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The oasis., 1898-06-04

Last week party of twenty bandits attacked the hacienda, in the state Of Puebla. of Lie Rafael c. Saldana. near Coazingo. district of Tepeji and killed him and also did much damage. ST. Saldana was member of the state legislature and had held various high positions. His father and brother were in the past both assaulted at the came hacienda by bandits.
 In the lower house of the Mexican congress bill was passed which em- powers tine executive until September 18th, to amend and rescind contracts for railways, harb0r improvements and other public works, provided the arrangements so made involve no ad- ditional burden for the treasury. The concession for the construction of a railway between the states 0fChihua- hua and Durango was approved with out debate.
 A Kansas City dispatch says Sehor lgnacio de la Tore, son-in-law O President Diaz of Mexico, has been in Kansas since Wednesday last, ac companied by his brother, Tomas de la Torre, Alfred Sardinez and Juan Gutierrez Lee Enrique Larsso. All are prominent men of Mexico. During their stay here the members of this party have purchased an entire train load of American products, including I25 bloOded bulls, several full blood Jersey cows and number of thor oughbred carriage horses and brood mares. They also purchased big consignment of agricultural imple- ments. The party, which is travelling in special car, will pay hurried visits to St. Louis, Cincinnati, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chi cago, after which they will return to Kansas City Here their coach will be attached to a special train carrying their purchases and they will go straight through to the City of Mexico.
The oasis., 1898-06-04
GROSS -rHe eOEsoc Fs


 that there Is little movement in to- aoaccO.
 A branch of the bank of London and Mexico will be permanently estab- eished at Monterey with ST. Francisco Belden as manager
 El Espectador, of Monterey, claims a large export trade in peanuts to the United States, where it says the oil of the peanuts is expressed.
 The Central Railroad company has asked the state state legislature for two years more time to put its new shops up at Aguascalientes.
 Electric lights and motors have been put in the Rio Blanco factory near Zapopam, the power being ob- tained from the Grande or Lerma river.
 The merchants Of La Paz. Califor- nia, are refusing the pesetas on the ground that they are slick" or worn. They need few fines to bring them to their senses.
 The law for encouraging new indus tries, generally known as the law of May 30 1893, 1t is understood, ceased 10 be operative on the 30th nit, hay ing been passed for five years.
 The mines of the state of San Luis Potosi for the last year produced pre- cious metals to the value of s4, GOOD being Sl, 800. 900 more than the product of the previous year.
 Fl Paso Tribune: George Hath away, a New Orleans mining man, arrived in the city from Casas Gran des yesterday. He says they have mine near Candelaria Peak, in the Chuichupa district, six tons of ore from which sent to Chihuahua, net ted s3,OOO They will ship to Fl Paso hereafter.
 The Villa de Santa Barbara. state of Tamaulipas, has been chartered as city, tine new charter begiHaiag on the 18th anniversary of the fonnda- tion of tue place as villa. The new city is known as Ocampo, and wagon road is to be built from it to the near est station on the line of the Gulf railroad.
 Chas. ChFisten, who has been in Be- lem since January, charged with oelug implicated in an alleged at tempt to defraud Mir. Franke of Chi cago, in crooked monte game, wa released yesterday for want of eyi- dence. The court also at the same time placed the bail of Fred Pollock at S3,000.
 El Paso Tribune: This is how President Diaz understands neutral ity: A company Of 32 SpaDards was formed at Toluca to go to Cuba and join the Spanish army. They got as far as Veracruz and were turned back by orders of Diaz Also, s2OO,000 were raised by Mexico City Spaniards and spent for provisions and supplies for the Spanish army. They were stopped at Veracruz Viva Portirio Diaz.
 Two Republics: Word has reached this city of a rich strike Of large copper deposit in the state of Michoa. can few days ago by two young men who have been offered Sl0O,UO Mexi- can currency for their claim by a representative of a Chicago syndicate, who is now in this capital. The claim Us located near Villa de Valle, which is about 72 kilometers directly west of ToIuca The prospecters intend to organize a company to push the claims, and with that object in view,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa. H.,
Chief" says: We won't keep
house without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. Experimental with many
others. but never got the true rem
edv until we used DR.. Kings New
Discovery No other remedy can
take its place in our home, rs in it we
have certain and sure cure for
coughs, colds. whooping cough. etc. =
1t is idle to experiment with other
remedies. even if they are urged on
YOU as just as good as DIR. King
New Discovery. They are not as
good. because this remedy has a rec
ord of cures and besides is guaran-
teed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial
bottles free at Hart's & Ullemever' 5
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25

ian purposes or the UIiited States. and
in the pledge that the territory Of Cuba
is not to be conquered by tie American
troops for purposes cf annexation.
I'VE believe. ard would urge. that our
own people are capable If fulfilling the
international obligation to establish q
government for the island. cuba in the
future may possibly become-in thu
course Of few years-part cf ihe ter
ritory of the United States. thus in
ereasirg the comfort and happiness II
this people; but now all desire n gov
ernment Of our own as compensation
c:r the suffering and heroism OF our
army. and the definite establishment Of
the Cuban republic. with Cuban author
tiles. in accordance with the resolutions
Of the United States.
We hope that the present state OF af-
fairs at Santiago. where SpaniarCs are
still the administrators of our interests.
property and fate, will be brief; tha;
the city may soon be turned over to the
Cubans. and that our army may enter.
the flag Of CUha waving triumrhaEtly
beside the. American flag as Cuban sol
diers fought side by side with the Amer
leans against The common enemy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
ONLY TWO DARED TO WORK.
Situation at the Pana Mines Shows No
Material Change.

Pana, Ills, July 25.-The sixth sue
cessive daily attempt to operate the
three mines Of Pana with non-union
men. thereby breaking the miners or
ganization. was attempted Saturday
morning under new tactics by the op-
orators. but il was a fiat failure Here
tofore the endeavor to operate the mines
with ncn-union miners, guarded by ex-
ira police and deputies. was made ct the
PenWell mine, hut without success.
Saturday morning the change was
made from the Penwell to the Spring
field mine. the latter mine being out
side the city limits. Here Sheriff Ira
Coburn, of Taylorville. a large force of
armed deputies and the operators con-
centratcd 70 guard the mine and escort
the new miners to work. The old en-
ployes and their wives were on the
streets leading to the mine ready for
any non-union men who might attempt
to pass their lines. Only two non-un-
ion miners. both residing in a house
close to the mine, under guard, entered
the rits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
OF clara Barton and Mrs. Addison
Porter.
PLAIN BREACH OF FAITH.
What General Castilio's Brother Calls Our
Policy a> TO Cuba

W subt-
Santiago. July IS. via Kingston. July
25.-The Cubars here resent General
Skaters attitude in ignoring General
Garcia and in refusing to allow the Gu
ban troops to enter Santiago or to con-
suit General Garcia on the terms Of the
surrender Of the city. General Garcia's
action in Withdrawing his troops into
the interior. his letter TO General Shaf-
ter. and his resignation Of his COM
mand forwarded TO General Gomez. are
approved and applauded by nj! classes
of natives. General Garcia refused TO
accept subordinate place. insisting
that he was an ally.
General Skaters answer saying that
this was a war between the United
States and Spain. and President Nc
Kinley's instructions with reference 10
the administration Of the surrendered
district are interpreted as a tacit avow-
al Of American intention to annex the
island and not to grant Independence.
This Is opposed by the Cubars. Senor
Joaquin Castillo. president Of the san
Carlos Cuban club. and brother q.
General Castillo. urges an official pro-
test to President Mckinley without de-
lay. saying: Silence now would indi-
cate our consent 10 the American atti-
tude. which is a plain breach Of faith
that the Cuhans cannot possibly tol-
crate"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
HERE Is ANOTHER VIEW,
Peace Farther Away Than 1t Was Last
Week-War Preparations.

London. July 25.-The Gibraltar corre-
spondent Of The Daily News telegraph
ing yesterday says: According to min
isterial admissions peace Is further off
than IL was last week. The great diff
Guilty is the loss of the Cuban cable
Senior Gamazo. the minister Of public
instruction and public works. is much
disappointed and threatens to resign
The administrative haste and busHe in
Spain about port defenses are prodig-
ious, but we cannot think that all this
means business after whaSfhas -ha p-
pened. The heavy French guns supplied
from the Saint ChamOnd works have
been lying FOR the last six weeks in the
drill ground at Carabarch. They are
being tested and will be sent to replace
the brass and other old-fa shioned pieces
at CadiZ. but the means Of loading them
are defective. and so too is the smoke
less powder However. the military en-
gineers expect that all these defects will
be set right.
Ordinary railway traffic is almost
suspended. as the trains are wanted to
take soldiers and marines with NUM-
'iphc VI Ndl Hltiti anu tIllnel. Inc
field artillery which was supplied by
France before the war was declared
was originally centralized at Madrid.
but il is now being shipped to the north
ern sierra. where Carlist uprisings ap-
pear. The fire brigades al the various
seaports are constantly drilling to pre-
pare themselves to deal with burning
houses during the bombardments The
engineers have created what appear to
be strong defences at Cadiz. but the
strength must depend altogether upon
the range of the guns
The Madrid correspondent Of The
Daily News telegraphing yesterday
says: THE efforts Of the government
| toward peace are meeting with almost
| insuperablo difficulties. Ministerialists
say that the chief obstacle is President
| Mckinley's impressicnahle character
| which is more Influenced. they affect to
| believe. by his personal friends and the
| iinSces in congress than by diplomatic
| ccunsels. The president sometimes
| appears inclined. they say. to negotiate
| for peace on reasonable terms: but al
| others he seems determined upon wal
conquest. with a view of convincing
| Europe that the United States is great
military power which must be reckoneG
| with"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Spain Said to Have Drawn Up Message to Washing
ton to That End
MADRID GOVERNMENT READY FOR PEACE
Departure Of More American Troops for the Porto Rican
Campaign.

sGzs H. ~ Il; sai If we must lose
Cuba Il Is hHttsr that the island should
he annexed ty America because the
traitors would thereby be punished and
the enormous Spanish interests in the
island would he protected
France to Open the Negotiations.
The Fren h embassy at Washington
seems the most likely channel for OPEN
ing negotiations. and the semi off cial
statement that America intends to re-
tain Porto Rico is regarded here as a
hint to STain to hurry up. There is still
much talk about Carlist intrigues and
preparations. but the government,
though vigilant and ready to act en-
ergetical!y IL necessary, seems to think
tha. az present there is no serious dan
ger of untoward developments. The
dangerof Republican movements is still
less. Senor Emilio CASTELAR, has lust
rendered service to the cause of order
by publishing long letter in which he
impresses upon all good Spaniards the
necessity Of sinking party differences
and remaining firmly united at the
present critical moment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
GENERAL HENRY.

eral Skaters army and of the general
himself: The work done by these
troops since landing, their heroism and
patience under discomfort. heat and
rain, calls Cor the highest praise; and
the work accomplished by Shafter. his
pertinacity and 'go-aheadativeress' un-
der adverse circumstances and discern
forts is a revelation TO ME.
Il doubt If there is another officer
who would have got there as he DID.
Our loss was most unfortunate, but
from character Of country could not
have been avoided If We had to get
there Last night the Eighth Ohio
were almost drowned out ard it pours
today; that's the climate. Too
much credit cannot be given the hero
ism, pertinacity pluck. patience and en-
durance of men who have borne the
brunt Of this week." General Henry
also speaks in high praise of the wori,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25

Gives Mckinley a Hint in the Direction
of Garcias Protest

Santiago de Cuba. July 25.-A docu-
ment which is being circulated for sig
nature among Cuban residents in San
tiago, addressed TO the president Of the
United States. thanking him for the
cooperation of the army of the United
States. and expressing the hope that the
American government will recognize
Cuba4 sovereignty in the surrendered
portion Of the province of Santiago De
Cuba, was draftedib by Arms. the news
paper correspondent on the staff of the
Cuban General Castillo who drafted the
alleged letter Of protest from General
Garcia to General khafter. Following
is the text OF the document:
To President Mckinley: The under
signed. Cubans by birth, land owners and
residents ofSantiagcdeC Cuba. represent
inRwith their families the non-combatant
population that suffered for many years
Spanish rule in this section OF the ISL
and, wish to express their warmest
thanks TO the people Of the United States
for delivering them from the insufer-
able yoke OF Spanish rule They also
wish to express their absolute conf
dence in the good faith and d-hanaanitar-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
ONDON, July 2j.-A Madrid special

ONDON, July pa Madrid special
l. says the government has drawn up
message, addressed TO Washington,
proposing an armistice for the pur-
pose Of discussing terms upon which
peace with the United States can he
arranged.
Southern Boys for Porto Rico.
Washington. July 2j.-The war de-
partment has decided to send the lst
Florida, the 2nd Georgia and the
9TH Maryland, now at Tampa. to
Porto Rico.
The 9TH United States cavalry has
been ordered from Tampa to Porto
Rico. Batteries A and Il now at New
port News have been ordered to Porto
Rico.
Officials of the war department de-
cided today not to move the soldiers
from Camp Alger.
Newport News, July 25.-The
troops which arrived here Yesterday
were followed today by the 4th Ohio
and ith Pennsylvania. There are
1000 troops in camp in the suburbs
of the city. There has been no move
yet to embark on the transports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Prussian Streets.

The German emperor as king Of Prus-
sia has the sole right to name streets,
and he has Just refused his consent to
the proposal to call two streets after the
names of DIR. Bertram and DR.. LANCER
haus, two popular members of the mu-
nicipal council. His majesty disapproves
of such course during the lifetime of
the godfathers. This apparently refers
to men of official standing only, whose
political opinions might change after
the streets had been namel for the
Mommsenstrasse III Charlottenburg was
recently passed with approval Some
new German streets have tendency to
long names. prince August Won Wur-
tembergstrasse' is today name and
nothing more. The houses have still to
be built
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
MAN KILLED IN A TRENCH,
Crushed by Platform Which Fell-Fiv e
Others Wounded.

Cleveland. July 25-One man was
killed and several were injured yester-
dag while at work ona sewer near Edge
water Park. The men were down in
the sewer trench when the trestle on
which the cart hauls away the dirt fell.
The car was preoipitated to platform
covering the sewer. Adam Hausman
was crushed to dsath beneath the tim
bers.
Thomas HasuZer, city inspector, thigh
broken: Frank Sprungel, nose broken
and badly cut about the head and body;
Paul Frohal. cut in the head and body
bruised; Frank Robinski and Frank
Socyznslii, badly cut and bruised abou,
the bOGy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Number of Troops Captured.

Washington, July 25.-The war de-
partment has received a dispatch from
General Shafter dated Santiago. July
-, in which saws: Lieutenant Miley
has returned from San Luis ana Palma
Soriano where he went four days ago e.
receive surrender of Spanish troops.
They were on the verge of starvation
and have to send them rctions to-
morrow. II the. numbers keep up as
they have there viii he about $4,000
to ship away-nearly l2o0O here. 5000
from San Luis. 6.O0o from Guantanamo.
and over 1000 at Sagua ard Baracoa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25

Chicago. July 25.-Following are Sat
urday's League scores at base ball: At
Brooklyn-Boston 4. Brooklyn 3: at
Philadelphia-Was ,. Philadel-
phia 6; at Cleveland-Chicago .. Cieve-
land 4: at Observation-Disclosures 3. Pitts
burg 2; at New York-Baitirlore 0, New
York S. Sunday At Cincinnati
Pittsburg 8. Cincinnati 6; at Louisville
St Louis l, Louisville 2; at Chicago
Cleveland 9. Chicago g.
Western League: At Minneapolis
Detroit 2. Minneapolis 8: at St. Paul
Columbus ., St. Paul 13; at Kansas City
Milwaukee 2, Kansas City /; at St. Jo-
seph-Indianapolis 5. st. Joseph 4
Sunday At Kansas City-Milwaukee
2. Kansas City 4; at ST. Joseph-Indian-
apolis 3. ST Joseph Z: at Minneapolis
Detroit IS, Minneapolis 2; at St. Paul
Columbus s, st. Paul 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Got Under Way for Porto Rico.

Tampa, Fla, July 25.-The transports
Decatur. Miller. Arcadia. Cherokee and
Florida got under way for Porto Rico
at various hours Saturday night be-
tween IL o'clock and daylight. The
transport Morgan was loading yester-
day and the men in charge hope to get
her out some time today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
WAR REVENUE LAW DECISION
Applies to Brokers but Not to Real Estate
Agents Simply.


Washington. July 25.-In decision made
Saturday the commissioner of internal
revenue holds that there is no provision
in the new revenue act under which spe-
oial tax can be held to be imposed on
real estate agents, or any person or
firm for simply buying or selling real
estate on commission. either for them
selves or for others: also that the law is
aimed at a class Of men known gener-
ally in the community as brokers.
"A man is a broker under the act, "
the decision says. who neaotiates pur-
chases or sales of stocks. bonds, notes,
etc. in the course of business: and this
appiies TO real estate agents, insurance
agents, attorneys. or persons or firms
who in connection with their profession
or occupation make is a regular part
of their business to negotiate purchases
of, stocks. bonds. notes. etc. either fol-
themselves or others"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Tawas City Savings Bank Suspends.

Lansing, Mich. July 25.-The state
banking department was officially noti-
fled that the Tawas Savings bank, of
Tawas City. having a capital stock of
So. 600 and local deposit of $4,000, has
suspended. The failure is brought
about by the financial embarra ssment
of NJ. II. French. Of West Branch. pres
ident of the bank. The deposits were
nearly all raid back before the bank
ctSnepiad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25

In 1870 Japan was visited tg terri
BILE epidemic of smallpox, which almost
decimated Yokohama. Vaccination was
made compulsory in 1896. The japanese
are said to have been struck with the
fact that pecamarked foreigners were
rarely seen in Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Receiver for the Home building.

Milwaukee, July 25.-Upon application
of Julius Wechselberg. president of the
Home Building and Loan association.
A. w. Hard has been appointed receiver
Of the association. giving a bond Of
SO. eco. which is nearly double the
amount of the assets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Arranging For n bargain.

Juvenile Customer (in large candy
store)-You mix candies here any way
feller wants 'em, don't you?
Shopgirl-Yes.
Juvenile Customer-I want a nickel's
worth. Give me some Of every kind
you'v got-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Tampa Volunteers to Go.

Washington. July 25.-The announce
ment is made at the war department
that three and possibly five OF the vol
unteer army regiments now at Tampa
will be sent to join General Miles at
Porto Rico. The volunteer organiza-
tions now at Tampa include the One
Hundred and Fifty-seventh Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
ship Puts to Shore on Fire.

san Francisco. July 25.-Private
advices says that the ship Kenilworth
from Hawaii bound for New York
with cargo of sugar. put into Val
paraiso on fire. Both captain and
mate are reported dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
Record In the Hammer-Throw.

Boston, July 25.-John Flanagan, of
the New York Athletic club, broke the
worlds amateur record for throwing
the sixteen-pound hammer at the big
athletic meet of st. Augustine's parish
in South Boston Saturday. his throw
being 15S feet Az inches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
GEN. HENRY PRAISES TIE Eoys.
Ne Also Says That shafier l. the Righ:
Man in the Right Place.

Washington. July 25.-ln "A personal
letter to AdjutaEt General Corb:n Geh-
eral Henry. who is an experienced In
dian fighter, speaks as follows Of Cen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25

You will not know how much good
Hoods Sarsaparilla will do you until
you try it. Buy Il bottle today and
begin TO take it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
The New Bond Issue.

Washington, July 2j.-'The treas
ury statement shows about 800, 900
persons To whom bonds will he
awarded in the pending government
loan. All persons Offering to take
81, 800 or less will receive bonds. The
first shipment of the new bonds was
made today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-25
TWO POINTS OF VIEW
Present the Prospects of Early Peace In a
Vastly Different Light.

London, July 25.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Times says: Peace
prospects have greatly improved dur
ing the last forty-cight hours. The dip
lomatic exploration of Duke Almoiovar
de Rio. the foreign minister. has been
more practical than was supposed and
Il is now toierably certain that tha gov
rernments Efforts are entering new
phase which may gradually lead to
tangible results The precise nature of
the change is se,rct. but there is little
doubt that II tends 10 direct negotia-
tioHs between Spain and the United
states. there being no inclination to
seek the med'at on OF any neural pow
er. The moment has arrived when
America. having reached the parting of
the ways. must choose between war
with = specific object and an indefinable
war of conquest.
Would Prefer Annexation of Cuba.
The present Pause In hostilities is
held TO prove that the United States
is reluctant TO plunge into a wider
sphere OF action. and 1t may be conf
IDENTIFY predicted that IL direct negotia-
tions are opened without delay both
countries will ind their views on the
main point-the future OF Cuba-faI
sensions between the Cuban insurgents
and the American authorities are noted
here with great satisfaction. and on al