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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
NOT YET DISPATCHED.
Note TO the Powers Regarding a
Protest Against UncIs -
Sans Demands.
SIGNIFICANCE IN THAT nNoF YETI

| Reply OF Sagasta to n Leading Question
No Progress Expected in the Peace Ne
gOtiations-CaIixto GarcIa's Cuban As
scnlbly and Its DOings-state OF Things
IN Santiago Province-AIiShty Poor STUFF
TO Make Men of. Il seems
Washington. Nov. S.-Peace negotia-
sions Will be resumed at Paris today in
accordance with the adjournment of
the commission last Friday. In view
Of the phase which the disagree cement be-
tween the United States and Spanish
commissioners has reached over the
question OF the Philippines it is notIike-
ly that any material progress viii be
made in the negotiations today. 1t is
said at the state department that no re-
port was received from Judge Day yes
terday and that none is expected until
after today's session. This lack of in
formation IS accepted as an indication
that there have been no developments
in the situation.
Madrid, Nov. S-The premier. Senior
Sagasta. was questioned yesterday as
TO whether il was a fact that the Span
ish government had addressed a note
to the powers asking the latter if they
would support Spain in. protesting
against the intentions of the United
Safes toward the Philippine islands"
He replied that such note had not yet
been dispatched.
London, Nov. S.-The Daily Mail this
morning urges the American people 70
pronounce boldly in favor of retaining
the Philippines. for otherwise there will
be q scramble for coaling stations that
viii endanEsr the peace Of the world
Members of the cabinet assert that
there VIII be three or four more sittings
Of the peace conference at Paris.
CaIixto Garcia's Convention.
Havana, Nov. S.-The latest advices
received here from Santa Cruz del Sur
fixed yesterday as the definite date for
holding the convention to be presided
over by General Calixto Garcia. The
general opinion is that the convention
will be limited to two or three sessions.
at which the message of the so-called
Cuban government will be unanimously
approved without discussion. 1t is fur
Iher said that the instructions to be
given TO the commission which is to go
TO washington will be discussed secret
". The convention will then adjourn
10 Playa Marianao. near here, and await
the result of the work OF the commission
which will be sent to Washington. 1t is
reported that this commission viii con-
sist of General CaliXto Garcia, Senior
Gonzalez LanUsa, who is a lawyer, and
a Cuban general who has not yet been
chosen.
BartoIome Maso to Retire
President Rartolome Maso viii after
ward retire TO private life. and will take
part in improving the condition of the
property which he owns near Nanzan-
lilo. General Rolofe has been commits
stoned by the Cuban government TO
make a statistical report on the per-
sonnet of the Cuban army. This report.
which is already far advanced, shows
that half the enlisted men can read and
write.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08

oegree worse tnan his CUBAN brother
in the matter of industry. There are
over ,. 600 OF his type here, all wanting
jobs as walters. stewards. Wallets or
something equally easy; but as to the
real work of the island-the digging.
mining and labor that viii bring sweat
to a mans brow. the Jamaica negro
wants none of il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Beautiful, Vyayward and Dead.

New York, Nov. S.-Mrs Alice Green,
wife of Douglass Green, died in the New
York hospital at 1890 o'clock Sunday
night. An operation was performed on
her On Sunday morning. She was the
daughter of Amos T. Smell, a million
aire Chicagoan who was murdered there
in 1888. and whose murderer escaped.
She was married in 1S90-then a di-
voTcee-to Green, VINO had q wife living
at the time and was a partner in the
firm of Green & Bateman, bankers, New
York. She was one of the acknowledged
beauties OC Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
The Prophet Lost.

"Lochiel, Lochiel, beware of the day. -
The prophet put on a menacing look
as he spake the grim words.
"Out and upon thee" Quoth Lochicl.
''Why should l listen to the sorry raw
ings Of 4 dotard churl?''
But l am n seer -
"And 1 an overseer, - said Lochiel,
and he beat him forthwith four sad
slaps on the wrist-BufFalo Enquirer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Homo Influences.

Each one of US is bound to mako the
little circle in which he lives better
and happier; each of us is bound to see
that out of that small circle the widest
good may flow; each of rs may have
fixed in his mind the thought that out
of single household may flow infiu-
enoos which shall stimulate the whole
commonwealth and the whole civilized
rld.-Dean Stanley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
The Thrifty shopkeepers.

Mrs. Bargin Friend-I wonder how
those little 1 cent shops ever came to be
invented?
Her Husband suppose to use up
what's left of the dollar after the 80 cent
stores get through with it.-Toronto
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
War on the Slot Aiachine.

part of the saloon men to compromise
the prosecution on account CT slot ma
chimes have failed. Chief Weisbrod says
that the law will be enforced. 1t has
been currently reported that the slot
machine men would be permitted to op-
crate the machines by paying a fine
now and then in the way of a license,
INT this IS denied bN the authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08

Not far from the final resting place
Of Mr.. Gladstone in Westminster abbey
il the tomb Of General John Burgoyne,
who was defeated by Gates at the bat
tie Of saltwater and who surrendered
TO the Americans az Saratoga in I777.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08

Contrary to a widespread belief that
hard woods give more heat in burning
than soft varieties, it has been shown
that the greatest power is possessed by
the wood of the linden tree, which is
very soft. Fir stands next to linden and
almost equal to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08

IL only takes q woman five minutes
20 clean up a mans desk so that it viii
take him two weeks to find anything he
wants. -Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Her Aim IN Lie.

"What sort Of girl is she?"
"Oh, she is miss with nissionl"
"Ahr'
"Her mission is seeking a man with
4 mansion. ''-Baltimore Jewish Com
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Damage As OnIy a;.0.Ooo.

washington, Nov. S.-The damage to
the Capitol by the explosion Sunday
night is not more than $4,000. The
most serious loss is in the written
opinions of the fathers of the supreme
court, such as Marshall, which We're
in some cases destroyed. They are all
in print, however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08

In proportion to its size, fly walks
13 times as fast as 4 Iaan can run.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,
Homeopathic Physician.

Special attention to diseases of women and
children. also diseases OF eye, ear, nose and
throat. once hours-9:3O to IL Il. IN, 10 y.
m 81 Sixteenth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
PHYSICIANS.
F. Ii. FIRST, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon.
j. A. BALL, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon.

ONCE 1907 Second avenue. Residence 300
wenty-fourth street Telephone lilo. once
ours from 10 to II a. IN; 10 D. IN; and To
p. m, Sundays to 10 a. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Professional Cards.
ATTORNEYS.
MCCASKRIN & MCCASKRIN,
Attorneys at Law.

Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island once
over Krell 8 Maths store. Milan once on
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
G. L. FOSTER, NJ. ID.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street. once hours: To II a. m. ,
2 to p. m. and to o p. IN. Night calls from
once. Phone 403t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Physicians.

Once Tremanu block ONCE hours to ~
a. m. TO and To y. N. 4 hone No. 4O92.
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08

j. r. BURRHART, NJ d
MRS. HADA NJ. BURKHART. N. D.
DRS. BURKHAIsT & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-08
Tickets for Entire Course 81

Tickets now on sale at the Harrer House
Drug Store, Rock Island, and Josepbson jew
ELY Store, Moline.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
ALL THE MERRIMAC
 MEN ARE SAFE

With the American Fleet off Santiago de Cuba, June 3, via Mole St. Nicholas. Hayti, June S.--All the members of the Merrimac expedition are safe. Only two of them were slightly injured and their names are not known.
 Lieutenant Hobson was not hurt All of the Merrimacs men are held as prisoners of war. Then news of their wonderful es- cape was sent to Rear AdmiSal Sampson by Admiral Cervera, the Spanish admiral be- ing so struck with the courage of the Mer- rimac's crew that he thought the admiral should know that they had not lost their lives.
 Admiral Cerveras chief of staff, Cap tain Oviedo, boarded the New York under a flag of truce, bearing the announcement of the safety of the Merrimacs men, and returning with a supply of provisions and money for the prisoners
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
LIEU TENANT ROBSON
 IS AN ALABAMIAN

Richmond Pearson Hobson, the latest hero of the Spanish-American war, is a native of Alabama He is the son of Judge J. A. Hobson, who served as probate judge of Hale county for many years.
 Lieutenant Hobson was born at Greens boro, August r, 1870. He is grand nephew of Governor Moreland, of North Carolina.
 On the maternal lines he is the grandson of Chief Justice Pearson, of North Caro- linaS and nephew of Representative Pear son, of North Carolina. He Is great grand son of former Senator William, of Tennes- see.
 He attended school at the Southern uni versfty in his native town and graduated with the highest honors.
 Young Hobson secured the appointment to Annapolis from the old Fourth district and after a preparatory course at Johns Hop- kins, entered the naval school, where he soon took high rank, graduating in 1890 at the head of large class. His splendid record at once brought him to the notice of the navy department, and he was sent to the French Naval School of Designs at the expense of the government Upon his return he was appointed assistant naval constructor and took a prominent part in the construction of the new navy. His per- sonal experience at the French School of Designs prompted him in an effort to in- duce the government to establish such a school in connection with the navy depart ment but the measure was defeated by congress.
 He was later appointed as special instruc- tor in naval architecture at Annapolis, and was serving in that capacity when war was declared. He at once applied for p r. mission to take an active part in the naval warfare and was granted lief with several cadets in his class to accompany the fleet aboard the New York. His heroism and daring is well known and 1t Is no surprise to his friends that he was selected from among the volunteers to lead the brave crew that boarded the Merrim2c on her dangerous mission.
 James A. Hobson, jr., younger brother of Lieutenant Hobson, was appointed to the cadetship at West Point from this dis trict in November last as the result of a competitive examination which Congress- man Underwood selected as an impartial making the appointment.
 Lieutenant Hobson Is a handsome dash ing young officer and has visited Birming- ham on several occasions
 While on a short lef>of absence last sum- mer he visited Hon. J. A. Van Hoose, of this city. who is an old friend of the family.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
CARRANzA LETTER
 MADE PUBLIC
Sensational in Character and DisCloSeS an EIaborateS
 System of Spies.

Washington, June 4-Chief Willxie, of the United States treasury secret service today made public the letter which was recently written by MT. Carranza, formerly naval attache of the Spanish legation in Wash ington, now in Montreal. to a party in the Spanish ministry of marine at Madrid, and secured by MT. Wi kie's operatives and brought to Washington. The officials here do not know who Senor Imay, to whom the letter is addressed, is, but believe him to be a high official.
 The letter was received here about one week ago, but for public reasons it has been withheld until today. Copies were furnished to the president and secretary of the treasury, and the secretary of state, and 1t Is altogether probable u at action will be immediately taken to secure the in stant departure of the Spanish contingent from Canadian soil
 The letter Is of the most sensational char acter and discloses the very elaborate sys- tenn of spies which has been conducted in this country in the interest of Spain. Since their departure from the city Chief Will kies agents have been fully cognizant of every move of the Spanlards, and for the last several weeks he has had agents em- ployed fin the homes where they lodged and nothing of interest has apparently escaped their vigilance. The letter, however, was secured by an operative who called at the house in the capacity of health officer while Mr. Carranza was at dinner. The let ter was found on his table addressed for mailing. It was handed by this man to another in waiting and he handed to a tihrd. who instantly started with Il to Washington.
 The party under suspicion in Montreal of having taken the letter Chief Wilkie says, Is entirely innocent, the man wo took the letter never having been in the house be- Sore. The officials who have had knowi- edge of Chief Wilkies moves regard 1t as one of the most clever pieces of detective work ever done in this country
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
STATE CAMPAIGN
 NEAR AT HAND PopuIiStS Will Open Up in About
 Two Weeks. ORATORS TO STUMP STATE Will Wage an Aggressive Fight-Chairman Grove is Confident of Success, and
 Says the Party Will Prove It.
 self Lively Corpse.
ORATORS TO STUMP STATE

The populist campaign committee is mak- ing active preparations for the opening of the state campaign.
 Chairman G. B. Grove and secretary o. A. Harwell are kept busy at the headquar- ters of the committee in the Oepra House hotel and state that reports from all parts of the state are more encouraging than in any previous year of the party's history.
 The opening speeches of the campaign will be made in about two weeks, although the exact dates and places have not been announced.
 Chairman Grove of the executive com mittee, and who is also in charge of the campaign committee was seen yesterday by an Age-Herald reporter. and said that it was the purpose of the committee to direct the most aggressive campaign ever waged in the state of Alabama.
 I've are gaining ground every day." he said, land when we open up we are going to surprise somebody. The talk about the populists being dead Is tine worst of rot, and before we get through we will prove it to be very lively corpse.
 "Our county organizations throughout the state are sending us most encouraging re- ports. Our list of speakers who will stump the state is not complete, but can mention among them Congressman w. M. Howard of DeKalb, A. T. Goodwin of Elmore, J. C. Fonville of Crenshaw, J. H. Harris of Chambers, W. B. Killebrew of Dale, s. A. Hobson of Tuscaloosa, A. J. Hearn of Choc- taw Sam M. Adams of Bibb, A. P. Long, shore of Shelby, besides many other promi- nent men throughout the state.
 "We also expect to be assisted by men or national reputation, with several of whom we are now corresponding, with view of arranging for several speeches during the ior,t
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

live on. That Is all the money the tras- ury owns, or the fraction that is left of it. We are soon to have vast and rich colo nies. A protective tariff will be absurd and impossible.
 How are the trust longer to be protected? Whence will Hana's campaign fund come? Without fund, who is Hanna?
 We changed at Apponsattox for con- stitutional system to democratic em- pire, the higher law and Shiras. The con, formation of the earth once determined America. but not now and no longer. What kind of government shall we have for the America that has no particular race of people as its own?
 Armies and navies are not all of this war.
 ARTHUR TEMPLETON.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
JOHN I. MOODY
 ARRESTED YESTERDAY

Atlanta, June 4.-John T. Moody, senior member of the failed dry goods firm of Moody and Brewster, was arrested today on the charge of cheating and swindling. Moody at once gave bond of $1,000. Thomas D. Meador, J. w. English, J. w. Fuckers, George w. Parrot and Jacob Hass, all bankers, and many creditors appeared and filed interventions. One half million dol lars is the estimate now made of the money lost to the defunct firm by credi- tors. It was learned today that Brewster, the missing member of the firm, drew from Atlanta banks the day before he left $160O0 in cash, wrote out of checks, made them payable to Cash and drew the money himself. The checks were taken from the middle of the check book, with nothing on the stub to show the amount taken.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
THE BABY CASE.
Still UnsettIed-WII be Resumed Monday
 Morning.

The habeas corpus proceeding involving the rlghtful possession of baby was re- stunned in the city court yesterday before Judge Wilkerson.
 Several witnesses were examined, am ng whom was Lillie Parks, the petitioner. She said that she had given birth to the child at the house of EInUia Osburn. on May 2S, 1891 That about three months later she grave it to Mrs. R. R. Hooker to keep for her.
 Sine told of her demand for the baby up n Mrs. Hooker about three weeks ago and of Mrs Jooise.'s refusal To deliver it to her, cia ming taa. tLe Daby was her own.
 5 vcral .tt7.s witnesses wore exami ed and t.e ..sst'rg Wc'it over until Monday ,norn.ly ., e'ea o'c.o.K.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
CAMP HARDEE,
United Confederate Veterans, Elected Officers
 at its Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Commander-M. w. Stee.e.
 First Lieutenant Commander-J. w. Bush
 Second Lieutenant commander-T. Y. Cain.
 Third Lieutenant Commander-w. D.. -Yancy.
 Adjutant-W. T. Robertson.
 Corresponding Secre tary-J. L. Darby. Treasurer-A. w. Black. Quartermaster-C. K. Dickey.
 The retiring officers addressed the meet ing and spoke feeliugly of the orgauizat on. The election of delegates to the annual reunion. which VII be held in Atlanta in July, was deferred unt the next meeting. The commander and adjutant were in- structed to arrange for barbecue to take place on the 18th inst. at a place to be selected.
 The reports of the various officers showed the affairs of the camp to be in good con- dition.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
Wild WithECzerrla Hands and Limbs Covered with Blisters and Great
 Red BIotohes. Scratched Until Almost Wild. BWned Like Fire. Sleep
 Impossible. Cuticura Brings Speedy Relief, and a Permanent Cure
 at a Cost of S2.

was sufferer for eight years from that most distressing of all diseases, Eczema. tried some of the best physicians in the country, but they did me little good. The palms of my hands were covered, and would become infamed little white blisters at first would appear, then they would peel off, leav- ing a red, smooth surface which would burn like fire and itch; well, there is no name for it. Onthe inside of the upper part of both my limbs, great red blotches, not unlike hives, would appear, and as soon as became warm, the burning and itching would begin. Night after night would lie awake all night and scratch and almost go wild. heard of CUW- CURA REMEDIES, gota box of CUTIcURA (oint- ment), a bottle of CUTIoURA REsoLvENT and gave them thorough trial, and after few applications noticed the rednesss and infam- nation disappear; before I had used one boz there acas not sign of Eczema ler. I can truthfully assert that s2.OO worth of CUTIcURA REMEDIES cured me.
 J. D. PORTE, 1115 Carson St., Pittsburg, Pa.
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The age-herald., 1898-06-05
DlSAPPOIN TMENT IN
 REGISTRATION FIGURES

The registration of voters In beats 21 and S7 of the city of Birmingham came to a close last night at 12 o'clock
 The registration was very disappointing from a numerical point of view, the total number being just about half of what 1t was In 1896.
 The officers did not finish their additions last night, but the total amounted to about 3,500 or 4000.
 From democratic standpoint, the result was very gratifying, only about 10 per cent. of the registration being negroes. Two years ago they were 40 per cent of the whole,
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

spectors of an election to be held on the 18th inst. to decide whether or not the ani- bilious little city will be incorporated. "
 It is said that the fight is being made against incorporation on the ground that 1t is scheme to bring liquor into the town, which is denied by the advocates of "city airs" who claim that they are only work ing for the interest and upbuildlng-of the community.
 The name under which the town will be incorporated, if successful. will be Mineral ity.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
Wants Damages

Perry Burns has entered suit in the city court against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for damages in the sum of $10,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained while serving a sentence of four years in the mines for grand larceny, imposed upon him by the criminal court of Jefferson county
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
GOVERNOR JOHNSTON
 IS HERE TODAY

Governor Johnston came up from Mont gomery last night to spend Sunday in Bir- mingham.
 When seen at his resid nee by an Age Herald reporter he said that he had not heard ao word from tn war department in regard to the second call, and until that came nothing would be given out for pub lcation. He said that he had not definitely decided whether a white or a co,ored regiment will be called out
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
APowderly Trolley Car

The first electric trolley car will be run to Powderly tomorrow afternoon about o'clock. Work on the line is being pushed rapidly and the old dummy which has been running between Birmingham and this thriving little suburb will soon be thing of the past.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
Everhardt-Zeigler Bout

New York, June 4.-Jack Evcrhardt of New Orleans and Owen Zeigler of Phla- dephia boxed twenty rounds at catch weights at the Greater New York Athletic club, Coney Island, tonight, and the result was draw. The bout was very clean and clever, and not once did either mar the sport with suspicious of foul. The ref eree's decision was the only one that could possible made in all fairness to both con- testants, and was received by the spectators without a word of dissent
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
RECRUITS FOR MERRITT
 LEAVE FORT PATTERSON

Atlanta, June 1.-The recruits from Fort McPherson intended for service in the Philippines left tonight in two special trains for San Francisco by way of New Orleans. Through the efforts of Chaplain Nave of Fort McPherson, the recruits were furnished with a large amount of books to occupy their time on the long triD