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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Collector Jackson Says That He Must Admit HOrdeS of
 COOlieS.
There Is No Way to Stop the Thousands of MongoIian Laborers From Flood-
 ing California.

in the case of the Sandwich Islands as in any other of our territorial posses sions Hawaii is in the same position with reference to its government as any one of our Territories not yet en- titled to statehood"
 The Collector was. asked whether the fact that the Hawaiian Chinese did not possess certificates of registration as required of all Chinese laborers In the United States would not bar them from admission to the United States.
 If they were asked" replied the Col lector, whether they had certificates of registration they would say None was required of us at the time the law went into effect. We have compiled with all the laws in operation applicable to us up to the present moment If the government does not provide some way to stop them I don't see that I can, under the law as 1t Is at present"
 The Collector then proceeded to speak of the decision of Assistant Secretary Howell to the effect that persons sub jects of China, and described as sales men, clerks, buyers, bookkeepers, ac- 'countants, managers, storekeepers, ap- prenttces, agents, cashiers, physicians, proprietors of restaurants, etc, should be denied admission.
 The statute" said the Collector provides that other than laborers may be admitted, and the custom has been up to the present day to admit Chinese on certificates that they were other than laborers. But the treaty mentions specifically the classes that may be ad- mitted. These are officials, teachers, students. merchants, or travellers for curiosity or pleasure. MT. Howell has ruled that only those persons shall be admitted. This decision means a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars an- nually to the big steamship companies, for it will decrease Chinese immigra- tion very materially"
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
BOLD ATTEMPT
 AT ROBBERY Men Are Scared Off by a PluCky Woman. THEY TRIED TO INJURE HER WOULD HAVE THROWN HER
 DOWNSTAIRS.
THEY TRIED TO INJURE HEF
Mrs. Marie MangeIs, Keeper of a Confectionery Store, the Hero inc of a Daylight
 Encounter.

A desperate attempt at robbery was Market and Hermann streets.
 Earlier in the day a man scured from Mrs. Marie Mangels, who conducts a confectionery store at the corner named. the key of an unoccupied flat above her store He returned the key, but did not lock the door. He returned later with an express wagon from a secondhand furniture store at 1457 Market street and was accompanied by two companions They went upstairs through the door that he had left open and made so much fittings as to attract the attention of Mrs Mangels. She went upstairs, and no sooner did the men see her than they made dash for the street. The leader of the two caught Mrs. Mangels by the throat, as she stood between him and lib- erty. He tried to throw her downstairs, but she caught the balustrade and saved herself.
 The men reached the street and at once ran down Elgin Park toward Thirteenth street. Mrs. Mangels blew a police whis tie and cried 'Stop, thief" but to no avail. There were no police in the neigh borhood, so the men escaped. The driver of the express wagon remained but could throw no light on the identity of the men.
 The leader of the crowd was of medi- um height, wore a brown overcoat white hat and,kid gloves.
 Detectives Wren and Gibson were de- tailed on the case. Mrs. Mangels and her little daughter affirm that they can iden- tify the man wherever they see him. The affair created intense excitement in the neighborhood, attracting great crowd.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
TREASURY DECIsi oNs
New Arrangement for the Distribu-
 tion of Small Coins

New treasury decisions provide that sugar In sweetened chocolate is not liable 10 countervailing duty under the act of July z4' 1877, not being sugar "changed in conol.lon. hereafter the baggage of any foreign military, naval or diplom.tic service travelling on official business will be allowed free entry without examina- ton on the declaration of the bearer that such baggage contains only personal eff fects.
 vides that upon the deposit of an eoi1iv. alent sum in United States Treasury or national bank notes with the Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer or any na- tonal bank depository 1 cent bronze or cent nickel pieces will be sent by express or registered mail in sums of S20 or more. Free registration will be given from the most convenient treasury office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22

During the discussion relative to the advantages and disadvantages of an nexing Hawaii to the United States The Call repeatedly pointed out the likelihood that in the event of annexa- ton the thousands of Chinese coolies in that country would be entitled to free and unrestricted immigration to California and other States of the United States. The islands having been annexed, the problem is a new one and in a fair way for an immediate so- lution, for the first steamer-load of Chinese leaving the Sandwich Islands for California will throw upon the shoulders of Collector Jackson the re- sponsibility for the addition to the all ready overcrowded laboring population of California of hordes of coolies.
 The Collector was asked yesterday what he would do should a boatload of coolies from the islands arrive here. He replied: Understanding that the Sandwich Islands are now a part of the United States, and that the laws of the United States, in so far as appli- cable, are in operation there. do not see how, in the absence of instructions from Washington to the contrary, would have the right to forbid their landing in this State. It is my opin- ion that I have no more right to ex- clude them than I would have to ex- clude Chinese coming from Arizona or Alaska. I shall have to admit them all.
 ''The subject is one that will have to receive the attention of the department at Washington and a construction by the Attorney General of the United States of the laws bearing upon Chi nese immigration. But until that time comes, the principle that being legally in one part of the country entities them to go to another part of the country would seem to obtain as well
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22

keeps a grocery at Twenty-second and Dolores streets. Aiseler has a watering trough In front of his store for the ac- commodation of passing teams, The trough was empty at the time the thieves drove up, and at the request of one or them the accommodating proprietor pro ceeded to turn on the water. While he was engaged In conversation with one Of them the others went inside and r1fed the money drawer of it's contents.
 John Riston's place at San Bruno road and Army street was the next place Vls- ited, and the till was robbed.
 The till of Mrs. Heis' store at 33l6 Twenty-second street was rifled next.
 Complaints were made to Lieutenant Price and he detailed Detectives Fftz- gerald and Graham on the case. They were not long in landing Mathews be- hind the bars.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Committee of One Hundred Censured

At a meeting of the Thirty-first District Democratic Club last evening it was de- cided to make a strenuous opposition to the action of the Committee of One Hun dred in appointing Joseph German as one of the Committee of Eighteen to formu- late a plan for the selection of delegates to the State convention.
 The invitation from the Democratic Central Club requesting the attendance of the members of the Thirty-first District in the parade and reception that will be given in honor of the return of Congress man Mcguire to the city. was accepted and committee appointed to cooperate with the various Democratic clubs in ar ranging the necessary preliminaries.
 A vote of thanks was rendered J. E. Treacy for his efforts in behalf of the working classes at the last Legislature, after which the meeting was adjourned until August 4.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
MR. VALENTINE APPREHENSIVE WeIls-Fargo's President and the War Tax. HE FEARS LEGAL ACTIONS MERCHANTS REQUESTED NOT TO TAKE STEPS IN COURT. Calls Attention to Test Cases in the East and Jollies Business
 Men With Soft
 Words.
MERCHANTS REQUESTED NOT TO
 TAKE STEPS IN COURT.

The stand taken by the Merchants As sociation in the matter of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express Company, compelling it's patrons to pay the 1 cent stamp war tax which the law says that the corporation should pay has had some effect upon the president of this transportation insti- tution- At the meeting of the associa- ton on Wednesday a number of the mem bers raised their voices and gave express sion to complaints long and loud against the injustice practiced by the company mentioned. They declared that they are paying their proportion of the tax that the Government requires to carry on the war, and they do not begrudge the little l cent stamps that are stuck on all re- ceipts and documents. Some have said that if the tax was twice as high they would not complain, considering that the cause Is a just one. But on the other hand If 1t was one-half of what 1t is they would object to paying the other man s share, especially where the other party is making money out of the affair and Is well able to stand his own obligations
 Such expressions have been echoed throughout the length of the land and in more than one place the people have pro- tested by actions in the courts against paying the "other fellows" debts.
 This was one of the things contem- pldleu Dy the MerchantS Association, and the only reason some such step was not taken was because the test cases be- fore the courts in the East will decide the same questions that would come up here. However, 1t contributed money for the prosecution of those cases. In order that the local management of Wells Fargo's Express Company might not think that the San Francisco merchants are afraid of the corporation, a spirited communication was sent to President Valentine. in which several protests and objections were registered. The principal was against the company extortfng from the shipper or consignor directly or in-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Will Be Deported.

Victorina D. Ferslew, a Danish woman, who arrived on the steamer Starbuck from Panama, is being held for deporta- ton by the Immigration Commissioners. She has but $25 in her possession, and is suffering from chronic osteitis She does not relish the idea of being sent back to her native land and threatens to commit suicide. Three Japanese who arrived on the steamer Belgic from Yokohama are also being held for examination, as 1t is suspected they were once deported.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Three Till Robbers.

Arthur Mathews Is behind the bars in the Seventeenth-street police station, and his two confederates will keep him com pany If the police can find them. The trio stole horse and buggy which they found on the San Bruno road during the afternoon, and started out to rob tills
 Their first victim was A. Aiseler, who
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Young Ladies' Institute.

A musical and literary entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Young on the evening of the first days session of the Grand Institute which will be on the Eth inst. The committee of arrange and entertaining programme.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22

him yesterday, he was in a forgiving mood. He spoke to her husband and de- eided to give her another chance before degrading her by sending her to jail as common drunk" Before she left the courtroom the Judge warned her to get rid or the habit of winking at Judges, as It might get her into serious trouble
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22

THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS
 Physicians recommend the Crystal warm water tub and swimming baths North Beach.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Southern Their Skill Before Vast ThrOng Behalf
 of Native DauuhterS Red Cross Aid.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22
Cautioned Not to Vii

When Mrs. Nellie Carlson, who had the temerity to wink twice at Judge Conlan
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-22

"The New America-Army and Navy" by Henry Norman, special commissioner of the London Chron- icle, in next Sundays Call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
Herbert Spencer's Tragedy,

The English papers are citing good
stories from Sir Grant Duff " Diaries "
Here is one: Arthur Russell made me
laugh by story of q discussion at the
Leweses. Some one maintained that
everybody had written tragedy. Yes, ,
said Lewes, every one, even Herbert
Spencer. All" interposed Huxley. Il
know what the catastrophe would be-
an induction killed by fact.''
when Lord Malmesbury came into
office, he fired off highly patriotic dis
patch. Lord Cowley received it, saw
that it could only result in war and,
putting it in his pocket. went off to
Walewski. You must understand, be
said, that I come as Lord Cowley and
not as an English ambassador. but
have received dispatch from my gov
eminent which is SO strong that should
like You to see it privately before hand
1t to you officially Walewski read the
dispatch and said. You may give me
that dispatch, but II You do will send
you your passports tomorrow morning.
Lord Cowley did not present the dis
patch, but sent it back for alteration,
and 1t was altered and realtered before
it was formally presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
Passing of a GREAT Statesman

William Ewart Gladstone, most
rightly termed England's grand old
man, passed away this morning at his
home at Hawarden castle. Thus
peaceful after the storm of life came
the closing of career which
had been interviewer with the events
OF one of the greatest nations of his
time. Thrice his country's premier
he was recognized as her best example
of enlightened craftsmanship. Glad
stone was great in all that the
word implies. Not only his own
country, which grew so rapidly in
true greatness under his guidance
and wisdom, but a civilized world
made better through his influence,
mourns his passing. In the lexicon
of fame. in the record of men who
acted their part in the events of the
foremost century of the worlds adj
vancement and accomplishment.
Gladstone will always stand preemi-
nent as one whose deeds illuminated
history's pages and whose name is
immortal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
Democratic County Convent,on.

All democratic voters and those who
favor the Chicago platform, are requested to
send delegates to a county convention to be
held ut the court house In the city OF Rock
Island on the 18th day OF May, 1893, at O'Clock
p m, for the purpose OF electing g
delegates to the democratic congress
siond convention, and to select @ del.
egates to senatorial convention and II II
be the pleasure OF the convention to express a
preference for candidate for minority repre-.
sentative. To nominate Candidates for county
Onicers, Judge. clerk, sheriff, treasurer and
superintendent OF schools; also to select a
chairman OF county central committee The
representation will be one delegate for each
% votes, and one additional for every major
fraction thereof In each ward OF the cities,
town or voting precinct OF the county ut the
presidential election of 1895 for Bryan and
Sewall.
The caucuses are advised to be held Friday
May 20, 1895, ut O'Clock pm, In Rock Island
and Moline, South Rock Island and South Mo
line, black Hawk, Coal Valley. Port Byron and
Cordova, and in all other towns ut :. m of the
same day. At caucuses In each ward OF the
cities and voting precinct OF towns those
present should select precinct chairman To
be ex-officio member of the county central
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19

$1l .2JO: other breastuffs. $43; car.
riages and street cars, 1853; chemicals.
drugs and dyes, $500; clocks and
watches. 1876; cotton manufactures.
-, 500; perfumery and toys, $118;
manufactures of flax and hemp, g, Ss1;
glass and glassware, $3.50; iron and
steel manufactures, $l3,343; lamps.
5.77S; leather and its manufactures.
81, 491; Kerosene, 1.0S5. 800 gallons.
worth SCI, s37; paper, $40; provisions,
1896; varnish, $2,605; wood and its
manufactures, $277; all other articles,
81, 226. This list does not include
goods shipped there via Hong Kong,
but it serves to give an idea of the
nature of the merchandise for which
we may shortly expect to find a much
larger market. .rr-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
THE American nation reioices in

The American nation rejoices in the
assurance from the naval department
of the gallant ship, Oregon, and her
gallant commander and crew, after
the long cruise from the Pacific. hav.
ing reached safe waters. 1t is not
only such ships as the Oregon that
the United States relies upon to up
hold her greatness upon the seas, but
such when commanders as Capt.
Clark, whose declaration when moved
by the naval department of the dan
ger of encountering the Spanish Ar
mazda, replied that he had confidence
in his ability to cope with the entire
fleet, that inspire nation with her
own greatness. Glory to Capt. Clark
and his good ship Oregon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
SOLDIERS TO DREssWouNDs

System by Which It II Hoped That
Many Lives May Be Saved.
Orders received recently from the
war department by New Brunswick
firm call for the delivery of several
thousand packages known as "the first
help for wounds" These packages con-
tain bandages, ligatures, surgical cotton
and dressing material, sealed within q
waterproof cover and ready for use.
With them, in the absence of q sur.
geon, soldier will be able to dress q
wound. The surgeon general of the ar
my, DR.. George N. Sternberg, believes
that under a system of treating wounds
intelligently by the soldiers themselves
the percentage of mortality will be
greatly reduced.-Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19

Few persons who are more than q
little fond Of particular varieties Of
roses are aware Of how recent is q real
ly strong individuality in foreign va
rieties OF their favorite flower.
The Gloire de Dion dates from 1858.
The General Jacqueminot was offered
to the public in 1859. The Marechal
Mel (Which beautiful rose seems lately
unjustly out Of vogue) was perfected in
1864. La France came in 1868. The
Mime. Isaac Pereire is of 1880. La
Refine is almost the oldest Of the by birds
still beloved, having made its success
in 1S43.
The new and assumed varieties now
put forth annually still reach the num-
Der Of 20 or 80, but the majority of
them have no decisive characteristics
to enable them to hold their own against
others. The American Beauty and Cath
crime Mermet are the most significant
additions within few seasons to the
general catalogue and not yet in univer-
al favor.-Harper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
Some Famous Benefits,


II was as far back as 1868, according
70 Samuel Pepys, that one Knipp came
to him about the "woman's day" al
the playhouse, which be was expected
to patronize in order to increase the
trsfits. Perhaps the first organized ben.
eft for particular favorite, however,
was that given to Mrs. Barry in 1857.
On such occasions it was customary to
charge for admission to the stage, which
in consequence often became so throng.
ed that when a player to whom the dis.
tinction was accorded had to make bis
appearance before the footlights to take
up his part in the piece it had not in.
frequently to be stopped for several
minutes while the attendants forced q
passage for the unfortunate actor
through the throng of his admirers.
Thus on the occasion Of Quin's ben.
eft at Covent Garden, in 1853, the old
actor, who was incumbered with the
heavy dress Of Falstaff, was several
minutes before he could pass on to the
stage on account Of the crowds that
were assembled in the wings. Perhaps
one Of the saddest Of the many benefits
which have been celebrated at Drury
Lane was that given on June q, 1898,
for Grimaldi, the greatest clown the
stage has known, when the heartbroken
old man was wheeled on to the stage in
an armchair and hopelessly broke down
in his endeavor to sing his once famous
ditty "Hot COLLINS. The old man 3
memory had completely forsaken him.
On that occasion sum of 81, 700 was
realized. which fer many years remain
cd q records James Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19

The most important excretory or
gans of the body are the kidneys.
When they fail to perform their work
properly serious arrangements of all
organs of the body is sure to follow.
1t is impossible for the body to retain
effete matters in its system and not
become thoroughly poisoned. I'M
pure and impoverished blood, which
is unfit to nOurish the body. is the re-
suit. and. unless we get rid of the
poison by the prompt and proper ac-
ton of the kidneys, Bright's disease
or some other kidney trouble will be
induced and eventually produce death.
The great medical discovery, Nor
rows Kidneoids, in yellow tablet form,
are made to meet every station in the
disease as it may arise, by destroying
all avenues of the diseases progress
or. when it is fully under way. to sup
press further increase and build up a
formidable barrier against further ad-
vance of the disease. No medical dis
covery of the present century, not
even DR.. Koch's Lymph for the cure
of consumption, is doing so much for
suffering humanity as Morrow's Kid
neoids.
Diabetes is another most common
kidney trouble, ranking next to
Bright's disease i'm its terrible de-
struction. The first symptoms are
failure of strength and emaciation.
The mouth is pasty, skin dry and
hard, the bowels are constipated, vom-
iting is frequent, the vision becomes
dim. memory and intellect fail. and
the temper becomes irritable.
In diabetes, as well as Bright's dis
ease, no medicine compares with Nor
rows Kidneoids. They are made es-
pecially for healthful action upon the
kidneys, going direct to the seat of
the trouble, making their presence
felt almost Immediately after the first
dose is taken.
Morrow's Kidneoids are for sale at
all dealers. Price so cents box OF
six boxes for $3.50. If not to be had
at your dealers, they will be sent
postpaid upon receipt of price by the
Herb Medicine Co., Springfield, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19

To the delegates Of the democratic conven.
ton for the nomination of candidates fol
county ofiices st the coming November cleo
ton: Gentlemen-After 8 years successful
teaching as principal Of graded schools, and
having been chosen by the democrats in Other
counties at two different times as nominee fol-
the once OF county superintendent of schools
hope you viii not think me too presumptuoul
In asking such nomination at your hands
which do. Respectfully,
W. H. SHERMAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19
Application For Sale of Real Estate.
William L. Ludolph. ATTORNEY.


To all persons whom IL may concern:
Notice Is hereby given that thu undersigned
Henry Clesenhagen. guardian OF Edward Rel
mers and Mary keimers- minors. will make ap
plication to the county court of Rock Island
county. al regular term thereof TO he held
al the court house In the city OF Rock Island
IN said county. on the first Monday OF June
a ID. lsss. being the sixth day thereof. for an
order and decree of said court directing him
~ said guardian TO sell the following rea
estate belonging TO said minors. or 70 much
thereof as shall seem { D said court TO the In
terest OF said miuors situated In the count
OF Rock Island and tate of Illinois tovif:
The two-twelfths f2Isl undivided interest In
lots number seven 90 and nine (gD IN block
number four 90 Ia that part OF the city OF
Rocx Island, state Of Illinois. known a. and
called South Pork addition. for the support
and education Of said minors. and for the pur
pose of investing such of the proceeds OF said
" a. shali not be Immediately requisite for
SAID support and education 10 other real e.
tate, or Of otherwise investing the same.
HENRY CIEsENHACEy.
Guardian Of said Minors
WILLIAM I. LUDoIPH, Attorney.