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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
CORRECTIONS DID NOT COUNT.
Which Is why Michigan Is Minus Her
Anti-Oleomargarine Law.

Lansing. Mich. Dec. s.-The Michigan
oleomargarine anti-coloring law has
been rendered null and void by a de-
cisiOn of the supreme court declaring
the law unconstitutional The law was
passed in 1897. Frank J. Dittenthaler,
of Jackson, was convicted under it's
provisions. and an appeal taken to the
supreme court. the defendants conten-
tion being that the law was improperly
passed.
The record showed that the bill was
introduced in the senate and passed by
that body without an enacting clause.
In the house the defect was discovered
and the clerk made the necessary cor
rectiOn. The senate conCurred in the
amendment and the bill was signed by
the governor. 1t was contended that
the law was all right IL the defect was
corrected before the governor signed
the measure. but the court does not
concur in this view.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but :here
Is really no trick about it, Anybody
can trv it who has lame back and
weak kidneys. malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him.
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as stimulant to
the liver and kidneys, is blood Puri-
fer and nerve tonic. 1t cures constl-
patton. headache, fainting spells
sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t Is
purely vegetable, mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed
Only 80 cents a bottle ut Hartz n UI-
lemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
spain's Cabinet Meets.
MEDICAL LTREATMENTINW WAR
Surgeon General Sternberg Before the
Investigating OmmIssion.

Washington, Dec. S.-The conduct
of the medical service of the army
was taken up by the war investigat-
ing commission. Surgeon General
Sternberg was rigidly questioned
about his administration. The medi-
cal department he said was equipped
for an army of $4,000 when the
war broke out, and from year to
year the estimates he submitted had
been materially reduced by congress
in the policy of economy. As soon as
there was a prospect of war he began
preparations. though not making any
expense. He had models of chests
made and equipment developed, but
when he suggested to Secretary Alger
the propriety of making purchases for
his service, the policy was wait. The
department now, he said, has ample
evidence that the typhoid cases dur
ing the war were largely mistaken for
malarial fever. until the cases reached
the division hospitals, and that the
malaria had also been diagnosed as
typhoid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
BOOK AGENTS ARE TO HELP.
Plans for BoycottIng Publishers Who I'm
pIoy Nom Union Labor.

Chicago. Dec. S.-The international
Typographical Union has adopted a Pc
culiar plan in order to make more ef-
fective the boycotts declared against
book publishers who employ non union
labor. Five thousand dollars has been
appropriated by the executive board. on
the recommendation Of the officers OF
the Chicago Typographical Union. to be
used in organizing unions of book
agents to affiliate with the American
Agents association.
President Sidener. of the book agents
union. has issued an order that no union
book agent should handle books printed
by boyCotted publishers. The American
Agents association has 10000 members.
all expert in the business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08

NEW GIBRALTAR IN JAMAICA.
Great Britain Preparing for the Building
of the Isthmus Canal.

OF the IsthIn US canal
Kingston, Jamaica. Dec. S.-As part OF
the scheme of converting Kingston har-
Dor into a great naval depot and ex-
tensive docks yard. in view Of the con-
struction OF the Nicaragua canal in the
near future the admiralty authorities
have just completed negotiations for the
purchase of Greek Pond. at the western
extremity of the city, where the pro-
posed dock yard will be constructed. 1t
is said that the work will be commenced
Immediately. The dock yard. it is said.
is to be the largest and best equipped
in the British dominions. 4 naval au-
thority who has been interviewed on
the subject says the intention is TO
make Jamaica another Gibraltar to
command the canal and be a rallying
point for the naval and military forces
Of the Anglo-American alliance, when,
by dominating both oceans. it holds the
political and commercial balances of
power in the hollow of its hand"
London. Dec. S.-The Berlin correspon-
dent of The Times. who denies that
Germany is negotiating for the acquisi-
ton Of the Carolines, says: A certain
sentimental desire exists in the public
mind on the subject. but the govern
ment has not yet ascertainsd the views
OF the United States regarding IL and
viii DO nothing until it knows the final
form OF the peace treaty between the
United States and Spain
Shanghai. Dec s. - Rear Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford. member Of PAR
Lament in the Conservative interest FOR
York city, who has been in CHINA
for some time on behalf of the British
Associated Chambers Of Commerce, VIII
start OF his home voyage early next
month. going by way OF Japan and the
United States. He has received many
Invitations from Americans to make the
ret:-. t-ip by that route
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
THREE WENT DOWN TO DEATH.
Buried Under Thousands of Tons ofaBurn-
ing Coal.

West Superior. Wis, Dec. s.-The dock
OF the Lehigh Coal and Coke company,
Of this city. Is burning, and while fight
ing the fire a crew OF men We're caught
by a bad cave-in- Two miraculOusly
escaped and four were buried under
thousands Of tons Of burning coal. One.
John Mslinowsky, has been rescued
alive. but is in a precarious condition.
The others have probably perished. The
accident occurred shortly after noon.
The fire had burned underneath the
dock and weakened the pile foundation
and flooring Foreman Love and six
men were on top of a pile forty feet
high directing water on the blaze. when
the dock gave way and several thou
sand tons Of coal went into the bay
beneath. carrying four men with it.
Foreman Love and another man es-
capped by hanging to the fire hose. The
others were seen to go down and for
some time they could be heard calling
from below Their identity cannot be
learned, as they We're new men, and
Foreman Love did not know who was
working with him. The fire will cost
$50 900 on the coal alone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
Re.uItoftIe GnIctt R..cali.v.

st. Joseph. Mo. Dec. s.-A run was
made on the Central Savings bank. Of
St. Joseph. Tuesday. DepCsitcrs drew
out 10000 in two hours. The run was
the result Of the failure OF Grant Gillett
the Kansas cattle p'unger. The bank
held about $4,000 Of Gillett paper. 1t
has demanded written notice OF with
dra nle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
.Kid, Mccoy and snarker Matched.

New York. Dec. S.-The Press says:
Tom SharEey and Kid" Mccoy have
been matched To- fight twenty rounds
before the LenCX Athlete club in this
city for a purse OF $50 O0O The battle
will be fought early next month and the
winner viii go after Bob Fitzsimmons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
IlIinoi. Militia Captain Disciplined.

Pana, Ills. Dec. S.-Captain NJ. F.
O'Brien. of company +, Fifth reei-
ment. Springfield, who has been on duty
here for some weeks. WIS yesterday
removed by order of Colonel J. 5. Gull
yer. who has been here looking into
reports sent to Adjutant General Reece
regarding alleged unmilitary acts Of
men in his command.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
TASK IS FINISHED,
Terms of Peace Agreement Are
Fully Settled at
Paris.
NO HOLD ON THE CAROLINEs

Spain Refuses CoalIng Station and All
other Concessions Declined at the Out
set of the Segotiations-FInaID Document
to BE Signed in a Day or Two, Judge
Day Says.
Paris, Dec. S.-The treaty is fin
ished. The Spaniards today refused
TO cede to the United States a cOaling
station in the CarOlines.
The Spaniards declined to grant
most of the requests of the Americans
which remained unsettled at the be-
ginning of the session. Judge Day
said: We have settled all the points
on which we can agree. 1t only re-
mains to engross and sign the treaty.
That will he done in two or three
days"
SPain's Cabinet Meets.
Madrid. Dec. S.-The cabinet at its
meeting today discussed the letters
and telegrams received from the Span
ish peace commission. The members
subsequently declined to give any de-
tails regarding matters discussed or
decisions arrived at.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
To Cure . 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. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08

When you ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Saive don't accept counter
felt or imitation There are more
cases of piles being cured by this
than all others combined T. II
Thomas, A j. Riess and NJ. F. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08

In one of Carlyle's private letters
sold in London recently he says: "Oll-
yer Cromwell had no squint. stare or
deficiency Of any kind in the eyes OF
him. One eye. probably the lett-but l
am not sure-was considerably bigger
than the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08

san Francisco. Dec. S.-The official
time OF the torpedo destroyer Farra gut
has been computed. and her record is
sos knots an hour. The Farragut is
the fastest vessel flying the American
flag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
KILLED BY BANK CASHIER.
Solomon Wise. an Ohio Merchant. Meets
Death In "A Peculiar Manner.

Ottawa, Ohio, Dec. S.-Soiomon
Wise. prominent merchant. was
found dead in his store with a bullet
hole through his breast. A. w. Wei
Ter, cashier OF the A. Bruon IL Co.
bank, was arrested on suspicion, and
made confession, saying he shot
Wise accidentally while showing him
how he could shoot a man without TAX
ing his revolver from his pocket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08
Uobsou.s Promotion.

Washington. Dec. S.-The president
nominated Assistant Naval Construc-
tor Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac.
to be naval constructor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08

\ snake does not climb a tree or
brush by coiling around it, but by hold
ing on with its scales \ Snake on
pane of glass is almost helpless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-08

The Other What Our Trade Policy VIII
BE Regarding Our Conquered Territory,
Especially as to the Marine-Porter for
the Open Door-New Gibraltar To BE
Built in Jamaica-Admiral Beresford to
Pay Us Visit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
VOLUNTEERS AT CHICKAMAuGA

Chattanooga, Tenn. May A-The off,
cial list OF volunteers who will be en-
camped at Chickamsuga was secured this
afternoon from General Brooke. 1t is as
follows:
Wisconsin-Two regiments infantry.
Michigan-One regiment infantry.
Minnesota-Two regiments infantry.
Indiana-Four regiments infantry.
Illinois-Tdo regiments infantry.
Msine-One regiment infantry.
observation-disclosures regiment infantry.
New Hampshlre-One regiment infantry.
New York-Two regiments infantry.
Ohio-Four regiments infantry.
Pennsylvanja-SSix regiments infantry.
Rhode Island-One regiment infantry.
Vermont-One regiment infantry.
Ohio-Eight troops cavalry.
Indiana-Two batteries artillery.
Ohio-One battery artillery.
Ohio-Troops which are the first con
signment a. Chicl1smauga viii begin 70
arrive in Chattanooga tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
BLANCO PREPARES FOR SIEGE

City of Mexico, May H.-Leading Span
ish residents have inside news from Ha-
vana. brought by the steamer Lafayette
to Vera Cruz. Blanco has shown great
energy in preparing for the expected
siege by the American fleet and land
forces. The city and forts are provis-
Toned for three or four months. 1t is be-
lieved the mortality among the besiegers
in the hot and rainy season will compel
the Americans to raise the SIEGE Ha-
vana Is surrounded with intrenchments
for thirty miles. The troops in the garri-
son number 10000 and like number are
in the interior lighting the insurgents.
The condition of the reconcentradoes
in Havana grows steadily worse. The
Spaniards ask them when their Yankee
benefactors are coming to relieve them
The mortality is increasing among this
wretched class who have taken to begging
for morsels of food. Nobody in Havana
except a few higher officers knows that
the Spanish feet was annlhilated at
Manila and the story Is believed that the
American were beaten there. Blanco
allows 10 unfavorable news to be circu-
lated.
1t is believed in Havana that the cam
paign in the island viii prove enormously
fatal to the American troops and will be
prolonged a year.
Another account Is that food supplies in
Havana are good for much less time
and that Blanco is in a trap unless the
Spanish feet breaks the blockade to al
low supplies 10 come in.
The Havana people continue light heart
ed and the theatres put on pieces ridicul-
ing the American feet.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
PROGRESS OF THE MUSTER

Washington, May 14-Among the re-
ports received by Adjutant General Corbin
from mastering officers of the volunteers
today were the following:
Misunderstanding probably be con-
cluded today.
Notwithstanding practically COM
pleted.
acknowledgement Of infantry will be
ready for service today Saturday.
Idahe-Wiu finish mastering Saturday.
Maryland-The states quota will be
filled.
Missouri-Two regiments mustered in.
Nebraska-Two regiments mustered and
fully differed.
New HampshIre-Troops will be ready
TO move Saturday.
Ohio-All the troops Will be mustered by
Saturday.
Pennsylvania-The eleven regiments are
completed with 507 officers and 10. 267 men.
Tennessee-Two regiments completed.
Texas-Two regiments mustered in and
complete.
Vermont-volunteers will be mustered
Monday.
Washington-One battalion infantry
mustered and sailed presumably to San
Franclsco)
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
SIR d)GPHS TALK
Gives British Journals a Text
For Sermons.
HE PUT IT ABOUT RIGHT
But He Needn't Have Called
Russia by Name.

London, May 1.-THE newspapers arr
more concerned over the gloomy views
OF the foreign situation which Dir. Cham
berlain expressed than over the question
OF an Anglo-American alliance. though
nothing Is said against the latter.
Both the Sunday Times and the Oh
server deprecate MIR. Chamberlain s
brusque manner in dealing with such del
icate matters. The Observer heartily ap-
proves OF an Anglo-Ameriean entente but
resents AIR. Chamberlain's needless cita-
ton of Russia. 1t prints a long article
with a view OF showing that Mr.. Cham
5erlain's accusation of bad faith against
Russia is unjustified
The Sunday Times says:
1--WE admit the value OF cuitivating the
friendship OF the United States, but not
so the necessity for becoming so ef-
fusive."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
MOVEMENTS OF TIE TROOPS

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 1.-THE First
ara Tenth regiments Of cavalry left for
Tampa this morning and Caitkamsu-a
rark IS now almost desac-ei Tie TWO
regiments got out at an early hour. going
under the command OF General Young
Th' was yesterday assigned % this 5ury
Only General Brooke. with star. on, com
pany Of the Eighth infantry ard the So
nal corps, remain.
Judging from present Indications he
places occupied by the regulars viii nor
be LETT vacant more than thirty-six ho,,-s
Official information has been received -
thousands OF volunteers en- route here.
and the first are expected TO get in TO-
morrow night.
J. D. PEBBLES. agent OF the Nashville
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
RUSSIA WILL NOT OBJECT
TO the United States Holding tn
Philippines, il is said.

Montreal, May 14.-Commander War
neck, Of the Russian navy. sailed this
morning for Liverpool, en- route from Port
Arthur to st. Petersburg. He expressed
the opinion that Russia will not look upon
the possession of the Philippines by the
United States with disfavor
Referring to the war between the United
States and Spain he said:
Spain is in a bad way just now, and
I do not see exactly how she is going
to improve matters. Unless she can man
age to obtain coal for her ships, 1 can not
see how she is going to meet the American
fleet successfully"
"You think then that the Spaniards
would be beaten?"
'They are sure to be; the American feet
is so much stronger"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
SECOND CALL CERTAIN

Chicago, May IA special from Wash
ington TO the News says;
You can Put Il down that the president
will issue another call for leo 05o volun-
teers within the next ten days. rerna rixed
Representative Lewis Of Washington ;hls
morning, as he was leaving the White
House. Il know that this matter has
been considered by the president and his
cabinet The secretary OF war. under
stand, wanted the first call for 20. % voiua-
teers. but Il was considered best to divide
the reQaisition and issue another call
later. Al the time the first cali was issued
it was not contemplated that We would
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
REFUGEES FROM SAGuA

New York, May 1.-THE British steamer
Strathdee. Captain Currie. which left Sa-
qua. Cuba, on May 9. arrived IN port this
morning. bringing as passengers forty
five Cuban refugees and American citi-
gems who were obliged to fee for their
lives. After the fugitlves had been on
board the Strathdee for twelve hours
several Spanish officials came on board
and closely examined the passengers and
wanted to take several OF them ashore.
but owing to the vigorous protest of the
British consul none were taken. The
passengers say many Americans were left
behind in Cuba, not having sufficient
funds to pay their passage. There were
only few soldiers IN the city as nearly
all the Spanish forces had been called
70 aid in the defense OF Havana SaEua
was not under the blockade when the
Strathdee left port. on The 10Th Instant
the cruiser Mach:ss and a torpedo boat
hailed ire Strashdee and upon learning
her destination permitted her 10 proceed
Ions Of people tel you they are hustlers.
When they know very wen they are only
eores w ash iuCTon Democrat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
But Not the santa FEES Boats.

Chicago. May 14-President Ripley o.
the Santa Fe railroad, denies the repor
that his road is to operate a line a
steamers plying between San Diego, Cal
ifornio. and Yokohama, Japan. He ad.
mits, however, that the Santa Fe is nego.
tiating with New York parties, who ex-
pect to furnish the boats and make a
traffic contract with the Santa Fe. Mr.
Ripley says these negotiations are now
substantially concluded. but he refuses tc
give out any further details.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15

Chattanooga and st. Louis railroad, this
morning received notice that fourteen
trains of about twenty cars each, contain
ing volunteer regiments rrom the states
of Missouri. Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois. In
diana and Kansas, would be delivered to
the Nashville. Chattanooga and st. Louis
road. for transportation to this city by
the Illinois Central road at Martin, Tenn,
at o'clock this evening. According to
this arrangement the fourteen sections
viii reach this city Sunday night. the first
arriving at about o'clock p. m. and the
others at intervals of an hour apart.
The Chattanooga. Rome and Southern
railway is in readiness to move these
troops as fast as they arrive, although
some of the regiments may unload here
and march out to the park Monday morn
ing
Local officials of the Queen and Crescent
line have received notice that the Ohio
volunteer cavalry regiment. 500 men and
$50 horses, would leave Cincinnati for
Chickamauga tonight.
Tampa, Fla, May 14-Five Of the in
fantry and cavalry regiments recently or
dered from Chickamauga to Tampa have
arrived here. The Plant system brought
in today the Seventh infantry. 600 men, in
command of Colonel Benham. and the
Sixteenth infantry, 625 men, in command
Of Colonel Theaker. The Second infantry,
of 6O0 men, in command of Lieutenant
Colonel Wherry, also arrived. Camping
ground for the infantry had been select
ed near the new cavalry camp in West
Tampa. and as fast as the troops arrived
they were sent there. Extensive prepara-
tions are being made by the First in
fantry for a reception to Captain Rorst,
and companies e and G Of the First, who
successfully landed the big cargo of arms
and ammunition for the Cuban insurgents.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 1.-THE Third
regiment of Wisconsin volunteers. Colonel
Moore commanding, moved for Chicka-
manga at o'clock this afternoon. The
Second regiment, under Colonel Born, may
not leave until tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
FRANCES RULING PASSION
1t is Insisted That England Seeks t
Ally Germany.

Ally Germany.
Paris, May 1.-THE French newspapers
unanimously condemn the speech de-
livered by Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain. the
British secretary of state for the colon
les. at Birmingham. last night, and deny
there is any probability OF a war be-
tween Great Britain and France.
The Temps says:
1.-The establishment of an anglo-Ameri-
can alliance is a symptom to which too
much attention can not be given, but It
is certainly a German alliance which the
British cabinet has Immediately in view"
The Republique Franchise terms Mr..
Chamberlain civil Bouianger," remark
ing that he referred to Russia in terms
which statesman should not allow him
self to USE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
MORE PAYMASIERS

Chicago, May IA special to the Jour-
nal from Washington says: General Stan
ton, paymaster general of the army. said
today that on Monday the president would
send. to the senate the nominations of
fifty paymasters of the army. He said
this number was not large enough to
keep up with the vastly increased work Of
the department and that more would be
needed soon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
take the Philippines and Porto Rico and
hence need more volunteers"
ENLISTED NURSES

Washington. May l4-Four ladies, all
trained nurses, are on their way to the
army hospital at Key West. They have
been regularly enrolled in the army and
are the first women to have that distinc-
ton. They belong to the Daughters of
the American Revolution hospital corps
and have been selected by DR.. Anita New
comb MCGEE, a director of the corps. for
this duty. Two of them are themselves
Daughters of the Revolution. Miss Alice
Lyon of the Pittsburg chapter, and Mrs
JohDetta Sanger of Baltimore
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-15
THERE is A CLASS OF PeOPI E

Gently there has been placed in an
the grocery stores new nrens-
ration called GRAIN-O. made y,
pure grains. that takes the plaes
O. coiiee- he most delicate stomach re-
ceives L without distress. and bur fsvT 80.
tell Il from coffee. /, does uot cost eve-
4 as much Children may drink in wifs
great benefit Use and sc per package. Try
~ Ask 1oE GRAIN-O.