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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

President Mckinley has resumed his
afternoon public receptions.
Governor Leady says 10000 volunteers
have offered their services from Kan
sas.
Secretary Alger has denied the re-
port of his intention to resign from the
cabinet.
For nineteen years April Is has been
bright day in Chicago. and this year
it was as bright as usual
Thomas Luddington, IS years old,
was killed by being run over by a
train on the Panhandle tracks at Chi
cafo.
The United States is now a liberal
exporter of hardware, and buys very
little in that line from the rest of the
world
William r. Gratz. of New York, has
offered a prize of 500 to the man who
first plants the stars and stripes on
Cuban soil
John Billings, switchman, was in
stantly killed at Amigo Wis, by the
cars. Hewas well-known railroad man
of the state.
The report that the war with Spain
Will cause postponement of the Trans
Mississippi exposition is utterly with
out foundation.
William Mitchell, a son of Senator
Mitchell, of Wisconsin, will enlist in the
army, to serve during the war between
the United States and Spain.
The Wyoming board of land control
has selected $4,000 acres of lieu lands in
Uinta county, which will be leased to
applicants at 5 cents per annum per
acre.
The Spanish troops are said to be
concentrating in the principal seacoast
cities of eastern Cuba and laying waste.
By fire, the interior towns and planta-
tons.
Tired of being a beggar, William Ba-
con, 20 years old, inhaled gas in his
room at Chicago and was found dead.
He was physician and also an expert
accountant.
Lake Laura, a summer resort near
Eagle River. Wis. was burned together
with all the adjacent cottages. Mrs
Stein and her three children were
burned to death.
Delbert Taylor and Carl Tanner. 1e-
year-old boys from Red Oak. Ia. have
arrived at Springfield Ills. and rendered
their services to Governor Tanner.
They want to be drummer boys.
a joint debate between representa-
tives of the Viroqua and Sparta, Wis,
high schools on the question Of the ad-
visibility of aboiishing the contract
system. was won by the former school.
The removal of the postoffice from
kaskaskia. Ills, marks the final pass
ing Of the first settlement Of white peo-
pie in the state of Illinois. and. in fact.
in the great territory known now as the
great middle west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
HEAVY WORK AT WASHINGTON.
Declaration That War Exists-Sherman
and Roosevelt Resign.

Washington, April 26.-Congress YES
terday formally declared war to exist
between the United States and Spain.
The senate passed the naval appropria-
ton bill, carrying large amounts of mon
ey FOR the Improvement of our sea
lighting arm. The Hull army reorgani-
cation bin was passed by the senate and
now goes to conference. Secretary
Sherman resigned as chief of the state
department, 10 be succeeded by As.
sistant Secretary Day and the latter nv
iohn b. Moore, of New York. an ar
knoWledged authority on international
law. and the war department called on
the several states for their quota to the
volunteer army of the United States
These make up the important events of
the day.ltw was not announced when Secre-
tary Snerman's resignation would take
eHect' the secretary having yielded his
original idea of leaving at once and II
Is presumed that he will remain until
Judge Day qualities as his successor.
Inc officials of the department. with
the assistance of the attorney general
nave been prepating another proclam,-
ton which will be issued in a dav ar
two, this time treating of prizes and
defining the conditions and time when
such seizures might be made. 1t is be-
neVeo that the protest and suggestions
coming from foreign embassies and
legations here have led the departmen,
~ oenne' once for all. its position In this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
COSTLY EXECUTIONS.
Ellis For killing Criminals That Were
Formerly Paid In Holland.


Formerly Paid In Holland.
Edap, in Holland, where the Dutch
cheese comes from, has a museum Of
local antiquities, and among the rot
least interesting of the exhibits are the
accounts OF the municipal executioners
curing the eighteenth century, says the
London Chronicle. One Of these func-
tionaries. by name Vogel, presents de-
tailed bill dated Dec. 10, 1913, in which
lie sets forth a claim for 6 forms for
one decaritation and 3 forms each for a
sword and winding sheet, with FERNS
] 4 cents for coffin for the decapitatsd
one. His charge for hanging q criminal
was also forms, with the further adj
dition Of 3 forms for cutting down
and impaliHg ditto. Breaking a man
en- the wheel was n custlier luxury
and ran to loTins, while for supply
ing nine new lashes for scourSe'' the
charge was q forms.
On the whole, however. Mr.. Vcgel
was moderate man in his charges or
the value Of human life went up a good
deal in the rext 90 years. for in the 10
less circumstaniial accounts Of Johannes
Ia, presented Aug. !, 1854, we have a
charge OF IL forms for going On board
The Hans and preparing. instruments of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
WOOdmen Attention.!

We have the contract for
supplying the decoration for
Woodman day dedication, and
have laid in thousands
OF yards Of FecstooninG,
Bunting, Flags, Welcome
Banners, Plumes and every
thing to make Rock Island put
on gala attire. If you want
to save money buy of US. Buy
ing direct we are enabled to give
you the lowest possible price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LeRIsvillk. ~. new Y0Rx. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

torture with like charge for "tor-
turing enc person. But this must have
been fer the lesser torture only. us On
Aug. 30 the same Johannes sends in a
bill for "torturing three persons ut IS
forms a head'-total, 225 forms,
while few days later no lees than GOO
forms is charged fer hanging four
persons at $50 fiorins each," and for
"foggirg two persons and burning a
third" be exacts $50 forms. Clearly
considerations Of economy. if not Of hu-
manity, must have tended toward the
reform Of the criminal code in Holland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
Not a Slip.

"Here," cried the managing editor,
"what does this mean? The account Of
this mans death is headed Gathered 10
His Feathers This kind of proofrcad.
ing has got to stop. Gathered TO his
feathersr Why, the man who let that
slip must be a driveling fool"
"Oh. that's all riahtr' said the city
editor. It's joke. Folding bed acct.
dent, you know. Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

Dress Silks in the west, consist
ing Of Pesu De Sole, Satin
Dutchesses, Rhsdamas, Benga.
lines, and Armures, all Of which
is guaranteed to the wearers -
prices range $40. s1.75. $3.50,
SIPS end 500 yard. Do not
buy a black silk dress until you
have inspected our line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

In England during the sixteenth GEN.
fury stealing above the value of l2
pence, burning a haystack, killing or
stealing sheep. breaking a dixie or
bridge. breaking bank of fish pond.
cutting down tree in an orchard and
the malicious tearing or defacing Of the
garments of person in the street were
all capital ofenses and were punished
- s.ca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
Correctly Speaking.

Mistress-Your name is Maginnis
you say. But what is your first name?
Maid-Mem?
Mistress-What is your first name
Mary, Bridget
Maid-It's me second name ye'd be
after. That is Mary. was q Maginnis
before / was Mary, don't ye moind:
Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
Carpet
SWeeperS.

We have exclusive agency on
several new styles of World
famed Bissell Cyco Bearing Car
pet Sweeper. Call and examine.
House cleaning prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
iowa MN CGniirme

Washington, April 2G-The senate
yesterday confirmed William 4. Brain
bridge. of Iowa. as second secretary Of
the legation at Peking. China,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
House
Furnishing.

This week we want to draw
your particular attention to our
mammoth line of Rsfrigerators
with lift out ice chamber, the
latest cleanable box. Size 25x-
16x4O, $6.75. Others $3.50,
$s.75, $685.. S11.oo, S12.5o,
$17.SO. Every box guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. Ice
Chest S2.15 and up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

Hundreds Of other styles and
qualities TO select from, ranging
in price TO $40 per pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

THIcAao, ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC RAIL,
~ way-Tlckcts can 30 purchased or baggage
checked at X d Twentieth sireot depot o.
X q cepot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
FIRST street, Frank Ii Piummer, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
Claractcriyed.

"Consound that caddie, he's never
round except at the tec!"
"Sort of tea caddie, ehT'-Brook.
Ign Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

Passenger trains leave RI 81 p Moline
ayenue) depot i've (5) minutes oarlier than time
given. Trains marsed daily, Ill other tra,nr
daily exccut sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

arrival. departure. +Daiy, exc pit Sunday
All others daily. Telephone 1898
Sunday evening Pullman sleeper VII be at
the depot after II: W, which will leave for Chi
cago at a. m. Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

BURLINGTON RoUTB-C d Il Q RAIL
ID wly~Depot First avenue and slIte.nti
street, n J Young. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
TRAINS

st. Il, sprinsfcls. Peoria.
Bar Q1i'. VIA Mon mouth
Chicago, sterling, ,lin,on D
Dubuque ................
Peoria, Heatdstown, Bur.
lipgton Il West. ...........
81. Paul & Minneapo!i, ....
Sterling, Clinton IL Dnbuqua
81. L., ksnsas CT v. Denver
Il Pac. Coat via Gales by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
EVENTS MOVING FAST.
Much War Business Done by the
Authorities at the Ma.
tionaI Capital.
CALL FOR THE VOLUNTEERS ISSUED.
States Asked to Supply $4,000 Men to
Drive Spain Out o.
Cuba.

Quotas OF Some of the states-Resignation
OF Secretary Sherman and Theodore
hoosevelt-The Latter to Command q
Cowboy Troop-John A. Logan's Offer to
lllinois-Patriotism of John Jacob Aston
Talk About Cutting CabIes-Our Agree
ment as to That Matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

DOCK ISLAND PEORIA RAILWAY
N Deott First Avenue and Twentieth street
X stockho Use, Genl Tat Agent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
TEACHERS COLLEGE.

A supplementary extension announcement regard
ing kindergarten work relates TO series of weekly
conferences to begin at Teachers College on jan
uary AT 445 p. m. and TO continue until April a.
1893 These conferences will be devoted to subjects
pertaining 10 the kindergarten and conducted by
members Of the college faculty and other promi-
nent educators. Among those already announced
20 take part are James L. Russell. IL. D.. dean OF
Teachers College, who Will present The Evolution
Of the Kindergarten Idea in the History, Of Educa-
ton: Miss Susan +. Blow giving Gifts OF the
Kinderearten'; Frank NJ. McMurry. Pm. D., pro
fessor Of theory and practice of teaching Teach
ers College, Relation Of Kindergarten to Pri-
mary Work. Alfred V. Churchill. a. NJ director
of art, Teachers College. on Art In the Kindergar-
ten. Caroline S. Haven. superintendent OF kinder
garten In Ethical Culture School, Nature work
in the kindergarten; Alice L. Fits. director OF
kindergarten. Pratt Institute on occupations or
the Kindergarten"; Cynthia S. Dozier, superin-
tendent New York Kindergarten Association, on
Relation Of the kindergarten to the Home Mary
D. Runyan. director of Teachers College, depart
ment of kindergarten, on Games and Stories OF
the Kindergarten."
Harriet Mel OF the Phpbe A. Hearst Kinder
garten Training School, will also be among the
speakers. - ,
This week the State Science Teachers Associa-
ton will meet In annual convention at Columbia
University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
YALE

Sew-tIaven. Dec 25.-Coege closed on Wednes-
Az and will not open for the winter term un''
en- morning Of Tuesday. January 10
Much comment was excited last week oy 'ie
,otnr,r criticism Of The Literary Magazine ana
,-orran," which is published in The News Inc
cr,,,c makes assertions which imply that IN MS
oniuion literary pursuits at the UNIVERSITY are al
s,ondstiu and speaks further OF the total iailuie
- the magazine TO interest the studthl wv!
". 80, - morning THE News published com
.l.-',,;caticrs from two of the leading eolloIs ol
IL ,oeeazine criticsing severely The WORK OF 'i.e
crit.c both as his judgment OF the arm ae
~. Lit" and TO his own hteIa!S soy liz ,S
-,,r ~ his criticism. lnasmuch as the cIluc Il
s..,,'csed To- be one Of the leading English pro
feseore this incident has received great PiV'"-
ju.nce In student circleS. - tho teams
IN other wears. the members OF lhe teams
,,pich represent Yale in VICTORIOUS inter
"'ietss viii each receive a trophy rms is d soIu
>.-.rcb charm IN the shape OF an OLD GreSh Vo,.i
m al verse side Of the coin bears IN reiel me
i1,d - Dernosthenes while on the reverse Is en-
.-rsycd he name and class OF the neua.ei. ~
= Nor with The debate and date thereon IN "hlch
.rhc Schedule for the University basketball teah
j. as follows January -. knickerooSKer At t
club I'm NeW-YOrk. January % fltchours, loui.6
Nf.n's CHRISTIAN Association in FlchDuIS, JdnuttH
= \ew-Briia!n Athletic Club. In New-brllalii
-, y ,;h Separate Company, OF Nonkcrs IN
Yonkers: February Middletown l4uhs ne"
1briS,ian Association. In Middletown; February T.
Nv@shirgfon Heights Young Mems Christian Asso-
clarion in New-York. February s. TRINITY, IN iaiI
ford. February Il. New Britain Athletic CIun IN
Ncw-Ilavon; February a. 10Th Separate company
in POlghkcepsie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
NEW-YORK CITY.

Detective Phillips. OF the East Fifty-nrst-st sta
tion arraigned an alleged hotel sneak thief. Rob
ert Caldwell OF Boston, In Yorkville Court yeser-
day. and had him committed for trial IN $500 ball.
Caldwell is twenty-five years old He said he had
studied medicine. He was found acting suspicious
ly at the Hotel Manhattan on Saturday morning
after a chase by the detective. When searched at
the police station pearl pin. valued at so. was
found concealed In the leg Of his drawers Tho
detective says ne believes that Caldwell Is a pro
fessional sneak His picture added to tho
Rogues Gallery
Jennie F. Thomas, twenty-seven years old and
unmarried. a cripple. was killed yesterday morn
ing by falling from a third-story window Of the
rear house at No l26 Clinton Place, where she
lived with her mother.
lille Brennan, three-yearod child living at
No. So Westinghouse. while playing with a lighted
toy candle early yesterday morning set fire to her
hight clothing. Her mother awakened by the
child's cries and succeeded In putting out the
flames, but not before the little had been some
what burned her face and shoulders. She was
taken TO tho Hudson Street Hospital in am
bulance.
The Charity Organization Society appeals for 500
wherewith to provide food, fuel and clothing for
widow and three dependent children. The woman
bears excellent reputation and has been known
TO the society for the last six years. but she is
invalid and unable TO earn the support
OF herself and household With the money asked
for her wants will be supplied for long period.
Any money for this case sent to the Charity Or
ganiza,on Society. No. 105 East wenty-second-st..
will be promptly and publicly acknowledged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
SING SING.

The police force OF this village consists OF a
chief and two patrolmen, and being so few the
policemen are only duty throughout the day and
up TO II or u o'clock at night. after which the
business portion OF the village is In charge OF night
watchmen who conine themselves to the task OF
seeing that thieves do not break in and steal.
Consequently there are frequent cases Of disorder
I'm the streets after ~ o'clock Saturday nights
and nights before holidays, and people living in the
centre OF the village want the police force enlarged
so that there will be patrOmen on the streets AL ~
hours Early yesterday morning a gang actually
took possession of the streets in front or the flrst
National Bank, smashed In the windows or liquor
saloon opposite. from which they had been eJected,
and only arrival OF the Chief OF Police. VINO had
hurriedly been sent for by night watchrndn pre-
vented serious injury being done 10 the proprietor
For more than year disorderly conduct In Man-st;
after midnight has been of common occurrence ana
respectable residents that thoroughfare demand
that sufficient policemen be employed 10 keep the as
tubers OF the peace in order A..
Extra ratiOns were issued 10 the inmates or the
State prison al this place yesterday, consisting OF
chicken frcassee. mashed potatoes. lemon crackers
apples stewed prunes, cigars, and ten and coHee.
To-day the prison will he closed. and the prisoners
after being entertained with concert in the mess
hail after braa kfast will spend the rest OF the day
lacked IN in their cells, which is the usual pro-
erarnme for Sundays and holidays. and makes those
DAYS the most wearlsome Of prisoners HE IN me
institution. A large number Of Christmas presents
were received for the prisoners this year ny
fruits and decacies, underwear. handkelchiels'
tobacco and other articles permitted by the prison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
PRINCETON.

Princeton. y. j., Dec. 25.-Princeton has lost one
Of its best-known instructors In the death OF Dr
John StlweN Schanck. who for more than h''y
,.esrs had heen connected with the University as a
lecturer and professor Of chemistry and hygiene
James w Alexander. co. has presented 10 the
University a fine portrait OF Benjamin FranKnh'
etched by Henri Lafort An etching OF Judge
Ashbel Green. 40. has been presented by ihonlas
Thatcher OF New-IOrk. Both these portraits VIII
b. hung in the faculty room Of the University
library. , -. pr,,oo
ton Theological Seminary, just issued SHOWS una.
that institution has an increase IN atteHud'ce
over that Of last year there being 20 students en-
rolled Twenty-one States are represented IN ,ne
enrolment and a number of foreign countries, there
being thirteen students from Great Britain
Princeton will send as ner representatives 10 me
iniercollcg iate chess tournament, which Is 10 De
held In NeW-Y York next week, Weston, ssi J. Ely
%: + Tly 20 and f. j. Wilson, Ol. Weston was
the winner Of the Princeton tournament. ana the
other three men tied for second place, Wilson
winning IN the play-OT
IL has been recently announced mat Irving Bro
kaw % will represent America In the International
fancy skating tournament to be held In Vienna In
January. Mr.. BrOkaw was prominent ath4eie
while an undergraduate at Princeton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

The Geological Society Of America will hold Its
eleventh annual meeting in Schermerhorn Hail.
Columbia University. this week, beginning
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock The annual ad
dress by the president. Professor Stevenson. of
New-York University, will be given Wednesday
morning after the announcement Of the election Of
officers for 1899. The list OF papers is unusually
long. On the list Of those read are Professor
Walcott. director OF the United States Geological
Survey, and his colleagues. Drs. Gilbert, Hill and
Darton; Professor MCGEE, of the United States
chronological Bureau; Professor White. of the West
Virginia Survey; Dr. Dawson, director OF the Cana
dian Geological Survey. and his colleagues, Drs
Bell and Tyrrel; Professors Shaler, OF Harvard
Emerson. OF Amherst: Pirrson, of Yale Kemp. of
Columbia; Reid. of Johns Hopkins; Russell. of
Michigan; orion. OF Ohio: Calvin OF Iowa; Cole
man. Of Toronto. and Kummel. of Chicago. The
secretary. Professor II L Fairchild. OF ROCHESTER
University, has called the council for Tuesday
evening. The session Will continue until Friday.
and the annual dinner has been set for Thursday
evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
MIDDLETOWN.

Mddletown Conn. Dec Z.-The University Club
held its regular monthly meeting Saturday evening
December II. at the Aloha Deta Phi House The
Rev. Dr. Cyrus HaInlin spoke the founding Of
Robert College in Constantnople-
The University Glee and Mandolin clubs VIII give
ten concerts on the Christmas trip, as follows Phil
adelphia. December % and q: Wellsburg. ". Va.
December Is; Wheeling. W. Va. December q;
Washington. December 30. Elmira, December 81
and January l. Bnghsmton January 2; Pttston,
January 3. and Hawley. January 4.
The faculty Will recommend 10 the Board OF
Trustees at their midyear meeting, the appon tment
Of AZ committee OF investigation with reference TO
the question OF cO-education. 10 consist OF two
representatives from the trustees, two from the
alumni and three from the faculty, one of whom
shall be the president The final report is be
made IN February. 1890
The following men have been appointed serve
on the Washington's Birthday Banquet Committee:
II ckard chairman; Buckley Raymond Langford
NvisOn Bugbee ard Young
The sophomore Imam indoor meet took place
Tuesday afternoon The sophCmores won by a
game with q score Of &c TO IL. The relay race was
few yards.
The freshman class met Saturday morning and
elected the following officers for the winter term
s NJ Thompson. president: Anderson. vice-pres
dent: A j. Inglis. secretary: Terrell treasurer
Suliman. marshal; Harris choraBus. Red anc
White were chosen the class colors
College closed Friday noon December e. fo'
Christmas vacation. and opens "Wednesday, Janu
ery 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-26
PEEKSEILL.

Peekskin will be CLOSED" to-day on account or
the holiday. The postofiice will be open from 10
u a m only and will be closed the remainder OF the
day The Saba schools OF the Second PresDy-
terrain. Reformed. First Baptist. First Method's.
rniscopal and St Paul's Methodist Episcopal
churches will have their Christmas exercises THIS
evening. - 60, 49,, ,,,oo
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock at her late home IN
Uoward-st Mrs. Moses was born in Fishkil VII.
iapn on January q 1870 and had been resident or
peekskll for over half a century. She was marie
In where nine children were born to them. or
these only three are now ving-Martin Moses. jr.;
OF this village Jabez Moses OF Croton ralls anu
Mrs Joseph Il. Durrn, of Peekskill Mr.. Moses
died I'm 1883. , 49,, ,,,.
t,on has suffered relapse, and is again confined TO
his house with Illness