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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
DEATH RATES IN THE ARMY.
Comparison Between Those of the Spanish
War and OF the RebellioD.

Washington, Nov. 22-Colonel Chas
Smart, deputy surgeon general of the
army. has sent a communication to
Surgeon General Sternberg. comparing
the deaths from sickness in the war
with Spain and in the civil war, in
which he says: I'm reply to your in
quiry can very promptly state that
the sickness and mortality during the
war with Spain was not relatively so
great as that from which our volunteer
troops suffered dUrirg the civil war.
Time has dulled the national memory
Of what happened in the days of the
civil war. The Medical and
Surgical History of the War" is now
on our shelves and by referring to it we
may at any time find out how diar-
rhoea and dysentery. typhoid fever and
malarial diseases swept through out
camps and sent their thousands to the
hospitals and to their graves.
In April. 1851. President Lincoln
called for 5000 volunteers, but it was
not until after July p, when his call
for 100000 was made, that we had arm
les comparable in size with those re-
Gently in existence. Beginning. then
with July, 1861. when We had medical
reports from regiments aggregating only
69.1lS men. and including August. Sep
tember. October and November. five
months we find recorded a less by death
of 3.O75 men, or 1871 deaths out of every
thousand men during that period Of
five months Beginning with
May. 1898. for which month we have
medical reports in the office of the sur
geCn general of the army from regi-
ments aEgregatirg g 15!.6SJ mer, and in
Guiding June, July, August and Sep
tember. we find on file a loss by death
Of only 1.175 men reported by medical
officers, in an average strength of 49,
16S men. or 1921 deaths out OF every
1000 men during that period CT five
months.
According. then, to the testimony Of
every medical officer who has placed
himself on record then and now, we lost
in the five months of the war with
Spain 1921 men out of every 1000 re-
ported present by medical officers serv-
ing with them. and in the first five
months of the war OF the rebellion, 17.31
out of every 1000 similarly reported
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
CANADA MAKES a COMPLAINT.
Her Commercial Travellers in This Country
Put Under the Alien Labor Law.

Put Under the Alien Labor Law.
Washington, Nov. 22.-The attention
of the Anglo-American commission has
sociation of Canada to the recent rul-
ings of the United States bureau of
immi grafton that the commercial trav-
elers Of Canada fall within the restric-
tiOns Of the alien labor law. and that
they cannot carry on their work on this
side of the border. a large Canadian
manufacturing firm with branches at
Toronto and Buffalo recently submitted
a statement to the immigration bureau
as to the work of its statesmen on this
side of the border in selling both Ca
madam and American goods. The an
swer of the bureau. approved by Assist
ant Secretary NanGCrlip. was that as
the statesmen were Canadians they came
within the operation OF the law
AS to the course of the treasury in
dealing With these statesmen If found on
this side attention was called to rrose-
cutions already begun for the purpose
OF deporting and excluding such sales
men. In bringing the matter before the
AnElo-American commission the state
ment is made that a large number OF
commercial travellers from the United
states have regular routes through
Canada ard that If this country intends
10 exclude Canadian statesmen il viii be
necessary to retaliate by excluding
American saiesmen from Canada Ef-
forts VIII be made. however, to have
the restrictions removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

lco Tor killing man on this side of the
Ene, mas been satisfactorily adjusted.
Chlteu states Minister Clayton has re-
Po..eo 10 the state department by tele-
graph that the Mexican minister -
Io-eisn affairs has agreed to stoD fpr-
ther proceedings against Temple unde-
't'e Mexican law and surrender the man
TO the Arizona authorities on extradI-
tion proceedings. on Clayton's state
mem that he would be tried in Arizona
The United States government had
previously demanded Temples release
b5Snre the demand was made for his
ext=adition. in order TO avoid recOgniz-
ing the Mexican claim of extra-territor-
ial Jurisdiction. and the present outcome
Is satisfactory in that regard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

Camp Wikoff. submitted a written state
ment of the condition she found there
in the latter part OF August. She said
the men insisted that they were all
right would not complain, but she
could see that they were suffering. Men
too sick to stand left the hospitals and
were found delirious on the trains and
at the stations.
DIR. w. G. Thompson, of n --- York.
said there was q deficiency E. d'sin-
fectants. hut did not stay in the camp
long enough to discover anything
Mrnno
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Corbet: and snarkey Arc Ready.

New York, Nov. 22.-The sporting c,e-
ment in this city. which is being aug
merted hourly by new arrivals, is in a
ferment over the meeting tonight be-
tween James J. Co-Sett and ThomSs
Sharkey. the heavy weight puEilists.
The fight viii certainly go on without
any interruption by the police aCth1Ti-
ties. Both pCgil sls are IN the best pos
sible shape fer the encounter. and while
each seems confident of victory Cor
bett is still the favor among the ma
jority of sporting mel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Winter Is Right Upcn-S.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-Telesrams from all
over the west, and south as far as
Texas. report a sudden change of tenn
perature. with snow, in some places very
heavy. Drops Of the temperature Of SO
degrees are frequent announcements
The first blizzard of the season is upon
the western country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Terrible Destitution in Japan.

Tacoma Wash, Nov. 22.-Late ad-
vices from japan state that 10000 or
more fishermens living on Etrup, north
ern Japan, are on the verge of starva-
tion. Some have nothing to eat while
others are existing on rats and pet
rifad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Used a Knife i'm The F,-bt

ManitowOc, Wis. Nov. 22.-During a
fight in a resort four miles from here
Frank Rathsack. aged Is was killed
by Joseph Novak. aged 23 who used a
knife. Novak came here and surrender
cd to the authorities. claiming that he
did the cutting in self-defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

Fort Worth. Tex, Nov. 22.-The
most disastrous prairie fire that ever
ravaged the Indian territory was alb
ruPtly stopped by heavy rains. 1t
started two weeks ago in the Chicka-
saw and Choctaw nations. 1t is esti-
mated that property valued at aquar-
ter of a million was destroyed. Sew
ty-fiye miles square were burned over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Tonight's FIsIIc Encounter.

New York, Nov. 22.-It is expected
that about 10000 people will witness
the Corbett-Sharkey fistic contest to-
night. Corbett is still the favorite
at odds 10 to s. Both men are report
ed in splendid condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Hitch in Those Hs~otiations.

Chicago. Nov. 22-N local financial
news bureau prints the following: 1T
is reported that q hitch has occurred in
the negotiations for the purchase Of the
Alton by syndicate acting in the in
terests Of the Pittsburg and Gulf rail-
road, and unless some complications
can be disentansled the deal is likely
to fall through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Prospects of a Milling Trust.

Minneapolis. Nov. 22.-The Journal
says that in spite of the hostile attitude
of the Minneapolis millsrs the prospects
for the formation of the flour milling
trust are improving 1t is known that
the New York. Milwaukee and Duluth
millers favor the scheme now being
promoted by Thomas Mcintyre. of New
York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Two Earners Perish.

Springfield, Mo, Nov. 22.-GeOrge
and Ed Cotter, married farmers, We're
found this morning frozen to death.
They had been drinking at Ash Grove
and had started home. but were caught
-, tho blizzard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. T. III.
Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ. T. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Ordered TO start for Havana.

Washington, Nov 22-The war de-
partment has ordered four companies
of the Second volunteer engineers to
embark at once from Savannah for
Tampa. sail thence to Havana, report
ing to Major General Greene. who COM
mands one of the divisions of the Sew
enth army Corps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Ouinine-whisky

Is made from the best Kentucky whis'
ky and pure quinine, accurately GlS'
titled. pleasant To take, cures coid'
and Ia grippe. LemberS " Detiefsen'
agents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Joseph Jefferson ConvaIescent.

New York, Nov. 22.-Joseph Jefferson,
who has been i'll at the Holland House
for two weeks. has become convalescent
and it was said last night that he is
planning to go south on Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Explosion in a Pana Coal Mine.

Pana, Ills, Nov. 22.-Yesterday morn
ing a serious and damaging explosion
occurred in mine No. of the Pana Coal
company, in which three negroes were
seriously burned, two of them danger
ously. The explosion was Of gas. which
was set of by miners with their lamps.
One of the injured negroes is Walter
Moore, but he is not badly hurt. The
other two suffered terrible injuries.
Their burns are very bad. their arms
hands, faces and necks being burned
almost TO a crisp. the flesh falling from
their bones in some places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Indiana soldier Resigns.

Washington, Nov. -. - Captain
George Dyer. one Hundred and Sixtieth
Indiana, having rendered his resigna-
tion has been { honorably discharged
from the service of the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Costa RIca.- ExecutIve.

New York. Nov. 22.-President
Yglesias, of Costa Rica, arrived here
today from Port Limon. After few
davs here he will visit Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
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. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
DISPUTED POINT YET REMAINS.

Issue Avoided with the Mexican Govern
ment by ExtTadition Proceeding
Washington. Nov. 22--The case Of the
American railroad conductor Temple.
who has been held under arrest in Mex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

Saw Mo- when a dealer offers YOU
n substitute for Hoods Sarsaparilla-
There is nothing lust as good.
Get only Hoods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
He stole a Matter of s115,o 900.

Holyoke. Mass, Nov. 22.-Ex-Tax
Collector J. c. Keogh was arrested yes
terday on three warrants charging en-
bezzlement to the amount of s1150
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
PANA UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Gov. Tanner Proceeds 20 Put Down: the
OutiawrY in That Town.

Springfield. Ills, Nov. Ex-Governor
Tanner last night issued proclamation
placing Pana under martial law. estab-
fishing as the military district the cor
porate limits of the city and all the
additions thereto and one mile beyond
the limits of the city and its additions.
and forbidding all persons to carry any
arms. such as guns or pistols. either
publicly or privately within the district
aforesaid: and commanding all persons
who bear arms within such prescribed
distance TO surrender the same to the
officers commanding the National Guard
at Pana within forty-eight hours after
the publication of the order, VINO Will
receipt for the same.
The commanding officer is ordered to
take possession of all arms in the hands
of miners or citizens in the district men
toned and the governor establishes
MARTA. law within the district men
toned as being necessary, in his judg-
ment, to execute the laws. Persons with
arms in their hands will be arrested by
the military authorities, as if they in
tended a disturbance OF the public
peace.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Wells. OF
the Fifth regiment. who was ordered
to take charge of the troops at Pana
by Governor Tanner, reported to the
governor that all was quiet there and
with the increased force he thinks he
can easily control the situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Hard CeaI-Coke-wood.

Indiana block. Athens lump snc
nut. superior soft egg, cannel' hare
wood and kindling.
f. b. MCKOwS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
whisky Goes Up,

Peoria, Nov. 22.-The price o
whisky advanced l cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
WITNESS WHO WOULD NOT TALE.
Declines to Same Men Who Were Not
Doing Their Duty in Camp.

Declines to Same Men Who Were Not
Doing Their Duty in Camp.
Samuel L. Parrch. a lawyer Of this
city, visited Camp Wiioff several
times. He said that the great drawback
to the camp was the lack of one ac-
tive, continuous. intelligent directing
mind. Everybody in authority { i his
best, but there were too many changes.
He saw many dsSraceful conditions,
but heard no complaints. If President
Mckinley had put himself in my hands
I could have shown him some things
that would have shocked him"
Did you see any officer of the army
or doctor neGlectins his duty in any
way" asked General McCook.
General that is a hard question, be-
cause if you had the power of punish
ment for contempt I would have to an
swer and that is the trouble with this
commission, man does ~ IL he is
protected. because everything he says is
really volunteer testimony"
Colonel Sexton interrupted by saying:
But you don't need any protection.
You're a private citizen
Yes, I krOw." replied the witness
but know a case where I think a man
was a most improper man to have a
responsible position, and yet ! would
not like to say so. There are
hundreds of officers who would be de-
lighted to tell you what they know IL
they could protect themselves after
stating what they had to tell"
But Parrich would not tell what he
knew, although strongly pressed tc
do so. and he was dismissed An in
vitation was sent to Colonel Roosevelt
to appear before the commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
If You VIII
Give Us a Call

We can show you a line
of goods that are beyond
doubt the most beautiful
in design and finish that
can be found in the three
cities at prices that make
it expensive to trade
elsewhere. DO not buy
before you see our line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

After an absence of nineteen years
Stephen c. SpauIding, of Villa Ridge,
Ills, aged 7s years. returned to James,
vile, Wis, and blew his brains out on
the grave of his daughter.
No less than five new sugar COM
panies have been incorporated in the
Hawaiian islands. and within two
wears from now the output of raw
sugar will be increased considerably.
Captain Andrew J. Kinney, OF COM
pany c, Third Wisconsin, arrived at
Hudson, Wis. from Porto Rico. He
thinks the regiment will be mustered
out when the furIough expires. Dec. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
HEARS FROM PARIS.
Cabinet Has a Brief CabIegram
From American Repre-
sentatiVes.
TELLS OF YESTERDAYS INCIDENTS.

No Excitement Attending the Meeting
and No New Developments Anticipated
Another Meeting Tomorrow Good
Order In Porto Rico-HeIp for the
Cubans.
Washington. Nov. 22.-At the cab
met meeting today an early brief ca
blegram was read from Judge Day, at
Paris 1t was substantially in ac-
cord with the newspaper reports of
Yesterdays proceedings, although no
reference was made to any excitement
attending the meeting, or any open
disagreements. 1t was stated that
the next meeting would take place to-
morrow. The cabinet discussed the
matter and it was the judgment of
the members that there would be at
least one more meeting after tomor-
row if the Spaniards have concluded
to reject the Americans proposal.
No intimation has reached here as
to what the Spanish reply will be, and
no thought is entertained among the
members of the cabinet that the
treaty will be signed within the next
few days. The cabinet also discussed
the Cuban situation and it was de-
veloped that the Spaniards hope to be
able to complete the evacuation of
Havana by Dec. 20.
Good Order In Porto Rico
Washington, Nov. %. - Gen.
Brooke telegraphs from Ponce, Porto
Rico. that the reported disorders in
the island growing out of the i'll
treatment of the inhabitants by u. S.
soldiers is very much exaggerated and
says quiet and good order prevail
everywhere.
For Starving Cubans.
Washington. Nov. 22.-The commits
sary department today dispatched the
steamer Bratten from Savannah with
provisions for the starving people of
ftb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
AguinaIdO

Is adding a little pep =
to the situation. hc
are making the FurLitura
business a little spicy
with our beautiful new
designs and decidedly
low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22

Subscribe for THE ARGUS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-22
Good Order In Porto Rico
For Starving Cubans.

Washington. Nov. 22.-The commits
sary department today dispatched the
steamer Bratten from Savannah with
provisions for the starving people of
Ha
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-02
T. A. B. ENTERTAINMENT.
A Very Enjoyable Anniversary Entertain
ment Held Last Evening.

The 2Sth annual banquet and entertain
ment of the Annunciation T. A. b. society
was held last evening in the society's hall
and proved highly successful affair in all
respects.
The entertainment was of Il musical and
literary character and the participants ac-
quilted themselves TO the entire satisfaction
of the large audience. The numbers of the
program were as follows Misses Monaghan
and bowling and Messrs Thomas Hall,
Richard Hcnnessy and Patrick Cooney, vocal
solos, Miss Maggie Bell, piano solo Miss
Delaney, violin solo Mcssrs. Gibbons and
Mcdonald aud Messrs. Cleary and Kehoe,
step dancing Cranston aud Cleary, piano
duet; Harry Schwab. defamation selec-
tions by "a mandolin club comprising Misses
Bradigsn, Monaghan and Biddle, the latter a
daughter of Superintendent Biddle, of the
Miners hospital, and Messrs. Dengler and
Ehrhart.
An interesting feature of the evening was
the presentation of a banner to the Annuncia-
tion Cadets. 1t was made by Mr.. James
Grant, Il member Of the state board of di-
rectors, in the absence of the state president.
The banner was presented to the cadets as II
reward for having enrolled the greatest num-
Der of members during the past year-a total
of 1877. The next highest enrolment was
made at Shamokin-1O5. Master Wells ac-
ceptvd the banner in behalf of the cadets in a
very graceful response to Mr.. Grant. The
supper served during the evening was ele
gantly prepared aud served.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-02

take her acknowledgment to some of these
bonds, and l believe Mrs. Mellet was there,
and Mike Scanlan, too"
'If it was represented to you by the parties
presenting the bond that that was Mrs.
Mellets signature. and they wanted you to
take the acknowledgement, would you, under
such circumstances have taken the acknowl-
edgment2'
~ can't say"
Mr.. Burke asked "You are fully aware
Of your duty az a Justice of the Peace in
taking Acknowledgements, are you not 2'
YES, sir"
And that is that the party whose sigma
ture is to be acknowledged must appear in
your presence and acknowledge such to be
his, or her signature ?"
Yes sir "
"Is that the way you take acknowledge
ments ?"
Yes, sir"
Constable Matthew Giblon was the next
witness called and examined by Mr. Burke.
81 hand you the tax bond of Mr. Scanlan
for 1895. Is that your name that is one of
the witnesses ?"
Eyes, sir"
Whose name is directly to the right of
your name p
Mrs Mary Melets"
rs that the lady who was here few
moments ago and testifed?'
II suppose it is"
Whose name did you witness in that
bond ?"
Mrs. Mary Mellet's mark is there.
guess it is the one | Witnessed
DO you say that positively, OF is that the
best of your recollection ?'
That | witnessed it ?"
"Yes?"
II don't know anything at all about it. |
can't remember anything about it,"
How did your name get there2"
II can't tell that, either. 1t might be that
Scanan came into the office | haven't any
recollection of Scanlan coming to the Office
and saying anything about the name. |
could have done it unconscously, never
thinking of what l was doing, OF anything
else, or anybody being there"
Did Mrs. Mellet sign that bond with her
mark in your presence?"
That | don't know. | can't remember
Mrs. Mellet signing anything in my pres
ence, and | can't say when | signed that my
self"
| By Mr.. Reilly You have no recollection
Of Mrs. Melet's name being put to that
| bond, and her making her mark in your
presence at any time, or at any placer"
II have not"
And you would have no reason for think
ing or saying that your name appeared on thu
bond as a witness to her name and mark, ex
cept that your name is written opposite ?"
'Only that is my name and writing"
BY Mr. Burke You would not say tina
Mrs Mellet did not sign her mark in you
presence2''
Il will say | never saw her make tina
mark that | remember Of"
But you wouldn't swear that she didn't2'
mo, | wouldn't | have no recollection Of
her making her nIrk in my presence.
might have done it not thinking. She might
have signed it across tie street and Scanlan
might have come over 20 the Office and !
witnessed it, or something ike that. But I'll
give you tip that the next time | will see
the party write his name"
The names of ex-Justice CardIu and Tax
Collector Scanlan were called, but they did
not answer 1t was then agreed to adjourn
without date. A time and place will be
agreed upon. The next session will very
likely be held in POttsVille.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-02

The production of "A Hired Girl" at Fer
guson's theatre last night was sore disap.
pointment to an audience that filled the
theatre and the Blaney reputation has re-
ceived set back in the estimation of the
local theatre patrons. 1t is seldom that a
company embracing so many people gives as
little entertainment. "The Hired Girl" is
trashy, and when attempts at humor are
made the chestnuts fall thick. The title role
does not create ten minutes real fun during
the entire production and, with one or two
exceptions, the specialties are of very or
dinary character The entire second act OF
the piece is reproduction of the laundry
scene in "A Baggage Check" with the hired
girl substituted for the boy. 1t is regretted
that the people should be faxed as they were
last night, and good companies suffer through
such disappointments.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-02

In answer to the notice recently served in
connection with the First ward creek nuis.
ancc George S. Clemmens, L. & X. G. & |.
Co. engineer, has written to Borough Soici-
tor Burke, suggesting another meeting to
discuss the subject The latter has replied
that the Board of Health has control of the
matter now and another meeting is not
necessary thatif the 2. & r. G. & l. Co. i,
ready to stand by its one-third proposition il
need only confirm it in writing and the
Board will abate the nuisance and take pro.
ceedings against the other parties interested
If this is not complied with the Board will
proceed against all parties concerned.