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Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
TELL WHAT YOU KNOW.
Message the War Department
Commission Is Now Send.
ing to CompIainants.
PROPOSES TO DIG UP THE TRUTH

Regarding the Alleged Neglect OF th,
Troops In the Field and Camp-Is Read,
for business Now-Ashe- of CoIumbu.
Exhumed from Their Resting Place al
HavHna-Peace Commissioners Arrive a,
Paris-Advice to Those Going to Cuba
Washington. Sept. 27.-The meeting
Of the war department investigators
yesterday lasted about two hours and
being the first was devoted to the out
lining of a general policy and the formu-
lation Of letters of inquiry. The letters
which have ben decided upon are 20 be
addressed to the secretary Of war. the
quartermaster general. the cOmmissary
genral. the surgeon general and the
chief OF the ordnance department of the
army. They will consist in the main
Of inquiries intended to bring out all the
facts that can be given relative to the
organization OF the volunteer army.
These officials will be asked to give
specific Information. so as to cover each
Of the departments in question. con-
cerning the condition of the army, both
at the beginning and the close Of the
war. For this purpose a date in April
has been selected as the one for the be-
ginning Of the preparation and another
IA august ~OT the Close.
Questions Cover the Whole Case.
The questions are so formulated as to
call out answers covering the organiza-
ton of camps. the purchase Of supplies
and the making of contracts with trans
portation companies. and also to show
the methods adopted for furnishing
supplies to the various commands and
for protecting the health Of the soldiers
There will be an especial effort to de-
b1 cd he de
partment in the choice of camp sites
as there have charges to the effect that
they were placed as matter of favor
itism to railroad companies.
win BE Asked to Bear Witness.
The commission also considered sew
eral letters Of complaint from persons
protesting to have information bearing
upon the subject of investigation. and
decided to address replies to the writer's
Of each of them requesting them to put
their charges in specific shape and in
forming them of the scope of the in
quiry. 1t is intended, if the replies |
received to these letters show the writ |
ers to be in possession of real informa- |
tion, to summon them before the COM !
mission when it is feasible to do so. or |
otherwise to secure their affidavits. |
When. however. ii becomes evident that |
their accusa tIons are mere idle com /
plants with no information back OF |
them the writers will not receive fur
ther attention.
VIII Further Extend the Inquiry.
The commission also expects to ex-
tend its inquiry before il closes it's work |
to the extent of summoning before il |
the commanding officers of the various /
divisions and brigades and probably ex-
tending it to colonels of regiments from
which complaints have emanated. They |
will be expected to give full informa tion
as to the pains they have taken or
failed to take concerning the location
of their troops and their general well
fare. The commission decided to hold
two sessions daily.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Two cniIaren Burned to Death.

ST. Paul Sept ga Fairfax, Mimi,
special to The Pioneer Press says: John
Liebl. a prominent farmer living three
miles southeast of Fairfax, had two
small children burned to death yester-
day morning: also barn and granary.
three horses and a large amount of
grain 1t is supposed the children start
ed the fire in the barn and were unable
to escape.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27

Saratoga. Sept. 27.-The day for
the New York republican convention
to nominate full state ticket opened
bright and clear All the leaders were
mp and at their headquarters early.
All said there was no change in the
situation. The Black men still said
their candidate would be placed be-
fore the convention.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
STAY AWAY raoM CUBA AWHILE.
Advice Gen. Wood Gives Inquirers
Are Occupying Porto Rico.


Santiago de Cuba. Sept. 2T.-In answer
to a number of small capitalists who
have written here asking for informa-
tion and advice as to coming to Santi-
ago. General Wood advises them not to
come here until December, as there are
no facilities at present for the transfer
of property. After that time there will
be many opportunities for the use of
brains and capital The city of Santiago
is cleaner and healthier now than ever
before in its history. No cases of yellow
fever are recorded. Upon instructions
from Washington schools here Will be
opened on the first Monday in October.
Ponce, Porto Rico. Sept. 27. = The
Americans now hold four-fifths of the
island. The Spanish are retiring upon
San Juan from all directions, and the
American troops are moving up. Cap
tain Hammels' company, of the Third
Wisconsin regiment entered Cayey
Sunday. General Ernst has moved his
headquarters TO Aiboneto. The per-
centage of sick in his brigade is forty
two and there are on the sick list in
the entire command 1900 men. 400 of
whom are suffering from typhoid fever.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
DeWitt's witch Hazel salve has the

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dis
honest people to attempt to counter
felt it. Look out for the man who
attempts to deceive you when you
call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
the great pile cure. L. III. Thomas,
A. j. Riess and NJ. f. Bahnsen, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Our Peace Commission at Paris.

Paris, Sept 27--The peace commission
of the United States arrived here yes
terday from London. and was met at
the railroad station by the United
States embassy, a number of Americans
and many reporters. A considera BILE
crowd outside the station witnessed the
departure of the commissioners for their
hotel
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Nearly Murdered with an Ak.

Sidnaw. Mich, Sept. 27.-During a
quarrel between J. G. Pierson and Peter
Lucus. of this place, Lucus was nearly
murdered with an AK. He was struck
twice in the head and his right arm
nearly cut of six inches above the wrist,
only leaving the arm hanging by the
cords. Officers arrested Pierson, who
made an effort to escape. and have him
in the Jail Lucus' condition is very
critical but possibly he may recover.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
SCORES Ieapue Diamonds.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-League clubs mads
the following base ball records yester-
day: At Washington - Baltimore s.
Washington Z; at New York-Philadel-
phia 4. New York 6: (second game)
Philadelphia /. New York 2; at Boston
Brooklyn 5, Boston 10: (second game)
Brooklyn .. Boston 3; at Cincinnati
Cleveland 4. Cincinnati 3: at st. Louis
Louisville 3. st. Louis 2: at Chicago
Pittsburg 8. Chicago e.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Turkey Must Cease to strut.

Vienna, Sept. 27.-It is officially
announced that the Turkish govern
ment replies unfavorably to the de-
mands of the powers respecting the
island of Crete. which must be com
piled with by Oct. 9. The powers
will blockade certain places in Crete
bY land and sea.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Gomez Army starving to Death.

Washington, Sept 81. - Secretary
Quesada, of the Cuban delegation heres
has received reports concerning the
condition of General Gomez men. A
telegram from Key West announces the
arrival there of a commission from
Gomez with a view to securing assist
ance. The dispatch states that the
army is literally starving to death.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Negro Miners 10 T9.acL south.

Springfield. Ills. sept. 2L-The negro
miners from Alabama who went TO Vir-
Gen to work in the Chicago Virden Coal
company's mine returned home last
night. the state miners union furnish
ing their transportation
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27

Butte. Mont, Sept. 27.-The Demo-
cratic executive committee has sent an
answer to Hon Charles S. Hartman
silver Republican and Populist. nominee
for congress. regarding his proposalthat
he or Hon. j. Campbell, Democratic
nominee, withdraw, as may be directed
by the national chairmen of the three
parties. The committee says it is not
deemed advisable - reopen the Ques-
fi0p
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Kn1ea br : Roi1er ErpIo.ion.

Cincinnati. Spet. 27.-A special to The
Commercial Tribune from Williams
burg. KY. says: Van Cloyd was killed.
Ike Shoup fatally and John Bryant Sc
riousIy wounded. by the explosion Of a
sawmiu boiler near here yesterday
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27

The best medicine YOU can take i.
that which builds solid foundation
or health in pure, rich blood-Hood' 5
Sasaparilla.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27

netic. fun OF life nerve and yigor, take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. SOC CT 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and. sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
Faual Law Represen,.,io,

Springfield, III. Sept. 27.-The Hi
nois conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church. in session at
Charleston, voted 240 ayes TO l nav
in favor of equal Law representation.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
They Differ with Gen. Garcia.

Havana. Sept. 27.-The American
evacuation commission has been Off
cially notified that Manzanillo will be
evacuated by Oct. 4 The Junta Patriot
lea of Matanzas held a meeting there
Sunday night. at which it was decided
to address a letter to President McKin-
ley setting forth that IAN immense ma
jority of the people Of this island adhere
strictly to the government constituted
by the revolution as being the only iGeal
of the Cuban people,
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
To Cure a 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.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
FannIe Darenpnrt DID.

Duxbury. Mass Sept. 27.-Fanuie
Davenport. the actress. died at 1890
last night.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27

Chiczes. Sept. .. Richard c. Gun
ming, ex-south torn assessor was found
guilty in just three hours and forty
minutes yesterday of soliciting a 81 600
brfbe from Charles Fellows. agent for
the Reliance building He is also under
indictment for alleged conspiracy. and
will probably be brought TO trial on
this charge also.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27
P.tsison Declines the Nomination.

Philadelphia. Sept. 27.-Ex-Governor
Robert 2. Pattison. who was nominated
for congress a few days ago by the
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-27

Democrats OF the Sixth district. yester-
day formally declined the nomination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22
NOT THE WAY IT WAS.
Things Esd Not Changed st All since Egs
 Was Young.

" tt5 ACs1AasA
 Three young men were sitting to- gether in the zotunda of ono of tho biz hotels They were discussing the prog ress of invention.
 "It's strange" " said one, "how conav pletely old ways of doing things have been superseded. You may talk about it's being hart to introduce inventions, but if a scheme is any good it'll be uni versally adopted nowadays ill no time. Why, you Il find even middle aged men who remember when everything in use was different. There's hardly thing now that's done the same way or by the same appliances as it was when they were young. Why, my uncle can remember the time when every kind of goods was made by hand, and he isn't very old either. It's Imaginable to heag him tell how they used to get along. Everything, it seems, was done about the slowest and hardest way on earth People used to think that they were in the world to work, and it didn't make much difference what they were at. ! toll you, boys, you don't appreciate what it is to live ill these days
 At this juneture man with entirely gray hair folded his paper preparatory to departing and looked at the crowd mean him. One of them, observing him, ventured to ask what he thought about it.
 Pretty nearly right, I guess" he said.
 "Eow, ! suppose, began another, "you can remember when tho horse car was the only known method of metro, politan conveyance, when bicycles were a thing to come, when telephones were an experiment, when they didn't make my ice in July, when most of tho steel In buildings was in the door locks when newspapers printed two sheets and thought them heavy, when fountain pens were an undisturbed dream, when aluminium was a theory and when harvestera were beginning to De talked about. '
 "No, returned the person addressed. ''1'd like to agree with you, but I can t do it. The facts are otherwise When was young man, business men used typewriters. 4 good many were think ing about putting in photograph. People who didn't own any bicycles z,g feel like paying for a cab usually trav- eled around town in a cable or electric car. Telephones cost 10 cents try just as they do now, unless you knew some- body you could sponge on. Airships would go up and come down pretty much as they do now The Sunday pa- pers were so full of ads. that it took till Monday to find anything to read. Smoke consumers were making Chicago beautiful place to live in. .n
 The gathering was now looking in- oreduIous. Things seemed to need an explanation. So he concluded: 'sYou see, I got this gray hair trying to make soda water manufaotory pay in Kan sas. Then beard will add q few years l was 27 last March. "--Ohicago Times Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22
Getting Married.


 In "His Quest of the Golden Giri'' Richard Le Galliene, in one of his open. ing chapters says:
 Undoubtedly the incest way to gea married is on the sly. and indeed it ia at present becoming quite fashionable Many young couples of my aequaint. anee, who have had no other reason for concealing the fact beyond their own whim, have thus slipped off without saying word to anybody and apturned full blown housekeepers, with at home days of their own and everything else like real married people-for as the old lady said to me, sYou can never ba sure of married people nowadays unless you have been at tho wedding ''
 The author then further philosophiaes as follows:
 "1 don't know myself what getting married feels like, but it cannot be much more exciting than watching other people getting married. Indeed, 1 always get something like palpitation of the heart just before the priest utters the final fateful words, I declare you man and wife. Half a second before you were still free. Half a second after you were bound for the term of your natural life Half a second before you had only to dash the book from the priests hands aud put your hands over his mouth, and though thus giddily swinging on 10 the brink of the preoi. pice you are saved. Half c second aftes "All the kings horses and all tie lSing's Insa Cannot make you bachelor again.
 Tt is the knife edge moment betwixs time and eternity"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22
DREAMS OF THE DAYS GONE sv.

Dreams, come home to my heart Rgain With the memory of tho past, Dome with your pleasure and your pain And your hopes too bright to last Como from your hidden graves that lie In the beautiful realms of the days gone hy Come from your glorious graves that iie la the realms Of the days gone byi will welcome ye all again,
 AS once in the halls of Ed, Welcome tho pleasure and tho pain
 For the beauty your brief lives held. Dreams, como out of your secret graves In the woodland wilds and the dina Esss
 caves;
 Dreams, como out of your myriad graves In the wilds and the dim sea cavesl Es throng the halls of my heart once meaa With faces sad with pain. Oh, faded ghosts of the dreams Of yors, The joy comes not again. Gao back to your mournful graves that Es Ill the shadowy realms of the days gozs 6g ao Lack to your voiceless graves that lta In the realms of the days gone byl --EElnJua A. Browne in New York LeSgaz.
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l large number of the teachers in the Pine Bluff public schools have expressed their intention of attend ing the Teachers Convention which meets in Washington City in June.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

A large crowd of Pine Bluff people are in Little Rock today attending Mardi Gras. Pine Bluff people al- ways encourage Little Rock enter- prise though the favors are seldom returned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir. l.. E. Cheek has accepted a position as manager of the Bloom
 Bros Main street meat market, where lie will be pleased to see his friends and public, when in need of meats of any kind. 215 t6
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Mr. Henry Vining, member of the fire department, last night travelled the fiery road to the Temple of Fame and was made an Orient Prince.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Miss Mamie Courtney, after short visit to Miss Mary Lindsay, returned to her home at Winchester this morning. She was accompanied by Miss Lindsay, who will be Miss Courtney's guest for several weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Arguments in the intervention in the matter of the Honnet Dry Goods Co. receiyership were closed and the case now rests with the Chancellor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mss Lorine Hightower went on the morning Valley train to the City of Roses where she will probably re- main several days visiting relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mrs. Ed. Howell and children re- turned today from avisit to relatives at Fordyee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Miss Christine scull wentup to Lit tie Rock yesterday afternoon to take in the Mardi Gras festivities there to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

White and black spotted setter dog; wore collar with name Lee Fox. Reward offered for return to Fox Bros. Hardware store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will sell our entire stock of Pickles, Honey, Preserves and Mustards-regardless of cost. 213 MCCAIN GROCERY Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Miss Nell Collier left on the AL theimer branch this afternoon for Little Rock, where she will take in the mardi gras festivities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

If you want q spring suit made to order by practical workmen, call and see my new stock. I don't rep resent "tailors to the trade;' any order given to me is made in my workshop in your'eity. Try me on your Spring suit.
 216Gt BURNS, the Tailor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

MT. J. P. Smith is up from For dyce today,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mrs. M. E. Fall left yesterday after noon for Little Rock, where she will visit relatives for several weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

The remains of the late Mrs. Charles 0. Petty were inferred in Bellwood cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services being con- ducted by Rev. A. o. Evans at the residence of Mr, T. B. Lyle, on South Walnut street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

BoRN-To Mir. and Mrs. k. E. Price, Sunday morning, Feb. 20th, 1898, a son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

New Horse Radish and all kinds of Spring vegetables at JoE c. MEYERS
 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Gunther's famous chocolates and bonbons Ut Mitchell's, only, POS Main street. II 15 if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Desirable homes for sale on East 9th avenue. Installment plan. See Roberts x Johnson. 1-30 If
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Mrs. K. H. M. Mills and son, Tracy, and Master John Brice, are in Little Rock today attending Mardi Gras.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

We have just received the largest stock of Garden seed ever brought to this market Mccain Gro. Co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir. Ed. s. Valiant returned to Churehilll, Md, today, accompanied by Miss Martha Valiant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

MT. c. H. Triplett and family and Mr. Arthur Holland and family are in Little Rock today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Miss Nora Barrow left yesterday afternoon for Memphis where she will visit relatives for several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Fresh fish, oysters and celery ey- cry Thursday and Friday at JoE C.. MEYERS dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Miss Bell Hogg returned this morn ing from short visit to her parents at Altheimer. She was accompanied by Miss Ida Hunter, who will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. ". Ora w ford.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mrs. c. A. Broach and daughter, Fordyce, are in the city visiting ev. J. R. Cason and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Money to loan on city property. See Roberts & Johnson. l-30 dtf
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CITY ITEMS.

Capt. John S. Bell left this morn ing for Noble Lake.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir. and Mrs. F. A. Jarvis and daughter, Miss Sallie. of Noble Lake. are visitors in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

The regular Tuesday night musi- cal of the Y. M. H. A. has been post poned this week until Tuesday of next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

This week we will make q special low price on ail toilet soap. 213 MCCAIN GRoCERY Co.
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Mrs. NJ. R. Hall. of Swaa Lake, is visiting in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Owing to this being Washing tons birthday and a National holi- day, there are no market reports to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mr. Lee Johnson's new residence on Lakeside, is nearing completion and will soon beready for occupancy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

MT. and Mrs. ". D. Hearn have moved into their handsome new home on West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir. Mason Philpot left this alter noon oil business trip to Tucker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Messrs. John W. Tanner and II. J. Hall, of Swan Lake, are visitors to this city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

New line of imported groceries just received at JoE c. MEYERS. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Drink Coca-colo for headache and exhaustion, at Mitchells, POS Main street. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

If you want good home on tho installment plan, see Roberts < Johnson. 1-30 dtf
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Catarrh in the Head. that trouble some and disgusting disease, may be entirely cured by thorough course of Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir. Geo. H, Adams is in Little Rock today taking in Mardi Gras.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir. N. G. Brown, of New Edin- burg, is in the city today
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache, indigestion, billiousness. All druggists. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

pr. D. 0. Holmes and wife, ofswan Lake, arc guests of the Trulock to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

ECONOMY in taking Hoods sar- az saparilla, because z 100 doses one dollar" is peculiar to and true only of the One True BLOOD Purifier.
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Hon. S NJ. Taylor went to Warner on the morning Valley train today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Misses Edna Tucker and Annie Carlisle left today for Little Rock, Miss Carlsle's home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Misses Rouella Solmson and IIir- tha Miller left Sunday for Memphis, where they will visit for several days,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Stop at Gleason's Hotel when you visit Little Rock. dtf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

The Adams Wilson Printing Go. has superior and unequalled facilities in this city for quick, neat, cheap and artistic job printing. It is the only printing office in thecity run by steam power, and it's equipments are mod ern and up-to-date. X share of your orders solicited. dtf
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FOR sALE-Lot 12. block s in Cockrelrs ad- dition For terms, apply to V, D. Wilkins, Trustee, at NJ. $ P. Bank.
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EOR RENTING convenient rooms. fur A nished or unfurnished. Apply to 4lS w. 4th avenue. 2-20 1w,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

Mir Paul c. Jones, of Batesville, is the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

FOR RENT'-A neatly furnished room; ap-
 ply No 71s west Sixth avenue. 2 IS6t |
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-22

NEW and second hand wheels for sale by " HARRY T. OLG0TT, agent for Ster- Ang Bicycle. 2-14-1m
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FOR RENT-A broom house at 909 West A Second. Inquire of MRS. l.. MOORE, BIO West Sth ave.