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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
SPANISH PRELATEs MAKE A MOVE.
will Back Up the Queen Regent-Spain's
Confidence in Her Navy.

Confidence in Her Navy.
Madrid, April 2S.-As a counterpoise
to the growing sympathy toward the
Carlists among the people since Don
Carlos raised a vigorous war note
against the United States, the Spanish
cardinals and prelates are now assem-
bling here to visit the queen regent COL
lectively, declaring their adhesion to
and support Of the reigning dynasty.
They will endeavor to convince the peo-
pie that the queen regent has never ad-
vocated peace at any price, but thor
oughly participates in the enthusiasm
of the people to defend the honor and
rights of Spain. This attitude of the
prelates will cause a sensation through
out the country, greatly irritating the
Carlists. Last night Madrid was abso-
lutely unmoved. The capture of the
American bark Saranac by a Spanish
gunboat near Manila caused a monen-
tary excitement.
The town is expectant of the result Of
the action likely to occur off the Philip
pines and awaits the outcome with per-
feet confidence. This confidence in the
navy is an article Of faith with the
Spaniards. The papers politely chaff
the Americans on their want Of dash
in capturing only fishing boats and
ocean tramps." One journal says: "El
Morro's' signal guns were mistaken on
board the American squadron for Of
fensive firing. The gunners of FL Nor
TO know that the squadron has kept
well out Of range and they wish it
wouldn't" There is a strong expecta-
ton of European complications and an
increasing doubt in the assumed neu-
trality of England"
The ships now in the harbor at Cadiz
include that cruiser Vittoria and thetor-
pedo boat destroyers Proserpine and
Osada. English engineers have been
engaged at high wages TO stiffen the
Columbia and the Normannia. and to
mount the guns. The steel yacht Cir
aida has not yet been armed. Other
vessels there include the torpedo boats
Halcon, Corona and Orion. The supply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Destructor Leave in Hot Haste.

London, April 2S.-The correspondent
OF The Daily Telegraph at Gibraltar
telegraphing yesterday, says: I have
Just arrived tonight from Algecinas fon
the west side Of the bay Of Gibraltar).
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer De-
struetor departed in hot haste, 1 learned.
after receipt Of telegram. and had not
returned to Algecinas at sunset. Ali
Kinds OF rumors are current and the
British cruiser Charybdis is suddenly
leaving tonight"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
CAPTAIN W. T. SAMPSON.

known definitely. The engagement COM
menced at 1851 and ceased at lis. The
object Of the attack was to prevent the
completion Of the earthworks at Punta
Gorda. a battery on the eastward arm
of the bay opened fire on the flagship
and this was also shelled. About twelve
eight-inch shells were fired from the
eastern forts. but all fell short.
Fleet Was just Feeling the Batteries
About five or six light shells were
fred from the half completed battery.
Two Of these whizzed over the New
York and one fell short. The ships left
the bay for the open sea, the object Of
discovering the whereabouts of the bat
teries having been accomplished. In the
neighborhood of eco shots were put on
land from the three ships at a range Of
from 1900 to 7,OC0 yards. Rear Admiral
Sampson when asked If he was salts
fled with the result, said Yes, 1 am.
expected to be-"
SohHpseteu De>trOyeu.
The half completed Spanish earth
works and battery were apparently all
ploughed up by the shells. All the ships
engaged showed excellent marksman-
ship throughout the engagement, and
when they were firing at the shortest
range nearly every shell took effect.
The forts which were bombarded were
on low lying point, and were consid-
cred merely earthworks. They did not
make good target, yet when the big
guns were fired at the shortest range
portions of the fort could be seen flying
In the air at every shot. The flagship
returned to Havana and the Puritan
and Cincinnati were left on Matanzas
station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Administrator. Notice,

Estate OF Sophia Giesenhagen, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ad.
ministrator 81 the estate OF Sophia Giesenha-
gen. late of the county Of Rock Island. state
OF Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice that
ne VII appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court room
IN the city 81 Rock Island. al the June term.
on the first Monday in June next al which
time All persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 10 attend.
Tor the purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
queSied TO make immediate payment TO the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day of April. A. ID izss
HENhr t'1tsENHAcES, Administrator
WILLIAM l. LUDoLPH Attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
CONSIDERING THE WAR REVENUE,
Free Silver and Income Tax Men Argue
Their Case--Dolliver's Eloquence

Free Silver and Income Tax Men Argue
Their Case--Dolliver's Eloquence.
Washington, April 2s.-The general
debate upon the measure framedby the
ways and means committee to meet the
extraordinary expenditures Of the war
with Spain opened in the house yester-
day. 1t will continue through today and
tomorrow at y. m. the vote will be
taken There was a singular absence
Of that PARTISAN rancor which has al
ways heretofore characterized debates
on revenue measures. Both sides.
speaking through their respective lead
ers. Dingley ard Bailey, concurred in
the necessity which exists for immedi-
ately raising hundreds Of millions to
prosecute the war. but the opposing
doctrines which they held clashed at the
first onset over the methods by which
the revenue should be raised.
The section providing for $500. coo. o0t
Of bonds became the target of the Dem
ocratic and Populistic opposition. and
Bailey, in an hours speech. argued fer
an income tax which would raise $780,
ccO0oO year. the coinage of the silver
seigniorage ard the issue Of SIS GOO. coo
CT legal tender notes as an alternative
proposition. Other Democrats support
ed Bailey and the debate was contin-
ued at night. Dingley and other Re-
rublioans opposed the proposition.
DolliVer Of Iowa. in by far the most
notable speech Of the day. assailed the
position Of the opposition in the early
portion Of his speech. but its partisan
favor disappeared toward the close and
he aroUsed the house and galleries to
cheers. as with eloquent words he
touched the high. unsellish cause Of hu-
rnanity in which the United States had
Drawn the sword and then melted his
audience to tears as he referred to the
blowing Up Of the Elaine and the new
commonwealth we would rear as n
monument TO guard the memory Of the
unforgottsn dead.
Washington. April 2S.-The senate was
In session but an hour and half yes
terday, during which time no impor-
tSnt business was transacted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Chased by a spanish Guuboa,.

New York. April ga special TO The
Evening World from Colon. says: The
steamship Alliance from New York.
arrived here safely. She reports that
on Sunday last when six miles off Cape
Maysi. a Spanish gunboat headed to-
ward her and gave chase. The Alliance
changed her course and after a run the
gunboat gave up pursuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
COughed 25 Years.

| suffered for 20 years with
cough. and spent hundreds of dollars
with doctors and for medicine Ia no
avail until used DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. This remedy makes weak
lungs strong. 1t has saved my life.
j. b. Resell. Grantsburg, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

Il had running. itching sore on
my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan' :
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" &. W. Lenhart.
Bowling Green, Ohio. Sold by Mar
shall X Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Lee summoned to Washington,

Richmond, Va, April 2s.-General
Fitzhugh Lee has been summoned to
Washington and left here on the noon
train today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
FLEET TRIES ITS GUNS.
Sends Rain ct Steel on the
Spanish Defenses at Ma.
tanZas, Cuba
sPANIARDS DO POOP SHOOTING.
No Casualties on Board Our Vessels,
None o. the Enemy's Shot
Taking Effect.

All Except Two Fail Short aud They Fly
Clear Over Their Marll-Bombardment
for the Purpose Of Uncovcring the Bat
teries--Probability of Many Casualties
In the Spanish Forts, rs Our Aim Was
Very Accurates- Captain sampson Well
Satisfied.
Flagship New York. off Matanzas,
April 2S.-ICopyrighted by the Assoc
oiated Press. 1.-The New York. the Pur-
itan and the Cincinnati bombarded the
forts at the south of Matanzas harbor
yesterday afternoon. There were no
casualties on our side, but it is believed
that the hail Of iron which pounded on
the forts must have caused loss of life
to the Spaniards, though nothing is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

(,HICAGO. ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL.
" vay-TIekets can be purchased or baggage
checkei at X d Twentieth street depot, OF
q Il d r Depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty.
first street. Frank II Plummsr, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
NO INVASION UNTIL NEXT FALL.
VIII Wait Till the Rainy Season Has Ended
Before Landing In Cuba

Washington, April 2s.-In the war de-
partment there is growing belief tina,
the Campaign proper in Cuba will not be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
TRAINS.
WEST,

arrival. departure. .Daiy. except Sunday.
AL others daily. Telephone 1893
Sunday evening Pullman sleeper will be at
the depot after u :G, which will leave for Chi.
cago At a. N. Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

BURLINGTON ROUTE-C b q q RAIL
ID wsy-Depot First avenue and S!xtesnti
etreet, N j Young, Agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

Passenger trains leave X l u Z Moline
avenue, depot five 90 minutes ssrlier than time
given. Trains mara cd daily, all other trains
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
TRAINS
'Daily. italy except sunday.

D oCK ISLAND PEORIA RAILWAY
~ Dept First Avenue and Twentieth street
X stoekho1se, Gen1 TIKI Agent,
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

the same privilege as others Many of these communications have been radically opposed to the policy of the paper. The fact that an article. whether by a writer for this paper or anybody else, is signed and appears outside of the editorial col- umns. is conclusive proof that 1t repre- sents the private opinions of the author, and not the views of The Age-Herald.
 The Age-Herald is Birminghams news paper. It believes this to be the best city in all the south. Its people have heroically pulled through the most depressing period of this country by standing united together, aiding one another and seeking to do good. The Age-Herald will continue on it's mis- sion of building up, believing as 1t does that there are more good people and good things, and fewer bad in Birmingham than in any other city of its population in this broad land.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
saThey shall have wars, and pay fVr their presumption.
 Hamlet.
vetinu Qualifications.

The Vernon Courier says with pardon able feeling and earnestness:
 The pressure to have an educational qual- ification on the right to vote will be great in the next general assembly. In Lamai county 1t would debar about 800 men from voting. There would be about 800 white and 300 colored voters. 1.-Two hundred of the whites are old soldiers. many of whom have been good tax payers and have SUD- ported the public school system, in which younger men have learned to read and write They are now asked to help dis franchise their benefactors as well as their countrys soldiers. This proposition, or course, meets with little encouragement here; but it would be well to have your candidate for representative say to you that no pressure will ever make him sup port a measure for a constitutional conven- ton with this end in view. In other sec- tions different surroundings prevail, and men can possibly give some reason for their opinions. In Lamar county the peo- pie say. let well enough alone.
 The Courier is scarcely justified in say ing that constitutional convention would propose a bare intelligence test. Neither Mississippi nor South Carolina has adoptd such a test, and the indications are that test seems advisable. One who can read and write should be permitted to vote, and so should one who owns a given amount of property, paying taxes upon it. This is the South Carolina plan. If those who have borne arms for the country were also per mitted to vote, the objections of the Cour ba a a A few white men would perhaps be dis qualified; but would not the advantages of an intelligent electorate be great enough to make good the loss in that direction Men can scarcely be said to possess an in- alienable right to & ballot they cannot read.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

the destruction of her empire, but she takes 1t calmly. Lombard street does noe urge her to prostrate herself before her enemies, and the London Stock Exchange hardly quivers.
 A war between the United States and Spain hardly deserves to be called war. It is so one-sided that it is disgraceful for us to display apprehension about its eff fleets, financial or other. There was soma little excuse for the Venezuelan panic. al- though not much, but there is none what- ever for a Spanish scare. The only legiti| mate reason why anybody should sell stocks in anticipation of war with Spain is that he may have ready money to in- vest in a government loan, if one should be offered That is no reflection on the value of the stocks and affords no ex- cuse for even a suggestion of panic.
 War is an undesirable thing in most respects but it will have at least one good effect It will cure Wall street of the morbid fear that the country will be- ruined if anybody points gun in this direction. And meanwhile the street will do something to prevent us from becom- ing the laughing stock of an unsympa. thetic world if it will take course of bromides and keep it's head.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

Mexico there are more Mexicans than Americans. Of the American white states and territories Alabama is actually holding bottom place. These. dear Journal are bottom facts. as you will doubtless observe.
 You smilingly remark that no other state in the south has a better school system than that of Alabama. This is a pretty severe arraignment of this section of the country; for Alabama's system is so poor that there are practically no public schools outside of her thIckly settled communities. In the strictly rural districts there are no school districts. no school houses belonging to the state. no real public system at all. Some man rises up and starts a private pay school. He charges one dollar month, or perhaps fifty cents a month. He permits. perhaps, the children of the poor to come to his school to the extent of seventy cents worth, and then the child of poor parents must accept the humiliation of dismissal. That is all the system the rural districts of the state have, although they are com pelled to, in part. support in the towns a considerable number of high schools. Are you prepared, dear Journal, to say that no better system exists anywhere in the agri- cultural districts of the south?
 The state can impose, under the constitu- tion, an additional tax of a mill and a half. The limit of taxation has not been reached under the present constitution. is rather difficult to say what your last sentence does mean; but if you mean to say that l propriations for schools, then, will you tell an inquiring public how Mississippi with one-third less taxable property, can afford to appropriate one-haif more money for public schools? This year she raised her total up to s95O 900. Two-thirds of this handsome sum was distributed throughout that state last week. each educable child receiving the benefit of about s1.75. In l June the balance of the appropriation will Mississippi foots up s1s6, ,772 ,279; that of Ala bama, s25S, ,9795I5. When you solve the ready to offer you Georgia sum-in fact, you can have one from any state that you will name. Even the figures of New Mexi- co will startle you.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

The Montgomery Journal unexpectedly rises up to correct the people of Alabama in this very summary and revolutionary man. ner:
 The Birmingham Age-Herald is msled by the statistics as to the iliteracy in Ala bama as compared to the illiteracy in other southern states. The facts are that the school statistics in Alabama are very unre liable. They are not trustworthy No state in the south has a better public school system than Alabama. and at present, un- der the present system of limited taxation the state cannot afford to make larger ap- propriations to the schools without bank rupting the state treasury.
 The Journal must be in the habit of read ing its morning contemporary. Too close reading of the esteemed Advertiser is apt to be confusing; and if the Journal got it's educational tip from that quarter, it's statements can be accounted for-otherwise they must be considered inexplainable and inexpicable-the phantoms of bewildered brain.
 Dear Journal, you are plumb out of the realm of hard, uncomfortable fact. The il- literacy of Alabama is only exceeded in this union of forty-fivc states and several terri tories by that of Louisiana, South Carolina and New Mexico. Alabama holds fourth place, but it is the fourth place from the bottom, the forty-sixth place from the top. In Louisiana and South Carolina the whites are in the minority, and in New
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Spain's Allies.

Spadn's allies exist on Spanish paper cc1.y Some of her people claim that the Spanish American countries would come to her assistance in order to teach this country her proper place, and to loeep this country also from attempting the gobbling act. Help from the countries that Spain once oppressed countries that had to fight for freedom Cuba is fighting today-will come just about the time that Spain con- ducts a war in a merciful and civilized manner, not before.
 Spain also seems to thing France wdll help her, because her people hold large amount of Spanish bonds, and because too, she does not recall with pleasure the manner in which she was ordered out of Mexico. but France cannot act without Russia's consent and France has, too, oth- CT fish to fry. She proposes to reconquer Alsace and Lorraine. She took them from Germany many years ago, and she proposes to take them again. Her debt is very large and she will not go on a wild-goose chase, thereby increasing her debt, and 1essening her opportunities to regain her old posses- sions.
 The other countries of Europe have no Spanish interests wonth mentioning. Italy and Spain have some radical af1inities, both possessing some of the old Roman blood. but Italy is bankrupt and wants no trouble in this country. Germany has an obstreperous ruler, who does not like the Monroe doctrine or the Dingsey tariff, but Germany has no love for Spain that de- mands an effort that would perhaps give France her coveted opportunity. Neither Austria Russia would consider such a proposition. They have troubles enough of their own England is an English speaking country, the motheriand. She has nothing in common with the Latin world and wants nothing. Besides she wants to retain Canada.
 Spain's allies are mere fignnents of the brain. She has none and can not have any. She must fight 1t out alone. in case war arises. As it must largely be a naval struggle, she has some chance of making at least a show of resistance. She has ships enough, but no one thinks she can fight them well. Her record on the seas is not creditable one.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
A W0MAN'S HAT PIN
Was the Instrument That Snuffed and the Life
 Light Went Out.

Chicago, Feb. 2S-It is almost a cer- tainty that Bartholomew Brandt Bradner. the Parisian drummer who is dead at the Palmer house, was murdered with a wo- mans hat pin.
 The autopsy showed not only concussion of the brain, but a small puncture which began near the corner of the left eye and extended far into the interior of the skull. It was not of greAter diameter than ths lead of a pencil. Four detectives have been detailed in the case.
 Bradner entered the hotel at a late hour bleeding profusely and fell to the floor.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Newspaper Rules.

The wel-establshed rules governing newspapers Go not seem to be thoroughly . understood in Birmingham. Opinions of Tine Age-IIerald on political, social or any other topics are to be found only in its editorial columns. As far as space will per- nit The Age-Herald has heretofore thrown open its columns to contributors, and members of its staff have been accorded
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Presidential Nominations

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The president to- day sent to the senate the following nomi- nations:
 State-Sol Bliner, New York, to be con- sul at Teneriffe, Canary Islands.
 Navy-Capt Henry B. Roberon, to be a commodore; Captain Winfield S. Schley, tH be a commodore: Commodore Theodore F. Jewell to be captain; Commodore Will liam l.. Folger to be a captain; Lieut.. Commander Andrew Dunlap to be a com mander; Ldeut. Commander Richard Rush to be a commander.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Would-Be Assassin Arrested

Athens, Feb 2S.-One of the men who at- tempted the life or the king of Greece on Saturday, has been arrested. His name is Karditza, and he is a miner employed in the mayors office here. He refuses to give the name of his accomplice. The municipal councils throughout the country are addressing messages of sympathy to the king and thousands of cengratulatory telegrams are arriving at the palace. The royal family are said to be greatly touched at the expressions of loyalty