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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
VIEW THAT BISMARCK TAKES.
Germany Should Interfere When Her In
terests Demand Such Action.

terests Demand Such Action.
London, April 30.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of The Standard says: prince
Bismarck thinks that Germany must
abstain from interference in the conflict
of the United States with Spain as long
as possible, but that she must interfere
instantly and L.ost energetically the
moment her interests demand interfer-
cree. Therefore he thinks Germany
ought not to bind her hands by neutral
ity declarations"
London, April 2O-The Cadiz CORE
spordent Of The Times says: When the
hattleship NumaEcia arrives from Car
tagena the squadron will be prepared
consisting CT the Pelayo, the Vittoria,
the Alfonso XII. three torpedo boat de-
strOyers and three torpedo boats, to
leave imediately.'
Madrid, April 3o.--A great impre ssion
has been produced here by rumor that
the German government has issued a
note declaring that it will not oppose
the landing OF troops in the Philippines.
but will not permit bombardment, ow-
ing to the important German mercan-
islands. Germany's omission to declare
neutrality is held to give color to this
rumor.
London. April Ca special dispatch
from Madrid received here last evening
says the Spanish government is upon
the point Of expelling all citizens of the
United States from Spain.
London. April 30.-It is announced in
a special dispatch from Madrid that the
( captain ofthe Spanish steamer Nontser-
rat, the vessel which was bound for
Havana with n valuable cargo and
which succeeded in making the port Of
Cienfuegos. has been decorated with the
Red Cross and has been granted a spe-
| cial pension.
London April 60 The Standard
Moscow correspondent says Russia has
received a severe blow in a suspected
friendly agree nent between the Unite
/ States and England, charging America
! with insratituGe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
INVENTOR OF LEAD PIPE.


Pennsylvania In 1880.
There was born in Milton, Pa, In
1900 man of wonderful genius, it is
said. His name was Robert Seydell, and
oe died in lS47. -Four children survive,
two'o whom reside here-a son, Jacob
Seydell, and daughter, Mrs. Gray.
Nj. Seydell was a coppersmith and
was almost continuously working ous
some device connected with the ma
chinery in his factory To him, 1t is re-
lated by some Of the oldest citizens Of
this place, belongs the discovery OF the
process of making lead pipe, and, like
many other inventors, the idea of max
ing the same was stolen from him ard
further developed to its present form Of
manufacture.
It was i'll the latter part CT the thir-
ties that the idea suggested itself to
him, and the following is the way nc
wrought il out He first took a slug. or
casting of lead, placing it ON mandrel,
or rod Of steel, about l6 feet long and
an inch in diameter. The mandrel was
highly polished and upon this be drew
o. rolled out the lead to the full length
Of tie rcd, thus giving him an inch
bore, and the material was rolled, it is
said, 60 one-fourth inch, making n to-
tel diameter =. inches for the pipe.
After completing several sections of tho
length of the mandrel he soldered them
together, making the pipe of whatever
length he desired.
He put it TO practical use by faston-
Ing /. to pump heads, and also running
1t from springs to connect watering
tToCghs and springhouses in the coun-
try round about here. Being greatly
pleased with his discovery and receiv.
ing the most flattering of comments
from his friends and neighbors in this
section, he concluded TO make his in
veGtion more widely known, and hence
made visit to Philadelphia, taking
his device with him.
At the Franklin institute in that city
he gave his FIST exhibition TO quito a
number OF inventors, artisans and me-
| ohanics. AS it is now related, every one
who witnessed IL was more than de-
lighted, and so expressed himself in
his inmedite presence. 1t was not long
that he was allowed to remain in a con-
dition of supreme happiness over his in
venti0n, for short time after he made
disclosure of his discovery, and while
yet in Philadelphia, he found ont that
by the persons to whom he had given
an exhibition of the process of making
lead pipe his idea had been used and
improved upon.-Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Gen. VEYLER SPEAKS.
Cuba's Butcher" Defends Him.
sell for His Course While
Governor General.
GAYS HIS kOTS WERE NEOEsshRv.

And Tn If Left in Charge re You'd
Have r'-.i-S..;l the Island by April
Correa = is the Spanish Version of the
Hai.nzss Affair i,ismarck's Advice 10
the Emperor Wi,liam-Intervene When
His Intcres-s Ar. Threatened
Madrid. April 30-During the debatc
in the cortos yesterday General Weyler,
IL clear voice and amid attention from
the whole house ard the galleries.
apoloSizcd for prolonging the debate,
pleading that ne could lot allow the
opportunity to pass CT defending HIM
self against criticism. With much
warmth he defended his political and
lniiita-y acts OF severity in Cuba, show
ms; !nat he deemed them vitality neces-
say and that they were justified by the
results they produced. So much was
this tie case, he declared, that had he
been allowed six months longer he
would have entirely crushed the insur-
recticn and would have realized the
promise Ea made to Senior CanCvas del
Castillo tina. by april 1898. he would be
In position to offer him $1,000 veterans
tC attack the United States. General
Weyler severely crit !cised the home rule
policy il Cuba and the time selected for
CGecrceins it, and he concluded with g
Passionate appeal for q display OF en-
ergy.
Conservatives Endorse Weyler.
The Duke of Tetua1 and Lieutenant
General AZcarraga declared that the
Conservative party always approved
and accepted the responsibility for the
acts Of General Weyler in Cuba. These
declarations afforded Sencr Mo-et, sec
Ietary for the colonies, and opportunity
OF avoiding a debate with General Wey-
Ter, Senior Moret debating that sucn
a course would be unadvisable at pres
ent and would better be left for "a day
when statesmen can find time for retro
spective discussions
The minister Of war. General Corre2.
In the chamber of deputies. replying
for particulars il regard TO the bonn
rarGment of the forts at Matanzas said
the government had decided to publish
all the news received, good or bad"
Talks OF the Matanzas Affair,
Continuing, General Correa told the
deputies that the United States squad
ron fired sixty projectiles, and that the
only victim was a mule, a remark
which aroused laughter among the
Spariards. The general next informed
the house that the American warships
were Injured by the fire of the
Spanish batteries. and continuing as
serted that the insurgents were acting
in conjunction with the United States
forces, as they advanced in the direc-
ton Of Matanzas while the lombard
ment was proceeding. But" AIDED the
| minister for war" they were completely
routed" In conclusion General Correa
remarked: 1T was q glorious day for
| the Spanish arms"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

A9&SA$ A-5<-%-s5 ~ - ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscs the sys-
ten cfectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C,
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in lis
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agrceablesubstarces, It's
many excellent qualities commend it
to ali and have made it. the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup OF Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles By al leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pre-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG SY1Up CO.
Sds FRANCISCO. CAL.
LcyIsgiLLE. SY. kEg YoRa. N.Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago. April %.

Chicago, April %.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today: Wheat-May.
opened s1.2l, closed Sl.20; July, opened
aSisc, closed 94ssc; September, opened
SIC, closed s27sc; December, opened
nominal, closed $3.50. Corn-May,
opened S3hc, closed S3&c; July, opened
Sac, closed 341ac: September, opened Csc,
closed 352sc. Oats-May, opened 29c,
closed S03sc; July, opened 25c. closed
PESO; September. opened 23ssc, closed
23l2c. Pork-May. opened S1OO, closed
s1O.95; July. opened sll15, closed
s1I1Ils. Lard-May, opened s5.52la.
closed $500; July, opened $500, closed
$50.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery,
16i2c per N; extra dairy, 15c; fresh
packing stock, 12c. Eggs-Fresh stock.
Ice per doz. Live Poultry-Turkeys
m10c per M: chickens. 7hGSc; ducks, 8
GSi2c. Potatoes-Common to choice,
G5GS0c per bu. Sweet Potatoes-Illi-
nois, S3.50Gi.Co per brl.
Chicago Live Stoc;.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
go 000; quality good; left over. about
2.500: market active and feeling weak
er early, but closed somewhat strong
er; prices 212G5c lower: sales ranged
at s3.o0T3.90 fer pigs, s3.70G4.e0 for light,
s3s0G3.S5 for rough packing, s3.s0a4.05
for mixed. ana S3.g0m4.lU Ter heavy
packing, S3.S0d405 for mixed. and $3.50
e4.10 for heavy packing and shipping
lots. Cattle-Estimated receipts for the
day. 1900: quality fair; market rather
active on shipping and local account,
feeling firm; prices shade higher; quo
tations ranged ct s5.o0M5.t5 for choice
to extra steers, s4.45m5.00 for good to
choice do. s4.l5d4.70 fair to goodt 50 90
G425 common to medium do, S3s5GA25
butchers steers, s4.G045.C0 fed western
steers. s375d425 stockers, si.ooQ4. SO
feeders, So 5ai.2Q cows. s3.ocGi.e0 heif-
ers. s2.10d4.25 bulls, oxen and stays,
s3.e0G4.50 Texas steers, and s4O046.25
veal calves.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. April 90.
Wheat-Quict; No. / northern. s11sL /;
No. 2 northern, Sill: May, s1I31kc;
July, Slles.c. Oats-Firmer: 30a32i4c.
Rye-Steady: No. 1. Gle, Barley-Low-
er; No. z, bic; sample, 46451c.
Local Maikes..
Corr-ssasoc.
Oats-25c
HHay-Tirethy, 800; wild, s7es.
Potatoes-55165c.
| lsc-
Eggs-sc
Chickens-sc
Turkeys-i0c
Ducks-AliFe. &c; dressed, I0.
Coal-Sofs- Ioc.
4Hg4ac; cows and heifers, 3G3.lc; calves
HogsNssas5.
Sheep-snG4c-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
1t Costs Nothing.

Thackeray tells of lord who never
saw vacant place on his estate, but he
took IN acorn ont of his pocket and
dropped it in. Never lose a chance of
saying a kind word, Of doing kindly
act 1t costs nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Sealing Crews Schooner Lost.

Astoria. Ore. April 20.-The pilot boat
San Jose reports having spoken the
sealing schooner Doris, of Vancouver
The Doris recently lost most of her
men. While hunting they were blown
away from the vessel and were unable
to again reach her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Two Men Entombad I'm . Mine.

Scranton, Pa, April 30.-Duryea, six
miles from here, was visited yesterday
by one Of the most extensive and dam
aging mine settings that has ever &C.
CURED in this part Of the anthracite
coal regions. The cave took place all
over the old workings in the Hallstead
mine. and affects. more or less. one
hundred stores and dwellings. Two
men, Thomas Williams and David En-
anuel. are entombed in the mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Cane Made from Grants Work Bench.

Galena, Ills, April 3O.-Before his de-
parture from Galera Judge Speer. the
eloquent southern orator who paid such
a glowing tribute to General Grant at
the memorial exercises held here. was
presented by the employees of the Galena
Gazette with a cane made from the
historic workbench used by General
Grant before the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
VIII BE Unpopular with the Bows.

Chicago. April So.-The general off,
GERS of the national W. c. T. u. have
sent a petition to President Mckinley
and General Miles requesting the prohi-
bition Of the establishment of canteens
in camps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

Tho north Of Ireland is justly famed
fer holiday resorts, for its beautiful
scenery and many spots of historical in
terest
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
A Pioneer Dead.

We learn that Oliver Arnold is
dead. He become resident of this
county in May 1854, locating on the
farm now owned and occupied by his
son Henry. He was lost on the
prairie with two others, a brother of
A. j. Eddy and the son of James
Carpenter both Of whom perished
that terrible December night, Mr..
Arnold losing his toes and most of
his fingers. The party left New
Oregon nearly at dark for home in
the town of Albion the terr ible storm
coming on when they were just north
of the present residence of w. G.
Nichols, where they turned their
team loose from the sleigh. A few
years ago he went to Strouseton S. D.
to reside with o son or daughter there
and where he died. He was so years
of age the 5th Of May, 1898. His
native place was Vermont but he
came to Iowa from the state Of New
York. He was man of more than
ordinary intelligence and had several
times been the choice of the demo
cratic party, representing it upon IT
county ticket.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

The care and attention paid to
beautifying the final resting place of
a peoples dead, marks the civilization
and the nobility of the character of
its people. There is no cemetery
within the range of hundred miles
as cleanly kept and as beautiful as
that of Oak Lawn. This grand work
is attributable largely to the untiring
efforts Of the ladies of Oak Lawn
Cemetery Association. That this
good work may continue their spirit
and efforts never seem to flag. They
have uow arranged for lecture from
one of the celebrated platform speak
ers of the country to be given in
Lyric Hall Thursday evening, Sep
tember 30, by DR.. }. r. D. John, who
will deliver his lecture "The Worth
OF a Man." If the lecture had no
other object than the education and
elevation of mankind it should have
a full house of attentive listeners,
but when we take into consideration
another fact that it's proceeds are to
go to beautify and keep green the
last resting place of our friends,
should appeal to every person tc
open his ears to the lecture and his
purse strings to aid the ladies in theil
laudable purpose.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

This is plain, straightforward account
OF farmer who worked too hard, who
became helpless through stroke of pa
ralysis, bot who had the good fortune to
be attended by an honest doctor, who cured
him by prescribing DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People.
The farmer is William Simpson. His
farm is near Rugby, Ind. Like thousands
Of other intelligent hard-working men of
his vocation he owns valuable property
and is considered by his neighbors we'll
to-do man.
Like thousands of others he worked
through fair weather and foul to provide
comfortably for his household.
Like thousands of others, on arriving at
the age when the strain of toll should
slacken up and rest begin, the grim enemy
paralysis, clutched him.
His cure was so unexpected, so rapid and
complete, that it is neighborhood wonder.
while gathering heavy fall harvest"
he says" II worked early and late. My
hired help left me and finished the fall
work alone, bot the end of the harvest
found me exhausted.
About the first of December had
stroke OF paralysis. We called in the doctor.
He said overwork had caused my trouble.
My left leg was dead and helpless; my
right leg was fast falling into the same con-
ditioa. !.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

gain, my doctor became Uneasy. He did
something for which can never thank him
He brought me a box of Dr. Williams,
Pink Pills for Pale People and told me
they would do me more good than any
thing he knew Of. He had Used them with
great success in case similar to mine.
The case in question was that of L,
Phillips, Of Petersville.
In all took nine boxes of the pills.
need not 60 over my gradual recovery Ia
detail, but you must imagine my joy and
relief when, after two months Of helpless
ness, felt life and strength return day by
day to my dead limbs. When had taken
the ninth box was completely cured.
II am hale and hearty to-day, with no
traces Of my awful experience, and give
all the credit to Dr.. Williams Pink Pill
for Pale People. They probably saved me-
from the grave"
Mr. Simpson, to give more strength to
his story, made affidavit to its truth Before
Abner Norman, a Notary Public at Rueby.
he power of Dr.. Williams Pink Pits
tor Pale People in the vast number Of dis
eases due to impure OF poisoned blood Of
to arrangements Of the nervous system, has
been demonstrated in thousands Of In
stances as remarkable as the one re,ated
above. No one who is suffering can rieht-
tully neglect this way to restore health.
Druggists everywhere self Dr williarns.
Fink Pills for Pale People.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
important to Caucuses.

Sections 1908 and 1899 of the new
Code requires all certificates of .nomi.
nation of township officers to be
signed under oath by the chairman
and secretary of each caucus, and
filed with the county auditor not less
than 20 days before election, and also
see that names of nominees are spelled
correctly and written plainly and dis
tinctly, as any error in same will
cause annoyance. Also, to choose a
township central committee and file
certificate of same, signed by chair.
man and secretary of caucus under
oath, with auditor at least 20 days be-
fore election. Citizens please beal
this in mind and give it attention.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
FREE LANDS IN MONTANA.

There
newto townss CUP oo.
100 ACRES HOMESTEAD
o enr anal alpapersat SIandom
100 ACRES OF!PREEMPTION,
Costs 81 5 an
320 ACRES.MAKEA GOOD FARM,
balance
D not be occupied
tinade.
Montana one the most states the all
SECOND SILVER third gold
ep witt shelter except the
winter ana cool one
sofaI
nowhees and
have farms small to families
sans enough to
and
Forprined uraes
.MosEs FOLSOM, Immigrant Agent, q. N. Ry
404 Walnut Moines,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
The Fault Finders.

The Cresco Times of last week pub
fishes an article In which it is alleged
that the charges of criminal neglect
of the soldiers all come froln the dem.
ocratic papers of the country. While
the democratic and the Independent
press of the country have criticised
and condemned the Incompetence
aud criminal neglect of the admlnis-
tration in the conduct of the war in
not supplying the soldiers with food,
medicines and efficient medical at
tendance, the republican press has
likewise been profuse in its condem-
nation of the administration aud Its
Secretary of War. In proof of this
we publish on our second page
clippings from republican exchanges
criticising in terms severe and truth
full the administration in its conduct
of the war. These extracts taken
from republican papers, comprise
but small portion of what we have
from that class, indeed we have
enough of them to fill the PLAIN
DEALER several times. We commend
these articles to the Times and its
readers as the expression Of republi-
can sentiment and we assure them
that the democratic and the indepen-
dent press have not been silent as to
the welfare of our soldiers and the
condemnation of the mismanagement
that has brought sickness, starvation
and death to them, in the sink holes
of miasma where the blundering in
competents have sent them for train
ing camps.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Protivin.
Frank Mikota has returned from
the Omaha ExDasition

Frank MikOta has returned from
the Omaha Exposition.
Frank Polansky will conduct anoth-
er bowery dance on Wednesday. Sept.
2Sth. This will be the best bowery
dance of the season. There will also
be a dance held in Frank Kalisheks
hall on the same date; a large attend
ance is expected.
The protivin Camp of Nj. w. A. have
made nice present to Stacy Fitzger-
aid, the girl representing Protivin
Camp at the fair.
Tony Kubik is having a large de-
mand for his clothing manufactured
by Warrington wooden mills of Ch1ca-
go.
There was a festival held at the
home and residence of Albert Mikota
last Sunday, the most prominent peo-
pie OF Protivin attended.
Probably the largest and best apple
grown In the state are to be found in
the orchard of Frank Kalashek. One
tree is loaded with a monstrous sized
apple, and for beauty taste and size
they have no rival. A sample of same
will be presented to ye veteran editor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Sunday School Convention and
Normal Bible Study.

In the Howe School House, Oak
Dale township, for District No. OF
Howard County, Iowa, comprising
the Sunday Schools OF Forest City
Chester and Oak Dale townships, to
be held on Friday, Sept. 80, 1893.
PROGRAM.
1000 a. m. Devotional service.
1880 a. M. Address-The Bible as
Our Text Book, Rev. sc.
Enos, McIntire.
Hoo a. NJ. Topic-The Need of More
Thorough knowledge of
the Bible, Rev. w. g..
Silke, Riceville. Discus.
sion.
11:30 a. NJ. Topic-The Best Methods
of Studying the Bible.
Rev. R. P. Jones, Oak
Dale. Discussion.
1900 IN. Dinner.
1:15 p. N. Song Service.
1880 p. m. Normal Drill-The Books
of the Bible. g. ]. Harlan.
200 p. m. Study in Bible History,
Rev. j. Russell Jones, LIE
Roy.
2:30 p. m. Study OF Bible Charac-
ters, Rev. j. ID. Rumsey,
Leroy.
800 p. m. Recitation = Miss Flor
ence Jones.
Song Josie Horn and
Addie Goss.
Business-Election of Of
fcers.
$3.50 p. m. The Use .of the Bible in
Personal Work, Rev. sc.
Enos. Closing.
EvENING SESSION.
7:15 p. M. Praise service.
7:45 p. m. Address-The Relation of
the 8. s. to the Future of
Our Country, g. J. Har-
Ian.
Address-Victory by the
Word of God, Rev. W.
Edward Mcleod, Lime
Springs.
All s. 8. workers and others are in
vited to this meeting for Bible study.
Bring your Bibles, note book and
pencil.
"Best Hymns" will be used in the
singing.
Entertainment will be provided for
all who come.
w. W. WILLIAMS, President.
Lime Springs.
ARTHUR UPcRAFT)
EsTRLLA HOWE Local Committee
IRENE GoSS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
$4,000 GIVEN AWAY.
FRANKLIN MILES, NJ. D., LII D., the Emil
nent Physician and Scientist, will Send
Free to Any Sufferer Two Dollar and
Half Worth of His Wonderful
New Treatment for Heart
and Nervous Diseases.


New Treatment for Heart
and Nervous Diseases.
Never before has such a generous
offer been made. 1t will enable 5000
people suffering from lingering or
chronic diseases of the brain, nerves.
heart, liver or stomach, to test the
curative qualities of DR.. Miles Spec
ial Home Treatment positively free
of charge.
Hundreds of "1NCURABLE CASES"
CURED. One case cured after having
been given Zip by eleven Grand Rap
ids physicians; two after failure Of
six and seven leading Chicago doc
tors; another case after physicians in
Detroit, Indianapolis and TOLEDO fall
ed One thousand references to Bish-
ops, Clergymen, Mayors, Farmers and
their wives sent free.
DR.. Miles has had twenty-fou years
experience, and is we'll and favorably
known throughout the country. He
has an able and extensive corps of as
sistants and investigators in his labor
atorIes He has patients in every State,
Territory, Canada and Mexico. He
cordially invites the afflicted to write
to him.
Few regular physicians in the world
have such unlimited confidence in
their skill, and the curative proper
ties of th cir remedies as to permit ev-
cry patient to thoroughly test them
free OF charge. Such liberality speaks
ar than words. ,.
.ay never have another such
i un opportunity. Do not fail to write
for examination blank and $3.50
worth of free treatment.
Address DIR. FRANKLIN MILES, 18th
Floor, Masonic Temple, Chicago.