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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
The LANDING Place in Cuba,
NEUTRALITY OF PORTUGAL,
One Point Tint Nation Is Persistent in
Insisting Upor,

Insisting Upon.
Washington, April 30.-The neutrality
of Portugal is announced at lisbon.
Eiscount De Santo Thyr5o, the Portu-
guese minister, looked over the cable
dispatch from Lisbon giving the sub
stance Of the neutrality decree gazetted
there and said Il was evidently accurate
and covered tbs entire subject. He had
not, however, Ut 30 a late hour yester-
SGy received - official notification of
the neutrality decree. The viscount says
that article g. which permits belliger-
ests to make a short stop at Portu-
suese ports. probably viii be better I'M
derstccd By saying that belligerents
viii not he permitted to make long stays
at Portuguese ports. Under the usual
rules of international law the stay is
likely to be confined to day or two. In
this connection the minister drew at
tention to the privileges permitted
when warships of both belligerent ma
tons are in the same port.
IN that case, if the warship Of one
power leave port the Warship Of the
ether power cannot leave in pursuit
within tWenty-four hours. that much
time being allowed the ship first de-
parting to go on her way without mo-
lestation. Portugal has been very in
sistent upon this particular rule. and a
notable instance of it occurred when
the famous Confederate privateer Ala
bama was at Lisbon during the civil
war A United States ship entered Lis
bon harbor while the Alabama was
Ill,
withdrew. The United States ship ap-
paTently started in pursuit, whereupon
the Portuguese batteries fired warning
guns end were prepared to make armed
resistance TO the departure OF the Sec
ond warship before the first one had
her fun twenty-four hours start.
II turned out that the United States
ship had not intended to chase the Ala
hama, but was moving her buoys; so
trouble was avorted This same rule
allowing tweny-four hours start to the
warship Of either country will again be
observed in the present conflict between
the United States and SPAIN
The republic Of Hayti is expected to
maintain strict neutrality as between
,he United States ard Spain. and il js
SSi' ma iep'4' VI CANS t'ioHd' Pi4Ni-
!eGes given to the United States war
shirs II Eaytiar waters are erroneous
The Eaytian minister. Legare. had no.
:!ced TIE published quotations from the
treaty between the United States ar5
Hayt! which, It was asserted. gave ex.
ccptiorai privileges to the United States
in that our warships were given the
right t. take coa, and supplies ir Hay.
tiar ports The minister made a care.
ful examination IF his official text Il
the treaty ard was unable 10 locate
any such exceptional! privileges. Arg
privilege eH'oye3 by the ships of on:
country will be equally open to thcsa
CT the other country. Lecare said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Lord Byron.

Here is new light on the character
of Lord Byron. The quotation is from q
letter by John Murray:
Lord Byron is curious man. He
gave me, as | told you, the copyright of
his new poems, to lie printed only in
his works. | did not receive the last
until Tuesday night. l was SO delighted
with it that even as read ] sent him a
draft for 1000 guineas. The two poems
are altogether no more than /, 200 and
LOCO lines and will together sell for
5s. cd. But he returned the draft, say
ing that it was very liberal-much more
than they were worth; that was per-
fectly welcome to both poems to print
In his (collected) works without cost or
expectation, but that he did not think
them equal to what they ought to be,
and that he would not admit of their
separate publication.
Il went yesterday. and he was rally
ing me upon my folly in Offering SO
much and that he dared to say
thought now had most lucky escape.
TO prove how much / think so,
my lord, said 1. do me tbs favor to &C.
cept this pocketbook. in which 1 had
brought with me the draft, changed in
to two bank notes of 81, 900 and ESQ,
but he would not take it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
{ Over StVldIiIed,
AY0UNe LADY'S HEALTH RUINED
> PREPARING FOR GRADUATION.

From Me Democrat, ShelglrtRe, Ind.

In one Of the main streets Of Shelhyville,
Indiana, resides Mrs. Lmily Edwards and
her seventeen year old daughter, Cora. The
young lady is one of the charming misses OF
the city, she being known for her beauty,
and perfect health.
ALTHOUGH enjoying good health now"
said her mother 10 a reporter recently, she
has not always been so fortunate. ! suppose
Cora, until two years ago last March, was as
healthy and strong as any girl Of her age.
She was attending school and was Studying
hard. Perhaps she was too studious, for We
noticed that the healthy color in lcr cheek was
rapidly disappearing, and sic was becoming
pale and sailOw. Dark, swollen circles be-
gan TO appear under her eyes, and she rapidly
became worse. We were living in franklin,
Indiana, at the time, and Cora would have
graduated that Spring. She stopped attend
ing school aud endeayorrd 70 gct a rest, but
her health kept falling. Her blood was color
less and impure. She would also have sick
headache, could scarcely eat or sleep. and
was almost continually in pain. Nothing
which we did for her seemed To- 10 any good.
Different physicians treated and pre-
scribed for her, but she kept getting worse.
She had formerly weighed 100 pounds, but
during her illness her weight had dwindled
down 10 20 pounds. We bean 10 think
there was nothing we could do for her benc-
fit, when I happened TO notice an article in
paper regarding the merits OF DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. / thought that
If there was ever pale person it was GER
tainly Cora, 90 / decided 10 buy a box OF
the pills and let her try them. Il was the
first Of last May when she began, and near
the middle Of June when she stopped usisg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

the pills. The first dose helped her, and
after the frs. box had been taken, she wac
different girl. She continued with this
medicine aud when she had taken eight
boxes complete cure had been effected.
She Is now stronger, can eat mere, sleeps
better, and weighs more than she did before
she was taken sick. / am sure too much
cannot be said about DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People in her case, as they
undoubtedly saved her life. We have re-
commented them TO q number of sufferers"
The young lady, said word Of approval,
and that she felt very grateful for the benc.
fit received through DR.. Williams'A Pink
Pills for Pale People. :" agree with my
mother" said she, that would not be liv.
Ing to-day had | not used these pills"
To leave 10 doubt rs 10 the truthfulnes1
Of her story Mrs. Edwards cheeriully made
the following affidavit:
SuNLETvILLE, IND. May -. 1897.
This Is 10 certify taat the above story con.
corHinr the illness and subsequent recovery
OF my daughter, Cora, is an exact and truth.
tul representation Of the facts in her case.
Mrs. EMILY EDWARDS.
SHFLBYvILIE, ND. May 10. 1897.
Subscribed and sworn to before Inc this
18Th day Of May, 1877.
., J.. c. May, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pinl. Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life AID richness 10 the blood and re-
sore shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes lucycr IN loose form, by the dozen or
hurdtrdl at 30 CENTS 4 box, or sig boxes for
$50, aad may be had Of all druggists OF
directly by mad from pr. Williams Medi-
cine Company. Schenectady. y. /. 8
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
MADsmoiseLLE THERMOMETER

Ifnow OF a restless youn. lass,
Who lives in n house made of glass,
And from her location
Marks each vibration
or hot ana cold waves as they pass
Nnen heat is announced. she will sprin:
To quickly make note Of the thing.
IT'S very surprising
ThSt simply by rising
30 true report she can bring.
To self elevation inclined
She has such n volatile mind
That il every season
A suitable reason
For frequent depression she'll find.
Ter temper mercurial thus
Creates everywhere such fuss
That in conversation
Affairs of the nation
Are sighted, this maid to discuss.
> Julia NJ. Cotton in New York Christian Ad
yOcltg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

One OF tie erroneous impressions that
Americans have before they try shop
ping in London is that things are re-
rarkably cheap there, and when they
are set right by actual experience with
the Fashionable dressmakers and haber-
dashers they get a second mistaken idea
that English tradesmen are extraordi-
narily unciyil. This all arises from the
different customs that govern retail
business in the two countries. In Amer
lea we pay cash for goods or settle our
accounts monthly. In England, how
ever, accounts are supposed to be rem
dered quarterly. and i. has frequently
happened that because some patrons
have social prominence that gives their
trade value as an advertisement the
shopkeeper has allowed their accounts
to run for three and four years. Other
patrons have demanded the same privi-
leges and have abused them, and the re-
suit is that to compensate for interest on
money owing by solvent debtors and for
the sums lost through those who never
pay the tradesman charges a goodly
profit on all his goods, and the prices
are accordingly high. On the OF er
hand. American women shopping abroa.
seem to be bargain mad, and their eff
forts to beat down prices inspire the
tradesman with much the same feeling
that well trained butler experiences
when his nouveau richie master econo-
mixes on his wines. In fact, looking for
bargains in Bond street is folly.-San
Francisco Argonaut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

VNHE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF tbs FAIR SEX
are as liable as the uglitst pternen OF bu-
manity to suecunb to the ravases OF influenza or
laernpc. Yes, u l. the fairest flowers that oIoop
aud die drst. We sound the slarm. Lagrtrpe Is
comipg. Already IL is c aiming its victims by
the thousands across old ocrac. As 20 the past
II viii soon cross your shaoid. We fer swsra
You and tell YOU hos TO best prepare Ter it.
Don't wait until you have been stiscker, but be
prepared for the enemy when he attacks you.
send stamp for our % pare boo. which gives fan
treatment, symptoms, etc We guarantee Dr.
ksy's Lung Balm 20 be a certain, safe Of d
speedy cure for iagtippe and every hind OF coulh
Miss Nellie Pcnoyer, 1886 South Tenth street,
Omaha, Neb
'uave used your Dr.. Ksy's Lung Balm for q
severe case o. lscrppe. Ny langs were very
core. and In taking the Dr.. Rays Lung Balm
found u stopped any desire 10 cough AZ once.
The soreness on my lungs and in my head soon
disappeared IL l. pleasant 10 tase ard Goes not
cause sickness at the stomach ike many other
cough remedies, vet II cures quicier tian any
ever tried"
Alec Rev J. r. wohfsrth. pastor First NJ Z.
church, Urbane, HI am glad to record the
fact that J. 80 than one box ~ your Or. Ksy's
Lung Balm cured me Of an swfll cough. Il Is S
remarkable remedy"
II is sold ~ druggists or sent by as by mail 'or
IS cents. Don't take anv snhetiiaie, for IL has no
equal. Address Dr. y. J hay Medical company,
Omaha. Neb. We also guarantee DR. Kay's Rem
ovaior 10 be the best remedy known for cyspea
sia, constipation ard hver troubles. 4 perfect
snoyator. Send for book.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
LEGAL
Executors Notice.

Estate of Elizabeth a. Bowman. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed exc
cutor of the last viii and testament OF Eliza.
beth A. Bowman, late Ot The county Oi Rocl,
Island, state of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the county
court OF ROcl, Island county, at the county
court room, In the city OF Rock Island. ut the
July term. ON the first Monday in July next.
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend. for the purpose OF having the same All.
justcd
All persons indebted to- said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment To the
undersigned.
Dated this 96th day OF April. A. u 1898
:. Z. BOWMAN, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
BATTLE IS IMMINENT
Worlds Eyes Are at This Time
Fixed on Commodore Dew.
ey's Squadron.
FIGHT Is MOMENTARILY EXPECTED
Between the United States and Span
ish Ships in Manila
Bay.

Our Vessels Sighted by the Philippine ISL
anders-Manila Declared Impreguabie
by spanish Editor-Principal Event of
Yesterday Was the Sailing of the Spanish
Warships from the Cape Verde Islands
and Portugars Declaration of Neutrality
Two Other Sensations Prove Fakes.
New York, April 3O.-2:47 a. m.-The
American liner Paris has just been
sighted east OF Fire island.
London. April 30. The Daily Mail
hears from Singapore that a naval
battle is momentarily expected il
Manila bay.
Hong Kong, April 30.-It is reported
from Manila that the American squad
ron has been sighted off Bolinao, north
OF Manila, but that the weather was
too stormy for the feet to communicate
with the insurgents
Madrid, April 30.-The Voz Esparola,
Of Manila. describes the port OF Manila
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Sophia Gicsenharcn deceased
The undersigned having been appointed adj.
ministrutOr Of the estate Of Sophia GiesCnha.
gen. late " the county OF Rock Island state
of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that
he Will appear before the county court oi
Rock Island county. Ut the county court room
In tbc city OF Rock Island. az the June term
ON me first Monday IN June next. at which
tue all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose Of having the same adjusted
All person, Indebted To said estate are re-
fqucStcd to make immediate payment To the
undersigned.
Dated this isth day of April, \. y lsgs
HENRY GrISENHtGEN. Administrator
WILLIAM l.. LUuJLPH Attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

Washington, April 90. - Yesterday
was Il day of alarming rumors, running
all the way from the blowing up of a
big monitor to the detection and pun
ishment of traitors, but fortunately all
of them turned out on inquiry 10 be
without foundation. Actual events of
Importance were few in number. The
news Of the day of most interest was
the departure from Cape Verde of the
Spanish feet, the stay or which at St.
Vincent has been q source of anxiety
on the rart Of the officials here, be-
cause it seemed to indicate that the
sympathy of Portugal for Spain might
lead her to wink at a violation of neu-
trality laws in favor of Spain. Late in
the afternoon a cableGram came to the
state department from Cape Verde,
bearing no signature, announcing that
four battleships and three torpedo boats
had started north, and some of the
transports for Cuba. and that the north
ern feet retained shortly, having been
ia collision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
How He Shot.

A Texas military company was ont
on the range practicing at rifle shoot
ing. The lieutenant i'll command sud.
denly became exasperated at the poor
shooting, and seizing a gun from one of
the privates cried sharply:
"I'll show you fellows how to shoot. "
Taking long aim, and strong aim,
and an aim altogether, he fired and
missed. Coolly turning to the private
who owned the gun, he said:
"That's the way you shoot"
He again loaded the weapon and
missed. Turning to the second man in
the ranks, he remarked:
"That's the way you shoot"
In this way he missed about dozen
times, illustrating to each soldier his
personal incapacity, and finally he acci.
dentally hit the target
"And that" he calculated, handing
the gun back to the private, lis tine
way shoot. Los Angeles Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Little News from the Fleets.

Captain Sampson sent a telegram rel
alive 10 the firing at the Matanzas forts,
but il WAS disappointiHgly lacking in
detail, but the few words contained in
the dispatch went to confirm the Of
fetal view that the affair was nothing
more than a naval reconnaissance No
news came from Admiral Dewey 5
squadron now on its way to the Philip
Zines to do battle with the Spanish
feet. one officer pointed out that if
Admiral Dewey succeeded in defeating
tde Spanish fleet the Spanish officials
who control the cable connecting the
island with the rest of the world in all
probability Will suppress the news or
distort the facts into a Spanish victory
Presuming that the admiral is bound
directly for Manila, the calculation made
at the navy department shows he ar
rived there about = o'clock this morn
ing, Manila time, which is about twelve
hours earlier than our own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP BALTIMORE.

UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP BALTIMORE.
rs impregnabie. II says that six other
principal ports in the Philippines bristle
with guns, chiefly CT Krupp's make.
London. April SO-The Daily Mail this
morning says: I'VE have private infer
nation that the strength of Manila ard
Havana is much, moderated. and that
no bombardment can be attempted by
the American commanders with much
chance Of success. The entrance to
Manila bay is mined and ten-inch guns
have been mounted"
London, April 3O.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Hong Kong correspondent says
the insurgent chief Aguinaldo is pre-
pairing to make a descent near Manila.
His supporters are plentifully supplied
with arms and ammunition from the
American squadron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
Mobilization of the Volunteers

The pressure continues undated on
the war department for changes in the
plans already announced as to mobiliza-
ton OF the volunteer troops. and very
much against its viii and judgment the
department is making some concessions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

In this matter. A large number of cali-
ers are bringing forward candidates for
the many plums within the gift of the
president and Secretary Alger in tho
shape of appointments to grades above
regimental in the army. General Lee
and General Dodge spent a good part
Of the day in conference with officials,
giving color TO the reports that they
are among these selected for appoint
ment as major generals.
The landing Place in Cuba.
The announcement that the State CT
Texas. laden with supplies for the re-
concentrates, is destined for Sagua has
led to the surmise that it is probably
this port instead of Matanzas which
has been selected for the landing place
of the first attack Of the United States
trOOpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
An Enita:h.

The danger Of using porcelain letters
On a tombstone is illustrated in a village
cemetery not far from ST. Louis. The
inscription reads:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30
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The final "e'' had been knocked off in
thunderstorm Lopis Gtar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-30

Began business Jrl, 2. 1880. and occupy tie 8.
I eornsS Mitchell . Lyndes new buildinS.
The herald., 1898-11-26
Have Too Many HOLIDAYS

He who works for his living and at the
same time objects to frequent holidays pre-
sents an anomaly in public life. Chicago is
noted for many queer things. This class OF
clerk is one of them, and of all persons he is
the last one the layman would expect to file
such a protest. But the bank clerks OF this
city do soemnly and earnestly protest be-
cause of the frequent recurrence of days
when their places of employment are closed
for the whole or part of the day.
The objection when analyzed is based on
good grounds. Election day was a fair sam
pie of the reasons underlying the strange
situation. On that day the banks and sa-
looms were closed; all other business houses
were open. The clerks of other houses en-
We'd the bank clerks, but without good
cause. While all those houses were working
they were piling up two days work for the
banks. The holiday business is dumped on
the banks the day after, in addition to the
current business, so the clerks who have a
day off pay for it on the succeeding day
Chicago Chronicle
The herald., 1898-11-26
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Bresee Bros, funeral directors. The finest
goods and lowest prices.
c. D. Howry, undertaken, Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices in the city.
Gilt wallpaper and border for l2-ft. room,
$l.50. Walter, 627 South Spring street.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors, 75l
and 1853 South Spring street. Tel. Main lC29
Henry Fisher native of Russia, was adj
mitted to citizenship yesterday by Judge
Van Dyke.
Watches cleaned, Is cents; mainsprings,
80 cents; crystals, 10 cents. Patton, 2l4
South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists, 239ls South Spring
street. Rates from 81. Painless extract
ing, so cents. Filling a speciality. Hours,
s to 5; Sundays, 10 to II.
The committee on soldiers monument and
benefit fund will meet in the chamber OF
commerce rooms today at A p. m. to receive
reports of ticket sales and a few outstand-
ing bills.
Do you know that a framed picture makes
a most desirable wedding present? If you
are looking for anything in that line do not
fail to call at H. C. Lichtenberger's art en-
porium, 2O2 South Spring street.
Chief of Police Glass received letter yes
terday from Tarrytown, N. Y, making in
quiries for Daniel and Sarah Airing, who
were last heard from in this city. A brother
of the parties is the correspondent.
The charter committee will meet at the
chamber of commerce today at 3 p. m. All
members are urged to be present, as mat
ters of Importance in the campaign con-
Quoted by the various business organizations
will be discussed.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson block,
first floor, rooms l33 1874, 1876. Special at
tention given to obstetrical cases and all
diseases of women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours, !
to 5. Telephone 1927.
The herald., 1898-11-26
PERSONAL

H. H. Budd of Stockton is in the city,
L. w. Morgan of Los Angeles is registered
at the Holland, New York.
f. Fl. Spoor, a prominent lawyer of Red
lands, was in the city yesterday.
w. R. Kit, prominent man of Tucson,
Ariz., was in Los Angeles yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ghcrardi Davis, prominent
in New York, are staying in Los Angeles.
Mrs. M. H. Tweed and Brenda Tweed of
Lowell, Mass, are staying in Los Angeles
T. L. Winder and L. w. Morgan, both of
Los Angeles, were in San Francisco on
Thursday.
Col. F. H. Seymour of Redondo, capi-
talist interested in the lumber industry, was
in Los Angeles yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Colby are visiting
in the city. Mr.. Colby is Pacific coast agent
for the Erie Dispatch railroad.
John Singleton, mining man interested
in Randsburg has returned to the city from
visit on business at Randsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Payne of Meriden.
Conn, are staying in Los Angeles. Mr..
Payne is engaged in manufacturing.
The herald., 1898-11-26
PENSION CHECKS
Postmasters May Cash Them From
Money Order Funds

BY a recent order of the department,
postmasters are authorized to cash pension
checks at money order Offices from money
order funds, these checks to be remitted
directly to the designated money order
repositories for such offices in lieu of bank
notes or coins, in the same manner as the
surplus money order funds of such offices
as are now remitted and as part of such
reInittances.
If the available funds of any money order
Office are insufficient to enable the post
master to cash pension checks, application
should be made to the department for a
draft for the necessary amount. For this
purpose he may consider the pension checks
as equivalent to advices of unpaid money
orders.
After January l international money or
ders may be drawn in this country for pay
ment at the Japanese postoffices at Fusan,
Chemulpo, Seoul, Zuensan and Mukho, in
Korea, also at Valparaiso, Chile.