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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Col. HENRI WATTERsoN, in a speech
in Louisville, KY, said: II will never
be satisfied until Admiral Dewey is
elected president and Gen. Joe Wheel
er vice president. The Kentucky
colonel proposes the best kind of
democratic timber, all right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

THE charge of bribery levied by the
Ohio state legislature against Mark
Hanna in connection with his election
to the United States senate has reached
the subcommittee OF investigation of
that body. Will it 90 any further?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

A cough is not like a fever. 1t
does not have to run certain course.
Cure it quickly and effectually with
One Minute Cough Cure, the best rem
edy for all ages, and for the most
severe cases. We recommend it be-
cause it's good. I. H. Thomas, A. j.
Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

In Minnesota candidates for Office,
whether elected or not, are required to
file an itemized statement of their
campaign expenses and make affidavit
that the same is correct to the best of
their knowledge and belief. The OBJ
ject of this is to discourage boodling
in politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

The stand taken by the American
Federation of Labor against territorial
expansion will find a responsive senti-
ment in every true friend of labor in
the country the more the real signiti-
canoe of the new policy is understood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

The more we hear from authentic
sources in the Philippines the more
we realize what steadfast, unselfish,
unbiased friends the subjects of Kali
ser Billy were to America in the days
that tried a nations friendship-dur-
ing the past summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
HOLIDAY Gift to BE Appreciated

In more than the ordinary way should
be unusual in character. You can get
that kind from us. They cost no
more than ordinary goods. We send
them on approval to people at dis
lance. A catalogue will be sent on
request. H. ID. STEVENS & Co.,
Silver and Precious Stones.
90 State street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
For Thirty Years.

For 80 years Bethesda Mineral
Spring water has been used with
marked results in diseases of kidneys,
and has cured thousands upon thou
sands. We will be glad to send you
our valuable book Bethesda. -
which will give you fuller particu-
lars than we can put in this space. If
you have indigestion, headache, pains
in the back or groin, are nervous and
irritable, sleep badly, these are symp-
toms which demand prompt attention.
Bethesda is sold in sealed half-gallon
bottles only. Write today to A. M.
Jones, President, Bethesda Mineral
Springs company, Waukesha, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
beauty II blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotehes, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Casczrets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, SUBTRACTION guaranteed, loc, &c, soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better aud wiser. L. H.
Thomas, = j. .;iess and M. T. Balm
sen, druggiS's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
a Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won kOECKRITZ.
OTTO GROTJAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

The treaty of peace will probably
meet the approval of the silk stocking
element of the republican party, if
for no other reason than that it WIS
made in Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Col. BRYAN was given an enthusi-
astic reception by his old associates in
the house at Washington yesterday on
his first visit to the capital since leav-
ing the service of the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems especially adapted to the needs
of the children. Pleasant to take;
soothing in its influence; it Is the
remedy of all remedies for every form
of throat and lung disease. For sale
by Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Ex-QUEEN ISABELLA, of Spain, is
living in seclusion near Paris under
the name of the Countess of Toledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

THE Quincy Herald suggests that a
storm door is more likely to the Phil
ippines than an open door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
tee 25c, II C. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

that could not be allowed by the pow
ers at Washington. Gen. Lee is a
democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, IS and so cents. Reiss'
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

The -four trust is said to have been
exploded. We trust so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II C. G. c. fail to cure druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Ordinary household accidents have
no terrors when there's a bottle of
DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil in the med
icine chest. Heals burns, cuts,
bruises, sprains. Instant relief. For
sale by Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

But two more weeks of 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16

who wished to bid us goodbys We were
glad of a chance to thank him for all
his kind favors. He and the rest of the
officers wished MS all kinds Of good
luck. Then we were taken blindfolded
down to the wharf, where after a delay
of about an hour the gunboat Marquee
de Molins came out and picked us up.
Officers were on board representing the
harbor, army, navy and the British con-
sui. All Of them received us very COR
daily. Mr.. Arosteguia, who represent
ed the British consulate, turned over to
us our papers and money. The Spanish
boat steamed out to where the Maple
was anchored, about a mile and a half
offshore, and in q short time tho ex-
change was effected. The prisoners were
first brought from the Maple, and they
were overjoyed to see rs and DO under
their own flag again. They threw their
arms around us and thanked us for be.
ing taken prisoners. We were immedi
ately sent on board the Maple, where
Captain Kellogg and officers received us
with every attention. Our feelings to
again stand beneath Old Glory were in
describable, and even now, hero in Key
West, it is hard to realize that we are
really free. -Charles II. Thrall in New
York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16

Is many years older than st. Augustine,
and after walking for an hour or two
through its medieval looking streets
the most matter OF fact American IL
ready to believe any romantic story
about the place which may be told to
him, except. perhaps, tho story Of the
immense chain stretching from MORO
Castle TO q hugo staple In the wall Of
rock OF the opposite shore. 90 yards
away which can be hove up by q cap
stan till IL is level with the water, so as
to form an insurmountable obstacle to
any attempt to force an entrance In
tipe Of war.
II he is familiar with the Language,
the Spanish proveyb. "Hablo 81 buey y
di 10 bu" ("Ho speaks and says too'').
used in referring to people who talk very
big" may occur to him, and he viii
DO inclined to doubt the story of the
chain till Schley and Sampson settle
the matter onoe for all.-New York
Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16

neal ut hand, often camps in the same
place for weeks at q time. IL Is necessary,
in order not to exhaust she supply, to
divide the foross into small bands of from
nifty to five hundred men, according to
circumstances The vegetables chiefly
used are green plantains Ia banana, but
not the variety sold in tails markst),
green bananas, swest potatoes. pumpkins
and the natritious yucca. These vegeta-
bl.s are either builed or roasted on the
GOALS.
The camp is usually chosen 10 an open
ing near o rond. where fresh water may
be had and grass found for the borseass
the ofiicers and assistants being, as a
ruls, mounted. II the camp Is for q shyrt
time only, no huts are built. but II 1t j.
expected TO remain for several days the
soldiers erect small shelters. A majority
OF the officers ore pi ovided with a large
piece of canvas, which is stretched rs Q
roof over tt eir hammocks. The ham
mooks are hung 10 trees or TO posts
driven into the ground. Each soldier
does his own cooking, but each ulcer Is
0vI8uQtQ Nv III ueri5b1hts 50
started with flint n steel, no matches
being used, except, perhaps, for a short
time afttr the capture Of n town. The
principal fire wood Is cedar.
AS soon as a camp site hos beer sslsctsd
guards are placed, but only on tie rooes.
az the Spanish troors never enter the
woods. The Lorsss are thcn ~unsadclsd
and taken TO pasture, hsmmocks ere
hung and fires are built. Soldiers who
are not supplied with vsgetableI arc
allowed to look for them. and, while
usually trey arc to be fond near at
hurd d, IL Ia sometimes necessary TO 30
seve raj miles before finding them. At
night staff officers are required to do
guard duty near headquarters to receive
any messages that may arrive aud tn SEQ
that ell IL quiet In camp. keveilie Is
sounded on tine buele at day light, and
| every one, officers included. is obliged to
turn ont. Coffee or s,mbumbi, (sweet-
| snsd wntcr) is then made, and about one
| hour later roll coil IL sounded, nftsr
which the soldier has very little to DO
hut rest until o y. NJ, wnen roll call Is
, ocaiu sounded. Retreat 10 sounded ut
| eight, when every man must he In camp.
and st q "silence" IL soundsc, and all
, remove thu lie clothing anu retire Tor the
night.
| one about IL q. On. and the other about .
n. m. Thsy oftsn march by MOONLIGHT,
| and many Of treir attacks are made st
night. while tue Spauisn foro's never
march CT attack EXCEPT BIZ dag. In n
SPANISH camp TIE hcfsss are mot nm
ssdolsd curing the day, and NJ ri9nt the
men often do not remove their clothing.
and the sntirs camp N VEL euerded'
J hep1iciSs NseAEce enc 0yse n@e0Nea'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16
Curious
city Of
Santiago

The bottling mp Of Cervera's feet In
the harbor of Santiago dc Cuba Is not
the only claim to distinction possessed
by that curious old city, for, ns the in
habitants never fail to remind the trav-
sler. it has long been . disputed fact
whether Columbus landed first at San
Salvador or Santiago dc Cuba However
that may be. st. Jago, AZ the Spanish
call it, is far older than any city In
North America.
The peculiar narrow streets and the
facades OF tho houses remind n Of
some of tho old towns in Italy, but
there the resemblance ceaseA for the
houses of Santiago are nearly all built
around q court, or patio, as they are in
most Spanish towns. With their high
barred windows and glazing plastered
walls, ON the outside they look moro like
prisons than like the American idea Of
dwelling houses. But go inside the patio
and everything is different There II
palms and shrubs and flowers. and in
some Of the richer houses even foun-
tains. Meals are often served in the pa
ito in pleasant weather.
In Santiago as well as in other Gu
ban cities tho proprietors Of most Of
the shops and warehouses live in the
same building In which their business
is conducted. The shops open about 8
O'Clock in the morning and remain open
till about noon. when they close up and
everybody goes TO the midday meal.
After that everybody takes q nap m the
heat Of tho day. The shops open rp
again about 2 o'clock in the afternoon
and remain open till half past 8 or O.
Go to an Office in Santiago ut half past
8 in the morning and nobody will DO
up; 20 again at half past IL and every
body will be eating; go again at half
past ] and everybody will be asleep.
In the evening the people sit around
and take life easy and smoke, Of course,
for In Santiago everybody smokes, men,
women and children. Even the walters
in the hotels and cafes pull out a ciga-
rette and smoke between the courses.
The porters and cabmen smoke at all
times and seasons. The s~tevedores on
the wharfs smoke at their work, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16

even the CLERKS IN the dry goods stores
roll a cigarette and take a puff between
two customers. The senorita blows q
cloud Of smoke from under the lace OF
her fascinating, mysterious mantilla,
while negresses walk along the streets
putting away at huge cigars. Children
of 8 and 10 may often be seen with
cigarettes in their mouths, and 1t is no
sight to see men and women
smoking in church.
The country houses around Santiago
are infested with mice and lizards. The
latter are very alert and active and
quite unlike the sluggish lizards seen
in northern climates. There isa curious
kind of mouser whose presence is rather
encouraged about Cuban country houses.
These mousers are not cats, as N
might suppose, but large black snakes.
As they are quite harmless nobody
thinks of being afraid Of them, and
they come and go as they please, un-
molested.
All the young bloods in Santiago
wear white duck suits and straw hats,
and they may 30 seen Longing around
the city and the Club do San Carlos,
looking cool and comfortable, and smok-
ing, of course, for that goes without
saying in Santiago. At the Club do San
Carlos, which is tho Union league of
Santiago, the Spanish officers from
Moro Castle and tho gildcd youths of
the city make their idling headquarters.
1t is a pleasant place in which to loaf,
drink cooling beverages, smoke and
gossip. The clubhouse is only one story
high, like most of the buildings In the
city, and in front is n little garden with
a fountain and flowers.
Opposite the Club do San Carlos is
the Cafe Venus, where, an enthusiastic
traveller declares, as good a meal can
be had as ut Delmonico's. There is less
wine drunk in Cuba than in most Latin
countries, but there u a native rum,
called bacardi, which is made from mo-
lasses, and which, we'll mixed with wa
| ter and cooled with ice, makes q very
smooth sort Of beverage and a some
what insidious one. "A quart bottle OF
this rum costs only 30 cents, and as q
good deal of 1t is usually drunk ut the
midday meal il is not to be wondered at
that a nap immediately follows il.
-Atall places In Santiago where drinks
are sold, as we'll az in the telegraph Of
fees and postoffice. one always finds lot
| terry tickets ON sale, and men aud boys
| pcddle them about the streets. These
tickets vary in price from 10 cents TO
go, and even more.
OF all the cities Of Cuba Santiago.
with it's 40, 900 inhabitants, Is by Tar
| tho mostpiotSuHlneNnd lalnnNtipGwIt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16

As we crossed tho moat I pointed ont TO
Jones the place where the prisoners arc
shot and he said that he guessed that
nc would sand up there all right II he
had to. We were taken directly before
General Gomez do Roberti. who Is in
command Of the fort, and we found
him to be one Of tho kindest hearted
old gentlemen that we had I've met.
He saw how tho ropes out N and order
ed them to DO taken OF at once. although
we had not complained Our hands
were purple, and it was some time be-
fore we could feel anything with them.
Here we parted with Lieutenant Asin,
and it was with sorrow, for he had done
everything that he possibly could for
us. Tho general ordered Us 20 be taken
to a cell and we were placed in No. 81,
q cell intended for 30 persons In .
short time the general and his aid, Cap
tain Aras, came to see Us and ask what
we needed. I asked for hammocks, wa
ter and food. He gave us permission to
buy our food from the prison restau-
rant and hammocks were brought in at
once. On our telling him that U mon
ey had been taken away from Us he
said that he would Ak 1t all right until
we could get money. 1t was now about
8 o'clock. at night, and the oantinero
brought us in a good dinner. which we
ate with q relish. We were also able to
buy cigars and tobacco from the canti-
nero, and Tor awhile he was allowed 10
bring us vino, but later that WAS stop
ped. On the next day the general called
on US and told us that our money and
papers had been turnedover to Sir Alex-
ander Gollan, the British consul gener-
nj, and that we could write to him for
money. He also gave me permission to
write TO q friend to bring clothing and
for him to visit us. / wrote to him the
next day to como and also to the consul
to send US money. On the day after we
received a very kind letter from Sir
Alexander inclosing money, and my
friend, S. I. Pinkney, brought us cloth
ing and money and was allowed to see as.
On the 10th La Lucha published an
article stating that we were to be ex-
changed, but we could not believe that
it was 50 because we did not think that
they would exchange four men for two,
especially men of their rank. The days
passed pretty much the same as in any
other prison, and we received no real
information that we were to be ex-
changed until the morning that they
brought us away, although the officers
had given us several hints to that effect.
When we were taken out Of u cells
by Lieutenant Martinez, we were blind
folded and taken first to the general.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16
Tho vetcran,s Dream.

eettin down by Kenosnw.
Got to thinkin on the days
or the fcymin an the stormin
OF the ranks along the ways.
Juno sun all tho land wuz warmin,
Eut I seen the war fires blazel
Sottin down by Kcncsnw.
Seen the boys in battle fell.
Ekios, they Numbered, an ] wondered.
sonce they had no clouds at nil,
In some spcrrit land I'd blundorcd-
Heard tho gbostly captains call.
seon the boys that wore the gray
Chargin on the ranks Of blue.
Dashin. clashin nm the fashin
OF the bright swords, drippin dew;
Heard the cannon balls n-crashin,
Maxim deadly pathways through.
Then tho scene VIVA changed-the blue
With the gray stood side by side,
An one nng come into view.
Thur wuz bullet holos 20 hide
An a missin star or two.
but tho boys marched side by sidoi
Side by side they marched away
Al u Sudden hugie call
No morn bl1e an no more gray,
Jest Cns sog TO wave for oIl-
Marched into a brighter dny,
Answ crin to that busle CALI
Which wnz risht an which wuz wrong
Didn't matter, ranks looked thin,
But they marched. true hearts an strong.
Other fights for them 10 win. 49,
I'd been dr,smin purity long.
But I'm IN the war sgini
~. l.. Stanton In Atlanta Constitution-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16
CAMPAIGNING IN B

Inc lnsurgont Army Dividoo Into
Small Bands.
Mr.. Emory w. Fem. lats MAJOR In the
Cuban army, has written IN article for
the Juno Century, entitled. Ten
Months With the Cuban Insurgents"
Mr.. Fem says:
Our operations were 90 nfined to the
province of Santiago do Cuba, q large
proportion Of the inh abitsnts Of which
are blacks. descendants Ct nativs At-i-
cans, imported In the days OF slavery.
Most Of the men are Of medium stature,
with broad shoulders nnd we'll developed
muscles. They are peaceful In disposi-
tion, seldom. II ever, quarreling among
themselves. n ars brave and fearless In
battle. Al no attention has been given
BY the Spanish authorities 90 their eduoa-
ton, less than one-qusrtsr of the country
people in this province are sble to read
snd write: but they are giffei BY nature
with . large mou OF intelligence.
Their homes are hardly more than roofs.
The families are large, often mum boring
from sixtsen to eighteen. Children under
nve years seldom wear clothing. Lamrs
are almost unknown. candles being gen
orally used.
Vegetables ara plentiful, and meat 10
now furnished to families by the pre-
feet. an officer of the civil government
appointed for each township to protect
and care for the families. also to furnish
horses, vegetables ana other articles nec-
essary for the troops In his vicinity. As
the Cuban soldier relies mainly upon
vegetables, pnd. when the enemy 10 not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16
PATRIOTIC PUPILS.
How = Maryland schooltescher Found
an Outlet Fer Enthusiasm.

How q Maryland schoolteacher Found
an Outlet Fer This Enthusiasm.
A veteran schoolteacher in Talbot
county, Md, has found All outlet for the
patriotic enthusiasm Of his pupils by
teaching them constructive and applied
geography with reference to the war.
With the aid Of the children he laid on
on about q quarter of an acre Of the
schoolyard q map of the world on
Mcrcator's projection, showing the con-
tinents and islands, the oceans seas,
lakes and rivers, the mountains and the
valleys. The water for the waterways u
mechanically conveyed from the over
Cow of n semiartesian well near by.
The natural lay Of the land gives the
plane surface, the mountains are built
mp with oyster siialls. gravel and earth.
and sand from the river shore has been
spread to show the deserts. There 10
scope enough TO show tho progress Of
tho wal with Spain, and the positions
Of the land and naval forces are changed
daily as the dispatches indicate. tis
wsrships being fashioned from PING
blocks with the knives If the school;,oyA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16
d GREAT SURPRISE Is lN STORE

for those who Will GO today and cot n tack
sge Of oRA1N.o. n takes the place OF conee
~ about the cost. IL ~ a food drink
rem "A well ~ the adult will great benefit. IL
10 made OF purs grains md looks and fnsies
like the finest grades "a Mocha or Jaw cO1cs.
III satisfies every ono. A cup OF Gfain-O IL
better FOR the system thar n tonic. bcrause 81
bcne6t IA permanent What conce breats
down, Grain-O builds az Ask yo1r grocer
or 1raln.O l5c. and ia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16
A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics " the number Of
derths show that the large majority die
with consumption This diseases may con-
mence with an apparently harmless cough
which can be cured instantly by kernp's
guaranteed 10 cure and relieve all casse.
Prioe Ys and bQq- Sod By ~ tyuggtsts; nst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-16

General Merritt will get his reward
when no returns from the Philippines
at tho hand Of q handsome ChscsG1
girl.--xspDbis Conns-clel-Ap peaA
The age-herald., 1898-11-04
AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE.
Now SS Students Enrolled-Plenty of
 Clinical Work-Eight Beds Filled.

There are now eighty-eight students in all enrolled at the Birmingham Medical college, which shows a decided increase in the attendance, as the college opened only a few weeks ago with only about fifty stu dents. Including the special course stu dents who are coming in from day to day. the attendance will easily reach hun dred or more before Christmas. Last year the total enrolment for the whole year was only about eighty
 The professors find trouble in getting patients for their clinical work. There are plenty of people in the city who are glad to take advantage of the excellent treatment offered free of charge by the college pro- fessors in their clinical lectures, and large numbers of them visit the hospital every day.
 The college has four infirmary rooms in the college building, containing eight beds, and in them the patients who have been operated on or who are being treated are kept until they are able to return to their homes The rooms are well fitted up, and the patients are given all the attention that they would be in a regularly appointed hospital