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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
THE EVACUATION COMMISSIONS.
American COmmi ssioners in Porto Rico
 Make Known Their Position.

Make Known Their Position.
 San Juan de Porto Rico, Sept. 12.- The two evacuation commissions held an hours session to-day and adjourned until Wednesday. The American com missioners made known their position regarding the evacuation and transfer of the island in accordance with their instructions from Washington. These instructions they decline to make public at present, as publicity might lead to embarrassment, but the Spanish com- missioners did not disclose their posi- lions nor the nature of their instruc- tions.
 They manifested, however, willing ness to secure as much expedition as possible, and our commissioners are satisfied with the way in which their demands have been informally receiv- ed The agreement gives the Spaniards time to prepare their reply. When that is presented issues will be joined and the situation will become clear. What effect, if any, the appearance of yellow fever among the troops at Ponce will have is problematical. Should the fe- yer spread it would doubtless induce the American commissioners to hasten the evacuation to the utmost, but as vet there is not the slightest reason to expect an epidemic. General Brooke reported that two cases had been dis covered. It is believed that the cases originated in the Spanish prison at Ponce.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
SHOTLD RETAIN PHILIPPINES.
Advice of Charles Denby, Former United
 States Minister to China.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Charles Den by, former minister of the United States to China, arrived here to-day from Pekin and paid his respects to the president. On leaving the White house MT. Denby, in answer to inquiries said that in his judgment the United States should retain permanent possession of all, or practically all of the Philippine Islands. To surrender them to Spain would be only to invite a controversy and possibly a war, among the Euro pean nations for their possession, and if the United States is to make an eff fort to secure any considerable portion of the markets of the far east the Phil ippines would be of very great advant- age to us MT. Denby thought that the eastern question had been practically settled for the present at least.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
600 WERE KILLED.
Frighsful Result of the Revolt in
 Candia, Crete.

London, Sept. 13.-The correspon- dent of the Times at Candid, Island of Crete, who has just landed after five days in the roadstead, says: About 500 men, women and children were either burned alive or massacred in the outbreak last week, The Turkish troops are now patrolling the streets. The Mussulmans are gazing on the ruins. Blood is visible everywhere Such bodies of the slain as were not burned were brought here in carts and buried outside the town limits.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
SPANISH CLAIM 4 VICTORY.
An Insurgent FIotilla Declared to Have
 Been Sunk.

Madrid, Sept. 12.-Captain Aunon, minister of marine, received to-day an important dispatch from the Philip pines, describing conflict between the Spanish gunboats and an insurgent flo- tilla, in which the former successfully prevented an insurgent landing in the Visayas. According to the dispatch, the insurgents had five vessels, all of which were sunk. The Spaniards had no loss but the telegrams assert that hundreds of the insurgents are believed to have perished.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13

Madrid, Sept. 12.-General Camilo Polavieja, former governor general of Cuba and the Philippines, in the mani- festo declaring his readiness to place himself at the head of a neutral party in Spanish politics, denounces the evils existing in the present political system" and declares that every department needs cleansing" His programme therefore, begins with drastic purg- ing of the administration" and then advocates reform in taxation" and 'purif1cation of the electoral system"
 After pledging his ''unwavering loy- alty to the throne" General Pola- vieja says: Spain must shape her future career In accordance with her reduced sphere of sovereignty without losing her possessions. The Spanish people must no longer be deluded by misrepresentation as to the country's strength" In conclusion he repudiates the charge that he is aiming at dicta- torship and appeals to all Spaniards not to be silent spectators of the ruin of our country" but to concentrate forces and place me in power" Inn parcial, Fl Heraldo, Fl Tiempo and Fl Globo approve the manifesto, which, however, meets with many signs of dis approval.
 The session of the senate to-day was stormy. Count d'Almenas challenged to give the names of the generals who he recently said ought to be disgraced, replied: ''Very well, as you wish, will. The generals to whom I referred are General Weyler, General Blanco and General Primo de Rivera. I will also include in the same category Ad- miral Cervera.' This announcement led tn a n aYtrar,nelu uipnrn11s dahata
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
Fifteen Bremen Overcome.

New York, Sept. 12.-Fifteen firemen, including Battler Chief Castles, were overcome by the fumes of burning es- sential oil in the basement of five story brick building occupied by Leer- burger Brothers, 54 Beekman street, to- day and had to be carried to hospitals, where they were restored to conscious ness. Chief Castles was unable to go to his home alone. The loss is about s50,Q00 on stock and building.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
FRANCES SECRET MOVE.
Reported to Have Sent Achievements
 to Major Marchans.

London, Sept. ,13.-The Daily Chron- icle says this morning it has learned that a military expedition, including sixteen officers and non-commissioned the French expedition in central Afri- ca under Major Marchans. Great sec recy, the Chronicle observes, is prac- ticed, but the departure of the expedi- tion is believed to confirm the arrival of Major Marchans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
British ship a Prize of War.

Charleston, s. C., Sept. 12.-In the United States district court Judge Brawley handed down a decision con- demning the British steamship New Foundland and it's cargo to forfeiture as a lawful prize of war. The ship was captured by the Mayflower while seem- ingly attempting to run the blockade at Havana and sent here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13

Her Party May Go to Philippines or
 Porto Rico.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Miss Clara Barton and party reached Washington to-day from Tampa, Fla. Those with Miss Barton included pr. Winfield Eagan, chief surgeon of the Red Cross, and General von Schell of the Belgian Red Cross. The party is here waiting orders and may be sent either to the Philippines or Porto Rico. It is said that Miss Barton will make the presi- dent and secretary of state a. detailed statement of the action of the Spanish authorities in refusing to allow the Red Cross to land cargoes of supplies at Havana.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
Flags for Porto Rtcan Children

New York, Sept. 12.-Lafayette post will supply the fifty-four public schools and thirty eight private schools in Porto Rico with American flags. The presentation to the schools is to be made with the consent of the govern ment The flags have been ordered and will be sent in charge of the junior vice commander, who will visit each school and present the flag.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
PLUNGED THROUGH 4 BRIDGE.
Passenger Train on the Texarkana
 and Texas Road.

Texarkana, Tex, Sept 12.-A passen- ger train on the Texarkana and Texas railroad plunged through bridge twelve miles south of Texarkana to- day. Four persons are reported killed and number of others more or less seriously wounded. Physicians have gone to the scene on a special train. Heavy rains have been falling for the past thirty-six hours. All streams are out of their banks and much damage has been done. The bridge had been weakened by the heavy rains and when the train struck the bridge the struct- ure collapsed. The wreck was com- plete, car piling upon car in mass of debris. Four bodies have already been taken from the wreck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
SANTIAGO'S HEALTH RECORD
IS EXTRA AORDINARY CONSIDERING
 RECENT CONDITIONS.
Much Refuse Burned and the Streets Are Cleaned Daily-QuicI Proofs of the Benefit of the American System ness Among the Poor-Death Rate Fallen to Twenty.

Oy huC AVcSAcuso AiA 'hSAN-
 ness Among the Poor-Death Rate
 Fallen to Twenty.
 Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 12, 7:15 p. m. As the result of the general introduc- tion by General Wood, military gover- nor of Santiago de Cuba, of American methods of conducting municipal af- fairs, this old city presents a health rec ord to-day which is quite extraordinary considering the conditions that existed month ago. Under the present sys- tems Santiago is divided into five divi- sions under five physicians. Five hun dred cubic yards of refuse are burned daily. The streets are cleaned every day.
 Quick proofs of the benefit of the sys- tenn are furnished by the decrease in sickness among the poor. The daily death rate of seventy month ago has fallen to twenty. Further evidence of lHG WlSuOIu d1lu LHOIOuSuHeSS- UL lllS new sanitary arrangements is supplied by the lessening of sickness among the new troops. The chief source of trou- ble now is the fever. A plan is propos- ed to dredge thoroughly the muddy shadows exposed by the tide. The sick ness among the American soldiers is principally malarial, a mild form of yellow fever and dysentery. General Wood expects in the course of another month to make Santiago de Cuba as healthful as the ordinary southern city in the United States. Americans are arriving here in search of business op- portunities. They express themselves as favorably impressed by the commer- cial possibilities of the town.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13

Paris Sept. 12.-The Temps aid Liber- te say to-day that the French govern ment has been made aware of the ar rival of the expedition under Major Marchans at Fachoda.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
nrr Bayard,s Condition.

Dedham, Mass, Sept. 12.-Mr. Bayard remains practically the same tonight, no appreciable change being noted by the physicians.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
litical System."

Madrid, Sept. 12-Midnight.-The senate at to-day's session definitely adopted the Hispano-American proto- col
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
SENATE ADOPTS PROTOCOL
ACTION OF THE UPPER CHAMBER
 OF THE C0RTES.

of General CamiIo Po1nvieja Declares His Readiness to Place Him. self at the Head of a Neutral Party in "Eyils Existing tn the Present Po- litical System.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Fulton TO protect the citizens from
here, but for the receipt of the infor-
nation of the serving of an iniunc-
ton writ and the assurance of the
establishment of peace.
All are familiar with the circum-
stances which followed this eventful
night. Finally the Fulton people in
their determination to defeat Justice
and law, appealed to Judge Showalter.
of the federal court. He, too, decided
their cause was meritless. Judge
Gest dissolved the sixth and final in
junction at Morrison Sept. 80. As
long as ne was in the county Master
in Chancery McPherran was power
less, and the records came to Rock
Island that night. Even then it was
necessary for citizens from here TO as
sist in the removal, under the pro-
lection of the law. the Fulton mob
becoming so violent that the state
troops had to be called out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

some OF the boys dropped out along
| the line Some pulled in this morning.
All the straggiers were put in the
guard house. 1 haven't received any
mail since the first two or three days
| was on the Yale, but hear there is
lots of news on board one of the
ships, so we expect TO get it soon"
Form william Ransom.
Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Ransom are in
receipt of a letter from their son
William. 1t is dated at Ponce, Aug.
2, and states that the bows arrived at
| that point after u 3-days' march. We
passed through several towns" he
writes, land captured few Span
iards. Our regiment led the march,
next came the regulars, and the four
batteries of artillery. and then the
9th Massachusetts, with the provis-
ion wagons, making line about seven
miles long. There is about 5000
men here now, 5000 having arrived
bv steamer. On the line of march
we passed all kinds of fruit. One place
there was about three miles of ban
anas and cocoanuts. Other places we
passed sugar cane, wild lemon trees,
Tetc. The natives were wild They
would tip their hats and cheer. carry
our blanket rolls, guns and do any
thing we wanted them to. Some
would run alongside of us, pound our
cans and veil until they became hoarse.
Before the Spanish left the cities they
would try and make the natives 90
with them and fight. but got only a
few. As soon as we get near the
towns they would move out. In
my last letter told Won about watch
ing a battle from Il tree. There were
800 Americans and 500 Spaniards in
the fray. Eight Spaniards We're
killed and wounded, and two Ameri-
cans wounded. The next night we
were on outpost duty. My squad was
the first out next TO the regulars.
We fired about ten shots apiece. 1t
was so dark we could not tell wheth-
Ell we hit the mark. In my squad
were Ferbos, Simmons, Saunders. A.
Bowen. Kennedy, Titterington, Me
Elherne and Gardner. "
Mr.. and Mrs. William McConochie.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Bear also have
letters from their sons, Capt. McCono-
chic and Sergeant Bear, respectively.
who say all the BOYS are well, but foot
sore after Il weary 3J-mile march.
The boys have received no word
from home since leaving Charleston.
There is much speculation, now that
the war is ended, as to when the Rock
Island boys will be home. While it is
not improbable that they will he de-
tanned for garrison duty, it is more
than likely that their service with
Uncle Sam will terminate with the
sus pension of hostilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
& Tired EdifOr.

Heretofore we've given freely OF
our columns To advertise entertain
ments, lectures, etc. gotten up pur-
posely for gain. We have been paid
often grudgingly. in tickets, many OF
which we did not want. and did not
and could not use. marked .'compli-
mentary - just to show that the per
son giving them thought they had
not been earned, this we paid double
the price in advertising. We have
stood by the public, the churches. the
societies and by everybody and every
thing without grum bling. The ex-
cessive demands made upon our col
umns for free space compel us to
change our rules. Hereafter free no
tice will be given TO free socials,
church or fraternity gatherings. No
tees of entertainments lectures. etc.
where admission is charged. we shall
charge for and We shall buy tickets il
we want :hcm. This is fair If YOU
think advertising pays Won pay for it.
Ii you don't then you don't take it.
-Grinnell Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
CONSUMPTION Positively Cured.

X. b. Grceve, merchant, of Chi
howie, Va. ,certifes that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure, tried all cough Ieme-
dies he could hear of, but got no re-
lief; spent many nights sitting up in
a chair; was induced to try DR.. King
New Discovery, and was cured by use
of two bottles. For past three years
says DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
gfandest remedy ever made, as it has
done so much for him and also for
others in his community. DR.. King $
New Discovery is guaranteed for
coughs, colds and consumption. 1t
don t fail. Trial bottles free at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
ROUGH RIDERS IN REVIEW.
An Unparalleled and Inimitable Eques-
trian Spectacle.


trian Spectacle.
At precisely , and O'Clock each
afternoon and evening the famous
Cowboy band, of Buffalo Bits Wild
West and Congress of Rough Riders
of the World, strikes up stirring
tune, to the notes OF which, with a
shrill cry, band of Indian horsemen
appears in the open at the far end of
the great arena. Straight and swift,
like feathered arrow, the group
down the plain to where the applause
is swelling. With swoop it curves
AT the end, spreads like an opening
the plain, motionless. Another band
follows, this followed by another and
still another, crying shrilly. singing in
thin voices or chanting mournfully.
Behind them, with a splendid sweep,
ride the Irish lancers by fours, lean
ing far over in their saddles as they
turn at the end. and still with gallop-
ing horses they fall in behind the In
dams. With that swift rush there
come on wild CossackS, the wooping
cowboys; the Arabs, with their stream
ing draperies; the Mexicans, with
WHO bACoSCiS,
the heavier Germans; the gallant En-
glishmen, and then the horsemen of
the 9th, with their yellow braid and
plumes, the stars aud stripes with
them. BY tours and skies they
have made that rapid flight
along the plain, coming around
in wheeling alignment ut the
turn, and circling like moving wave
of color until the ranks rest, one be-
hind the other. Then enters Buffalo
Bill, riding as if he were part of the
noble horse, which, with long and
even strides. brings him before the
audience and III front Of the heLerO-
geneous and picturesque forces he so
strilingly commands. Brilliant, kalei-
doscoPic and elating maneuvers and
displays succeed, until an equestrian
review, unparalleled and inimitabie in
size, quality and effect, is concluded.
DO not fail TO be in time to see it in
Davenport next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

One size smaller after using Allen
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy: gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Cures
and prevents swollen feet, blisters,
calious and sore spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is a certain cure for sweating.
hot. aching, nervous feet. 1t all
druggists ard shoe stores. 25c.
Trial package free. Address Allen 5.
Olmsted. L. Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
81 to indianapolis and Return, 81.

Via Rock Island & Peoria railway.
Tickets sold Aug. 10, 90 and II. Re
turn limit Sept. 10. 1898. Account
Knights of Pythias meeting. Best
service on this route. Leave Rock
Island ut sos e. m. and l :45 p. IN.
Arrive at indianapolis at p. IN. and
4 a. M. respectively. Equally good
service returning. For further par
ticulars address K. Stockhouse, G. p.
A, r. /. & p railway. Depot foot OF
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
GOOD FOOD.

Strength comes from good food, and
sickness of any sort often means a
lack OF the right sort or failure OF
proper digestion thereof.
Grape-Nuts. the delicious new food
made by the Postum company, of
Battle Greek Mich, can he digested
b. babes, as well rs adults. and
charms them all.
At grocers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

More than twenty million free sam
piles of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
facturers. What better proof of their
confidence in its merits do you want?
1t cures piles. burns, scalds, sores, in
the shortest space of time T. H.
Thomas. A. j. Riess and n. F. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
Notice.

+. A. Leithner has opened a tailor
shop at 616 Seventeenth street, where
he viii give special attention to clean
ing and repairing. He would he
pleased to meet old friends and make
now ones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
a bad Case.

Il had n bad case of scrofula and
there was = sore on one of my linn lbs
which troubled me for three or four
years. / saw Hoods Sarsaparilla So
n rhly recommended for scrofula that
l began taking it and it has COM
pleteiy cured me. l am now sound
and we'll" Clarence L. Delaney,
Waller. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Sunday. Aug. II, via Rock Island
& Peoria railway. Train leaves Rock
Island c., Il. 1. II z. depot at a. m.
Twentieth street depot at SOL 4. m.
Returning leaves Peoria at 7:25 p. m.
arrives Rock Island at 1920 p. IN.
Fer tickets and detailed information
apply to ticket Office X. l. & p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Mothers iase their dread for that
terrible second summer" when they
have Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry IN the house. Nature
specific for summer complaints of
every sort. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

You invite disappointment when
You experiment. DcWiti's Little
Early Risers are pleasant, easy. thor
ough little pills. They cure eonsti-
patton and sick headache just as sure
as YOU take them. Il. ii. Thomas
A. j. Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen, drug
criSfS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
Ice Cream and Fruit Ices

1t is not only good to the
taste. but it is nourishing
and acceptable To the invalid,
the children and grown peo-
pile. We always carry an as
sortment of ilavors. and we
have nice paper packages
suitable for carrying it home
to the wife or family. There
is nothing that puts rs much
TONE To your table as a nice
Brick of Ice Cream. Your
guests remember it and are
deligh ted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Ordinary household accidents have
no terrors when there's a bottle of
DIR. Thomas Electric Oil in the medi-
cine chest. Heals burns, cuts, bruises,
sprains. Instant relief. For sale by
Marshall * Fisher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Educate Your Bowels with Casearets.
Candy Cathariie. euro constipation forever
I0c, sc. II G. C. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Hoods pills cure nausea, sick head
ache. biliousness. Indigestion. Price
25 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascaretS Candy Cafhnrtic loo or sc
II c G c. fail 20 sure. druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

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