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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

TuE vlscays, the cruiser Spain
sends to the United States. is first.
class srmored cruiser. She IL $40
feet long. and her displacement Is
$500 tons Her armament consists
OF two ii-inch rifles, one forward aud
one aft, mounted in barbs:,e turrets.
ana 10 i-2 inch rapid IRE guns,
mounted In broadside. The second
AIRY battery comprises eight Nordeu.
feldts, eigh, Hotchkiss aud four mi.
srslleuses. and there are eigh, tor.
pedo tubes. She 10 protected by an
srmor belt ~ inches thick and six
foot broad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

TuE Iowa iron works a, Dubuque
hss received the contract Tor another
steel boat FOR the United States navy.
The boat will be i2s feet long, ~
feet beam. and feet . inche. deep.
Hull. machinery. cabin aud every.
thing else will be built at Dubuque
and the boat will be delivered q,
New Orleans by the contractors.
The iowa iron works now has on
hand work sufficient 10 employ a
large number Of men throughout the
scason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

There V no reason why Spain
enoald delay % she IL disposed 10
usee The smende honorable 20 The
vsssed States. Yet up TO the pres.
sent Time she has neither dlssvowed.
sr~icgihed tor. nor disclsimed the
offensive ut'ersnces used By her
envoy at Washington. nor has she
repudiated his insinuatious OF bsa
faith and duplicity. Spain has no,
gone 80 TAR as categorics,ly 10 refuse
70 adopt the course recognized by
the international code. but she Is
resortiug 10 the usual methods Of
evasion which are so familiar 10
Spanish diplomacy. She mus, no,
delay tor long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

TnE democratic state couvsa,lou
vii be held at Springfield Tuesday.
May IL. This Was decided BY 9 sub-
committee o, the democratic state
committee a. the rremon, house.
Chicago, Saturday. Peoris and
Bloomington were candidates.
Chsirman Orr. % the state com.
uistee. announced that a series O,
meetings Of he democratic leaders
In four or I've sections % the state
vii be held immediately to formally
begin the esmpsisn work OF the
year for the stats. congressional sud
legislative tickets. IS well rs TO assist
10 the movements for the election Of
democratic tickets in every county in
Ne state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14
Ris1m ,tisu, Cured in . p.y.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia radically cures in one
to three days. Its action upon the
system as remarkable and mysterious
IL removes a; once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. as cents.
Sold by Otto Grotisn, 1901 Second
avenue, druggist. Rock Island; Gus,
Schlegel & Son, West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14
fbE COUNTY TEMPLE.

Feb. 11-Maria F. Nisseu to Her.
man Schumacher, lot s, block 4, M.
A. Eodnan's subdiv. of Hates add.
Rock Island, 81, 500.
12-James l.. Glow TO George f.
Bailey. lot 4. block 9. Dickson &
Young's add, Milan, 5000.
Ignatz Huber to Alice Kennedy,
lot Il. Huber & Peetz's add, Rock
Island, 300.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14
The Most Fatal Disc ase

1, is not generally kuosn tha,
more adults die OF Kidney trouble
thaa any other disease. When the
hrss symptoms OF this disease sp.
pear. no time should be lost in tax.
Ing foleys Kidney cure. which is
guaranteed or money refunded. For
sale by T. II. Thomss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

40 discontinue an advertise.
ment," says ex-Postmas,er General
John Wsnsmsker. one % the largest
advertisers in the world, ais like
taking down your sign. iiyoa wan,
people 20 90 business you mGs, let
The people know IL. fwould as soon
think % doing business withou,
clerks as without sdvertising.n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14
To Go, sumpe,vs.

As an honest remedy. Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes in advanced stages, but
truthiuliy claims to give comfort
and relief in the very worst cases,
and In the early stages to effec: q
cure. For sale by +. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

A GENERAL mill strike involvlng
the cotton operatives throughout the
highly protected district % New
England promises 10 bear further
Ia tmony 10 the bensheeat effects
OF tue Dlnsley tariff. Nearly 10000
men viii become involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

Tnk vegetable dance 10 the latest
fad In New York society. The
Misses Hewitt viii give ore this week.
and The Four Hundred are mildly ex.
cited over the prospects Of disguis-
ing themselves ss turnirs. carrots,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14
To Cure o Cs,d IN On Osv.

Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the money
II IL fails to cure. Csc. The genuine
has l.. u. q. On each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

SsSoRs DE LOVE-, wife Of the dis
grsced Spanish minister. is one Of
the most attractive women Ia Wash.
ington official circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14
Shadow of Herself.
Stomach Was Too Weak
to Retain Food
A Complete Cure Effected by
Hoods SaTsaparilla
Now Enjoying the Best Of Health,
With Digestion Perfect.

"My mother was subject to sick head
aches and indigestion for over a year.
She was unable to stand for any length
OF time, and vas obliged to stay in dark
room as she could no. bear the light. She
had no appetite whatever and her stomach
was so weak she could not retain what
food she did cat. She also had severe
pains il her head. She suffered so much
that she became but the shadow of her
self. One day / happened to read tes-
timoniai about Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
Sounded So Truthful
/ persuaded her to try this medicine.
Before finishing the first bottle there was
an improvement in her condition. She no
longer threw up her food and her head
ache was not as severe. She took in ali
four bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla and
several boxes Of Hoods Pills and regained
her weight. She is now enjoying the best
of health. Her digestion is good and she
can eat almost anything she wishes. She
is IL years old and says she feels as well
as when she was 10. Hoods Sarsapari,la
made a complete euro in her case"
Miss MARY MAscARIE, Ironton, Ohio.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is the best-In fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Preparcdonly by C. /. Hood s Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-14

RrRsL mail delivery is to be given
q test in Knox county.
Evening star., 1898-06-15
Wrappers.

QdD, Ladies' House Dresses. made of
the best percale-in all Am.
Evening star., 1898-06-15
episcopal CONvOCATION.
Business Discussed ut the Meeting
Today.

Today.
coral Church of Washington convened this
morning at the Pro-Cathedral Church of
st. Mark, Sd and A streets southeast
Holy communion was observed, Bishop Sat
t. ,ee officiating, assisted by the arch
deacon, Rev. DR.. Childs, and Rev Dr.
Devries. A business session followed when
the report of the treasurer was read, and
the archdeacon made his report, in the
course of which he laid emphasis upon the
Importance Of mission work among the
rural parishes He recommended that the
Churchmen'S League be asked to come TO
the relief of the debt-burdened parishes
Rev. Mr.. Sontag was chosen secretary of
the convocation pro TEN. An address was
delivered by the bishop on the importance
OF mission work, and at noon prayer was
said for missions. The subject of the d.
vision of the diocese into archdeaconries
was discussed A resolution was Offered
favoring the creation of two archdeacon-
ries. 1lth street in this city being the di-
Vldlng line. Another proposition was to
make the city one OF the proposed divisions
and the territory outside of the city to
constitute the other.
A recess was taken Cor lunch, and at the
afternoon session the program was as fol-
lows: Address, How Best to Sustain and
Enlarge the Work of the Church in the
Rural Parishes" Rev. T. j. Packard; Re
lation of the Church to the Colored Popula-
ton of the Diocese. What is 1t? What
Should 1t Beg" Rev.O. NJ. Waller; Mission
Work of the Diocese in the District of Co.
lumbia," Rt. Rev. Bishop Satterlee.
Evening star., 1898-06-15
New Fire Alarm Boxes.

Upon the recommendation of Superin-
tendent Miles of the District telegraph and
telephone service. the District Commission
ers today directed that ten new fire alarm
boxes be erected within the city limits.
The boxes will be ordered at once, and Mr..
Miles expects to have them up and in OPP
Grafton within three or four weeks. The
location and number Of the boxes will be as
follows: 1T3, New York avenue between
18th and 14th streets; 174, New Jersey ave-
nue. and b streets northwest; 242, Massa-
chusetts avenue between 18th and 18th
streets; 1923, 23d street between II and l;
341, 22d and Q streets; Ala, Sd and L streets
southwest: 43S, 1st and E streets SOUTH
west; 519, North Carolina avenue and E
street southeast; $40, 10th and E streets
southeast, and GIG, 18th and H streets
northeast.
Evening star., 1898-06-15
POSSIBLY MURDER.
George johnson Dies From Effects of
q Blow.

George Johnson, a young colored man,
who lived with his mother at No. 119 L
street southeast, was beaten over the head
with a stick while at the Indian Head prov
ing station Sunday morning. So severe
were his injuries that he was brought here
to Freedmen's Hospital, where he died this
morning. The police notified the coroner
OF the affair and an inquest will be held at
the sixth precinct station tomorrow morn
ing. Coroner Carr consulted Inspector
Mattingly about the case today and the
inspector detailed Detective Phillips to
make an investigation of the affair. Frank
Thompson, colored. who IS alleged to have
inflicted the fatal injury, is employed at
the proving station, and the Charles county
omcfals have been advised to cause his
rest. The affair happened Sunday morn
ing between and O'Clock, and II was not
until Monday afternoon that the injured
man reached the hospital. He was brought
here on the steamer Estelle Randall by AL
bert EaSton, one of his friends.
He was unconscious when he reached
mere, and he remained in this condition un-
TIL he died this morning. According to the
statements made to relatives of the dead
man the affair happened early in the morn
ing near one of the guns on the govern
ment ground.
Johnson, who was also known as Nelson,
the name of his stepfather, was only about
nineteen years old, while Thompson, his
former friend is several years his senior
Both were on friendly terms in this city
until about five years ago when they en-
gagged in a boyish fight. Johnson il is said
got the better of Thompson, and the latter
threatened to get even with him, even if he
had to kill him.
Thompson secured a position at Indian
Head some time ago, and about a month
ago johnson went to visit his sister, Mrs.
Sarah Simmons. who still lives at The
family home in Charles county. Early SUM-
day morning he went to see the big
guns at Indian Head. While there he met
Thompson, and the old trouble between
them was renewed. Thompson, l. is claim
ed. struck and kicked Johnson. and the
latter tried to get out of his way. Albert
Easton, who was there and witnessed the
affair, attempted to act as peacemaker.
He would have separated them, he said,
had not two young men, brothers, grabbed
him and held him while Thompson used
big oak club on the head of his former
friend.
When the affair was over the injured
man was attended by the physicians at In
dian Head, and Monday he was brought up
on the river steamer and taken to the hos
pital.
Last night Albert Easton was at police
headquarters. He saw Inspector Mattingly
and told him something of the trouble
Johnson" he said, pulled out a little
old razor" The razor. he said, was not
used. The police had not learned of
Thompson's arrest this afternoon.
Evening star., 1898-06-15

Author of the Star SpangIed Banner
Remembered by His Admirers.


Remembered by His Admirers.
The corner stone of the Francis Scott
Key monument was laid in Mt. Olvet cem-
etery, Frederick, Nd, yesterday. From
l o'clock till business was generally sus-
pended, and the corner stone laying was
one Of the most imposing demonstrations
ever held in this city. The ceremonies
were under the auspices of the Masonic
order and hundreds of citizens took part
Combined with flag day, Frederick was
most patriotic.
The parade to the cemetery was an i'm
posing part of the days demonstration.
The President sent the following letter
to the Key Monument Association, which
yesterday dedicated a monument to the
author Of the Star Spangled Banner:
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, June Ii, 1898.
Dear Madam: The cordiality of the invi-
taton extended to me by your committee
in your favor of the Sth instant, is deeply
appreciated, and l would consider it a
privilege to participate in the ceremonies
incident to the laying of the corner stone
of the monument to be erected to the men,
ory of Francis Scott Key on June IA. Pub
lie business will, however, preclude the
possibility of my acceptance.
The continued blessings of free govern
flent should inspire in us a greater love
fer the flag. AS we show Our devotion TO
the lofty principles it represents We should
lose no opportunity to express graft
tude to those who have woven its history
and its significance into story and song.
Your committee and the association have
my best wishes that the exercises which
have been arranged to honor the memory
of this author of immortal verse; on the
day particularly set apart a testimonial
to the flag, may be in the highest degree
successful and fitting recognition cf the
patriotic spirit which has ever animated
American citizenship. Very sincerely
yours
(Signed) "WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Mrs. A. l.. EADER, Chairman,
Committee on Program and Arrangements,
Key Monument Association,
Frederick, Maryland.
Evening star., 1898-06-15
Company Change. It. Plans.

The company. that proposes to erect an
apartment house at the northwest corner
of 18th and I streets northwest, and whose
application for a permit to erect build
ing ITO feet high was opposed by property
holders and refused by the Commissioners,
after public hearing, has decided to put
up a building on that site ninety feet high,
which is the limit Of height fixed by the
building regulations for apartment houses
on residence streets. 1t is stated that an
application Is to be made at once for a
permit and that the work of erection is to
be pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
Evening star., 1898-06-15
Cotton Underwear.

Cotton Underwear.
zSc Ladies' Fine Cambria Umbrella
Skirts, with, q wide en- hho
broidered ruffie, full width. .. T-fN.
SOc Ladies' Umbrella Drawers. with
6-inch embroidered ruffie, ,
yoke DandS. ........... OOSe
Roc Ladies' Cambria Drawers, trim
med with lace and en- On,
broidery; also tucked. 10. ..... @HSs
E6Dc Ladies' Night Gowns, with two-
row insertion OF embroid- pm.
cry; also tucked; large ami full. O>Ss
ITEMS Wear.
zE~ Mems Madras Shirts, soft bosoms.
|0Ss with detachable cuffs; N<
many patterns to select from. $3.50. AVCs
3Oc Mems Balbriggan Underwear. in
WV long or short sleeves, with n n
French neck; also drawers. ....... yCs
n6Nr. Madras Club Ties. in all the D.
latest patterns. ............ ONs
Evening star., 1898-06-15

dNU/ Children's Fast Black Hose,
hS/SS' exceedingly good value at
the price. Sizes ) to 9i2. You can e.
16D, Ladies' Lisle Finished Hose, n n n
~s fast black, regular made.
tBox Of pairs. 39c.)
0mo Ladies Lisle Thread Hose, in plain
WE Richelieu or Rembrandt . p.
styles, in black or tans. ............ 60Ss
Evening star., 1898-06-15
Church Incornorated.

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, has
been Incorporated by John F. Linscott. A.
c. Peter, Theodore r, Hinsdale. Thomas
+. Dawson and Harry w. Sessford. They
are also elected trustees for three years
from July l3. 1893
Evening star., 1898-06-15

The Court Of Appeals met yesterday
Chief Justice Alvey was absent. Robert 4,
Frazier and Lawrence O. Posey were. on
motion, admitted to practice. No opinions
were handed down.
Evening star., 1898-06-15

THE OFFICERS IN THE AMERICAN NAVY
know all about Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters
and are never without that world-renowned tonic
and regulator OF the digestive organs. Je10
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-03-05
CHINESE BEGGAR CHIEFS.
Ono of the Peculiar Features OF Social
Life III China.

One of the most peculiar and interest
ing figures in Chinese social life is tn"
hcgcar chief: and no less peculiar and in
tercSting. both rs 10 methods and personal
appearance. are the members of the mot
ley organization of mendicants over which
he reignS absolutely.
He is required to pay Il sum equivalent
TO about 500 to every Wly-app0intSi
tung hwan prefect. as a humble teSti-
monial of his allegiance to the high au-
thority from whom his badg" of otic"
emanatos. and when this requirement has
been duly fulfilled he is allowed to eXrr-
else the prerogativeS of his position with
ont fear of interference on the part of the
government officials III the district IS
signed to him. His authority over the
beggars is absolutely unlimited. and they
obey his orders without hesitation or >.gu
of protest.
The office is hereditary. So long as the
tribute is paid; but the immediate progeny
of the incumbent are debarrcd from tlc
enjoyment Of any literary degree. Why
this condition is eXacted is not quite clear.
but it is certain that no descendant of Il
bpggar chief has ever held literary de-
gree. However, the other privileges en-
loved by him are 50 attractive and the IN
come is SO substantial that he probably
does not worry much over his one priva-
ton
How does he secure his income? From
the merchants md tradespeople who
know that unless tbey procure from ,he
bpggar chief on or before New Year day
Il 'holo twa. or "paSSport of safety"
their shops or "hongs" will he infested
almost constantly hy horde of bolster
ouS. impudent. importunate .vaga bonds,
who will drive away customers and dam
age the stocks of goods without hindrance
from the regular authorities Of the dis
trict.
Once n month. on day suited 10 the
convenience of the chief. he assemblies
all the hcgcarS Of his district AT the
"khichia Jan" OF rendezvous. and dis
tributes aims among them. each receiving
a sum commensurate with his per-onal
merits and obedience to orders,-PhiladeI-
ubia Press
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-03-05
MUZZLE THE THEORISTS.
Naval Oficers Warned Not TO Discus,
Naire Disaster.

Washington. II. G., March 1.-Two
weeks ago tonight the battle>hip Maine
was destroyed IN Havana harhor. and in
spite of the greatest diligence on the part
81 the officers charged with an inquiry
into the affair. the cause OF the disaster
is still shrouL,-l in mystery ;" far ~ any
officials in Washington know.
Few officials acquainted with the
operations cf the divers are surprised at
this state of affairs and il iS beginning 10
be generally realized that upon the testl-
mouy of the divers almost altogether VIII
depend the succeSS of the inquiry.
Meanwhile the officials of the navy de
partmcHt have reached the conclusion
that harm i being done hy the bruachinG
Of theories IL account for the explosion.
So notice has been served upon the cN-
pcrts who have been heard from in the
press that it i preferred they shall no
louged discuss this matter in advance of
the report of the court of inquiry.
One reason for this action was the fact
that the department was finding itself
committed invo,untarily - the support Of
the theory that the explosion was OF in
rsrnal origin. while IS a matter II fact
both Secretary Long and Assistant SeC~
rotary Roosevelt have been at great pains
To show that the department stood entire
" neutral as between the theorists and
ncTr prepared 10 accept only the conc.f.-
s2ons Cf the cou,t Of inquiry i : binding
upon II. In consequence Of This decision
there i less disposition manifested among
the naval officers TO talk about TIE " lle
aEa.r II any p.1Se.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-03-05
SPAIN is ANXIOUS.
Reports from United States Said
to be Harrassirg the
GOVernm ment.

Madrid. March 1.-Grcater anxiety is
visible here in regard to the verdict of the
United States naval court of inquiry into
the loss of the battieship Maine than was
apparent a week ago. The constant ru-
mcrS of posSibl" hoStiiities are haraSsing
and weakening the government and they
are also trying the patience of the public.
The lingo papers" publish exhaustive
dispatches from New York and Washing
ton to the effect that the relations he,
tween the United States and Spain are
hourly becoming more strained and at
tributing to President Mckinley q series
of antiSpaniSh declarations.
Admiral BermejO, the minister of ma
rine, is actively seeking the best means
to procure additional warShipS.
Premier SagaSta is quoted in an inter
view as saying that he expects very salts
factory news from Cuba before April.
III the course of the same interview
Senior Sagasta said: In view of the in
crease in the price of grain in Spain the
government has decided to reduce the inn
port duties" \ decree on this subject is
momcntarily expected.
\ meeting of the cabinet has been ar
ranged for tomorrow. 1t is believed this
step will he taken owing to the receipt
of more rcaSSuring news from the United
States.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-03-05
When Grant was Poor.

Gen. w. H. l.. Barnes, ON" Of tn" - /
"rS of tn" san Francisco bar. ut u rcrcII
meeting of the California 'omnandrry
of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
told Il story about Cen. Grant Whicn j.
said never brfur" to have been printed.
says the Washington Times. 1t was told
years ago to Gen. Barnes by Capt. Rich
ard l.. Ogden. once u clerk in tn pi'c''
of the United States quart"rma>tcT at
San Franri,cO, and Cen. Barnes r""rHtly
COPIED it from Capt. pgl"u'S diary
1t was that when Grant resigned iilS
commission ~ captain. at the age OF 'lIr-
ty-twO, being then in Oregon. be- Went t.
San Francisco on his way home and pre-
scented To Capt. Ogden q C"rtitICat" for Ter
diem service on 4 cOurtmartial. amounting
to about Siu. The certificate was Moor
rcctly drawn. and Grant. with II lonn Of
despair. asked capt. bgdcu'S permission
10 sleep on the loung" in The lattrr's Office,
saving h" had not - cent to his mann. H."
slept on the rickcty office lounge, #nd
Ogden agreed To cash the certificate ,rr-
sonally and 10 send it back to Oregon Tor
correction Grant had expected 10 hUy
passage for himself To New York III tn"
Stceragc. hut Ogden went with him f." 'hc
Pacific Mail Steamship office and pIp-
cured for him a cabin paSSag" pass "r
what was the nearest To il the steamship
company could give, for Grant had 10 pay
his railroad fare across the i~ihInUS.
This. however. left him 50, aud Grant
was very grateful.
The diary quotes him "a saying To- Capt.
Ogden: This * a great luxury and what
did not expect. and ! am indebted -
you for it, Tn" pr"sDoct "f ever h"in@
able t" r"ciprocat" j. certainly remote.
but strange things happen III this Wn.la,
and there iS no knowing.