J. B. Masten who has been connected with the department for some time.
 The commission will go oyer the ground thoroughly, select places for offices and in- corporate the results of their work in re- port to the postmaster-general. This re- port will be submitted to congress as Il basis for legislation.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
AFTER QUAY'S SCALP.
Republican Business Mems League zTake Initiative Prevent Reelection

Philadelphia, August 25.-The Republican Business Mems League of Pennsylvania held meeting in the city today and adopt ed initiative measures to prevent the re- election of United States Senator Quay, whose term will expire March 3. 1899.
 Resolutions were adopted reciting that the machinery of the republican party of the state is controlled and used by the leaders for selfish and improper ends, and that "only the personal defeat of Senator quay can destroy this machine"
 Ex-Postmaster-General Wanamaker ao- dressed the meeting at considerable length and severely arragned Senator Quay ana what he termed the machine politics of the state.
 A vigorous campaign will at once be started and meetings will be held in every county in the state.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
CAPTAIN CLARK .sw
Carried to New York to Be Placed in
 Naval Hospital

Philadelphia, August 25.-Capt. Clark, of the Oregon, was carried through this city to-day on his way to New York, where he will be placed in the naval hospital to be treated for dysentery. Twice when the captain was recognized on the litter on which he was borne he was heartily cheer ed by the crowds which quickly collected In the Broad-street station an impromptu ovation was rendered the hero of the 15,00O mile voyage Around the Horn," to which he unfortunately was too weak to respond. Shortly after the St. Louis was docked at Cramps to-day Capt. Clark was carried on stretcher from the vessel to a carriage. He was rapidly driven through the city to the Broad-street station. Again he was placed on litter and carried aboard a sleeper attached to the noon train for New York.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
EX-GOV. MATTHEW'S
 AT POINT OF DEATH
Stricken With Paralysis While
 Delivering an Grafton.
FATAL ENDING ANTICIPATED
The Attending Physicians Believe That He Is Gradually Growing Worse -ssa His Wife on Her Way to
 His Bedside.

indianapolis, Ind, August 25.-The city was startled tonight with information that Ex-Governor Claude Matthews was lying at the point of death at the home of a friend in Montgomery county.
 There had been an immense assemblage Wingate, and the governor was billed to speak. Soon after dinner he began his ad- dress and spoke for about an hour in an easy manner, when he was noticed to stop hand to his head he turned about to a friend on the platform and said, in a rather frightened manner, q feel very weak and queerly." He then, staggering for moment, was about to sink to the floor when several of those present rushed to his aid and catching him in their arms they carried him off the platform and stretched him at full length upon the ground. Medical aid quickly reached him. His entire right side was paralyzed and while he could apparently understand ques- lions put to him, he could not reply. He simply shook his head as if he compre- hended what was said. He was then taken to Isaac Meharrs' home. Late tonight the doctors think that he is gradually growing worse and anticipate fatal ending.
 Two of the best physicians of the county are at his bedside. His wife will probably arrive in the morning from their home in Vermillion county.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
WAS GIVEN A FREE HAND
And Can Now Conduct Negotiations AC-
 COfdins to His Own Ideas.
THE OPEN DOOR CHINESE POLICY
Was Abandoned by England Because Russia Shut the Door in Her Face British Warships Withdrawn
 From Chinese Waters.

London, August 25.-The despatch cabled from London to New York to the effect that Lord Salisbury before leaving for France, informed her majesty, the queen, that in the present critical state of the relations with Russia he must resign unless her frequently expressed veto on the prose- cution of diplomacy to the poiut of war during her lifetime was declined and he ministry made definite representations to Russia which, in effect, amounted to an ultimatum, is an elaboration of current gossip of the clubs and is impossible of confirmation or denial.
 Lord Salisbury has been spending his vacation since parliament adjourned in France, Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson, per manent under secretary of state for foreign affairs and other most important officials of the foreign office, and likewise the Rus sian ambassador to Great Britain, M. De long time. Apparently there are no im- portant negotiations afoot.
 England withdrew from the open door policy in China because Russia shut the door in her face as has been pointed out and retreated to the policy of spheses of influence because it is necessary to appear to have some Chinese policy.
 The British ships were withdrawn from Chinese waters yesterday.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
YELLOW FEVER AT GALVESTON
Satte of Louisiana Establishes Quaran-
 tine Against the City.

Houston, Tex, August 25.-At midnight Galveston, because of suspicious case there in the camp of the regular troops. pr. Fisher, health officer of Galveston, quarantined against Fort Point where the seen the case are disagreed on the diagno- sis, but it is reported to the marine hos pital at Washington as suspicious. Dr. Blunt, state health officer, is now on his way to Galveston. The health board of this city will meet in the morning to further consider the matter, and will hear reports from physicians sent to investigate Fort Point is some distance from Calves ton, and the case is not yet branded as genuine yellow fever, consequently there is likely to be no great scare here. However, quarantine was declared as matter of precaution, as the authorities of Houston are determined there shall be no chance for the infection of the city. special from Galveston says that the patient has been isolated and that no communication with the fort is permitted save by tele- phone.
 A case reported at Franklin, La., yester- day was not heard from directly today, it not being possible to obtain special. From other sources it is learned that the case is regarded as genuine yellow fever. The Louisiana state board of health is enforc- ing quarantine regulations there very strictly, and no trains stop in the parish. Louisiana tonight quarantined against Gal weston. N
 Galveston, Tex, August $.-Houston de- clared quarantine against Galveston at an early hour this morning. No reason is known for it except that there is an artil- leryist sick at Fort Point, two miles from Galveston, but the case has not been de- clared yellow fever. It is islolated and guarded.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26

forget that there are many thousands in Cuba who are starving. If it meets your approval promise to send a small amount of provisions-say, two or three tons-to Havana by the Mascotte or other way of conveyance, to be immediately distributed Work in Cuba can be carried on with per- feet safety. I am only too anxious to try it and with the least possible delay. I am surrounded constantly by persons begging for relief for their families in Cuba. Com munication is now an every day occurrence. Can anything be done to aid the worthy Cubans to return to HavanaY
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
To support EhgIand.s pemands

London, August 26.-A dispatch to a news tire fleet of Great Britain in Chinese wa ters has arrived at Wei-Hai-Wei to support the demands of Sir Claude Mcdonald, Brit fish minister to China
 There is no confirmation of the report ob- tainable from any sources.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
Won by Titus

Washington, August 25.-A match pur- suit race, unlimited distance, professional at the Park Bicycle club meet, was won tonight by Fred Titus, of New York, who passed Frank Starbuck, of Philadelphia, at the three and a hs,f mile post. Titus continued to ride for five miles, finishing in Il :22 3-5 and establishing an unpaced com petition record for that distance.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
SACASTA HAD
 ID CAP|TULATE ConVening of the CoTtes a Defeat
 for the Premier SESSION WILL BE A LIVELY OnE Discu' $ of the Protocol Is fly to Be Prolonged. | Sp Tl$ { dILIPPINE QUESTION CANNOT ISs N-s~ 
 eoAinuteIy Examined Before the Paris ~
 Commission Meets.
SdinuteIy Examined Before the Paris v
 Commission Meets.
WOMEN ACT AS ToRREADoREs
The Rage Throughout the Country for Amusements Deplored by Clergy and Press-Spain Entirely
 Disillusionized.

London, August 25.-The Madrid corfe. spondent of the Times says: '"The converting of the cortes for Sep- tember indicates that Senor Sagasta had to capitulate to majority of his colleagues. The chief advocate of the early assembling of the cortes was the minister of justicei on intricate questions.
 '"The peace conditions are thus fated to pass twice through the fire of parliamentary discusson-fFst in embryonic state as de- fined in the protocol, and subsequently, in fully developed treaty form.
 Ut is stated that the government will in- sist on propagation during the sittings in Paris of the peace commission.
 ."The press halls this solution as l- vic- tory for genuine constitutionalism over what Ell Imparcial describes as 'dictator- ship of impotence.' There are} many indi- cations that the session will De extremely ,,velv The government will have to just ifv the suspension of the constitution ana the press censorship, and there is no douDt that the orators of the chamber will make strenuous enOrtS 10 aTOuSS ehO A"eA~AA >-~ its culpable lethargy
 Awkward Questions
 "Prolonged discussions on the chief inci- dents of the war are probable ana awk- ward questions will be asked regarding the responsibility for blunders.
 "The discussion of the protocol Is also likely to be prolonged and animated, but It can hardly have any practical importance because the fate of the Antilles is irre- vocable and the Philippines question can- not be minutely examined before the Paris commission meets.
 "The bishop of Tarragona in a pastoral and many newspapers and the clergy, de- plore the rage throughout the country for amusements, which eliminated in the un- usual spectacle of women acting as torre- adores in a bull fight here, thing most inappropriate when the country is mourn- ing the loss of Srove men,"
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
Republican Ticket

Sacramento, Cal, August 25.-The repub- lican state convention adjourned today. The following ticket was nominated:
 Governor, Henry T. Gage; lieutenant-gov- ernor, Jacob Neff; secretary of state, Charles F. Curry; controller, E. F. Colgan; treasurer, Truman Reeves; attorney -gener- al, T. L. Ford; clerk supreme court G. W. Root; justices supreme court, w. c. Van Fleet and H. D. B. Mcfarland.
 Congress, First district, John A. Barham; Second, Frank Ryan; Third Victor Met calf; Sixth, Russell A. Waters; Seventh, J. c. Needham.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26

ence before sailing for Paris. In the mean time the two commissioners not yet named may come to Washington if 1t happens to be convenient, although there is felt to be no necessity for conference until Septem- Der 15.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
Peculiar Suicide

Iron River, Wis, August 25.-Charles Johnson hanged himself today with piece of barbed wire. He bent a small tree over and attached the wire, then let go of the tree. His head was nearly severed from the body.
The age-herald., 1898-08-26
Sending Out Bonds

Washington, August 25.-The treasury de- Apartment is now aending out bonds to sub- Fscribers to the amount d s35o0.0Oo daily. XThe aggregate so far delivered is s5S. S.S33. .320 The average of war revenue stamps is- sued during July was 22.775,57 daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
SOEDDXA CHAT.

Cordoya. July 12.-Born. TO Mr
and Mrs. John Forsythe, July 3, &
son.
Mrs. Wylie of Newcastle, Pa. i.
visiting the family of W. 8. Mat.
thews
Corn is looking well through til,
township, Notwithstanding the dry
weather.
Among the recent visitors in town
were Fred Calkins and family. of RorL
Island and Henry Hoffman. of No.
line
Mrs. Calkins. of Moline, is spend.
in~ the summer with her daughter
Mrs. Frank Reeves, one mile north OF
town.
A lady passing the drug store o.
W. Il. Freek one evening last wceh
discovered Il blaze issuing from tn,
roof. and by giving the alarm pre-.
vented what might have been a ser.
ious contlagration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Time Flights Ali Things.

America has reason to remember
Santiago, and in righting the wrongs
OF down-trodden people and vindi-
eating the Spanish outrage in the loss
of the Maine, Sampson and Schlev
have already in that same vicinity
given Spain an accounting incident
ally. for the slaughter of Americans a
quarter of Il century ago.
1t was Oct. 81. 1873, Spanish war,
ship seized the Virginius. an Ameri-
can vessel bound for Cuba. The Viz.
@Inius WAS commanded by Capt.
James Il. FRY. of Florida. who had
been an officer in the confederate ser
vice. The Nirginius was carried into
Santiago harbor. and there in San
tidgo Nov. I. Capt. Fry and ID of his
crew. nine OF whom were American
citizens, We're shot to death without
Judge or jury, charged with bein" i'll
Ibustcrs. The fate of the ether pris-
oncr, had been decided upon, and all
world have been shot but for an act
by Il British warship, British subject
being among the crew of the Virgin
iu>. An intimation of what was 90
in" on had been cablca. surreptitious-
~. 1t is supposed, to Kingston, ia
maica. immediately H. NJ. 5. Niobe
was ordered III all speed to Santiago.
The captain of the Niobe. Sir Lamp
ton Lorraine. demanded the release of
the prisoners, Americans and all. and
gave the governor about IN hour 10
make up his mind. informing him
that nj the end of that time the CITY
would he bombardcd. The prisoners
were released. The government made
a demand upon Spain, and some kind
al rcparatiOn WAS made satisfactory
To the administration. But it was
never satisfactory To the people. The
minister to Spain at that time was
Gen. Sicklc>. He implored the gov
eminent to declare war against Spain
and did all he could officially to brine
about hostilitics. After the present
controversies At Santiago de Cuba
shall have been concluded. the Amer
lean people may be able To contem.
plate the earlier settlement of the Nir.
ginius affair with less resentment.
Time occasionally brings rccompcnsc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Greatest Naval Conquest. in History.

In the battles of Manila and San
tiagO here must he establishment when
the world notes results. In the
former battle the Spanish force con-
sisted of II ships and complement
Of 1918 men, and the American fleet
was composed of seven ships and l.
sos men. The Spanish loss was L
ships, two forts. 42i killed and 30
wounded: we sustained no loss in
ships or men. and only six wounded.
AT Santiago the Spanish force con-
sisted OF six ships with the support OF
shore batteries, and q complement of
?. $50 men: American force of seven
ships and 1856 men. The Spanish
loss was 40 in killed and wounded,
and 800 prisoners: our loss was only
one man killed and two wounded.
These contrasts are without "A par
allel in the history of naval warfare.
Foreign nations NAV a. well know
that American made ships and guns.
when manned and ofiicered by Ameri,
cans, command the seas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
SlIEREARD SHOTS.

Sherrard. July 15.-Quite mum,
her from this vicinity attended the
Orangemen's picnic Tuesday.
Mrs. c. \. Samuclson was in Orion
Monday.
Andy Hayes. of Cambridge, WAS
calling on old friends last week.
Miss Jessie Bevrridge, of Cable, was
visiting relatives here last week.
John Holt and wife visited relatives
and friends in Lynn saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. NiXdorif and son. Glen. who
were in Reynolds visiting two or three
days. returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Thomas Pierce and Mrs. Viii
liam Pascoc are visiting relatives and
friends in Canton and It. David.
Nels Nelson returned home Monday
from Burlington. H.. where he has
been visiting relatives and friends.
Frank loung1uist and wife are the
proud parents of another biz bounc-
ing baby girl, which arrived SUNDAY.
Messrs. Skelps and Mrckiu drove
over 10 Orion Tuesday for Mr.. Skelp's
furniture. He will make Sherrar,l
his future home.
{. \. Samucl>on had the honor oi
getting the nomination nj the con
vention al Gale>hurg for representa-
tive from this district
James Knox. ST.. a former resident
vi this place, but now Of Gable. ha,
secured work at the Shorrard mines.
and will work here in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
CTH HEIGHTS HITS.

South Heights. July 13.-Mrs.
Motfit is visiting friends IL the coun-
try this week.
". E. Bailey has had his carpenter
wagon reprinted and it looks very
nice.
John LoOnev has moved his family
into his handsome new stone resi-
dence in Highland Park.
The Misses Clara and Ella Graham
gave very pleasant dancing party at
their home Tuesday evening.
Thomas. John and Miss Eliza Arm
strong drove out to the Orangemcn :
picnic at Presumption Tuesday
y number of the citizens here have
raised Il large flag and will have it
floating during the war with Spain.
Miss Clara Redecker had the mis-
fortune to cut her finger with a sickle
last Saturday evening. 1t was such
a bad cut that five stitches had to he
taken in it.
Joe Burgess. who had his face badly
burned by the premature explosion OF
80 tiiV iii'l iih- VI INC Eptl III
OF July has recovered nicely from
the accident
K. ). Silvis and family are enjoying
a visit from Mr.. Silvis' sister. Mrs.
Lowe. and her daughter. Mrs. Trent.
and baby. of Pittsburr, kas.. whom
they have not seen for Il number oi
years.
There are now So MANY subscribers
to TIE ARGUS in South Heights that
II keeps the faithful little carriers.
James and George Montgomery, very
busy each evening delivering the
Joe and Eddie Wood. sons of Mr..
and Mrs. Rollo Wood. of Bearistuw Il.
who have been visiting relatives here.
left Saturday for Orion. where they
will spend some time with theil
grandmother, Mrs. Swan, before re-
turning home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

All our readers are familiar with the Hol
land Submari4 &c bo4t. with which it Is possible
to 20 about completely under water. II the
enemy have a biz warship lyiog in strongly
Tor ified h"rh y. the 5)at Can he submerged
and make its way to the $ ip. pace power.
Ill explosive under it AID blow it TO pieces
without appearing above water While hi,
boat secretly destroys ship> of the enemy.
HoStctterS stomach Hittc-S likewise attack,
and overcomes dangerous diseases. A few
doses will give relief in any stomach liver or
blood disorder. The Eitters cot only cure the
sick, bit prevent the well from becoming
SEX. They should be taken by all who need q
slrcs"tLCni-g tonic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

any country in the world. The Amer
lean navy, the London paper declares,
could face even the far superior fleet
Of France without great risk of disas-
ter. And as for the German wal
fleet, struggle between that and the
American fleet would be very short,
and it would surprise En-
peror William. who thinks himself in.
vincible: but his self-conlidence can
not alter history
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

SuGAH impurtatious have been very
large nj Philadelphia recently. car"ocs
arriving from Europe the West In-
dies. Honolulu. Java. Egypt. South
America and the Philippines in rapid
succession. The largest cargo on
record is that now on the Hamburg
American line, new steamship Bra
silia. Just arrived. 1t consists Of
5000 bags. or $500 tons. beside,
some miscellaneous merchandise that
the steamship carries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Tur following from a Swi,, paper

TuE following from Swiss paper
seems apropos of the war: Some
Swiss militiamcn were resting from
their drills, and one Of the men
stepped from the ranks To- light his
cigar ON that of the officers. The
latter took this evidence uf the spirit
of freedom" iu good part. but said:
lin the Fru~>iau army Won could not
have done this. John. Right Won
are. was the prompt reply. but in
the PruN>ian army You could not be
an officer.