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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
CHINA Proteci. Again.t Rn.s,a.

Pekin. Oct 10.-The Chinese foreign
Office has protested against the exces-
sive Russian escort. pointing out that il
is twice the strength OF the detachments
Of the other powers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

Saw No when dealer offers Won
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There is nothing Just as good. "
Get only Hoods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
TO Cure a Cold In one nay.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tables.
All druggists refund the money if ii
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. B. @. on each tablet.
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To Cure Consripation Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic IOc or sc
II C. c. c. fan TO cure, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
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Springfield. his. oct 1O.-A coifinittee
of the LOCAL Federation of Labc= called
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Our Bed Room Suite line is the
greatest assortment of big val
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to save you money on this line.
Come over and see what we can
do for you.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
A TAX PUZZLE IN RICHMOND.

The collection of taxes IN the Borough Of Rich
mond has not been begun, owing 70 the failure Of
the old Board OF Supervisors to nle tho tax lists
with the County Treasurer for collection on De-
cenber J. They fled the lists at 10 O'clock on
tho night Of December 81. so that people had no
opportunity 70 pay their taxes I'm December when
the law allowed rebate Of . per cent Under the
law penalty Of per is added 10 unpaid
taxes on January l. and an additional penalty OF 3
per cent on February i. Tho Bureau OF Collection
Of Assessments and Arrears does not Know
WHISTLER under the circumstances, II should collect
The penalty OF per cent not The Bureau has
had no onlce, has issued no notice inxpayers
and has made no collections.
Collector don had conference with the Cor
opinion The disposition Of the department ia 70
avoid litigation by not attempting to collect either
legally take this course.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29

Only J. Sergeant Cram, president OF tho Dock
Board and Commissioner Murphy took part in tho
weekly meeting yesterday. Peter F. Meyer the
other Commissioner being still confined TO his
room. James Hood a contractor who has charge
OF the excavation OF pier at Twenty fourth ST
and the North River appeared before the Board
10 explain why he had Illegally accepted $50 from
the Catskin Evening Line for wharfage in contra
yeut!OE OF the provisions OF the charter.
Don't you know that such action was Illegal and
might be called by very hard name" said Presi-
dent Cram
II didn't Il in that way" responded Hood
THE Catskn Line pressed for room and asked
me 10 get them some wharfage. They offered 10
pay just VIVA; it cost me for watchman and extra
expenses
''But you accepted sl50 when you knew that the
city only had the right TO accept IT, said President
Cram However, are satisfied that you did
not intend 10 defrau1 the city, are willing 10 let
the matter drop consideration that you pay
$50 the city treasury
Mr.. Hood gave The required promise The Social
Reform Cub represented by Edwin A. Curley
asked the FGar1 for new pleasure and recrea ton
pier at Narket-st and the East River The Board
promised 10 consider the application
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
SMALLPOX AT THE BARGE OFFICE.
vo1.Hc RUSSIAN is FOUND TO HAVE THE
DIsEAsE-PROMPT PRECAUTIONS ARE
TAKEN TO PREVENT IT'S

A cas-. OF smallpox discovered yesterday IN
the detention pen at the Barge Once Dr D. H.
white while making his daily examination OF I'M
migrants discovered that Kive Lazaro~ltz' twenty
three years Old, Russian. had the disease which
had nist developed. Lazarowtz arrived here on
January % on the steamer Amsterdam. from Rot
terdam He was excluded. after two hearings by
the Board OF Inquiry and then his case was ap-
pealed to Warrington. lie was apparently healthy
ut the time OF his arrival and 1t was not until yes
terday that any signs OF the disease developed
As soon an Il was observed the man was sent 10
Riverside Hospital. and the ninety Immigrants who
were I'm the pen vaccinated and Isolated from
the others In tho Barge ONCE. The thirty at
tendants VINO had come In contact with Lazarowitz
were subjected To the rame treatment.
a. matter OF precaution the BOari OF Health
OF New-YOrk at once Informed by the immi
grafton authorities Of the names and addresses OF
AL passengers who had landed from IN" Amster
dam and who arc In this city and they Will he KEEP
under close observation kilograms also sent
to tho presidents OF tho State Boards OF Health Of
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
BELLWOOD PLACED Oy Trial.

William 4 Bellwood who is also known as Will
lam Balensi and who is said TO have had n long
criminal career in France, was placed on trial
yesterday before Judge Newburger in Part II Of
General Sessions on the charge OF having obtained
from " T. Marcus e co. $3.50 worth OF jcwery
memorandum with intent 20 defraud Rellwood
was arrested several weeks ago. and when searched
the detectives found a large number Of pawn
tickets IN his possession representing tho stolen
goods which had been pawned the Bowery The
French Government Is said 10 want RellwoOd for
blecknaii. but District-AttOTney OcOi. refused to
surrender him. In France Il f. alleged he secured
from Max Iebaudy. the Sugar Bowl" several
million francs. He is also wanted for emhezzl.-
inent In Paris. jury 10 try Bell wood was secured
yesterday, and tho court adjourned until Monday
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
PROTESr BY sUCAR rRUSr oHERRn1.rn

The United States Board OF General Appraisers
yesterday made public decision against rro.es,
OF the American Sugar Refining Company against
the duty assessed upon an importation Of sugar
frcm Java. IN December. 1925. Gu the steamship
Empress
The sugar Wac entered upon two consular IN
voices. IN which the quantity was specified in hum
drecweights and the price was specified as eleven
shiilings e hurdred~eight. the value Being ex-
tended In pounds Below this Is written an
amount IN forms. said 20 be equal to the amount
in pounds. Tho I'm Dor;ers asked In their protest
that the entry be liqUdated on the basis Of the
ecrin price. and asserted that the sugar was
bought and paid for IN Dutch iorrs.
III Dutch forms were paid" the decision rays
the invoice ought - nave been made out IN that
currency ana 10 other but the duty is 20 be as-
sessed in this case upon the invoice value without
reference 70 whethe- II Is actually the price paid
cr not
Are you hunting FOR KlOudiAe outftters? You
VIII find q list In the narrow columns Of to-day 5
issua
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29

Pennsylvania Massachusetts. Rhode Island and
Mary land informing them OF the names and desi-
nations OF the passengers who had gone 70 those
States
The Amsterdam had on board l06 steerage pas
sengers on her arrival here. or these sixty re-
manned I'm this city. while the others went 10 the
States mentioned.
As an extra precaution all the blankets that had
been used In the detention pen sent 10 Ellis
Island ne fumgated
Or. White expressed his opinion that there was
no great danger from this case he believed that
II had been contracted in Rot erdam BY Tazarowitz
and that the other passengers on the ship had been
I'm danger OF contaRiOn. the case had not de-
ye.opcd sufficiently to become contagious until yes
terday. The only danger will be from those who
were in contact with Lazarowitz In the detention
pen yesterday. and all these Will be carefully
u.at rbei
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
A. G. KrAyf CHAMPION FIGURE SKATER.
NONE OF THE OTHER COMPETITORS ANYWHERE
NEAR HIM IN THE CONTEST AT
ST NICHOLAS RINK.

NEAR HIM IN THE CONIEsI Al
ST. NICHOLAS RINK.
Arthur G. Keane Of the New York Athletic Club.
Is the figure skating champion Of America. George
D. Phillips OF the same club, is the ex-champon.
The contests for the championship were brought
10 a close al the ST Nicholas Rink ct late hour
last night. OF the twcnty-one figures only eight
finished Thursday night, and only three
yesterday afternoon. The remainder were practsed
last night The contest dragged YEARLY toward
the close
There was little doubt Of the ultimate result from
the start as Il was seen az once that Keane out
cassed his Ave opponents. 1t promised TO be a
pretty nght for second place between Irving Bro
kaw Of the St Nicholas Skating Club. and l.. A.
servatns. The latter. however. not at his
hest last night Howard r. Ward showed decided
improvement in his work John Doughty. OF Pater-
son and Frank Homer Of Bronxdale, n. T.,
seemed TO lack the finish skill and style Of their
local rivals.
The Judges were Homo Rubenstein. Montreal A.
a. A; Z. p Good Brooklyn. and r. J. schaefer,
National Skating Association. Scorers s. J. Mont
gomery. N A s. A. and Mortimer Bishop y. Y.
A. c. The figure movements were as follows:
Change OF edge roll forward beginning cn either
outside or inside edge change Of edge roll back
ward. beg,nrirG on either outside or inside edge;
spread eagle inside and outside edges; curved
angles-thrces, single. double. chain and flying be-
ginning rs'de outside edge curved angles
rocking turns from outside edge 70 outside edge
or inside edge 70 .nsido edge forward and back
ward curved angles-crosscuts snyils: grape
vines. Including Philadelphia twist: toe and heel
movements. embracing pivot crcng. toe spins
tpirouettes) and movements both toes: single
and double Ast foot spins crossfoot and two foot
whirls: (a) serpentines foot and on both
feet; (b) change Of edge single and double: loops
and rngle's on inside and ou side edres single and
in combinstion: speciaties. embracing original and
peculiar movements.
The scores We're as foilo~S
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
TINT WHISPER ABoUT GENERAL McooK

whisper came the wires from Albany a
day or 50 ago that Timothy l.. Woodruff TO
be retired tho end OF his present term. and that
ex-City Chamberlain Anson q. McCook would be
nominated through the influence OF the Platt ma
chine as Loutcnant-GcvcrnOr on tho same ticket
with Governor Black: that through the resignation
OF Black in consequence Of his election United
States senator. McCook would become Governor;
and that this nomination as Lieutenant-G Governor
with IT'S attendant possibilities. would crectuay
placato the anti Patt men. General MC'ook is out
OF town. but his friends yesterday smiled at the
programme outlined above. ard didn't seem 10 be-
lcye that even II General MrCook would consent
20 figure IN Il the opposition 10 Pattism would be
"rlaraf cd
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR ENROLMENT.
r>cor-RAGINc REPORTS AT A MEETING OF THE


REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE XXisT.
A meeting OF the Republican Association OF tho
xyIst Assembly District held last night at the
New Amsterdam Club. 90 West Ninety-,ixth-
ST for the purpose of completing tho arrangements
in the district for the Republican enrolment whioh
begins next week. The New Amsterdam Ciuo on
January a voted TO support tho movement repre-
sented by the Committee OF Flfty-three ana a' q
special meeting held Monday night OF this week
reonirmed that decision BY the vote OF S TO 2.
There were about Two hundred Republicans present
last night when James S. Lehmaier called the
meeting to order. many OF them members OF the
association only. and not Of the club Mr.. LehmaieF
made a brief speech expressing his pleasure at inc
large attendance commenting the strong sta,
ibe Commitee Of Ffty-three and suggesting the
enrolment in the county. Then he introduced $: s.
Packard. who WAS one OF the Committee OF Nine
by whom the present Committee OK tlfty-thre was
selected What man say to men whose
minds are already made up?' exclaimed Mr rack
Gus thing Il will he for us who believe In the od
party that we have voice even IN the pri-
mary. IL seems TO me, gentlemen, as look ilto
your faces and see the sort OF men You are Ina Ina
wo are on the right track mas m neen m my s.cboa
and my delight Tor iorty years 10 pe @
master associated with young men. and In sym
pathy with their feelings and their aims. spea
here tonight for the young men VINO desire 10 take
part IN politics What Incentive now IS there LOT LOT
before him. he may get some return. But II he
shows the slightest Independence, or dares speak
his own mind. he is instantly set aside. FAVOR
this movement in the hope that 1t marks the be-
ginning OF a great reform
\ letter was read from the Rey John Balcom
Shaw expressing his regret AT not being dple 10 he
present; ana then Chairman Lchmaier introduced
John Stewart. president OK the New Amsterdam
CLUB. who. after extending hearty welcome 10
those present who were not members OF the club.
and inviting them TO join that organization. In A
short address compared the present moFrment N
this country with various notable contests for
principle made by the Republican party OF the
Sation within the last forty years. Mr.. lehmalcr
secondcd Mr.. stewards invitation to all Re
publcans 70 join the club. dwelling upon ne
yalue OF such an institution "a a rallylng
place for the i-Macmge hepu6sllii,G,a;ns i,,;u q
Iiennoft TO report concerning the enrolment work
Mr Bennett said that the prospects were very
gratifying for a large enrolment liz tho NElst AS
scmby District, but that few Of the election dis
tricts had not yet been canvassed. Subscriptions
for the work OF sending out circulars to the Re
nublcsn voters Of these Hsiricts were asked for
and obtained The boundares OF the several en-
place Of each. were then read, and the meeting
adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
NEW OFFICIALS SWORN IN

Daniel B. Phillips. Of No. as5 Adephi-st.. Brook
lyr. into Office yesterday by Mayor
Van Wyck, as Deputy Auditor for Brooklyn.
Daniel Callahan was sworn in School Com
missioner for the Borough OF Queens.
James c. Spencer. Of No. East Forty seventh
st.. was appointed Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci sworn in by the Mayor Mr. Spencer
Is olG-time lawyer. Under President Buchanan
he was United States District attorney for North
ern NewYork. lie also was Judge Of the Su-
perior Court. serving from 1870 TO 1872 He was a
member OF the first Aoueduct Commission. and
served for five years in that body. His COM
Whalen
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
THE PERMANENT CITIZENS UNION.

The subcommittee appointed by the Executive
Committee Of the Citizens Union to draw up plan
for permanent organization Of the union has held
meetings nearly every week for several months.
and will make a report next Wednesday evening
at a meeting Of tho Executive Committee. at NO.
u East Twenty-third-st While the report Will not
be made public In advance OF the meeting. on
Wednesday evening" Il is known that the plan OF
the sub b-comnlittee embraces a central commit ee
and district organizations in all Of the Assembly
districts The central committee will be active In
matters relating municipal affairs. and also Will
keep an interest in State politics. Ear any
LEGISLATION affecting the city is concerned.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
KINGS DAUGHTERS AvD Soys MEET

The order OF the Kings Daughters and Sons
held It's annual meeting yesterday afternoon. at
the Madiron Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
at Sixtieth-st.. and elected the following officers
Mrs. S. w. Rossiter. president. Mrs. John Bliss
vice president Mrs John Steen. second vice presl-
dent. Miss Rossiter. corresponding secretary: Mrs
Joseph Shelabarger. recording secretary. and Miss
Beals treasurer.
Two-mlnute reports from circles read. and
district leaders told OF the work In their jursdic-
tlons As the president said she would be unable
to undertake the Organization OF the order IN tho
enlarged city. It decided not 10 extend the
sphere Of its operation.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
LOOKING UP UNPAID ASSESSMENTS
PRESIDENT HoI.AHAN TRYING TO STEER CLEAR
OF THE DEBT LIMIT.

President HolahaD OF the Board OF Public I'm
proyements said Yesterday that he was going
ahead with the investigation OF the unpaid assess
,nents for improvements 1T is not alone a ques-
ton whether tho city vii! lose &2O0oC,oo or nothing.
he said at is question whether the revenue
bonds which will have be issued 10 meet the city
expenses In anticipation OF the next tax levy VIII
bevond its limit don't think they should be 80
regarded but II there is any doubt Il VIII deter m
Of this uncertainty TO the power of the city to
Issue more bonds the Board OF Public Improve,
ments would have a hard time getting the Board
OF Estimate and the Municipal Assembly TO au-
thorize any extensive public improvements now.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
HUGH BONNER THE CITYs FIRE CHIEF
FORMALLY APPOINTED BY COMMISSIONER SCAN
NE1L,-JAMEs DALE MADE DDPUTY-CHIEF
AND SOME OLD RANKS ABOLISHED.

Fire Commissioner scannell yesterday abolished
IN his department the ranks OF chief engineer OF
the Borough Of Brooklyn and Queens. assistant
chief engineer district engineer, inspectors and
.,okers of Brooklyn and established these ranks
and grades: Chief Deputy Chief. chiefs OF battal-
ion captains Of companies. lieutenants or assist
ant foremen. engineers OF steamers and hremen
Of the first second third and fourth grades Hugh
Bonner WAS made Chief OF the Department. and
Jaroas DALE was appointed Deputy Chief and Will
Be in command In Brooklyn and Queens
the School of instruction were admitted to the uni.
formed force of tho Department They VII drrit al,
don uniforms to-day as hremen OF the lourlh
grade The appointment OF these men allays
many fears as TO the standing Of the probationary
men appointed by the old Fire Board.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
HOCKEY GAMES TO-DAY.

The New-York Athletic Club hockey team will
play match game with the Columbia University
seven tonight. at the ST. Nicholas Rink at Sis
At O'Clock this afternoon .here will be a game
between bows OF the La Sale Scaool and q team
from Richmond Staten Island.
Tonight &; the Clernont Avenue Rink the first
game 20 be played in Brooklyn In the intercol-
iegiate hockey chanpionship series viii take place
between teams representing Yale and Brown uni
1sere
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
Proposals.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.. Oaice super

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, once sup'''
Nislng Architect. Washington. u. c. January 49, 49,
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received az MS ,.aS
until o'clock =. on the 3is, day ot JSnlaSi ard
and opened Immediately thereafter. for All the a' 40
materials required FOR the approaches % We
praisers' Warehouse. New York. y. u ~ a''-s hs
" and specl, alton. copies OF "i..S"
hai at ofce ,he Once of the SUPER. 80 ).
New York y Y The right 10 reserved 70 reee' any :,
All hiLs and io waive any defect inforinsiD IN
bid should be despei IN the Interest OF u'e
ment TO do So Proposals ne rhclosea W 81 re
sealed ani marked proposal. FOR Approaches ~ ssi
= 8 Appralsep Warehouse New iork. y J."
al o the Supervising Archi'eci.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
EXHIBITION or SWORD PLAY.

late Professor II A. Jacoby. formerly rnaitrs
d'armes II the New-York Athletic cub will be
given this evening a. the clubhouse 40 l04 Wes;
flffy-iftn-st. y number Of sLllful professional i
and amateur fencers vii give exhibitions of swnri
play. ard there Will be boxing ard wrestling h"Sfs
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
THE BRONX WANTS THE HEINE FOUNTAIN

The Loreei or Heine fountain, which the city Of
New York rejected some time ago, will be accepted
by the Borough Of The Bronx II the Art Commits
sion OF the city Will certify the acceptation Mem
bers OF the local Board In favor Of taking g.
Some have suggested that the fountain be placed
SOME where the Grand Concourse but others
are In favor OF having !, at the foot OF the marble
steps which 70 lead up 10 the new Municipal
Building OF The Bronx.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29

inending the course In Albany OF Assembyman
William Astor chanler and approving the SnnSSy Sy
man hamburger Ernest Harver declared In
speech that on the issue OF personal liberty
the democrats and II the Democratic party was
10 win the Governorshlp this year it would do so
only on the same issue.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
COMPLAINTS AS TO PERSONAL TAXES

President Feitner OF the Tax Department said
yesterday that many complaints were being made
on account Of the assessment for personal taxes
now being collected by the Department. I'VE aren {
10 blame FOR this" ne said We just collecting
the assessments placed by the Old Board III some
Instances CLERKS who earn only SO ana Sl2 a week
are assessed for personal property 10 the value
OF $1,000 $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR A urRDyRER

Edward " Bates. the West Indian negro who
murdered his wife, Virginia. was scntencel n no
imprisonment yesterday morning in the Court OF
''her"l Se>sions Bates was allowed to plead
guity 10 murder In the second deeree uo .,as
nineteen wears old. and his age was taken into
cepted The plea VIZ" "o AZ
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
SENATOR PLATT EXPECTED To-l

Senator Tho G. Platt did not come to tho city
from washington last evening. but at the head
quarters Of the Republican State Committee II was
said tnat he probably would be at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel fhls evening 10 meet some Of the Republican
momb,rs of the Legislature.
Mrs. Platt. whose health has improved. started
on Il trip 20 the South yesterday
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
An attractive feature Of
Lundborg's perfumes-aside
from their individuality-is
the dainty manner in
which they are put up.
WORK on THE BUDGET.
AMOUNTS ALLOWED FOR A NUMBER OF De
D.prMTNTS

AMOUNTS ALLOWED FOK p NVNr'T''' " TT
PARTMENTS
The Board OF Estimate and Apportonment held
a long executive session in the Mayors once yes
terday afternoon and agreed upon the hnh eS"-
mates for several small departments. At p m.
tho Roard had an open session and voted TO fix
the estimates definitely. There was no discussion
al the open meeting After the public session the
Board again went into executive session. ana spent
several hours OF the evening in considering the hs
ures for some OF the larger departments A"e
Board Will have another public session loI Io''nai
action at II 80 a. m. to-day, -, J., ,ho
Following are the items which were added 20 ine ie
budget OF thc greater city for 1893 az tho session
nsterlaN afternoon:
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
personal LIBERTY" THE SLOGAN

The Independence Hall Democracy Of the vth
Assembly District held q meeting last evening al
Meyborgs Hall. Sixth-ave and Washington Place
and tho following officers for 1893 were elected
Ernest HaTvier. chairman; Charles Jones vice
chairman and Michael Kenneally secretary
Resolutions were adopted "deplorirs the delay ia
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
FREE FERRIAGE FOR BICYCLES

Albany Jan. %-Assembyman Schmid to-day In
troduced til providing that no person. assocfa-
ton or corporation operating ferry in this State
or between this State and any other State shall
make or exact any charge fare for the carrying
OF one bicycle for each single passenger on any OF
ferryboets
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29

Organization has been quietly effected among
the Western divisions OF the League OF American
Wheelmen. and at present Il is said that seven
Western divisions have agreed 10 go 70 the ST.
Louis convention Of the League with their dele
gates unpledged. snd VIII hold caucus W,,h W e tne
Illinois division. making total OF eight DIVISIONS
which Will stand together IN the Assembly
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29

Lexington. KY. Jan. 2s (speciaD.-w. II. Tande-
man. Of this city has bought from Henry l. Mar
TIN of Versailles the three-yrar-old bay colt Frank
Thompson. by Lindcr| e-bena- The price paid
$500
New-York tribune., 1898-01-29
Silk Grenadines Almost Exclusively.

THESE are stirring days the textile sections This morning another
sale follows closely precedent smashing predecessors
This time SILK Grenadines taVOre OF last Seadey
the coming Last years goods of but 1898 will have
nothing more exquisite and much that duplication There no
duplication of these prices, however.
At the higher prices the following list the goods all single
patterns of six eight yards and of course sold whole
Amed quanty-ust 300 yado Tycoon Reps placed
on sale TO-DAY at 614c They double that price