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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Police Notes.

Tady Kelly and Jacob Hoesli are be.
ing tried In Magistrate Stsfford's
court this afternoon on . charge Of
assault and battery. They were ar
rested on a warrant sworn out by
Charles Nelson, who alleges tina,
they beat and threw him down stairs
in the Union house.
John Flemming. who is suspected
Of being one OF the fellows who held
up and robbed +. H. Mansfield in
Davenport the other night. WAS ar.
rested yesterday by Officer Ryan.
He was turned over to the Daven.
port police
1t was a H. Wynn, Of Ruasi. who
preferred the charge OF carrying
concealed weapons against Charles
Mills. Of Rural, and not William
Wynn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
IN THE COUNTY COURT
vssdiot for the Defendant In the Beech.
er ". Lincke Case.

vssdiot for the Defendant In the Beech
er ". Lincke Case.
A jury composed Of H. Parks. F. A.
8urgston. E. B. McKo wn. H. M. Rey'
nolds, William Robb, .. M. Raugh
H. II. Doerriug, j. o. johnson. A. L.
Freeburg, &. A. Hubbatt, c. A, Melin
and c. H. Williams returned q yer.
dict for the defendant in the county
court yesterday afternoon in the
case j. B. Beecher vs.. Arthur o
Lincke. Mr.. Beecher sued to recover
$50 which he claimed was due for the
rent OF house. The defendant con
tended that he had paid the debt
W. L. Ludolph represented the plain
tiff and M. E. Sweeney Mr.. Lincke
Judge Adams this morning adj
journed; court until 9 q. m. Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Who Owns the Arsenalf
Dsneera,se Candidates Talked on.

Charles Creutz, Of Moline. who
made an excellent canvass for
county clerk in 1890. Is again talked
of for the democratic nomination for
county clerk this year. Creuts IL q
man who holds the confidence Of all
who know him, and would be . win
ner II nominated, no matter who the
republicans pin their faith to.
G. c. Coyne. Of Port Byron, and L.
d. Nudge. Of Taylor Ridge, are
talked Of for the democratic nomina.
tion for county treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Obituary.

Joseph D. Woodruff, who died at
his home in Sears yesterday after
noon. after long illness from stom-
ach and liver trouble, was IS years
OF age. He was one Of the prominent
residents OF his town. Mr.. Wood.
ruff was senior mem Der of the DAY.
export cooperage supply firm Of
Woodruff & Kroy. who also have q
branch house in Chicago. He leaves
wife and an adopted daughter,
Miss Susie Woodruff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Drank Ooncenfrsssd I've.

George Smith. Of Sears, drank q
quantity OF concentrated lye last
night. taking ii for lime water which
was contained in similar receptacle.
DR.. 6ala, OF this city. and Dr.. Eddy,
OF Milan. were summoned. They
found the man suffering greatly, and
An operation may yet be necessary to
relieve him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Billiards.

Ives and Schsefer had q bad
day at Green's academy, Chicago,
yesterday. Both Of them were
defeated by the second class
men. At 1S-inch bslk line Gal
lagher won two games from Ives. in
one running out without giving Ives
. chance to shoot. Spinks also won
from Ives at the same game. Schaef-
er lost to both Cation and Sutton at
cushion caroms. conceding odds Of 20
In 30. Ives defeated Sutton at cush.
ion csroms and Gallagher won from
Schseier at the same game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Devepport Dsmoerass.

The democrats Of Davenport last
evening nominated the following
ticket: Mayor. George T. Baker;
clerk. Albert j. Smith; treasurer,
Charles Hsgerman; assessor, Joseph
Allen; sldermen.st-large, William
Bischod Matt German; park com.
missioner, Chris Toerring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
Rugs made Of Ola Carpets.

The undersigned travelling agen,
for the Chicago Rug Manufacturing
company is now in this city and wher
notified by mail will call with sam
pies and give all Information regard.
ing rugs made of carpets. Ali or
ders will be packed and shipped free
OF charge. City references. Ad.
dress Immediately,
n. IRALsON,
C0mmaHNial HnAal OiAu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
1esehers' Institute.

The annual season. Of the Teachers
Institute will be held ct the High
school in this city. March 21.25. The
instructors Who have been engaged
are: Prof. Arnold Tompkins, Chsm-
paign; Miss Leila E. Partridge, Lans.
downs. Pa; Prof. s. Y. Gillian. Mil
VAukee,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
THE ARSENAL FUNDS,
Over q Quarter Of a Million Or.
dered But Suddenly
Set Aside.
A DISCRIMINATION eoNEWHERE.

a Qesssisa Of Ovsssship which May
Ne Readily Aasvsrsd-lnsssess n ths
usviy Dsvslspsa ssass Of AaAirs
DAILY Issrsassag-Whs Rssssssss TIE
lsloaA:
As interest increases 10 the new
state Of Affairs at Rock Island arsenal
over the sudden change OF policy
with reference to increasing the
capacity Of the institution, naturally
the question is more frequently
asked - to Who Is 1T the bottom Of
he undisguised discrimination, and
Why? From the best that can be
had In the wsy Of information, the
source Of the matter may be traced
away from the arsenal and down to
Washington. 1t is but Just to
say this, for IL is 30. But who in
Washington It IL who Is gratifying 6
spirit OF revenge. is for the congress-
men there from this locality to exer-
else their best judgment to ascertain.
And BY the way, it will not take
much work II they once get about 1t,
IL 10 believed. The portion Of the
$50, 0O0. 900 appropriation set apart
exclusively for this arsenal was
$500. 900, over o quarter Of Q million.
but this WAS later quickly applied to
different purposes without word OF
explanation. The Chicago Record OF
today devotes o column to q write.up
OF the entire wage system at Rock
Island arsenal. The ad justment and
the subsequent developments, and
then the remarkably swift re-
vocation Of the rush order,
and finally says: what this
all means may appear later. For
the present It means evidently
that work at Rock Island is not rush.
ing as at the other posts Of the
country. and It is reported, though
not officially confirmed, that the force
here Is in possible way Of reduction
to the old standing before the recen,
recruiting began. It is known tina,
some men who hitherto have been
influential in securing appropriations
for work here have refused to
exert themselves in this juncture till,
Is they say. IL is settled. whether the
United States or the labor union.
own the arsenal. and it 10 not ex.
pected now that additional appro
priations fer work here will be &c.
cured. In this view of the case the
matter gains In interest, for appro.
pristions are very small for the year,
and there is very likely to be . cur
tailment Of the arsenal pay roll In 9
short time unless there 10 replenish.
ment from some source"
Who Owns the Arsenalf
A. the most important question
asked in th q Records article Is as t.
who owns the arsenal. the United
states or the labor people. il: may be
readily answered by the word, both
for one 10 the other. It seems that
recently some corporation interests
attempted to demonstrate that they
owned and governed the arsenal. and
the United States, a. we'll. but thii
WAS ruled otherwise. For this as
sertion Of right the arsenal seems
now to be the sufferer. Hence the
righteous protest that Is being made.
and 1t will not stop here. either.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
asss Basrimsn Dead.

Miss Della Hartman, whose child's
death from exposure resulted In the
Grandmother Of the infant being held
TO the circuit court BY the coroner's
Jury for criminal negligence, died at
her home in Davenport last evening".
Miss Hartman was Is years OF age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
M IhALSON,
Commercial Hotel, Citv,

Every family should have its
household medicine chest. and the
first bottle in it should be DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup. natures
remedy for coughs and colds. Sold
by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
4 Ran Down Ceodisloa.

81 have taken Hoods Sarsaparills
Tor that tired feeling and q general
run down condition Of the system.
Stoned to be tired all the time.
Hoed's Sarssparilla gave me relief.
and has proved . great medicine to
purify the blood and build up the
strength" Sarah E. Peak, Virginia,
III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
River Rip1sea,

The Beder. Verne Swain and Wi
mona we're up and down.
The W. J. Young. Jr.. departed
for Burlington yesterday.
The stage Of water was 6 IS At 6 0.
N. and 6.4a at noon; the tempers.
sure, 81. 49,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
THE SPRING POET

viii soon MARBLE forth his gushing lays and all
nature will again be glad. With the return of
warm days. many things to make the home
table more tempting will be found, and there
will be, as in the past, abundant opportunity for
selection at Shields. No matter how large or
small your yearly dealings are you can save
Read the list:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19

H od's pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaprilla- Cure
ell liver ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
BOYS ON THE SQUARE.
McCaskrins to Give an Open Air
Entertainment To-
night.
OUR REPRESENTATIVES, TIE PLAY.

Ailsn BaSflstsP who Aspires to the Re.
puhaican Legislative Nomi.ssios, IN the
Leading Reie. sapperssd By Hts Brother,
Hasry-rhe Whole Tswn Invited to Hea.
and Zee Them Free Of Charge.
George w. McGaskril. the Milan
barrister, who has set out to give
the other. candidates q warm chase
for the republican legislative nomi-
nation. came to THE ARGUS Office to-
day and requested the publication of
an announcements that he and his
brother, Harry NJ. McCaskrin. will
appear on Market square at s O'Clock
tonight In "Our Representative"
The whole town. and voters particu-
larly. are invited to hear and see the
boys. No admission will be charged.
Mr.. McCaskrin states that he and
his brother have arranged the show
for a political purpose. He states
positively that its object is not to
run opposition to the Salvation
Army. So to man up . tree II
looks as though the boys were going
to take fall out OF everyone else
who may have designs on the legisla-
tive plum, except one G. w. McCask.
rim, Of Milan. who, no doubt will be
shown to be the right man for the
job.
Oratory of the burning deck and
User Rolling Rapidly" order may be
expected, and it behooves coming
June school graduates to be on hand,
for no doubt they will hear the Eng
lish language "speakin as she should
be spoke"
They Win Shout.
The McCaskrins have not decided
whether they will pull the show of
in q wagon or in the band stand OF
on . soap box. They will talk.
They will shout. They will boiler.
Il will be good to be there.
1t is not known, but the boys may
spring line Of goods on the side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19

s-poaad eau Blsch berries. 5 cans Csc
s-possd can Egg Pluns. ........ loc
&-pscksgss Minos Meat. ........ sc
Large PICKLES. per gallon. ...... lsc
i.pound package Corn Starch. 70
is.pound Pail Jelly. assorted
navoro. ooc
10 pounds GRADUATED Sugar. .el.00
7-salloa Pail Syrup. ........... 40
Quail Oats. 2 packages for.... lsc
Maple Sugar. per gallon. ....... coo
Ammonia, per bottle 80. :. =. &c
Russian Stove Polish, per can. 20
Baking powder. per can. 20
Dr.. Prics's Baking Powder. per
pound. SSc
Lamp Chimneys. No. 1......... 20
Msckerel, s for. ......... ...... 10c
White Fish, 4 for. ....... 80. =. &c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

steamers returning with the past winters
product from the Klondike. In the frsr
place a good many OF the steamers are
engaged in that trade sailing under the
British flag and even as to those sailing
under the stars and stripes he does not
think there Is the slightest danger OF their
ever falling into the hands OF tho enemy.
He points out that the coaling DIN
Guilty would be practically an inxur-
mountable one for the Spaniards 20 con-
tend with. There are now no Spanish
war ships In the Pacihc Ocean 10 worry
about. and the nearest place they could
ut out priyateers ls the Philippine Is
lands. The journey from that part OF the
Pacific 20 the track OF the steamers en-
gagged In the Klondike trade IS so long
that 1t would be necessary for them 20
get fresh supply OF coal on reaching the
American side OF the Pacific, where there
are very few coaling places. and OF these
some are In the hands OF the United
States. while the rest are In the posses
sion OF neutral power. A fleet OF pri-
vateers. unless IL carried a SUFFICIENT coal
supply with Il. would therefore be useless
and under any circumstances, according
10 Mr.. Gross Il Is not at all likely that
there would be- any trouble OF the nature
that has been suggested. On the other
hand, Mr. Gross thinks a steamer bring
Ing down gold frcm the Yukon would bs
worth robbing as he expects that rich
cargoes will be brought down as soon as
the precious metal can DO got 10 the
shipping points-N. Y. sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

t4arner's Monthly for June will be eag-
orl,, welcomed everywhere. not only Tor
enc General interest it always has, but
Cor especial timeliness just now. In Cur
ro,t FaUacies Upon Naval SUBJECTS
cartain Alahan Of the Navy presents
conrlusive argument for adequate naval
strength. Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart pre-
INC an admirably compact resume OF
"a century OF Cuban Diplomacy-l'so to
,Sos., there is mastery exposition OF
"1,ba situation in China" by "Cathay.'
who obviously knows thoroughly what he
"a writing about and Julian Ralph fur
rishes an MISUNDERSTANDING article on
"The Cars People" there Is an Illus
trated account. with touches Of apt HUI
NOR NV Sylvester Baxter, Of "The Troll
lev in Rural Parts" Merriman's Rod
ms Corner" Is continued; David Homer
Bates tells an entertaining story OF "A
Rebel Cipher Dispatch" Margaret De
land furnishes the third Of her "Old
Chester Tales" there is a clever short
story by Ellen Douglas Deland Qs she a
relation OF MargaretO; Louise Il. Hogan
furnishes a curious study OF Child"
there are several other short stories,
some poems and quite the usual afiluence
and variety Of editorial departments. the
number ending with the last contribution
Of Literary Notes" by Lawrence Hut
ton that work to be hereafter done by
another hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

the editor had been plunged into a sea of
Jokes. which he thought could not have
been possible yet they continued 10 noN
In upon him. and ne was slowly but sure
~ realizing the horrors OF war. -
Good morning. sir. said the s sDnsis,,I
tones that the editor was sure ol No
man
Morning" responded the editor
The visitor ooughed nervousiy. otakee1
a small boy out OF the shadow pehihu
him. shunfed a foot or two, hesitated
moment and spoke.
do We" he began
NO. sir" snapped the editor. we don l.
and. by Jove should think mat by thls
time Won would know better than TO try
20 shove an old chestnut IKE that on ha a
civilized community. Why, we said that
In the head lines IN letters as long as your
hair the morning after tho scrap. ana
thousand imltators have followed our eN-
ample And not only that. sir, but We
don't want anything about Dewey eyes.
NOR Do-he? Don't her nor Didn't he
dcweyt up brown nor 'Dew-Dew Huck-
lcbcrrv-Dewey.' nor Yankee Deweydle
Dew. nor Give the Spaniard his Dewey,
nor we knew our Deweyty,' nor
The visitor cOughed again nervously
and slid up close 10 the desk.
Poor man, poor man. ne SAID kindly
and the boy looked sorry.
What the --" began the editor.
Excuse me. interrupted the visitor
as tho exasperated editor was about 20
say what Dewey gave the Spaniards AZ
Manila 81 think you must be mistaken.
j was going 10 say do We
And ! say don't say ~ exclaimed
the editor
DO We" ne persisted, do we 60 TO the
floor above or the floor below 10 pay our
subscription?" and the editor fell helpless
across his desk Washington star
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
TO SINK CERVERA'S SHIPS.
j. +. Holland Goes 10 Washington with
Submarine Boat Scheme.

e
n Submarine Boat Scheme.
When the news that Cervera and his
fleet were bottled up in the Santiago
harbor became pretty well confirmed
1t was suggested TO John p. Holland, the
submarine bOatman, that he could sub
NTH the practical value of his invention
TO no better test than TO take her 10
Cuban waters. enter the hsrbor OF San
tiago. destroy the mines and sink the
Spanish feet with neat hole In each or
them-just enough to sink her. not enough
to spoil her. because We want those
ships ourselves.
When the suggestion was made, Mr..
Holland said that under certain condi-
tions ne was quite willing TO undertake
the job.
The matter was discussed at a confer
ence of the officers OF his company at
1f5 Broadway yesterday morning. The
result Of the conference was that Mr..
Holland and Colonel Q. Z. Creecy left
for Washington last night 10 lay plan.
agreed upon at the conference before
the President and the Secretary OF the
Navy to-day. This Is the plan:
II the government viii transport the
boat from the Erie Basin. where 10 now
is. 10 some point near the entrance 10
the harbOT Of santiago, ana r. cIe" N"Il
be secured to man the boat. Mr.. Holland
will undertake the job Of sinking the
Spanish fleet. if it be sUll in Santiago
harbor. commanding the boat in person.
II his offer be accepted and he Is sue
cessful In his undertaking, he Will expect
the government to buy the boat.
According TO the plan which MT. Hol-
land row has I'm mind, he will withdraw
a short distance after he has blown up
the mines. will submerge his boat ana
will make the trip into the harboT under
water. He is confident that he can get
right under any ship he selects Tor at
tack some time before any one IN me
barbor knows that the boat has passed
the entrance. ,r-,,.,a
anticipates in making his experiment
should the government accept his ouer
ts IN secure a crew for the boat. mat
the undertaking would be dangerous rs
admitted. but IL is asserted mat no olie
an the little boat would run as nucn
risk of being killed az would INC CIV
~ a battleship I'm action. MT Holiang
has ma particular desire to be killed ana
he expects. II the plan Is undertaken 10
live 70 tell all about his experiences
New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
THE ANNEXATION
OF HAWAII.
Senator Lodge Tries to Force a Vote
on the Measure.
RlDER0N THE REVENUE MEASURE
He Yesterday offered the NewIands
Resolution as an Amendment TO
the War Finance Bill-Much
Opposition il Manifested

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Hawaiian
annexation question which has been tho
subject or uo little concern aoout tho
Senate ior The past few days assumed
dehnitc shape n Che Senate to-day wnen
senators Lodge and Morgan offered
amendments 90 the war revenue bill
bearing directly upon the subject.
FOR ANNEXATION.
Senator Lodges amendment IS In the
words of tho Ncwlauds resolution. and
provides Don direct terms for the anncxa-
ton OF tho islands.
Senator Lodge was seen Immediately
after bc had sent his amendment 10 the
desk and announced 30 20 be his purpose
TO press thc amendment % tho end.
Investigation develops that Senator
lodges action 200 presenting the amend
mont WAS Tho result OF more or less con-
ference. though OF an informal character
among the siaunchest advocates OF an
neXatlOn
SOME OPPOSE TT.
The members of the senate committee
on Finance are generally adverse 20 the
lyodrc amendment as inimical 10 the
speedy massage of The revenue bin. They
SAY that tho bin would be indefinitely de-
laycd with the Hawaiian amendment IN
cludod and that under existing conditions
this cannot DE thought Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
HAD A FIT BETWEEN CARS.
Held There by Fellow Tramp Unit
He Writhed from His Crash.

Whiie riding the bumpers OF the freight
cars OF a train bound FOR West Albany
Patrick Howe. who lives in Madison
county. had an epleptic seizure. James
Costello, a companion. who was riding
the bumpers between the same cars,
grabbed Howe as he was falling end
managed 10 hold him in his position. But
Howe was wTlthing In commissions and
foaming at the mouth. Costello hung
on to him and yelled but the rumbiing
OF the train probably prevented any
brakeman from hearing tina cries for
help.
For 800 feet north from the Van woert
and Pearl street crossing Costello man
aged 10 hold Howe but each moment the
commissions were becoming worse and IL
was question OF ono or both OF them
falling His strength giving way Cos
tello let go of Howe and the unfortunate
epileptic fell between the cars and the
next minute the wheels passed over him.
cutting off both legs just below ths
knee.
The accident happened about 5;25
o'clock. The train was what IS known
as Boston pull" made up OF trains
which arrive from Boston and places
IN the East. az Rensselaer,, and taken
from the yards OF that city 10 West Al
bany by hill engines. Costello and Howe
had been i'm New York city. and having
got out or work INTENDED 10 go 10 Mdui-
son county TO see II they could secure
employment near Howe's home. They
rode from New York on a freight train
and stopped over IN this city for a day.
They intended to 60 west on freight
train and yesterday afternoon boarded
the Boston pull" near the Albany END
OF the Livingston avenue bridge IL was
lust below the Van Woert street crossing
that the unfortunate Howe had the M.
Costello jumped of The train few feet
further on. hoping that Howe might nave
fallen directly between the two tracks
and I'm that event he would have a chance
OF escaping serious injury. But wnen
the train passed Costello a crowd wnicn
ouicklv assembled saw the unfortunate
man living unconscious. the severed legs
on one side OF the track and his BODY on
the other. The ground was dyed WIN
his blood. 49,
The railroad men were quick 10 oind
I'm the mutilated limbs 50 thai ne might
not bleed 10 death. Tho ambulance was
summoned and he was removed 70
Peters Hospital whore u was tounn
that the man not only had his legs GUY
of but had a small fracture of tne sKa,l'
Dr Keegan and the house physician III.
Josenh O'Rrien. dressed tho mans rsS
and head and made him as comioTtaD,s'
as possIbie. II was said that howe cou'"
not live -Albany Argus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Large Grain Shipments.

The present month has been the largest
in the history OF the Baltimore and ONO
fairoad elevators at Locust Point Tor tne
els OF wheat corn. rye. and oats nave
been sent to foreign ports, and the re-,
ceipts have reached about N.OOooOo All
OF the grain has come from me West
A majority OF the shipments nave been
Of corn. All the shipments have lert TINS
port under the British flag.
grain ts thought to be on account OF the
rise i'm prices and the war. Last August
the shipments by the Baltimore ana ono
railroad from Locust Point were exceed
ingly great. and beat All previous 3ps
months, but this month far exceeds tne
figures of August. In August the Snip
ments were 81 800. coo and the receipts
So 800 OOO-Baltimore Sun.