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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
ROTTEN IN METHODS
The Conduct Of the Failed Chest.
nut Street Bank at
Philadelphia.
EINGEREY'S SHARE IN THE SMASH

While President He borrowed Nearly a
Million with Collateral Security of Only
suppression of Facts Regarding
Observation-Disclosures Did Not know of
tho Editors Indebtedness Until Notified
by the Currency Comptroller.
Philadelphia, April William Steele,
formerly cashier of TIE collapsed Chest
nut Street National bank, charged with
making false reports of the banks con-
diticn to the comptroller of the cur
rency, was given a hearing yesterday
before United States Commissioner Ed
munds. George NJ. Coffin. deputy comp
troller of the currently; Bank Ekaniner
HarCt; George H. Earle, receiver of the
bank, n all of the directors of the in
stitution, gave Testimony. According to
the evidence the late William NJ. Singer
IL. president Of the bank, received large
loans from the bank. The comptroller
admonished him to cease borrowing.
AZ that tim he owed $5I8, 0Co, and
when the bank failed his indebtedness
was $500, eco, while the collateral Sc
curity was estimated at S75, 900. Bank
Examiner Hardt sal eight reports
made by Cashier Steele during 1896 and
1857 to the comptroller were all false
with respect to the loans and in some
there was a suppression of facts regard
ing over-drafts.
Siagerly's Curious Business Methods.
He testified to each in detail. Re-
ceiver Earle told of a conversation he
had with Steele in which the cashier
said Singerly would come to the bank
and get none from the rash drawer
without the knowledge of any of the
directors, and would place collateral
in a private drawer. This latter was
placed in the books as cash items.
Steele told the receiver that in doing
this he merely obeyed orders. The di-
r%ectors' testimony showed that they did
not know the extent Of Singerly's in
debtedness. In October. 1896, the COMP
troller notified them ne owed S57S. 900.
A meeting was held and Singerly prom
Used to reduce the amount. Instead il
was increased. The hearing was then
continued until next Wednesday. Steele
renewing his bail bond of $40. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
BAILEY SEES HIS OPPORTUNITY
And Sets His Democratic Friends Wild
with a Ringing Speech.

And Sets His Democratic Friends Wild
with a Ringing Speech.
Bailey. the Democratic leader, was
quick to seize the advantage which
Johnson's position had afforded, and in
a ringing speech which set his follow
ers and the galleries wild he announced
his belief, from what Johnson had said.
that the purpose of the Republicans in
refusing to join with the Democrats
Wednesday was to give the administra-
ton an opportunity to compel the Gu
ban patriots to buy the independence
they had won from the 'buchers of
Spain" He said he. too, deplored wal,
and in describing its awful horrors as
the southern people had known them
drew tears form the eyes Of some Of his
colleagues. He declared there was yet
a chance to avert war. He had been
told within forty-eight hours by a rep
resentative of the Cuban junta that IL
did not want to involve the United
States in war. All 1t wanted was to
have Cuban independence recognized;
with the munitions of war and the re-
cruits Cuba could then obtain it's inde-
pendence could be achieved. In con-
culsion he said the Democrats were for
free Cuba without war IL possible, with
war IL necessary.
This speech Of Bailey drew the fire
OF the administration spokesman on the
floor, G%rosvenor. With his reply the eli
max OF the day was reached. He
charged Bailey with attempting tomake
political capital. He denounced the
statement that the administration in
tended to force Cuba to buy her free
dom as h silly invention of an idiot,
and declared that from the president
down this administration was for free
Cuba. Recognition of her independence,
he said. would be but a halfway meas
ure. He thrilled his auditors when he
asked what meant the war preparations
that were going on night and day il not
thai when action was taken looking to
h indepencene of Cuba it would be
backed up. If necessary, by the army
and navy Of the United States.
The remarks Of Lewis of Washington.
which brought out Johnson's speech,
closed as follows: Il do not know, Mr..
Chairman. whether the president Of the
United States has selected the gentle
man as his Fidus Achates-as his good
friend and defender on this floor; but
certainly II such is the case, then as q
humble advisor of the president I would
suggest that he join in the prayer of
Caesar to be delivered from his friends.
II it should come to pass that the pres
ideht should receive-as some people in
certain quarters hope and others fear
his political death. then those who may
write his obituary. il the gentleman
from Indiana continues in the course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
Wanted q Life Term.

A young man in the treasury depart
ment who took an examination recent
ly for promotion ran up against q curl.
u question, but he was equal to the
occasion, and his ready reply will doubt
less stand him in good stead when his
average is made up. The question asked
was this:
How long do You expect to remain
in the civil service?"
Until death do us part" was the
reply, unhesitatingly written down.
Washington Cor. PHILADELPHIA Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01

Chicago. April What has become OF
Steve Brodie? This is the question that
is a~gitating his friends and the MEM
bers Of his theatrical company. He
was reported yesterday morning dead
on a train near Adrian, Mich. The Off
Gals of the railroad, however, are I'M
able to locate the body of the actor at
Adrian or at any other point along the
road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01

Athens, April 1.-At the trial of Kar-
ditzi and Giorgii yesterday, on charge
OF an attempt to assassinate King
George Of Greece on Feb. 26 last. Kar-
ditzi and Giorgii, the would-be assas-
sins, were condemned to death,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01

he has been pursuing. may content
themselves VIII the elegy Too much
johnson" loud continued laughter
and applause.l
After GrosveEcr concluded the debate
went on, the most significant utterarce
being made by Cummings of New York.
who denounced the political character
which the question was assuming as W
patriotic and unwise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01

is in reality little more than a yepresen-
tation Of some of the raw materials of
poetry. 1t leaves the reader unmoved, be-
cause little emotion has gone to its
making. -Charles q. d. Roberts in
Forum,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
H TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

chicago, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL,
~ .way-Tfckets can 30 purchased or baggage
CHECKED Ct X Ia p Twentisth street depot, or
= Ia Z cepot eomer Fifth avenue and Thirty
INT street, Frank II Piummer, Agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
General Debility
and Loss of Flesh

Scott's Emission has been the
standard remedy for nearly a
quarter OF a century. Physicians
readily admit that they obtain re-
suits from it that they cannot get
from any other flesh-forming food.
There are many other prepara-
tons on the market that pretend
to do what
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
EYgene J: esrns
RealEstateI


Buy, Sell and Manage
property. Collect Rents.
Tho old fire add time
tded companys 1epee-
sented. Races q Low
- any reliable company
can afford.
Your Patronage 10 Solicited.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01

Passenger trsirs Iesve c X q p Moline
ayenne) depot five 81 minutes earlier thsp time
given. Trains marhed . daily, all other trains
daily except sunday. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-01
TRAINS.

arrival. departure. .Daiiy. except sunday.
All others daily. Telephone 10a3
sunday evening a Pullman sleeper VIII be at
the depot after II :0, which will leave for Chit
eago At 3 a. m. Monday.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1898-10-28
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9errn 3am6oni pon 9erftGof, gefomz
men, Inn bort bic Stene bes a~lpeiten
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81 iiberne9men.
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bensniirbig empfing. bate i6m poraez
f9lagen, nfi6 Die Gu9e orei Sage lang
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gum Sisen einlobenb, lid CLAUDE, mir
tdugen bD9 niGt fir eindnber."
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fteben unb ftarrte Den fIeinen !6errn
nit benz b~reiten, glattraIirten8inn unb
BEN pfiffigen 4euelein ~betrpffen an.
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9err 3amboni bon 9arIt6oF bate
in5pifGen fein Gfedbu6 senommen.
I6rieb Elm poar Wprte unb trennte bas
8lutt ob. Damn ido6 er ieinen ssauz
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1898-10-28

.Maltber = Waltber!"
9err Stram blieb ftorr = feline
3ige reeten fi1 ni6t.
.Waltber : malther!"
limb nun sing elm 3uden iiber fein
9efi9t, er nabm bic 9Gnbe Les 8ru<
bers unb Die beiben fiiBten ii1 crit
re9ts. bdnn linfs unb Sulebt ouf ben
Munb.
nSrir, fomm heraus - Onfel
@buarb 1T BAL"
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1898-10-28

9idts S6On.res ouf erScT.
ais frobii9e WubrEsit unb pobrs
Gr0bIi9teit.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
C0RBIN MAY
 SUCCEED MILES

Special Dispatch to the Age-Herald.
 Washington, June 21.-The action of the house committee on military affairs in re- porting favorably today the bill giving Ad- jutant General of the Army General Henry c. Corbin, pay and allowance of major general is interpreted to mean he is soon to be recommended for the rank of lieutenant general and thereby supercede Miles and take general command of the army. This belief Is strengthened by the agreement of the same committee today to report the bill revising the grade of Lieutenant general and authorizing President Mckinley to ap- point such an officer whenever he deems it expedient.
 Corbin is in high favor at the white house and the war department, and 1t is an open secret that the president regards him as perhaps the ablest of his military advisers Indeed, there is little doubt here that soon after the enabling bill is passed he will be advanced to the grade of lieu tenant-general. It is significant that the bill, as originally drafted, confined the presidents choice to major-general which would have barred Corbin, as he has only the rank of brigadier-general, but this clause was stricken out in the bill pre- pared for presentation to the house.
 Corbin was born in Ohio in 1S42 and served in the civil war, being mustered out as colonel of volunteers. He immediately entered the army as second lieutenant. be- came captain in 1866 and major in 1Ss0 He was appointed assistant adjutant-gener- al the same year. He has seen service in nearly all the Indian campaigns and has had experience in every grade of the servipQ
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
BEGINNING OF
 PORTO REGAIN INVASION

Washington, June H.-The ordering of Brigadier General Schwanns command at Mobile to Miami, Fla, is a preliminary step in the work of dispatching the expedition to Porto Rico. All the surplus rations at Mobile which amount almost to a million will be shipped to Miami. The fact that large amounts of subsistence stores are gathered at Jacksonville and improvements for camp purposes are being pushed at Fernandina, indicate the probability of sending additional troops to the former place and some commands to the latter.
 The statements coming from Chickamau- ga that General Brooke and Wade and others stationed there have recommended to the war department that no troops be removed from that place until the day of departure of invading expedition has been fixed, is received with considerable satis- faction by some of the officials. They see many advantages to be derived from such a course and feel that especially if any of the commands lacking equipments they ought to be supplied at their mobilizing. point before being rushed back to embark ing port to go aboardship. It could not be learned today whether any action had been taken on the recommendations or whether the suggestions would be adopted.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
IN THE HOUSE

Washington, June 21.-After passing sev- eral bills of minor importance today the house in committe of the whole considered without disposing of it a bill to refer to the court of claims on persons for property taken or destroyed by the confederate in- vasions into the southern counties of Penn sylvania. The bill brought long debate, in which 1t was vigorously advocated and opposed.
 The house at the opening of the session concurred in the senate amendments to the bill establishing a court of private land claims and to provide for the settlement of private land claims in certain states and territories.
 The house passed a measure amending the present laws so as to make consuls and vice-consuls amenable to criminal prosecu- tion and requiring the bondsmen of such officials to be American citizens.
 In committee of the whole MT. Mahon secured consideration of a bill to send to the court of claims alleged claims for property of citizens taken or destroyed by confederate troops in their several inva- sions In the border counties of York, Adams, umberland, Franklin, Fulton, Rad ford, Somerset and Perry, Pennsylvania. The object of the bill, 1t was pointed out, was merely to secure a decision from the courts, an appeal to the supreme court be- ing provided for, upon the question of the validity of the claims and the liability of the government therefor.
 Pending disposition of the measure the committee rose, and at 4:3O D. m the house adiourned
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
THE ZAFIR0 ORDERED
 FROM CHINESE WATERS

Hong Kong, June 21.-The American sup ply ship Zaf1ro, which was sent here from Manila by Admiral Dewey to procure provi- sions and other necessities for the fleet, and which anchored a few miles from here in Chinese waters has been compelled to leave by the Chinese authorities. The Chinese notified United States Consul Wild man at Hong Kong to talk the Zafiro out of the jurisdiction of the emperor at once and refused to allow her even the custo- mary twenty-four hours or a pound of coal or provisions. She has accordingly been moved and is now in British waters at Hong Kong. The Chinese order Is be- lieved to be due to the representations of Spain.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
GENERAL MERRITT
 STILL UNDECIDED

San Francisco, June 2-Despite all an- nouncements General Merritt has not yet decided whether he will go with the next fleet of transports or not.
 Sanitary conditions at Camp Merritt are not of the best. Today 1SO recruits arrived for-the Tennessee regiment, raising it to the full quota. The Monadnocls arrived in the harbor this afternoon from Mare island. Her consort has been coaled and will he ready for sea within few days. It is probable the fleet will be in sailing order by Saturday.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
THE QUEENS JEWELS
 SENT TO VIENNA

London, June 22.-The Vienna correspond ent of the Daily Telegraph says:
 "The Spanish queen regents jewels and valuables were brought to Vienna, but 1t is declared In official quarters here that although the situation Is precarous, she will remain in Spain until her post becomes untenable.
 "Rumors to abdcate are quite baseless. It is said however, that Emperor Francis Joseph has recently written to the pope on the subject of intervention"
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
To Guard the Rio Grande

San Antonio. June N.-Five troops of the First Texas regiment of cavalry now in garrison at Fort Sam Houston in this city have been ordered to the forts along the Rio Grande. The order assigns the troops as follows: Troop A, to Fort Mcintosh; Troop c, to Firt Rnggold; Troop F, to Corpus Christi; Troop r, to Fort Bliss; Troop H, to Fort Brown. Troops are to be moved as son as they are completely equip ped, which will be in about two weeks. .
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
Dismembered Body Found

Buffalo, N. Y, June 2.-A trunk contain ing the dismembered body of a man iden- tified as Philip Forestan, was found float ing in the Blackwell canal today. The body was almost totally dismebered and in the breast was a number of stab wounds. In the trunk was found smaN calibre revolver with every chamber emptied. There was also q carpenters saw which had been used to cut the bones.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
despotic government on earth to our sys-

. despotie government on earth to our sys- tenn.
 had read by the clerk protest of the Japanese minister to the country against the arguments and conclusions of the for eign relations committee as related in it's report on the Hawaiian treaty. The ob- ject of the ministers criticism particularly was the statement concerning the purpose of the Japanese government to interfere in Hawaiian affairs. As the clerk was about completing the reading of the docu- ment, MT, Morgan rose and indignantly commented upon such a criticism of the senate committee. He declared that no foreign minister had any right to send to the senate such an attack upon senators. MT. White said the minister had not sent the document to the senate. He had brought it himself and he had adopted it as his own.
 'Is it an official paper" inquired MT Morgan.
 Tt has been fled" replied MT. White "I have presented here and have used it as part of my remarks. It is opposite and relevant to the conclusions of the commit tee on foreign relations. "Is it an official paper?" persisted MT. Morgan. "I ask for information" MT. White declined to say whether or not it was official.
 If it is official document filed by the Japanese minister" declared MT. Morgan, ''it is a very serious and very outrageous assault upon the privileges of the senate" White Declined to Say
 MT. White said there was nothing mys- terous about the paper and it did not in- fringe upon the rights of the senate. '1 am calling the report of the commit tee into question and criticisng it as I have a right to do. If it is not a copy of an authentic document the argument is good and I adopt it.
 'I don't object" said MT. Morgan Ito the senator making use of any material he desires. I do object to what I consider the error of the department of state in receiv- ing such document as that if 1t be an official paper'
 'I do not say the document is certified to by the Japanese minister" said MT
 White, "but I have understood that it was fled"
 With the secretary of state?' again in- quired MT. Morgan.
 q have said all l care to say about it." replied MT. White.
 "Well, what compain of' continued Mr Morgan, "is that the secretary of state should permit to be filed in his office a paper imputing to a committee of this
 body ignorancn. at least, and perhaps worse-prevarication. I regret we have come upon a time when other departments of the government will permit such a criticism which is incisive if not outrage ous upon the senate.
 At 4:30 D. m. the resolution was laid aside MT. White having spoken for three and a half hours and concluded. MT. Pettigrew | chairman of the committee on Indian af- fairs presented a conference report upon the Curtis bill for the protection of the people of the Indian territory and 1t was agreed to.
 At 5:20 D. m. the senate went into ex- ecutive session and at $40 adjourned.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
Col. Billy Bryan

Omaha, Neb., June 21.-Colonel William J. Brayan has taken up his quarters at Old Fort Omaha and is now putting in his time studyinf army tactics. Lieutenant Colonel Victor Vifquain a veteran of the rebellion, Is with Colonel Bryan. So far only one company of the Third Nebraska has reached here, but the regiment will be in camp inside of ten days.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
sultan,s sister Gapturcd

London, June 22.-A band of forty brigands. according to a special dispatch from msConstantinople, has abducted a sister Of the sultan. The princess was seized while she was out walking at KizaHoprak, few miles from Constantlnople, where she resided.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
Soldiers Mailing Letters


 The newspaper dispatch boats, which had been steaming back and forth among the transports since the arrival of the latter, were held up at all stages of their passage with request to take letters to the nearest mailing point giving accounts of the voy- age and announcing the safe arrval of the army off the enemy's coast. For some 1t might be the last word for mother, wife or sweetheart at home from him who had answered the call of his country and left family and fireside with buoyant spirits and all the enthusiasm of youth to combat a foe foreign to him in race, tongue and natural instincts.
 According to the naval regulations es- tablished at the outbreak of the war not a light was visible on any of the ships and the cordon of men of war lying under the Spanish guns near Morro castle kept up their vigilant watches during the dark hours of the night to guard against the approach of a destroying torpedo boat which might attempt to run out of the bar Dor and with one well directed shot sink a troop ship in the depths of the sea and send the souls of those aboard into the realms of eternity.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
GEN SKATER WILL SOON STORM
 THE COMPLICATIONS OF SANTIAGO

dering how many of them would return to the homes they had left to do service in the nations cause and how many would find a grave in that strange and distant land they had come to conquer.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22

Hot fight on Garden Hose. Now's the time to sprinkle your yard. Alabama Gas Fixtures & Plumbing Co.,, 1s29 Second Ave.
The age-herald., 1898-06-22
The Entering Wedge

The acquisition of the Hawaiian islands would be the entering wedge of that im- perialistic policy which is as foreign to the purposes in view when this government was organized as are the purposes of the most
The age-herald., 1898-06-22

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-23

There is more Catarrh is this section
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put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable'
For great many years doctors pronoun.
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